IVE Dominates 2025 KGMA with Four Wins, Cementing 'IVE Syndrome'

'MZ Wannabe Icon' IVE has once again proven the 'IVE Syndrome' by sweeping four awards at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards' (KGMA).

The six-member group secured the Grand Prize, the '2025 Grand Song,' along with 'Best Music 10,' 'ENA Kpop Artist,' and 'Best Global Kpop Star,' showcasing their immense global influence at the ceremony held on the 15th at Incheon Inspire Arena.

IVE, who garnered significant love this year with hits like the pre-release track 'REBEL HEART,' title track 'ATTITUDE,' and the fourth mini-album's title track 'XOXZ,' added further meaning to their brilliant career with these four trophies.

Through their agency Starship Entertainment, IVE expressed their gratitude, stating, "We were truly happy to receive so much love through our diverse activities this year, and it feels even more rewarding to share the joy of this award with DIVE (official fan club name) four times at the '2025 KGMA.' We members constantly ponder how to showcase IVE's unique color more vividly. With the weight of these awards, we promise to work even harder to repay the love we've received manifold."

They added, "We believe we can always stand on stage thanks to DIVE who love our music and everyone who supports us. We will continue to repay you with music and performances that contain IVE's own story." Furthermore, they mentioned, "We recently kicked off our world tour in Seoul. We are very excited about meeting DIVEs all around the world in person. We are diligently preparing a spectacular stage, so please look forward to it."

On this day, IVE captivated the audience with performances of 'XOXZ,' 'GOTCHA (Baddest Eros),' and 'REBEL HEART.' The performance of 'REBEL HEART' in particular, filled with overwhelming emotions and exploding energy, earned them thunderous applause. With this, IVE has solidified the 'IVE Syndrome,' having won a total of 20 music show trophies this year alone, including 11 wins for 'REBEL HEART,' 4 for 'ATTITUDE,' and 5 for 'XOXZ.' Additionally, they achieved a remarkable feat by becoming '7 consecutive million-sellers' with over a million copies sold for seven consecutive albums. IVE is currently embarking on their second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM,' meeting fans globally.

Korean netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'As expected from IVE!', 'IVE was the obvious choice for the Grand Prize this year,' and 'DIVEs' cheers are amazing! Congratulations!' Many also noted, 'These awards are even more meaningful after successfully completing their world tour.'