'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Ray, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) achieved four awards at the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS.'
IVE also won the prestigious 'K World Dream Best Artist Award' for the female group category, as well as the 'K World Class Award' and the 'K World Dream Main Award.' Furthermore, member Jang Wonyoung took home the 'K World Dream Female Solo Popularity Award' trophy, bringing the total to four awards.
IVE expressed their gratitude through their agency Starship Entertainment, saying, "Earlier this year, we received tremendous love with 'REBEL HEART' and 'ATTITUDE,' and we sincerely thank you for presenting us with such a meaningful award. This is all thanks to our Dive (official fan club name) who always shower us with unwavering love and support. We will do our best to become a group that Dive can be proud of in the future."
They added, "We are returning on the 25th with our new album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ.' We have all worked hard, so we ask for your continued interest and support this time as well."
On that day, IVE opened the stage with the pre-release track 'REBEL HEART' from their third mini album, 'IVE EMPATHY,' capturing the attention of the audience. They then performed the title track 'ATTITUDE,' showcasing a relaxed performance based on their experiences from global stages such as 'Lollapalooza Berlin' and 'Lollapalooza Paris' last month, proving their status as global artists with an overwhelming presence.
IVE had already announced a record-breaking year, achieving 'perfect all-kill (PAK)' on major music charts in Korea with the pre-release track 'REBEL HEART' in January. The title track 'ATTITUDE' sparked a 'running guinea pig' challenge frenzy in K-pop and created a spectacle of competing for the number one spots on music shows alongside 'REBEL HEART.'
IVE achieved 11 wins in music shows with 'REBEL HEART' and 4 wins with 'ATTITUDE,' setting a remarkable record of a total of 15 awards solely from their third mini album activities. Additionally, the six members continued to shine with their active engagements, sweeping the domestic YouTube popularity video charts with every appearance in shows and content, earning the title 'hot content maker.'
Continuing their hot activities this year, IVE will make a comeback on the 25th with their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ.' The new release will feature a variety of tracks that capture diverse emotions and moods, with IVE planning to grow into a more 3-dimensional team through this album.
Meanwhile, IVE will release their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and title track 'XOXZ' via various music sites at 6 p.m. (KST) on the 25th and engage in comeback activities.
[Photo] Starship Entertainment
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