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]
^Lee, Seunghoon (June 8, 2023). "아이브, 일본 홀렸다..오리콘·타워레코드·빌보드 재팬 1위 [공식]" [Ive captivated Japan...No. 1 on Oricon, Tower Records, and Billboard Japan [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
^"Ive、日本オリジナル曲2曲入りJapan 1st EP『Wave』を5月31日リリース" [Ive to release Japan 1st EP "Wave" with 2 Japanese original songs on May 31st]. Bezzy. April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
^"IVE、5月26日放送の「Mステ」と「バズリズム02」に出演決定!日本オリジナル曲「WAVE」を披露" [IVE will appear on "M Station" and "Buzz Rhythm 02" to be broadcast on May 26th! Performing Japanese original song "WAVE"]. Kstyle. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
^Jeong, Bit (May 8, 2023). "아이브, 31일 日 첫 앨범 '웨이브' 발매…해외 활동 본격 스타트" [Ive releases first album 'Wave' in Japan on the 31st... Overseas activities begin in earnest] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abYoon, Ki-baek (June 8, 2023). "아이브, 日앨범 '웨이브'로 오리콘 주간차트 정상" [Ive tops Oricon weekly chart with Japanese album 'Wave'] (in Korean). Edaily. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Naver.
^Ko, Seunghee (June 1, 2023). "아이브, 첫 일본 앨범 '웨이브' 日 오리콘·타워레코드 데일리 차트 1위" [Ive's first Japanese album 'Wave' tops Japanese Oricon/Tower Records daily charts] (in Korean). Herald Economy. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023 – via Naver.
^"IVEの最新アルバム『WAVE』が自身初の1位獲得、初週にして自己最高累積売上【オリコンランキング】" [IVE's latest album "WAVE" reaches number 1 for the first time in his career, achieving his highest cumulative sales in the first week [Oricon Ranking]]. Oricon (in Japanese). June 6, 2023. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
^年間 アルバムランキング 2023年度 [Annual Album Ranking 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 4. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.