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K-Pop Group

IVE

South Korea  ·  Starship Entertainment  ·  Debut 2021  ·  6 members
K-PopDance PopTeen PopSynth Pop

IVE represents the new wave of premium K-pop girl groups with a 'self-love' and confidence-driven concept that resonates deeply with Gen Z. Managed by Starship Entertainment, they've achieved unprecedented early success with their 'I HAVE=IVE' philosophy promoting self-worth and individuality.

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Markets
Global
Primary: Indonesia, Japan
Genre
K-Pop, Dance Pop, Teen Pop
+ Synth Pop, Electropop
Mood
Confident, Empowerment, Chic
Brand Positioning
Girl Crush, Luxury Appeal, Fashion Icons
Active Since
2021 – Present
Partnership Relevance
Sports & Wellness Partner

IVE anchors strongest across Athleisure, Luxury Fashion, Beverages, with a partnership profile built for reach and credibility in those categories. It is a weaker fit for prestige-luxury or heritage positioning, where the positioning pulls the other way.

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IVE represents the new wave of premium K-pop girl groups with a 'self-love' and confidence-driven concept that resonates deeply with Gen Z. Managed by Starship Entertainment, they've achieved unprecedented early success with their 'I HAVE=IVE' philosophy promoting self-worth and individuality. Their polished, high-fashion aesthetic and members' individual brand power (especially Wonyoung and Yujin from IZ*ONE) position them as aspirational yet relatable figures in youth culture.

With a 9M-strong global fandom, its deepest reach in Indonesia, positioning around girl crush and luxury appeal, IVE gives partners a defined audience to activate rather than broad, unfocused reach.

Key Takeaways

  • Strongest in Athleisure
  • PUMA ambassadorship
  • Girl Crush
  • Luxury Appeal
Overview

IVE represents the new wave of premium K-pop girl groups with a 'self-love' and confidence-driven concept that resonates deeply with Gen Z. Managed by Starship Entertainment, they've achieved unprecedented early success with their 'I HAVE=IVE' philosophy promoting self-worth and individuality. Their polished, high-fashion aesthetic and members' individual brand power (especially Wonyoung and Yujin from IZ*ONE) position them as aspirational yet relatable figures in youth culture.

Brand Fit Preview
Strongest fit categories
AthleisureLuxury FashionBeveragesJewelryBeauty
Girl Crush
Luxury Appeal
Fashion Icons
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Audience Preview
Primary regions
Southeast Asia
East Asia
Middle East
Core audience
18-24
Fandom composition
38% core fandom · 24% trend-driven · 38% casual
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Brand Compatibility
85/100
Strong
Audience Strength
Growing
of global fandom scale
Market Momentum
Declining
-12%
vs. last 3 months
Brand Safety
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Good standing
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Recent Highlights
On tourSHOW WHAT I HAVE
AwardAsia Artist Awards — Song of the Year (Daesang)2022
AwardAsia Artist Awards — Best New Artist - Singer2022
ReleaseLUCID DREAM

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