Wave (Ive EP)

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Wave
Ive - Wave.png
Digital cover
EP by
Ive
ReleasedMay 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
Genre J-pop
Length15:49
LanguageJapanese
Label
Ive chronology
I've Ive
(2023)		Wave
(2023)		 I've Mine
(2023)
Singles from Wave
  1. "Love Dive (Japanese ver.)"
    Released: January 16, 2023
  2. "Wave"
    Released: May 9, 2023

Wave is the first Japanese extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Ive. It was released on May 31, 2023 by Starship Entertainment and Ariola Japan. The EP contains 5 tracks, including the lead single of the same name, Japanese versions of the group's Korean singles "After Like" and "Love Dive" and one new original Japanese song, "Classic". The EP topped the charts in Japan, debuting at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart and the Billboard Japan Hot Album.

Contents

Background and composition

On April 1, Ive announced the first Japanese extended play would be released on May 31, including the lead single "Wave", a B-side track "Classic", and the Japanese version of their previously released songs: "After Like", "Love Dive", and Take It". The music video for lead single "Wave" was pre-released on May 9, 2023. [1] [2] "Wave", is a song that explores the idea that having confidence in certainty holds advantages over ambiguous relationships in matters of love. The song is characterized by attractive bass and addictive chorus. [3]

Promotion

Ive appeared on Music Station , a Japanese music television program, they also appeared on different local broadcasting programs in Japan and performed their title track, "Wave" on stage. [4] [5] [6]

Commercial performance

Wave debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Albums Chart. [7] [8] The album was in first place for seven days in a row on the Oricon Daily Album Chart. [6] It also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot Album. [9] In addition, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). [10]

Track listing

Wave track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Wave"Hiromi
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Gustav Landell
  • Simon Jonasson
  • Kristin Carpenter
  • Pateko
  • Stally
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Gustav Landell
  • Simon Jonasson
  • Pateko
  • Stally
2:55
2."Classic"Kanata Okajima
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Chloe Anne Latimer
  • Nina Nesbitt
  • Celine Svanbäck
  • Jeppe London Bilsby
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Jeppe London Bilsby
3:32
3."After Like" (Japanese version)
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Anders Nilsen
  • Eill
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Anders Nilsen
  • André Jensen
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Anders Nilsen
2:58
4."Love Dive" (Japanese version)
  • Sophia Brennan
  • Elle Campbell
  • Nick Hahn
Nick Hahn2:57
5."Take It" (Japanese version)Eill
  • Daniel Kim
  • Jeremy G (Future Sound)
  • Willie Weeks
 Willie Weeks 3:25
Total length:15:49

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Wave
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ) [17] Gold100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Wave
RegionDateFormatLabel
JapanMay 31, 2023
Various Starship

See also

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