”IVE” and ”REBEL HEART” selected as ”25 Best K-POP Songs of 2025” by US Billboard

"IVE" has demonstrated its global influence. On the 21st (local time), the American music media Billboard announced the "25 Best K-POP Songs of the First Half of 2025".
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"IVE"'s "REBEL HEART" was named in the "REBEL Picks" list.
"IVE HEART" is the third mini album by IVE, released in February this year.
This is the preview song for "EMPATHY" and depicts the march of rebels with various stories.
The song features a rich sound that combines sweet strings with up-tempo drums. Billboard commented, "The chorus, which is written in English, stands out, and the song's rebellious cry is an appealing song."
"Through this song, IVE has expanded their sound spectrum beyond Korea and into the world, demonstrating their growing influence in the K-pop scene."
Meanwhile, IVE will be hosting the first match of the 2025 Coupang Play Series between Team K League and Newcastle United (hereafter referred to as "Newcastle") on the 30th of this month.
They will be participating and will perform at the opening kick and halftime stage.