IVE continued its Music Show dominance with ‘IVE EMPATHY,’ winning first place on SBS ‘Inkigayo’ for two consecutive weeks. The group achieved 14 total Music Show wins, including three for ‘ATTITUDE’ and 11 for ‘REBEL HEART.’ Online discussions highlighted IVE’s ranking in Music Show victories, with fans debating its significance and historical comparisons.
IVE and Music Show Wins with ‘IVE EMPATHY’
IVE is maintaining strong momentum with its latest album, IVE EMPATHY. On February 23, the group won first place for the second consecutive week on SBS Inkigayo with the title track ATTITUDE. Although their promotional activities have ended, member Leeseo, an Inkigayo MC, accepted the trophy on behalf of the group. With this win, IVE secured three trophies for ATTITUDE and a total of 14 music show victories, including 11 from the pre-release track REBEL HEART.
Music Show Victory and Words of Gratitude from IVE
Through their agency, Starship Entertainment, IVE expressed joy over their Inkigayo win, especially since Leeseo hosts the show. They thanked their fans, DIVE, for their support even after promotions ended. The group stated that each award motivates them to keep moving forward. They promised to work hard and continue delivering great music.
‘ATTITUDE’ and Its Impact on Music Charts
Released on February 3, ATTITUDE reflects IVE’s perspective that while situations may not change, their attitude toward them can. The song’s lyrics were written by Seo Ji-eum, who crafted IVE’s Narcissism Trilogy (ELEVEN, LOVE DIVE, and After LIKE), along with member Jang Wonyoung. ATTITUDE dominated domestic charts, topping Melon HOT100 (within 30 days of release) and Bugs’ real-time chart. It also ranked third on Melon HOT100 (within 100 days). Internationally, it entered Billboard Japan’s HOT100, Streaming Songs, and Download Songs charts. It also secured a spot in Spotify’s Top Songs Debut Global chart.
IVE and Music Show Achievements Continue
IVE concluded their IVE EMPATHY promotions on Inkigayo on February 16. The album became their fifth consecutive million-seller, and REBEL HEART achieved a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) on domestic charts. These milestones highlight their overwhelming popularity.
Debate on Music Show Wins and Rankings
A discussion on MLBPARK highlighted IVE’s rise to third place in total music show wins among girl groups. They currently share the spot with Red Velvet at 46 wins. Only TWICE (78 wins) and Girls’ Generation (74 wins) have more. IVE is expected to secure another win soon, solidifying their third-place position.
Fans congratulated IVE but noted the gap between them and the top two groups. Some emphasized that IVE’s achievements are remarkable since they come from Starship Entertainment, not a major agency. Others argued that music show rankings have changed over time, making comparisons meaningless. However, some countered by stating that Billboard’s changing criteria have not diminished its authority, proving that music show wins remain significant.
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Leeseo is so cute, kind, and lovable, and she sings and dances so well! The MCs who are with her are also cute lol