Ive Secret

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Ive Secret
Ive - Ive Secret.png
Digital cover
EP by
Ive
ReleasedAugust 25, 2025 (2025-08-25)
Length17:15
LanguageKorean
Label
Ive chronology
Be Alright
(2025)		Ive Secret
(2025)
Singles from Ive Secret
  1. "XOXZ"
    Released: August 25, 2025

Ive Secret is the fourth Korean-language extended play and seventh overall by South Korean girl group Ive. It was released by Starship Entertainment on August 25, 2025, and contains six tracks, including the lead single "XOXZ".

Contents

Background and release

On July 24, 2025, it was reported that Ive was preparing for a comeback aimed towards the end of August. [1] On August 1, upon the release of moving posters, Starship Entertainment announced that Ive would be releasing their fourth extended play titled Ive Secret on August 25, with the lead single "XOXZ". [2] On August 5, the group launched a new Instagram account showcasing promotional materials, which marked the official start of promotions. [3] After the release of a trailer video on August 8, trailer photos were released over the following two days. [4] [5] [6]

On August 12, the track listing was revealed. [7] A poster in collaboration with street artist Doezny was released on the next day. [8] The first mood sampler video was released on August 14, followed by concept photos over the next two days. [9] [10] [11] The second set of mood sampler video and concept photos were released from August 18 to 20. [12] [13] [14] The music video teaser for "XOXZ" and the highlight medley video of the album's tracks were released on August 22 and 24 respectively. [15] [16] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "XOXZ" on August 25. [17]

Track listing

Ive Secret track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."XOXZ"
  • Diederik van Elsas
  • Parrish Warrington
  • Julie Frost
  • Emma Rosen
  • Kristin Carpenter
  • Trackside
  • MLite
2:34
2."Wild Bird"Seo Jeong-ah
Bilsby2:43
3."Dear, My Feelings"Jinooya
  • Lindgren
  • A-Dee
3:13
4."Gotcha (Baddest Eros)"Hwang Ha-ha (Full8loom)
Gonek2:31
5."♥ Beats" (삐빅)Seo Jeong-ah
  • Adam Kapit
  • 1-800-Rudeboy
  • Gabi Gotts
  • MLite
Kapit2:30
6."Midnight Kiss"
  • Jo Yoon-kyung
  • Liz
Solstrand3:44
Total length:17:15

Charts

Chart performance for Ive Secret
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon) [18] 4
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon) [19] 4
Japanese Hot Albums ( Billboard Japan ) [20] 10
South Korean Albums (Circle) [21] 1

Release history

Release history for Ive Secret
RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaAugust 25, 2025 CD
Various
United StatesSeptember 19, 2025 [22] CD The Orchard [22]

References

  1. ↑ Go, Seung-ah (July 24, 2025). 아이브, 8월 말 컴백...'롤라팔루자' 접수 후 금의환향 [Ive to make a comeback in late August... Returning home in triumph after dominating Lollapalooza]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025– via Naver.
  2. ↑ Lee, Da-gyeom (August 1, 2025). 아이브, 8월 25일 '아이브 시크릿' 컴백...타이틀곡은 'XOXZ' [Ive to make a comeback with 'Ive Secret' on August 25th... Title track is 'XOXZ']. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025– via Naver.
  3. ↑ Son, Bong-seok (August 6, 2025). '25일 컴백' 아이브, '시크릿' 인스타그램 계정 개설 [Ive, who are making a comeback on the 25th, opens "secret" Instagram account]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025– via Naver.
  4. ↑ Kim, Ji-hye (August 9, 2025). 아이브, 25일 컴백 앞두고 트레일러 공개..6人 6色 '이블 큐피드' [Ive releases trailer ahead of comeback on the 25th... Six characters, six colors, "Evil Cupid"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025– via Naver.
  5. ↑ Baek, Ah-young (August 10, 2025). "6인 6색" 아이브, 신보 '아이브 시크릿' 트레일러 포토 공개 ["Six characters, six colors" Ive releases trailer photos for new album "Ive Secret"]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025– via Naver.
  6. ↑ Kang, Joo-hee (August 12, 2025). '25일 컴백' 아이브, 블랙 카리스마...'아이브 시크릿' 트레일러 포토 [Ive comeback on the 25th, black charisma... "Ive Secret" trailer photos]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025– via Naver.
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  8. ↑ Kim, Sun-woo (August 13, 2025). '25일 컴백' 아이브, 더즈니 협업 '시크릿' 포스터 공개 ['Comeback on the 25th', Ive and Doezny collaboration 'Secret' poster released]. JTBC News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025– via Naver.
  9. ↑ Lee, Seung-hoon (August 16, 2025). 아이브 레이 지명수배..드디어 베일 벗은 '시크릿' 무드 샘플러 [Ive Rei's wanted list... 'Secret' mood sampler finally unveiled]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025– via Naver.
  10. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (August 16, 2025). 아이브 비주얼 축복에 끝이 없네, 치명적 비밀요원 변신 [Ive's visual blessings are endless, transforming into lethal secret agents]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025– via Naver.
  11. ↑ Sun, Mi-gyung (August 17, 2025). '컴백' 아이브, 여섯 가지 매력 터졌다..'XOXZ' [Ive's comeback reveals six charms...'XOXZ']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025– via Naver.
  12. ↑ Kim, Min-ji (August 19, 2025). 아이브, 신보 '아이브 시크릿' 무드 샘플러 오픈...위험한 커버걸 [Ive releases mood sampler for new album 'Ive Secret'... Dangerous cover girl]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025– via Naver.
  13. ↑ Kang, Joo-il (August 20, 2025). '컴백 D-5' 아이브의 가방을 털었다[화보] ['Comeback D-5' Ive's bags unpacked [Photoshoot]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025– via Naver.
  14. ↑ Kim, Ji-hye (August 21, 2025). 아이브, 마지막 콘셉트 포토 공개 완료..도발적인 커버걸 무드 [Ive unveils final concept photos, showcasing a provocative Cover Girl vibe]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025– via Naver.
  15. ↑ Kim, Hye-young (August 23, 2025). 아이브, 타이틀곡 'XOXZ' 뮤비 티저 오픈...장원영 작사 참여 [Ive releases music video teaser for title track 'XOXZ'... Jang Won-young participated in lyrics writing]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025– via Naver.
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  18. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2025-09-08" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: September 8, 2025" (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of September 3, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Album Chart: 2025 Week 35". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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