The group IVE has made K-pop girl group history with its global activities.
IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) performed as headliners on the main stage at 'Lollapalooza Berlin', a world-class music festival, on the 12th (local time) at the Olympiastadion & Olympiapark Berlin in Germany. IVE is the first K-pop girl group to take the stage.
Having proven their potential as a 'global festival powerhouse' with a remarkable stage performance at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' last year, IVE once again demonstrated their status at 'Lollapalooza Berlin'. The high-quality live performance combined with a band sound and powerful performances that captivated the eyes of thousands of audience members drew cheers and sing-alongs, while the six members on stage commanded attention and energy, solidifying their name at the center of the global festival.
A passionate live stage lasting about an hour, IVE takes over the scene
IVE performed a total of 14 songs for about an hour at 'Lollapalooza Berlin'. The setlist, which encompassed everything from their debut song 'Eleven' to tracks from their full-length and mini albums and even English songs, was crafted to engage a global audience, ensuring both immersion and response, leading to an explosive reaction on site.
They opened the performance powerfully with 'Rebel Heart' and 'I Am', then seamlessly arranged hit songs such as 'Love Dive', 'Heya', and 'Baddie', enhancing the immersion of the show. In particular, the English songs 'Supernova Love' and 'All Night' bridged the emotional gap with local audiences, naturally eliciting sing-alongs and responses.
The stage setup and performance coexisted with detail and dynamism. All members led the performance with unwavering live vocals, utilizing the band sound in real-time to deliver an explosive density. Moreover, they flexibly used microphone stands and position changes according to the mood of each song, enhancing the stage's completeness, while the emotional line of each song added vibrancy to the performance, creating a lively atmosphere.
Their beautiful visuals also captured the eyes of global audiences. Overall, they provided a sense of unity based on a white tone while maximizing each member's individuality and charm with distinct details. With added lighting, movements, and three-dimensional choreography, the flow and emotional lines of the performance were visually communicated naturally, and the members demonstrated a presence worthy of the title 'goddess visuals' on stage.
Through this, IVE once again proved they are 'skillful artists' not only in live performance but also in elegant stage manners and expressive capabilities at 'Lollapalooza Berlin'.
The first K-pop girl group invited three times… the team chosen by 'Lollapalooza'
'Lollapalooza' is considered one of the top four music festivals in the world and is called a litmus test for global music trends. The stages of this festival, held in various regions such as the U.S., Germany, France, Chile, and Brazil, can only be set by artists with both skill and influence, making it a dream stage for musicians.
IVE is the only K-pop girl group invited to 'Lollapalooza' three times in two consecutive years, in Chicago, Berlin, and Paris. This proves that they have established themselves as a team that has secured both skill and trust on the global festival stage, rather than merely following trends.
Large-scale festivals like 'Lollapalooza' serve as a so-called 'live verification stage'. The ability to deliver vivid vocals, maintain a streamlined stage setup, and elicit on-site reactions is paramount. IVE has consistently demonstrated explosive talents as 'performance artists' by showcasing refined live execution and song interpretation, emotional immersion, and spatial dominance at every stage, leading to consecutive invitations from the expanding 'Lollapalooza'.
IVE is a team that proves emotion and energy simultaneously on stage, transcending merely sensory performances. They not only captivate with their intricate group choreography but also persuade the audience with live vocals and a flow of energy that dominates the venue. In particular, IVE's songs feature powerful dance-pop-based sounds paired with addictive hooks and deep emotional lines, achieving both the tempo and lyrical depth of the performance. These elements combine to create a stage that perfectly meets the requirements of global festivals and solidify their presence among music fans worldwide.
Expanding their standing through skill, next stop Paris
IVE has proven themselves through each performance, gathering 420,000 audiences over 37 shows in a total of 28 cities across 19 countries in Asia, North America, Europe, and South America during their first world tour 'Show What I Have' ('IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE') last year for 11 months. They are set to perform at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' in the U.S. and 'Summer Sonic' in Japan in 2024.
The stage at 'Lollapalooza Berlin' encapsulated their accumulated experience and capabilities. It clearly demonstrated that they have grown into a skillful artist that gets attention from global festivals.
The narrative IVE has built is based on key themes of self-esteem, self-confidence, and individuality. This is consistently reflected across their music, performances, and overall stage direction. In particular, elements such as song composition, choreography interpretation, outfit concepts, and dialogue have been meticulously designed to align with the team's narrative, enabling them to create a stage that engages with the audience and elevate qualitative standards.
Having solidified their position with 'Lollapalooza Berlin', IVE will also take the stage at 'Lollapalooza Paris' on the 20th. On the 30th, they are scheduled to perform during the halftime show of the first match between Team K-League of the '2025 Coupang Play Series' and Newcastle United.
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