IVE Reveals Official Fan Club Name + New Introduction Gesture Update
Newly debuted group IVE finally decided on an official name for their fan club! The girls came up with a unique name for their fans.
IVE Reveals Official Fan Club Name, Changes Introduction Gesture
In their recently uploaded video, IVE members revealed their official fan club name, "DIVE." It is inspired by the beginning of IVE's group introduction, "Dive into IVE!" The fan club name announcement came about a week after IVE made their official debut with the release of their 1st single album "ELEVEN" last December 1.
Shortly after their debut, IVE declared a change in the team's introduction gesture because of the controversy with their former hand gesture that was similar to another k-pop girl group, EVERGLOW.
Starship Entertainment, IVE's management agency, also released a statement regarding the similarities of the gestures saying that they weren't aware of it. However, they promised that they would change the girl's gesture that will be used in future shows and TV program appearances.
IVE Makes Records On Different Global Music Charts
Last December 6, US Billboard revealed that IVE's debut song "ELEVEN" successfully ranked on the 12th spot of Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.
The song made it to the top of the Billboard Hot Trending Songs Chart. Aside from that, it ranked on the 7th and 3rd respectively in Kpop Daily charts of Line Music.
The chart, which was released by US Billboard last December 6, showed that IVE's debut song "ELEVEN" made it on the World Digital Song Sales chart, entering 12th place.
Moreover, "ELEVEN" topped the Billboard Hot Trending Songs Chart. They also showed strong potential in the first week of their debut by entering different popular charts.
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Aside from the Billboard charts, IVE placed at No. 130 in the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify's "Global Top 200" chart with their debut title song "ELEVEN." They also proved their rising global popularity by entering on charts like MelOn, Genie Music, and Bugs Chart Top 10.
Furthermore, IVE records a high number of views for every published content. They also dominate the global Twitter real-time trends every day since before their official debut date.
IVE Appears on 'Weekly Idol' Shows Skills of A 'Monster Rookie'
IVE recently appeared in "Weekly Idol" and attracted the attention of viewers with their wit and charm that appears to be coming from a senior girl group. They once again proved that they deserve the title of a "Monster Rookie" by showcasing their entertainment skills. They also performed cover songs of some senior girl groups which shows their flexibility.
IVE featured the cover stage of their agency seniors in a medley style. The girls garnered applause for covering different hit songs like SISTAR's "touch my body," MONSTA X's "Shoot Out," and Cosmic Girls' "It's a Secret."
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On the episode, IVE proved themselves to be a "Monster Rookie" who can do anything, including their wit, personality, and dancing and vocal skills. IVE is expected to shake the entertainment world in the next few months.
IVE continues to be active, they communicate with fans through different music shows, radio, and broadcast appearances and so much more.
Watch IVE's Announcement here!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Regarding IVE's Hand Gesture Being Similar to EVERGLOW's
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