Ive, pre-release of ‘Rebel Heart’ today (13th)… Warming up for a comeback regardless of generation [DA:Today]

MUSIC Jan 13, 2025

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The group IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Ray, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) will pre-release the title song ‘REBEL HEART’ of their third EP album ‘IVE EMPATHY’ at 6 PM today (the 13th).

‘REBEL HEART’ is a song that depicts the solidarity march of ‘rebels’ with various narratives, and is characterized by a rich sound with colorful vocal harmonies, a thrilling chorus, sweet strings, and up-tempo drums.

Through their previous works, IVE, which established a unique group identity called ‘self-love’, sings about ‘companionship’ with a more mature perspective and viewpoint while still talking about ‘me’and’myself’ through ‘REBEL HEART’, delivers warm comfort and empathy, while also It is expected to show Ive‘s new style derived from ‘Self-confidence’.
Ahead of the pre-release, Ive raised the heat of his comeback by posting a music video teaser video for ‘Rebel Heart’ on his official YouTube channel on the 12th.

The teaser video starts with a soft piano melody and shows various members with purple hair and unique fashion.

Then, the melody of “Rebels in our heart” flows out with a strong string sound, and the video ends with Ive smiling happily while looking at fluttering feathers. With the sensual visual beauty and the charming vocal harmony of the members partially revealed, the interest of music fans around the world in the full song and the music video is hotter than ever.

Ive will release the pre-released title song ‘REBEL HEART’ of his third EP album ‘Ive Empathy’ through various music streaming sites at 6 PM (KST) today (the 13th).
Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.com