K-Pop Girl Group Ive Have Released Their First All-English Single With Saweetie, And We Talked To Them About All Things "All Night"

From impressive rookies to industry powerhouses, Ive are back with their all-English debut track, "All Night." With an upcoming world tour at their feet, the talented girl group talks collaborating with Saweetie, looking back on their debut, and more.

Since debuting in December 2021, Ive have gone from impressive rookies to industry powerhouses.

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They have a long list of awards under their belt — from Best Female Rookie, Best New Artist, and Song of the Year in 2022 to Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and so many more in 2023. These are only a few of the awards they have won; needless to say, they are a group with not only a massive fanbase but also extreme talent.

Now they are here to make their mark with their first all-English single, "All Night." The song may sound very familiar, and that's because it is the group's reimagined version of the iconic pop song of the same name, previously released by Icona Pop back in 2013.

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Icona Pop's original release took the world by storm and is still played at clubs worldwide.  "All Night" is all about living life to the fullest and embracing the carefree moments that come with it, which results in wanting to stay out and dance all night long. Now Ive aim to continue this theme with their own version of the song.

This new release by Ive is exciting not just because it's reimagining an iconic pop song, but also because they're collaborating with popular Western artist Saweetie.

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Saweetie, arguably known best for her debut single, "Icy Girl," is an American singer and rapper who is no stranger to bombshell collaborations. Her previous work with Doja Cat, City Girls, H.E.R., Jhené Aiko, and more has topped the music charts and went viral on TikTok.

BuzzFeed sat down with Ive to chat about "All Night," their success over the last year, and what's next for them.

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1. If you could describe your members as a snack, what would they be?

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Jang Wonyoung: I think Gaeul would be like a banana, since she’s always so sweet.
Gaeul: Jang Wonyoung is like a peach!
Leeseo: Anyujin is like grape-flavored ice cream to me. There’s a Korean ice cream called Polapo Grape, and she would be that.
Liz: Rei is really like strawberry mochi to me.

Rei: I think Liz is like a tropical fruit parfait.
Anyujin: I’d say Leeseo is like tanghulu (sugarcoated fruit).

2. Describe your new single “All Night” in one word or phrase.

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Anyujin: I would say it's a party!

Rei: Slay!

3. This latest release is about letting all your worries go. What are some things you do to enjoy the moment and release any worries?

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Wonyoung: I like listening to music and just dancing the worry away.

Liz: Reading a book helps me to forget about any worries too!

4. What advice would you give to fans who are struggling with enjoying the moment?

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Rei: Even if it’s hard, I hope you can just try to enjoy it and not worry.
Anyujin: Listen to “All Night”! It’s a fun song, so it’ll help you to let go and enjoy the moment.

5. What was the most memorable moment you had while making your first all-English song?

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Wonyoung: We traveled from Korea to the United States to create this single. Recording in the US was a new experience for the group, so that’s definitely the most memorable moment for me.

6. How was working with Saweetie?

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Gaeul: I was originally a fan of her, so I was really surprised when I first heard that we’re going to be working with Saweetie!
Wonyoung: I love her songs so much, so I was really excited to collaborate with her.
Anyujin: It was an honor to meet Saweetie in real life! We had a lot of fun working with her.

7. Almost everyone knows the original version of “All Night” from when it was first released back in 2013. How does it feel to release a reimagined version of an iconic pop song?

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Wonyoung: It’s such an honor to remake a popular song like “All Night,” and I hope you really enjoy our version of “All Night,” too!

Rei: Since it’s a well-known song, we thought a lot about how to make it into our own style, and we’re excited for you to enjoy our version of it.

8. Having now collaborated with Saweetie, who is another artist you’d love to collaborate with in the future?

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Wonyoung: I would personally love to collaborate with Doja Cat next!

Anyujin: For me, it would be an honor to make something with Mae Muller.

9. If you had to choose one song from your discography to describe yourself, which song would it be and why?

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Leeseo: “Love Dive,” because I think it expresses our group’s self-love and narcissism concept the best.
Gaeul: I would pick our debut track, “Eleven,” since it expresses our dream to show all our different sides and charms to the world. It suits us really well.

10. If you had a message for your 10-year-old self, what would it be?

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Wonyoung: I would say, “Please play more!” So I can enjoy the moment and have fun at that age.
Anyujin: I don’t think I would say anything, but I’d just take out a $10 bill from my wallet and give it to my 10-year-old self.

11. It’s been over two years since you debuted with “Eleven”! In reflecting on your time as Ive, how have you grown since your debut?

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Liz: I feel like I’ve really grown a lot mentally after debuting and doing promotions.
Anyujin: My skills have improved a lot after debut thanks to all the different activities and promotions we’re able to do.

12. From the beginning, Ive have proved to be a talented girl group and have the awards to back it up. Having received various awards, including Golden Disc Awards Rookie Artist of the Year, Asia Artist Awards Best Artist, and more, how does it feel to be an established artist in the industry at this early stage of your career?

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Wonyoung: We’re always so honored for all the love we’ve received, and I really want to say thank you to our Dives!

13. Can you give any words of advice for people who want to make their dreams a reality?

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Wonyoung: Listen to our song “I Am” because there’s a part in the lyrics that says “dreams come true.”

Anyujin: Wake up early so that you can go after your dreams!

14. Your first world tour, Show What I Have, is coming up! What are you most looking forward to?

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Wonyoung: I’m really looking forward to visiting countries all around the globe with our Ive members and meeting all our global fans because they’re so precious to me.
Anyujin: I’m excited to experience the energy from the concerts around the world, and I’m looking forward to eating lots of good food with my members while on tour.

15. Of course you are excited to meet your fans from around the world! But besides performing and meeting your fans internationally, what are you most excited for with this world tour?

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Rei: Germany! I didn’t get to try Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock) before, so I want to try it when I’m there this time.
Wonyoung: I’m excited about Chicago! I want to eat Chicago pizza.
Anyujin: Australia because I really want to see the quokkas there.

16. Can you share a teaser for what fans can expect on your world tour?

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Rei: You can look forward to seeing new performances by me and Gaeul! It’ll be a song that you all know and are familiar with.

17. Share a message with Dives and our readers!

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Wonyoung: Check out our US single and our world tour as well. We all love you so much!

18. What does K-pop mean to you?

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Gaeul: K-pop is my life!
Anyujin: I agree!
Liz: Ive exists only because K-pop exists! We’re thankful that we have this music to express ourselves and to have met so many fans who support us!

Thanks for hanging out with us, Ive! If you can't get enough of them, be sure to listen to their latest song, "All Night," and follow them on Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and YouTube.

Are you a Dive? Comment below your favorite song by them and what you're most excited about for this amazing group!

I've personally had "Baddie" playing on repeat since it came out.