IVE has once again demonstrated their influence in the global music scene, with "REBEL HEART" earning a spot on Billboard's "The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic's Picks" list, announced on July 21. 

About 'REBEL HEART' 

Released in February as a pre-release track from IVE's third mini-album "IVE EMPATHY," the song tells the story of rebels with different narratives marching together in solidarity. 

The track features: 

• Rich vocal harmonies 
• An uplifting chorus 
• Sweet strings combined with uptempo drums 
• A captivating English-language hook 

Billboard's Take 

Billboard praised the song, stating: "The English chorus stands out with its rebellious cry. Through this track, IVE shows they're expanding their sound spectrum beyond Korea to the world, establishing themselves as an increasingly influential presence in the K-pop scene." 

Chart-Topping Success 

"REBEL HEART" became an instant hit upon release:

Domestic Achievements: 

• Perfect All-Kill (PAK) on major Korean music charts 
• 11 music show wins 

International Success: 

• 10 consecutive weeks on Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) chart 
• Over 57 million streams on Spotify to date 

Live Performance Power 

The song's global appeal was evident during recent festival performances: 

• Crowds at Lollapalooza Berlin and Lollapalooza Paris sang along in Korean 
• Solidified its status as IVE's new signature song 

What's Next 

IVE will perform at the Coupang Play Series match between Team K League and Newcastle United on July 30, where they'll kick off the game and deliver a halftime show. 

As IVE continues to gain momentum as "K-pop representatives" on the global stage, all eyes are on their next moves in the international music scene.

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