'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (IVE: An Yujin·Gaeul·Rei·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Leeseo) is recording a dazzling trajectory in 2025 with unparalleled achievements.
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This year IVE consolidated its position as a top artist in the music industry by consecutively hitting with mini album 3 'IVE EMPATHY' and mini album 4 'IVE SECRET'. With the pre-release track from mini album 3, 'Rebel Heart', which swept the top spots on major domestic music sites, IVE announced the music industry's first 'PerfecT All Kill (PAK)' of 2025, proving overwhelming chart power. In particular, the record is meaningful as their fifth overall 'PAK' following 'After LIKE', 'Kitsch', 'IM', and 'Baddie'. They then set various records, including winning this year's first 'triple crown' trophy on Mnet's 'M Countdown', and scored a third consecutive hit with 'ATTITUDE', which received much love through Rei's '폭주기니' challenge, and the reverse-hit 'XOXZ', lifting a total of 20 trophies this year with those songs and achieving a monumental total of 74 music show wins since debut.
Their album results also proved their dominant power with consistently overwhelming numbers. IVE achieved first-week sales of more than 1 million copies for both mini albums released this year, writing a record of 'seven consecutive million sellers' by putting every release from their debut single to the present into the million-seller ranks. These accomplishments also translated into honors at various award shows. IVE swept a total of 25 trophies this year at major awards, including grand prizes, showcasing an irreplaceable presence.
Their global market activity also stood out. IVE reached No. 1 on Billboard's 'Emerging Artists' and entered the 'Billboard Artist 100' chart, appearing on numerous subcharts. In addition, recently Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter each selected 'XOXZ' and 'Rebel Heart' as among the 'best K-pop songs of 2025', confirming both IVE's musicality and publicity value.
They also set a record as the first K-pop girl group to appear at Lollapalooza for two consecutive years by performing on the Berlin and Paris stages, and filled the 'Rock in Japan Festival 2025' stage in Japan with energy, once again proving their stature as a K-festival performance.
Beyond musical achievements, the strong social influence exerted by each member further solidified IVE's value. Jang Wonyoung, through the 'Wonyoung-esque thinking' syndrome that continued from last year, established positive lifestyle trends across society, and Rei demonstrated her leading sense in short-form content by winning 'Best trend leader' at the TikTok Awards 2025. The distinct adaptability shown by all members, including An Yujin, across variety shows, fashion, hosting and other fields showcased IVE's wide spectrum and became the driving force behind their position as the most influential icons shaping public taste.
Beyond Korea, beloved by the global DIVE (official fan club name), IVE opened the curtain on their second world tour by holding 'IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM'' at Seoul KSPO DOME (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Arena) from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
Online, IVE's 'Rebel Heart' is undoubtedly the hot topic as the first song for the coming new year 2026. The hopeful lyrics
Having decorated 2025 with a message of victory, interest is focused on what image and music IVE will use to capture listeners' hearts in the coming year 2026.
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