Album
Release Date
February 18, 2026
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Emily Harbakk, Thomas (G:son) Gustafsson, Jimmy Jansson, Maia Wright, Jack Brady, Jordan Roman, Nietzsche
Participating Members
About the Song
“REBEL HEART” is a powerful and emotionally charged track released by IVE, featured on the release IVE EMPATHY, highlighting the group’s bold artistic identity and emotional depth. The song was composed by Emily Harbakk, Ryan S. Jhun, Thomas (G:son) Gustafsson, Jimmy Jansson, Maia Wright, Jack Brady, and Jordan Roman, with lyrics written by Nietzsche. The arrangement by Ryan S. Jhun, Gucci Caliente, and The Wavys emphasizes intense emotional atmosphere and commanding sonic presence, reinforcing the song’s message of self-determination and inner strength. Through its dramatic composition and expressive performance, “REBEL HEART” showcases IVE’s evolving musical direction and their ability to deliver emotionally resonant narratives with confidence and authenticity.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
en-ding-eun ma-chi seung-ri-han geot-cheo-reom
geop-nae-ji anh-go ma-eu-meul sso-deul-lae
ae mo-yang-dae-ro
i-je deo i-sang sin-gyeong sseu-ji anh-a
eo-di-e-seo-do nae ma-meul ji-ki-gi
o-hae ba-deul ttaen ja-yu-e mat-gyeo-dul-lae
da al-ge doel geo-ni-kka
The ending is like I’ve won it all
Without fear, I’ll pour out my heart
In my own way
I won’t care anymore
I’ll protect my heart anywhere
When misunderstood, I’ll leave it to freedom
Because everyone will know
Love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
kkeok-ki-ji anh-a
We are rebels in our heart
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
We won’t break
We are rebels in our heart
neo-neun geo-gi-ga mwon-ga jom neom-cheo
I don’t care mwo-deun ma-reun cham swip-ji
ggeu-rae sil-haeng-i eo-ryeo-un geo-ya
Do it, move it, do it
u-rin geu-nyang hal-ge
You’re a bit excessive there
I don’t care, talking is easy
Yes, it’s hard to act
Do it, move it, do it
We’ll just do it
geu wi-e-neun deu-ra-ma-ga iss-eo
tto oe-ro-u-mi neo-mu gi-reo-ji-neun bam-en
geu ma-meul sso-a ol-lyeo
And there’s drama on it
On nights when loneliness stretches too long
Shoot up that heart
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
kkeok-ki-ji anh-a
We are rebels in our heart
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
We won’t break
We are rebels in our heart
Rebels in our heart!
seo-ro-ga pi-ryo-hal ttae-ga iss-eo
geu-reon ma-mi eo-tteon geon-ji jal al-gi-e
yeong-weon-eul ba-ra-neun sa-i-bo-dan
ji-geu-meul i-hae-hae-ju-go sip-eo
There are times we need each other
Because we know well what that feeling is
Rather than wishing for eternity
I want to understand the present
Come, join as who you are
We are rebels, we are one
i ma-eum-ma-neu-ro
We are rebels, we are one
Come, join as who you are
We are rebels, we are one
With just this heart
We are rebels, we are one
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
kkeok-ki-ji anh-a
We are rebels in our heart
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart,
We won’t break
We are rebels in our heart
The song is a powerful anthem about unwavering resilience and the refusal to conform to the expectations or judgments of others. It celebrates the spirit of a “rebel” who protects their own heart and continues to move forward toward victory with absolute freedom and self-confidence.
