IVE graces the cover of Cosmopolitan February issue.

On January 15th KST, fashion and lifestyle magazine Cosmopolitan unveiled IVE as the cover stars for its February edition, accompanied by an exclusive photo shoot and interview. This marks IVE’s reunion with the magazine after two years, showcasing their enhanced elegance and maturity in front of the camera.

In the photoshoot, IVE flaunted sleek, shiny hairstyles while presenting romantic gift ideas. Throughout the shoot, the members demonstrated their versatility with diverse expressions and poses, delivering high-quality results in every frame. Despite the long hours, their professionalism shone brightly.

In the interview, the group celebrated their remarkable start to 2025, winning three awards at the 39th Golden Disc Awards: Album Award for their second EP ‘IVE SWITCH’, Digital Song Award for the title track ‘HEYA’, and the Global K-pop Artist Award.

An Yujin shared, “We toured many cities last year, and I feel like our efforts were recognized at the Golden Disc Awards. I’m so happy.” Rei added, “It’s a blessing to do what we love and see great results.” Liz expressed her gratitude, saying, “Winning three awards at the first ceremony of the year makes me feel optimistic about 2025.”

IVE successfully promoted K-pop and their music worldwide during their first world tour, ‘SHOW WHAT I HAVE’, visiting 28 cities across 19 countries in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The tour attracted 440,000 attendees, marking the fourth-largest audience for a girl group in history.

When asked about their growing stage presence, Jang Wonyoung said, “I don’t believe the size of the stage directly correlates to the love we receive from our fans. What matters most is that we’ve been moving forward together with our fans since our debut. Their support keeps us going.”

Leeseo added, “I want to grow even more this year so we can repay our fans’ love. My goal is to show improved performances and live with more determination.”

The members also shared thoughts on their upcoming third EP, ‘IVE EMPATHY’, set for release on February 3rd. Gaeul explained, “The trailer captures the theme of ‘empathy’ beautifully. It shows us navigating our different perspectives and learning to connect with each other.”

They also discussed the pre-release title track, ‘Rebel Heart’, which dropped on January 13th. An Yujin said, “It felt like the perfect song for us. It instantly clicked.” Jang Wonyoung added, “The music video reflects each of our distinct personas, which are also reflected in the song.”

Fans can find IVE’s full interview and photoshoot in the February issue of Cosmopolitan and on the magazine’s website.

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