IVE is officially dominating the charts! The popular girl group (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has kicked off 2025 with a bang, and their pre-release title track "Rebel Heart" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY is taking over music charts everywhere!

Released on January 13, "Rebel Heart" has claimed the #1 spot on various Korean music charts, including Bugs’ real-time and weekly charts (January 13–19), Melon HOT100 (within 30 days of release), FLO, and Vibe's domestic rapid rise chart as of 10 AM on January 22. It also ranked second on Melon HOT100 (within 100 days of release), second place on Genie’s real-time chart, and fourth place on Melon TOP100! Talk about chart domination!

The song’s success isn’t just limited to Korea – "Rebel Heart" has also taken China and Japan by storm. In China, it topped QQ Music’s rapid rise chart, and in Japan, it conquered multiple music charts, including AWA's real-time chart, Mora’s high-resolution overseas music chart, and the Japan iTunes Top K-pop Songs chart. The track also ranked first on the Japan KKBOX Asia New Songs Daily chart. IVE’s global popularity is undeniable!

IVE is also making waves on YouTube, with multiple videos trending in Korea, including their performance on MBC’s Show! Music Core and the "Rebel Heart" music video. Their growing presence on the platform shows just how much fans love them.

Since the release of "Rebel Heart," the group has been garnering massive attention with their various performances and content, creating a "IVE VS IVE" phenomenon on the trending charts. This has only heightened the excitement for their upcoming full comeback, building massive anticipation for their next moves.

Fans won’t have to wait long! IVE will officially return with their new album IVE EMPATHY on February 3, featuring double title tracks "Rebel Heart" and "ATTITUDE." The album will also include tracks like "FLU," "You Wanna Cry," "Thank U," and "TKO." Plus, member Jang Wonyoung even contributed lyrics to "ATTITUDE," adding her unique touch to the album.

Catch IVE’s performance of "Rebel Heart" on M Countdown on January 23 at 6 PM KST! Get ready for the full comeback on February 3.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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