IVE BIOGRAPHY - MEMBERS, AGE, CAREER & FACTS

IVE is a six-member South Korean girl group under Starship Entertainment. The group's name is a contraction of "I HAVE" — a statement of confidence in showing what they have — and their official fandom name is DIVE. The group debuted on December 1, 2021 with the single album "Eleven," and its lineup includes leader An Yu-jin and Jang Won-young, both former members of the project group IZ*ONE (formed through Produce 48 in 2018).

Since their debut, IVE have become one of the defining fourth-generation K-pop acts, stacking chart-topping singles, million-selling albums and Song of the Year wins at Korea's major award shows. This biography covers the members, their ages, career highlights and key facts.

IVE Members

An Yu-jin: Leader and vocalist, born September 1, 2003. She previously promoted with IZ*ONE before re-debuting with IVE.

Gaeul: Rapper and dancer, born September 24, 2002.

Rei: Rapper, born February 3, 2004.

Jang Won-young: Vocalist, born August 31, 2004. Like An Yu-jin, she is a former member of IZ*ONE.

Liz: Main vocalist, born November 21, 2004.

Leeseo: Vocalist and the group's maknae (youngest member), born February 21, 2007.

Career

IVE debuted on December 1, 2021 with the single album "Eleven," whose title track became an instant hit and announced the group as Starship Entertainment's new flagship girl group.

Their breakthrough arrived in 2022 with "Love Dive," which became IVE's first number one on the Circle Digital Chart and the best-performing single of the year in South Korea. "Love Dive" swept Song of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards, the MAMA Awards and the Melon Music Awards. Later that year, "After Like" gave the group their second chart-topper.

In April 2023, IVE released their first studio album, "I've IVE," which sold over 1.1 million copies in its first week. They followed it with a string of EPs — "I've Mine" (2023), led by "Baddie"; "Ive Switch" (2024), led by "Heya"; "Ive Empathy" (2025), led by "Rebel Heart"; and "Ive Secret" (2025), led by "XOXZ." Their second studio album, "Revive+," arrived in February 2026 with the pre-release single "Bang Bang" and the lead single "Blackhole."

On stage, IVE played Lollapalooza Chicago in 2024 and the Berlin and Paris editions in 2025. Their "Show What I Have" world tour spanned 28 cities across 19 countries, and they became the first fourth-generation girl group to headline the KSPO Dome in Seoul. The group has also appeared on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list. Their global rise mirrors the crossover stories told in our BLACKPINK biography and BTS biography, while their fourth-generation peers include the act profiled in our Stray Kids biography.

Awards and Achievements

IVE's trophy cabinet is anchored by the Song of the Year triple crown for "Love Dive" — wins at the Golden Disc Awards, the MAMA Awards and the Melon Music Awards in the same cycle. The group has collected rookie and bonsang honors across Korea's year-end shows, and their "Show What I Have" world tour set attendance milestones across 28 cities in 19 countries. Longtime girl-group fans can also revisit our TWICE biography for another generation-defining act.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official music video for IVE's 2026 lead single "Blackhole" below.

FAQ

Who are the members of IVE?
The six members are An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz and Leeseo, with An Yu-jin serving as the group's leader.

When did IVE debut?
IVE debuted on December 1, 2021 with the single album "Eleven."

What does IVE stand for?
IVE is a contraction of "I HAVE," expressing the group's confidence in showing everything they have. Their fandom is called DIVE.

What are IVE's biggest songs?
Their biggest songs include "Eleven," "Love Dive," "After Like," "I Am," "Baddie," "Heya," "Rebel Heart" and "Blackhole."