"MZ wannabe icon" IVE (IVE: An Yujin·Gaeul·Rei·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Leeseo) set Music Bank in Lisbon ablaze.
The KBS2 program Music Bank in Lisbon, which aired on the 10th, broadcast the 20th concert of the Music Bank world tour held in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 27th of last month (local time). IVE, through this performance, presented a parade of hit songs and a special collaboration stage by leader An Yujin, thrilling the global audience.
With the concert staged under the concept of "K-pop age of great voyages," IVE appeared during the performer introduction with the line introducing them as "goddesses who boldly raised their sails to the world." Wearing coordinated outfits blending mint and brown colors, they briefly presented the highlight of their debut song "ELEVEN," instantly heating up the atmosphere.
Afterwards, IVE opened the main stage with the title track "XOXZ (XOXZ)" from their fourth mini album IVE SECRET. Amid cheers that filled the venue, the members performed precise choreography and raised the energy, continuing the mood with the pre-release track from their third mini album, "REBEL HEART." Their powerful high notes delivered grandeur and exhilaration, and the audience responded by singing loudly along.
IVE also held a special event for local fans called "CALL FROM IVE." Member Jang Wonyoung, on behalf of the group, randomly drew a paper with an audience member's phone number and called one person, continuing a warm conversation in English and creating a special moment.
The final group stage was the mega hit "I AM." IVE wrapped up the finale with polished live vocals and performance, and the fans singing along to the Korean lyrics blended together to create a moment of celebration where everyone became one. After the stage ended, a fan wiping tears was also captured, hinting at the emotion at the scene.
An Yujin also performed a special stage with MC Park Bo-gum. Accompanied by Park Bo-gum's piano, An Yujin passionately sang "I'll Never Love Again," the OST from the movie A Star is Born, leaving a deep impression with vivid live vocals and immersive expressiveness. After finishing the stage, An Yujin said she had agonized over the song choice and added, "I'm so, so proud that so many people liked it this much," expressing her overwhelming feelings.
IVE has continued a dazzling run this year by consecutively dominating domestic and international music charts with "REBEL HEART," "ATTITUDE," and "XOXZ." In particular, with "REBEL HEART" and "ATTITUDE" they recorded 11 and 4 music show wins respectively, achieving a cumulative 15 wins for a single album, and on the Oct. 4 Billboard charts they entered six charts simultaneously—including No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artists—with IVE SECRET and "XOXZ," proving their boundless global popularity.
Meanwhile, IVE will meet fans during their 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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