IVE’s ‘XOXZ’ Named to Billboard’s 2025 Best K-Pop Songs List

IVE continues to expand its global presence in 2025, with ‘XOXZ’ selected for Billboard’s Best K-Pop Songs list, marking it as one of the year’s standout releases.

‘XOXZ’ appears on IVE’s fourth mini album ‘IVE SECRET,’ released in August. The song expands on the familiar expression ‘XOXO,’ presenting layered emotions through restrained vocals and melodic contrast.

Billboard highlighted the contrast between low-register rap and melodic hooks, noting how the restrained production allows emotional tension to build naturally throughout the track.

Throughout 2025, IVE released multiple successful projects, achieving million-seller albums and maintaining a strong presence across charts, award shows, and global live stages.

## 【KStarLoud Insight】 ‘XOXZ’ stands out not through short-term hype but through musical consistency and replay value, reinforcing IVE’s long-term positioning in the global K-pop landscape.