"Love Dive (Japanese ver.)" Released: January 16, 2023
"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.
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]
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]
