IVE earned the Hottest International Group award at the 2026 TME Live International Music Awards on August 23, 2026, at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. The award marked another major milestone in the group’s international growth, as the six members continue performing for fans on the Show What I Am World Tour. The sextet, made up of Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, attended the ceremony and thanked the fans, saying:
“This was our first time attending the TIMA ceremony while on our world tour, and we are even happier and more grateful to receive the The Hottest International Group award as well. We sincerely thank everyone who has continued to show us love and support from afar, and we will repay that with good music and performances. Since a comeback is also planned for the second half of the year, please continue to show us your support and interest.”
🏆 The Hottest International Group#IVE #아이브 #IVE_SHOT pic.twitter.com/hXY1poyxYF
— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) August 23, 2026
IVE in White for the 2026 TMELive International Music Awards (TIMA) Blue Carpet in Hongkong.🇭🇰 pic.twitter.com/LYsNg3NIKF
— IVE UPDATES (@IVEUpdates_) August 23, 2026
Before the award presentation, member Wonyoung opened the event with a message about how music can connect people despite language barriers. After receiving recognition, IVE performed several hit songs from their discography, such as ELEVEN,” “Off The Record,” “XOXZ,” “REBEL HEART,” “I AM,” and “BANG BANG.” The six-piece girl group has continued to chart consistently on the Korean charts, with “REBEL HEART” and “BANG BANG” achieving major results. IVE is currently touring across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North America with the Show What I Am World Tour. The group will also hold three shows at Hong Kong’s Asia World-Arena from September 4 to September 6, 2026.
