Wave
Digital cover
Digital cover
EP by
Ive
ReleasedMay 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
GenreJ-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.

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 Weeks3:25
Total length:15:49

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Wave
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[17] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Wave
Region Date Format Label
Japan May 31, 2023
Various Starship

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Seunghoon (June 8, 2023). "아이브, 일본 홀렸다..오리콘·타워레코드·빌보드 재팬 1위 [공식]" [Ive captivated Japan...No. 1 on Oricon, Tower Records, and Billboard Japan [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  2. ↑ "Ive、日本オリジナル曲2曲入りJapan 1st EP『Wave』を5月31日リリース" [Ive to release Japan 1st EP "Wave" with 2 Japanese original songs on May 31st]. Bezzy. April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Ko, Seunghee (June 1, 2023). "아이브, 첫 일본 앨범 '웨이브' 日 오리콘·타워레코드 데일리 차트 1위" (in Korean). Herald Economy. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  4. ↑ "IVE、5月26日放送の「Mステ」と「バズリズム02」に出演決定！日本オリジナル曲「WAVE」を披露" [IVE will appear on "M Station" and "Buzz Rhythm 02" to be broadcast on May 26th! Performing Japanese original song "WAVE"]. Kstyle. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  5. ↑ Jeong, Bit (May 8, 2023). "아이브, 31일 日 첫 앨범 '웨이브' 발매…해외 활동 본격 스타트" [Ive releases first album 'Wave' in Japan on the 31st... Overseas activities begin in earnest] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. 1 2 Yoon, Ki-baek (June 8, 2023). "아이브, 日앨범 '웨이브'로 오리콘 주간차트 정상" [Ive tops Oricon weekly chart with Japanese album 'Wave'] (in Korean). Edaily. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ↑ Ko, Seunghee (June 1, 2023). "아이브, 첫 일본 앨범 '웨이브' 日 오리콘·타워레코드 데일리 차트 1위" [Ive's first Japanese album 'Wave' tops Japanese Oricon/Tower Records daily charts] (in Korean). Herald Economy. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ↑ "IVEの最新アルバム『WAVE』が自身初の1位獲得、初週にして自己最高累積売上【オリコンランキング】" [IVE's latest album "WAVE" reaches number 1 for the first time in his career, achieving his highest cumulative sales in the first week [Oricon Ranking]]. Oricon (in Japanese). June 6, 2023. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ "【ビルボード】IVE『WAVE』総合アルバム首位獲得　『The First Slam Dunk』／Snow Manが続く" [Billboard] IVE's "WAVE" takes first place in overall albums] (in Japanese). June 7, 2023. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "5月度GD認定～King & Prince「シンデレラガール」、Snow Man「i DO ME」がミリオン認定！". PR Times (in Japanese). June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-06-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2023-06-19" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 7, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  15. ↑ 年間　アルバムランキング 2023年度 [Annual Album Ranking 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 4. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums Year-End 2023". Billboard Japan. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Japanese EP certifications – Ive – Wave" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 30, 2023. Select 2023年5月 on the drop-down menu
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