IVE's new song 'XOXZ' topped charts, winning 1st place on MBC's 'Show Music Core' despite recent comeback activities ending.
October/19/2025 12:22Related Groups & Members
IVE proved the unending heat with the new song 'XOXZ.' On the 18th, IVE won 1st place on MBC's 'Show Music Core' broadcast in Korea for the 3rd week of October. Having already completed their comeback activities with the 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET,' they achieved 1st place on this day without appearing on the program, earning their 4th music program trophy solely for 'XOXZ.' They left a message through their agency STARSHIP Entertainment on the 19th, saying, 'We can't believe we can be 1st on 'Show Music Core' even after our activities have ended; it feels like a dream. We sincerely thank all the fans and many others who loved 'XOXZ.' We are working hard to prepare for the upcoming world tour. Supported by the love we have received, we want to do our best to show a more complete stage.' IVE will kick off their world tour 'IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM'' at Seoul's KSPO DOME from October 31 to November 2.
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