IVE is set to headline a major Japanese music broadcast with a solo special appearance. The group will appear on NHK's late-night music show Venue101 on January 31, airing a dedicated episode titled Venue101 Presents IVE LIVE SPECIAL.

The broadcast is fully devoted to IVE, featuring an expanded live set designed to showcase the group's performance range and individual charm. In addition to the stage performances, the special includes an interactive segment where the members respond directly to questions submitted by fans, offering a more candid and approachable side beyond their onstage personas.

IVE's presence in Japan continues to strengthen. Their third Japanese album Be Alright, released in July last year, topped Billboard Japan's Top Album Sales chart. The group has also delivered multiple streaming milestones, with "After LIKE" surpassing 200 million cumulative streams in Japan, following the earlier success of "ELEVEN" and "LOVE DIVE."

Their local momentum was further confirmed through a Japanese fan concert tour last year, spanning 11 shows across four cities and drawing approximately 100,000 attendees—underscoring IVE's proven ticket power in the market.

Meanwhile, IVE is accelerating preparations for their Korean comeback. The group will release their second full-length album REVIVE+ on February 23, preceded by the pre-release single "BANG BANG" on February 9.

IVE is also set to return to Japan in April, staging two shows at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 18 and 19 as part of their second world tour, SHOW WHAT I AM.