'MZ Wannabe Icon' IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has set Europe ablaze.
IVE attended the massive music festival 'Lollapalooza Paris' held on the 20th at 7 p.m. (local time) at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp in France, taking the MAIN EAST stage for about an hour.
After being invited to 'Lollapalooza Chicago' last year and now to Berlin and Paris this year, IVE has set a remarkable record of being the first K-pop girl group to perform at 'Lollapalooza' in two consecutive years across three cities, marking another milestone in the global music market.
On this day, IVE took the stage wearing outfits primarily in burgundy and black. The punk-inspired styling, blending various materials such as chains, leather, and metal, maximized each member's individuality while also creating a sense of unity, and all six members boasted 'all-center visuals' while instantly elevating the energy of the venue with their overwhelming aura.
IVE energetically kicked off the performance with 'REBEL HEART.' Despite experiencing sound issues during the subsequent stage of 'IM,' the members calmly finished the performance, and then to provide an even more polished experience for the audience, they showcased 'REBEL HEART' and 'IM' again from the beginning.
In the process, An Yujin led the atmosphere at the venue steadily with calm and proactive responses, and IVE, fueled by the increasingly enthusiastic cheers from the audience, heated up the stage with a parade of hit songs including 'REBEL HEART,' 'IM,' 'Baddie,' 'LOVE DIVE,' 'ATTITUDE,' and 'Kitsch.' The rich live performance complemented by the band's sound conveyed IVE's performance more vibrantly, and the energy and stage manners of the members filled the venue, drawing cheers from numerous music fans.
Among them, performances of 'TKO' and 'You Wanna Cry,' tracks from IVE's third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY' released in February, also captivated attention. Despite being album tracks, the audience sang along with the Korean lyrics, demonstrating IVE's global stature that is loved beyond borders.
IVE's 'K-Pepper (Festival Performance)' aspect continued without a break. They elevated the atmosphere to its peak with hit songs that took the domestic and international music charts by storm, including 'Ascendio,' 'ELEVEN,' 'HEYA,' and 'After LIKE.' They completed a stage of interaction that broke down barriers with local fans through the contrasting mood of their English songs 'Supernova Love' and 'All Night.' In particular, during the final song 'All Night,' they encouraged sing-alongs in English, bringing a fiery conclusion to the performance.
IVE shared their gratitude, saying, 'Every moment we spent communicating with the audience from the moment we prepared for 'Lollapalooza' through our performance was truly happy and enjoyable. We sincerely thank the global Dives (official fan club name) who welcomed us warmly and the fans who have watched and supported us in Korea. We will strive to show even better performances in the future.'
Meanwhile, IVE is scheduled to attend the first leg against Newcastle United at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th for the '2025 Coupang Play Series' and will showcase the kickoff and halftime stage.
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