Group Secures Grand Prize, Best Music 10, ENA Kpop Artist, and Best Global Kpop Star Awards

[OSEN=Jang Woo-young Reporter] IVE (IVE: An Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Ray, Jang Won-young, Liz, and Lee Seo), the 'MZ generation's aspirational icon,' has once again proven the 'IVE Syndrome.'

IVE won the Grand Prize, the '2025 Grand Song (2025 Grand Song)' award, at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards' (hereinafter '2025 KGMA') held on the 15th at Incheon Inspire Arena. They also received the main award 'Best Music 10 (Best Music 10),' the 'ENA Kpop Artist (ENA Kpop Artist)' award, and the 'Best Global Kpop Star (Best Global Kpop Star)' award, recognizing their strong global influence, achieving four wins. Throughout this year, they garnered immense love with their pre-release track 'REBEL HEART (Rebel Heart)' from their third mini-album, their title track 'ATTITUDE (Attitude),' and the title track 'XOXZ (XOXZ)' from their fourth mini-album. Their four trophies further solidified their dazzling achievements.

Through their agency, Starship Entertainment, IVE stated, "We are truly happy to have received so much love through various activities this year. It is even more rewarding to share the joy of this award with DIVE, our official fan club, four times at the '2025 KGMA.' We always discuss how to showcase IVE's unique color more vividly. We will do our best to repay the love we've received, adding to the weight of this award."

They also expressed gratitude: "Thanks to DIVE, who loves our music, and everyone who supports us, we can always stand on stage. We will continue to repay you with music and performances that tell IVE's story." Adding, "We recently started our world tour in Seoul. The excitement of meeting DIVE from around the world is immense. We are preparing a fantastic stage, so we hope you look forward to it."

On this day, IVE appeared in a silvery-toned, tectonic styling, raising anticipation for a more conceptual stage. They opened with 'XOXZ,' which features a dreamy yet sophisticated sound, and followed with a stage performance of 'GOTCHA (Baddest Eros) (Gotcha),' a track from their fourth mini-album that was previously only revealed at concerts, captivating the audience with immersive energy. Using fabric in a mystical dance break, IVE concluded with a performance of 'REBEL HEART,' which achieved a 'Perfect All-Kill (PAK)' on domestic music charts, igniting the venue with overwhelming emotion and energy.

IVE solidified the 'IVE Syndrome' by winning a total of 20 music show trophies this year, including 11 wins for 'REBEL HEART,' four for 'ATTITUDE,' and five for 'XOXZ.' Additionally, they have sold over 1 million copies each for seven consecutive albums: their 2022 single albums Love Dive (LOVE DIVE) and After Like (After LIKE), their first full album I've IVE (I've IVE), and their first to fourth mini-albums I'VE MINE (I'VE MINE), IVE SWITCH (IVE SWITCH), IVE EMPATHY (IVE EMPATHY), and IVE SECRET (IVE SECRET), securing their status as '7-time consecutive million-sellers' based on total sales.

They also kicked off their second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM,' at KSPO DOME (formerly the Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul from the 31st of last month to November 2nd, accelerating their global momentum. Having once again proven their unique presence at the '2025 KGMA,' expectations are growing for the new records IVE will set in the domestic and international music markets.

Meanwhile, IVE will continue their second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM,' in various countries across Asia, Europe, the United States, and Oceania. /elnino8919@osen.co.kr

IVE Wins Four Awards at 2025 KGMA