IVE’s pre-release single “BANG BANG” is topping YouTube’s Korean Music Trends chart and has made strong early entries on major domestic and global charts as the group prepares its second full-length album, RELIVE+.
The “BANG BANG” music video debuted at No. 1 on the Korean YouTube Music Trending Chart just hours after its release on February 9, 2026, and quickly reached No. 2 on the global YouTube Music Video Trending Chart.
It also reached No. 1 on local music trend charts in nine countries and regions, including South Korea, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Chile, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan, entering the Top 5 on music video trend charts in a total of 21 markets.
On Korean streaming platforms, “BANG BANG” rose to No. 6 on Melon’s TOP100 chart as of 10 a.m. on Feb. 10, supported by rapid growth in streams and real-time listeners, according to allkpop.
The song also ranked No. 1 on Melon, Bugs and Vibe’s HOT100 real-time and rising country charts, with Genie’s real-time chart placing it at No. 7, giving IVE a strong digital start ahead of RELIVE+ era.
The song is built on an EDM and electronic sound, with a western swing-inspired introduction and a driving beat that the editors describe as a high-energy opening intended to kick off the album’s narrative.
Internationally, “BANG BANG” entered the Top 10 on the iTunes K‑pop Top Songs chart in 23 countries and regions, including Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Turkey and Thailand. It also entered the overall iTunes Top Songs chart in 18 territories, bringing its total chart reach to 26 markets, which highlights IVE’s continued global appeal. Koreaboo reported.
“BANG BANG” is marketed as the seventh Korean digital single and the lead track of RELIVE+with teasers and concept films suggesting a more performance-oriented and confident concept than the group’s previous “stylish teenager” image.
“BANG BANG” serves as the pre-release single for IVE’s second full-length album, RELIVE+which will be released on February 23, 2026, under Starship Entertainment.
The album is expected to feature a mix of group songs and solo songs, including “Odd” (Gaeul’s solo), “Force” (An Yujin’s solo), “In Your Heart” (Rei’s solo), “8” (Jang Wonyoung’s solo), and “Unreal” (Liz’s solo), among others, showcasing each member’s individual colors within the album. RELIVE+ launch.
The track’s immediate success on YouTube and the major charts has raised expectations for the group’s imminent comeback, with fans and industry watchers closely watching how the full album performs once released, as per chosun.
