IVE's 'REBEL HEART' Shines in Billboard's Top 25 K-Pop Songs of 2025

IVE has made its mark on Billboard's 'Top 25 Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2025'.

On the 21st (local time), Billboard, the renowned American music publication, released its list of 'Top 25 Best K-Pop Songs of the First Half of 2025: Critics' Picks'. IVE was recognized for their pre-release track 'REBEL HEART' from their third mini-album 'IVE EMPATHY'.

'REBEL HEART' is a song that portrays the march of rebels with diverse narratives. It features a rich sound characterized by sweet strings, uptempo drums, and a variety of vocal harmonies. Billboard praised the track, stating, "'REBEL HEART' stands out with its English chorus and captivating rebellious shout, showcasing IVE's expanding global sound spectrum and growing influence in the K-pop scene."

Upon its release, the song received enthusiastic responses from fans both domestically and internationally, achieving a 'Perfect All-Kill' on major Korean music charts and winning 11 music show awards. It also proved its global success by staying on Billboard's 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart for 10 consecutive weeks.

'REBEL HEART' further broke barriers with global fans by leading Korean sing-alongs at recent 'Lollapalooza Berlin' and 'Lollapalooza Paris' stages. It continues to gain popularity, with over 57 million cumulative streams on Spotify.

Meanwhile, IVE is set to participate in the '2025 Coupang Play Series', performing at the opening and halftime of the first match between Team K-League and Newcastle United on the 30th.