A rechargeable battery that may be manufactured and used in various shapes is disclosed. An embodiment of the rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a pair of electrodes on respective surfaces of a separator and a pair of lead tabs extending from the pair of electrodes; and a pouch receiving the electrode assembly and having the lead tabs protruding out to one side, each of the electrodes including a first bending part including a molded plate including active material particles and a metal fiber yarn of a current collector, and the pouch including a second bending part superimposed on the electrodes in parallel and including a molded sheet having a shape corresponding to that of the first bending part.