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IVE's "I AM" Music Video Surpasses 400 Million YouTube Views — A First for the Group

The music video for "I AM" by the group IVE has surpassed 400 million views on YouTube. Among IVE's music videos, "I AM" is the first to cross the 400-million mark. IVE's First MV to Reach 400 Million Views According to their agency STARSHIP Entertainment on the 30th, the music video for "I AM," the title track of IVE's first full album "I've IVE," surpassed 400 million YouTube views as of that day. Among the many music videos IVE has released, "I AM" is the first to reach the 400-million milestone, proving the group's global popularity once again. "I AM" is the title track of "I've IVE," IVE's first full album, released in April 2023. With a confident, powerful message — "let's have conviction in the path we walk" — and an addictive melody, it won great love right from release. The scene in the music video where Jang Won-young leaps from an airplane also spread as a meme on TikTok, drawing plenty of buzz. A Hit Record That Continued From Release "I AM" set major records at the time of release, too. In its first week of promotions, it took first place on every music show that runs a ranking system, achieving a "grand slam." Its streaming performance held steady as well: following IVE's signature songs, it enjoyed a long run, surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify. The album "I've IVE" also recorded 1.1 million copies in first-week sales, giving STARSHIP Entertainment its first-ever group to produce a first-week million-seller. Among fourth-generation girl groups, IVE holds multiple music videos that have surpassed 300 million YouTube views, and this 400-million milestone for "I AM" confirms that strength anew. IVE — "Showing All We Have, with Confidence" IVE is a six-member multinational girl group that debuted in 2021. It consists of Ahn Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz, and Leeseo. The group's name, IVE, comes from "I'VE," a contraction of "I HAVE," and carries the aspiration to "confidently show all the things we have." Starting with their debut song "ELEVEN," IVE has scored hit after hit — "LOVE DIVE," "After LIKE," "I AM," "Kitsch" — establishing themselves as a girl group that represents the fourth generation. Fans' anticipation is gathering for the global run IVE will continue, building on this 400-million-view milestone for the "I AM" music video.

IVE Steps onto the MLB Mound — Jang Wonyoung Confirmed as First Pitch Thrower

IVE is heading to the Major League Baseball stage in the US! K-pop and baseball might seem like two totally different worlds, but they're about to collide in the most special way — with IVE at the center, and Jang Wonyoung stepping up to the mound. Officially Invited by the New York Mets — Joining a Big-Time Match IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) will be attending the New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game at Citi Field in New York on July 26 (local time). This matchup is considered one of the biggest games in MLB. Invited officially by the New York Mets, IVE will be making their way to Citi Field — and among the members, Jang Wonyoung is set to take the mound as the ceremonial first pitch thrower. Special Content with Kim Byung-hyun & Nippert Too! The visit doesn't stop at just watching the game. IVE has plans to film special content alongside Korean baseball legend Kim Byung-hyun and Dustin Nippert. With K-pop stars and baseball legends all in one place, we're already so curious about what kind of amazing synergy and fun moments are going to come out of this! "Can't Wait to Make Special Memories with DIVEs" IVE shared their excitement through their agency Starship Entertainment. They said, "We're so thrilled to be visiting the Major League and getting to create special memories with the audience and our DIVEs (official fan club name)," and added, "We're truly grateful to the New York Mets for the invitation, and we'll make sure to show up at our very best for everyone who's been looking forward to this." Jang Wonyoung, who will be throwing the first pitch, also shared her own heartfelt thoughts. "It's such an honor to be the ceremonial first pitch thrower at such a huge game watched by baseball fans all around the world," she said, adding, "I'll do my absolute best to bring great energy to the audience and the players." Jang Wonyoung, who's set to throw the first pitch, was equally fired up. "It's such an honor to be the ceremonial first pitch thrower at such a massive game with eyes from all over the world on it," she said, adding, "I'll do my very best to bring great energy to the audience and the players alike." All eyes will be on IVE and Jang Wonyoung as they make their mark on the world's biggest baseball stage — July 26 is definitely a date worth looking forward to! 🎉