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The group IVE heightened the comeback mood with a highlight medley for its second studio album.

On the 16th, the agency Starship Entertainment uploaded the highlight medley video for the second studio album ‘REVIVE+(Revive Plus)’ through IVE official YouTube channel. The medley had its audio released first at 8 p.m. the same day via Melon Music Wave, building anticipation among fans.

The video contains highlights of 12 tracks, including the double title tracks ‘BLACKHOLE(Black Hole)’ and ‘BANG BANG(Bang Bang)’, as well as solo tracks from all members. Music spanning diverse genres, from powerful EDM and pop to band sounds, follows, signaling the density and scale befitting a full-length album.

In particular, the title track ‘Black Hole’ features a dreamy and cinematic sound, with lyricist Seo Ji-eum, who has helped build the narcissism narrative of IVE since the debut single ‘ELEVEN(Eleven)’, taking part. Lyricist ‘Hwang Yubin(XYXX)’ also contributed, capturing in the lyrics the new narrative IVE will present through ‘Black Hole’.

Alongside this, ‘Bang Bang’, which has been receiving much love through its pre-release, forms another pillar of the album with strong energy and a straightforward sound, heightening curiosity about the contrast and synergy the two tracks will create.

The subsequent tracks likewise prove the broad spectrum of IVE. Solo songs by every member are included, adding a special touch. With portions unveiled at the Seoul concert of the second world tour ‘Show What I Am(SHOW WHAT I AM)’ held in October, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo have also shared that they took part in writing lyrics for their solo songs, further boosting curiosity about the complete versions.

The second studio album ‘REVIVE+’ is an album that expands the story, which has centered on ‘me’, into the perspective of ‘us’. By sharing the narrative of ‘IVE = me’ with the public and broadening it into a relationship of ‘us’, it conveys confidence that the group can continue moving forward in more directions without stopping. Having already settled near the top of domestic and overseas charts with the pre-released ‘Bang Bang’, it is raising expectations as a signal flare for success.

IVE will make an official comeback on the 23rd with the title track of its second studio album, ‘Black Hole’.