IVE's Liz went back to the 1980s.
Liz grants on the Nov. 27 episode of the MBC variety show 'Hangout with Yoo?' in the '80s Seoul Gayo Festival' special and reached the final stage.
That day, Liz evoked a lovely atmosphere with a pure white mini dress styling, and her blue eyeshadow and pearl accessories revealed a retro yet sophisticated mood that stirred nostalgia.
Performing Lee Ji-yeon's 'Wind, Please Stop,' Liz perfectly recreated the charm of an '80s high-teen star as if traveling back in time. Smiling brightly and making eye contact with the audience, she added simple choreography to complete an even more attention-grabbing performance, showcasing Liz's outstanding ability to embody a concept.
In particular, Liz's clear and pure voice added a lyrical sensibility to the song, and her solid high notes and control of vocal dynamics expressed the complex emotions of love, increasing immersion on stage and prompting admiration from the audience.
After Liz finished her performance, MC Kim Hee-ae praised, "Just watching makes me so happy. This song is subtly difficult, but she handled it well," and Yoo Jae-suk added, "I really wondered if Lee Ji-yeon had come." Yoon Do-hyun, who appeared with them, also heaped praise, saying, "Liz did the best. It's almost at the level of a reenactment."
In a following interview, Liz said, "I was nervous because I was alone on stage without dancers or actors, but I did my best using my idol experience." When asked about IVE members' reactions, she added the warm detail that they said, "Do well tomorrow and come back," and "Go and let the world know your beautiful voice." Director Jang Hang-joon, a judge, praised Liz's performance, saying, "I found myself unintentionally singing along; it was a stage that brought back old memories."
That day, the album '80s MBC Seoul Gayo Festival Final Side A' was released on various music sites. Liz's recording of 'Wind, Please Stop' offered a charm different from the stage, adding to fans' delight.
Meanwhile, IVE, of which Liz is a member, will open the door to their world tour by holding their second world tour, IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM,' at Seoul KSPO DOME (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Arena) for three days from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
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