''Wave'' is the first Japanese

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(EP) by South Korean girl group

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. It was released on May 31, 2023, by

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and

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. The EP contains 5 tracks, including the lead single of the same name, Japanese versions of the group's Korean singles "

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" and " Love Dive" and one new original Japanese song, "Classic". The EP topped the charts in Japan, debuting at number one on the

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and the ''

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'' 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

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track "Classic", and the Japanese version of their previously released songs: "

", " Love Dive", and Take It". The music video for lead single "Wave" was pre-released on May 9, 2023. "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.

Promotion

Ive appeared on ''

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'', a Japanese music television program, they also appeared on different local broadcasting programs in Japan and performed their title track, "Wave" on stage.

Commercial performance

''Wave'' debuted at number 1 on the

. The album was in first place for seven days in a row on the Oricon Daily Album Chart. It also debuted at number 1 on the ''

'' Hot Album. In addition, it was certified gold by the

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(RIAJ).

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

"Wave" Music Video
{{Ive Ive (group) EPs Japanese-language EPs 2020s Japanese-language albums Ariola Japan EPs Starship Entertainment EPs 2023 EPs