I may be wrong since I do not follow many groups closely, but I noticed that IVE seems to be everywhere on TV in Korea, unlike their 4th gen peers.
And I'm not just talking about the typical Weekly Idol and Knowing Brothers appearances followed by the usual disappearing routine.
Every comeback it seems like IVE is promoting heavily on TV.
Wonyoung was on Radio Star
Then Wonyoung and Yujin was on whatever show this is called.
Then Yujin literally struck gold with Earth Arcade that averages between 3-4% rating
And later she appeared on Amazing Saturday which is another popular show
Now IVE will be appearing again on Amazing Saturday
And on top of that they will now be the first to appear on this
Not to mention the 13485120020200 CFs and ads IVE is doing.
It's no wonder the general public is aware of them.