{
  "id": 16695786,
  "title": "IVE teams up with Krafton for PUBG: Battlegrounds collaboration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/ive-teams-up-with-krafton-for-pubg-battlegrounds-collaboration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T02:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261027/ive-teams-up-with-krafton-for-pubg-battlegrounds-collaboration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop girl group IVE will be featured in the popular battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds from Krafton next month, the Korean company announced on Tuesday. The partnership centers on \"Love Dive,\" a prominent track by IVE, and will incorporate video material and in-game items. Battle royale is a genre of online shooting games wherein numerous players compete until only one player or team remains. Krafton first suggested the cooperation with a teaser image the previous week. The company unveiled the collaboration's key art on Tuesday and planned to reveal a teaser trailer at 6 p.m. on the same day, showcasing a themed area on Rondo, one of the game's maps, and some of the new items. A primary trailer with the IVE members will be released on November 1, featuring them recreating the concept and outfits from their \"Love Dive\" promotions. The video will also introduce a new version of the song that combines the original melody with music from the game. The themed area, inspired by the song's music video, will replicate significant scenes and the video's ambiance to suit the game environment. Krafton will also release character skins exclusive to the collaboration.",
  "summary": "K-pop girl group IVE will appear in Krafton’s hit battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds next month, the Korean game company said Tuesday. The collaboration centers on “Love Dive,” one of IVE’s signature songs, and will include video content and in-game items. Battle royale is a genre of online shooting games in which a large number of players compete until only one player or team survives.…",
  "key_points": [
    "K-pop group IVE to feature in PUBG: Battlegrounds next month",
    "Collaboration based on IVE's \"Love Dive\" track and in-game items",
    "Themed Rondo map area and exclusive character skins revealed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating K-pop aesthetics into the battle royale genre signals Krafton's strategy to bridge gaming and music culture through immersive, themed content and exclusive digital merchandise.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}