South Korean girl group IVE has set a new milestone in K-pop history by achieving 116 perfect all-kills with their single 'BANG BANG' from the album 'REVIVE+.' This surpasses BTS's previous record for the most cumulative hours at the top of major domestic music charts. The announcement came on March 7, highlighting IVE's dominant performance in the industry.
IVE, the rising K-pop sensation, continues to dominate the charts following the release of their album 'REVIVE+,' which features singles like 'BLACKHOLE' and 'BANG BANG.' On March 7 at 10:30 a.m. KST, Instiz’s iChart announced that 'BANG BANG' reached its 116th perfect all-kill. A perfect all-kill refers to a song holding the No. 1 position across all major South Korean music charts simultaneously, accumulating 116 hours in total at the summit.
This achievement positions IVE as the group with the most cumulative perfect all-kill hours in K-pop history, overtaking BTS's longstanding record. The success underscores IVE's strong fan support and commercial appeal, as evidenced by their consistent wins on music programs. On the same day, March 7, IVE secured their sixth win for 'BANG BANG' on MBC's Music Core, earning 7,205 points. They outperformed competitors including KiiiKiii's '404 (New Era)' and Hearts2Hearts' 'RUDE!' in the episode, which also featured performances from LAVIN, X: IN, ASC2NT, TUNEXX, MADEIN, WOODZ, and Park Jihyeon.
IVE's streak reflects their resurgence in the K-pop scene, captivating global audiences and K-netizens alike. The group's efforts with 'REVIVE+' have paid off, solidifying their status among top acts. While the record highlights their chart dominance, it also points to the competitive nature of South Korea's music industry, where hourly chart updates drive intense fan engagement.