IVE secures their 70th music show win with 'XOXZ' on KBS's Music Bank, thanking fans for their support and showcasing their unique style.
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IVE has obtained the trophy for first place in music programs for the 70th time. On the 5th, IVE won first place with their new song 'XOXZ' on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' broadcast in Korea. This marks their first trophy for 'XOXZ' and sets a remarkable record of 70 wins in music programs since their debut. IVE expressed through their agency STARSHIP Entertainment, 'Thanks to the unchanging support from DIVE (the name of their fans), we were able to receive this precious gift of first place with 'XOXZ'. We are truly grateful and love you!' They added, 'We are all really enjoying the activities for 'XOXZ'. We will give our all until the end of our remaining activities, so please continue to watch over us. Please love 'XOXZ' a lot!' On this day, IVE appeared in outfits that highlighted their six unique personalities, captivating the audience with stable live performances and high-quality choreography. Their relaxed stage manners stood out, and after receiving the first-place trophy, they adorned the encore stage with pillows and blankets, in line with the concept of the title track 'XOXZ', which means 'I love you, good night, and see you in my dreams', creating a fun atmosphere. The new song 'XOXZ' is a track that seems to intersect classic hip-hop and pop textures. It features a dreamy and refined sound, with impressive low-end rap, and member Wonyoung participated in the lyrics, further expressing IVE's unique musical color.
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