K-pop group IVE has proven their global power by making a strong impact on the U.S. Billboard charts.

According to the latest Billboard charts (dated October 4), released on September 30 (local time), IVE (members An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) claimed the No. 1 spot on the Emerging Artists chart.

Their fourth mini-album “IVE SECRET,” released in August, ranked No. 4 on World Albums, No. 14 on Top Current Album Sales, and No. 16 on Top Album Sales. The title track “XOXZ” also entered the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, while IVE themselves were listed on the Billboard Artist 100, achieving simultaneous entries across six different charts.

“IVE SECRET” centers on the flow of emotions hidden behind dazzling expressions. Its title track “XOXZ” — a coined term by IVE meaning “Love you, good night, and see you in my dreams” — swept all three major terrestrial music programs in Korea, taking first place across the board.

With their third mini-album “IVE EMPATHY” in February and now “IVE SECRET,” the group continues their unstoppable “IVE Syndrome,” dominating domestic and international charts as well as award shows. Pre-release track “Rebel Heart” from “IVE EMPATHY” achieved a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) on Korean music charts, and together with the title track “Attitude,” the album earned a total of 15 music show wins (11 for “Rebel Heart” and 4 for “Attitude”).


Written by Heo Ji Hyeong 
Translated by Lee So Yun