IVE / A first soundtrack
One debut.
Two languages.
Rei’s first drama soundtrack song, “Hello,” arrived in Korean and Japanese. A new kind of release for the IVE member.
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CRAVITY / Behind the release
The names behind
the new music.
The “sonorous” album preview puts member songwriting contributions in focus. The credits are part of the comeback story too.
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Fly to the Sky / Together again
A photo.
A hint of a return.
Brian pictured with Hwanhee as he signalled a Fly to the Sky return. We keep the difference between a hint and a confirmed release clear.
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