"MZ wannabe iKON" IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Rei·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Leeseo) proved their global prowess on the U.S. Billboard charts.
On the 30th of last month (local time), according to the latest chart (Oct. 4) released by U.S. music outlet Billboard, IVE ranked No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artists.
In addition, the mini fourth album released in August, "IVE SECRET (IVE SECRET)", ranked No. 4 on World Albums, No. 14 on Top Current Album Sales, and No. 16 on Top Album Sales, and the title track "XOXZ" charted on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart. IVE also ranked on the Billboard Artist 100, entering a total of six charts simultaneously.
The new release "IVE SECRET" is an album that focuses on the flow of emotions hidden behind dazzling expressions. The title track "XOXZ" sings the IVE coinage "XOXZ," meaning "I love you, good night. And see you in my dreams," and through the song IVE swept first place on the three major terrestrial music shows.
IVE has continued its unstoppable "IVE syndrome," dominating domestic and international charts and awards with the mini third album released in February, "IVE EMPATHY (IVE EMPATHY)", and this "IVE SECRET". They achieved a perfect all-kill (PAK) on domestic digital charts with the pre-release track from the mini third album, "REBEL HEART (REBEL HEART)", and added the achievements of the title track "ATTITUDE (ATTITUDE)" to reach a total of 15 music show wins for a single album ("REBEL HEART" 11 wins, "ATTITUDE" 4 wins).
They also proved their presence at award shows. IVE took home the K World Dream Best Artist Award, the grand prize equivalent for female groups, at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards (2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS), and the Sound of the Year trophy, equivalent to a digital music grand prize, at the 2025 The Fact Music Awards (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS), winning two grand prizes.
Recently, IVE took the stage at Rock in Japan Festival 2025 (ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025), one of Japan's four major rock festivals, captivating local fans. They also ranked No. 1 in the girl group/idol brand reputation in Sep. 2025, proving their popularity and newsworthiness both at home and abroad. With the hot success continuing even after activities ended, attention is focused on their next move.
Meanwhile, IVE will open the second world tour "SHOW WHAT I AM (SHOW WHAT I AM)" at Seoul KSPO DOME (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Arena) from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
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