IVE pre-releases Japan EP LUCID DREAM May 27
- IVE began pre-releasing its Japan fourth EP “LUCID DREAM” on May 20, 2026, ahead of the full Japanese EP release on May 27. - The official Japanese site says the six-track EP includes three original Japanese songs, with the “LUCID DREAM” music video scheduled for YouTube on May 26. - Pre-orders remain open through IVE’s Japanese release site, with campaign entries running into June and a July 5 Tokyo event.
IVE moved its Japan fourth EP rollout into its final week on Wednesday, starting advance digital release of the title track “LUCID DREAM” ahead of the full EP’s May 27 launch. The group’s Japanese official site and campaign pages say the EP is titled “LUCID DREAM” and will be released in Japan on May 27, 2026. The same materials say pre-orders are open and the project includes physical editions, digital distribution and release-week promotional campaigns. ### What exactly is being released on May 27? The May 27 release is IVE’s Japan fourth EP, “LUCID DREAM,” according to the group’s Japanese official site. The site says the record contains six tracks and is led by the Japanese original title song “LUCID DREAM.” The March 30 release notice lists three Japanese original songs — “LUCID DREAM,” “Fashion” and “JIGSAW” — plus Japanese versions of “REBEL HEART,” “ATTITUDE” and “Thank U.” The official site also says one limited edition includes a Blu-ray with the “LUCID DREAM” music video and behind-the-scenes footage. (ive-official.jp) ### What happened on May 20? On May 20, IVE’s Japanese site said the title track “LUCID DREAM” began advance digital release at 12:00 a.m. local time. (ive-official.jp) A separate notice published the same day said the early release launched a first round of streaming and download campaigns tied to the song. The May 14 and May 20 notices describe “LUCID DREAM” as a song built around the motif of dreams and say the video will present a story-driven concept using light and butterfly imagery. (ive-official.jp) That language came from the group’s official Japanese release materials. ### What formats and editions are on sale? The official “LUCID DREAM” release site says the EP is being sold across multiple physical configurations and digital channels. (ive-official.jp) Sony Music’s artist page and the Japanese fan site direct fans to a dedicated release page and store links for reservations. The March 30 notice lists a first-press limited CD+Blu-ray edition priced at 3,800 yen including tax. (ive-official.jp) CDJapan, a retail partner, says the Japanese EP is being offered in 11 editions, though the official site is the primary source for the release structure and track details. ### What else is tied to this release week? The May 20 campaign notice says fans who stream or share “LUCID DREAM” on designated services can enter for digital bonuses including an original wallpaper. (ive-luciddream.jp) The same page says a separate LINE MUSIC campaign offers 10 winners access to an offline handover event with all members. (ive-official.jp) The campaign page names July 5, 2026, at TODA Hall & Conference Tokyo as the scheduled date and venue for that offline event. It also says some campaign entry windows run through May 26 or June 2, depending on platform. ### When is the music video coming? The official Japanese site says the “LUCID DREAM” music video is scheduled to be released on YouTube at 12:00 a.m. on May 26. (ive-official.jp) That puts the video one day ahead of the full EP release on May 27. The dedicated release page remains live ahead of that schedule, with pre-order links and release information for “LUCID DREAM.” Sony Music’s Japanese artist page also directs users to the same special site as the May 27 release date approaches. (ive-official.jp) (ive-luciddream.jp) (ive-official.jp)
