Yoasobi vocalist and singer-songwriter Ikuta Lira (Ikura) will open her first solo tour in Seoul.
Ikuta Lira will hold '幾田りら LIVE TOUR 2026 "Laugh" (Ikuta Lira live tour 2026 "Laugh")' at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park, Seoul, on May 23, and is set to spend a meaningful time with domestic fans.
This concert by Ikuta Lira, held to celebrate the release of her second full-length album 'Laugh', which was released last December, will open for reservations on Melon Ticket from 8 p.m. on Jan. 19. As it marks the first start in Seoul, Ikuta Lira is also busy preparing to deliver her best performance.
Ikuta Lira is the vocalist of Yoasobi, which has caused a global sensation, and as a singer-songwriter she meets fans at home and abroad. She has been active across the board, contributing to music for numerous commercials as well as drama, films and animation.
Her presence in Korea cannot be overlooked. Having successfully completed two solo concerts in Korea with Yoasobi, Ikuta Lira recently released the collaboration single 'DUET' with Korean artist and producer Zico, participated in drama OSTs in Korea and appeared at the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA2025), showing remarkable progress.
Not missing communication with domestic fans, Ikuta Lira, returning with a solo live tour after about three years, conveyed her own thoughts ahead of her visit to Korea.
Below, Ikuta Lira Q&A
Q. How do you feel about holding your first solo concert in Korea as Ikuta Lira?
I am truly happy. The solo live itself is also after about three years, and it feels even more meaningful to be able to perform in Korea, which I truly love, at that precious timing. I am very excited at the thought of meeting in person the Korean fans who have often supported me through SNS.
Q. Will there be any special stages or production points that can only be seen at this Korea concert?
I am practicing hard so I can communicate in Korean during MC remarks and moments of interaction with the audience. I am also preparing specially staged performances and production.
Q. You recently released the collaboration 'DUET' with Zico. It was your first collaboration with a Korean artist—are there any behind-the-scenes stories?
For this collaboration, in addition to the sound and lyrics Zico created, I wrote the lyrics for the parts I sing myself. The production process was very enjoyable because we refined the lyrics while communicating together. In particular, including some Korean in the lyrics was one of the points I paid attention to in this work.
Q. From your second full-length album 'Laugh', is there a song you are most attached to or a song you particularly want Korean fans to hear?
I have affection for every track included and they are all precious, but the song I especially hope Korean fans will listen to is 'Cafe Latte (카페 라테)'. I wrote the lyrics for this song thinking about the work 'Surely Tomorrow', which was the first Korean drama OST I participated in. Composition and arrangement included contributions from Lee Chanhyuk of AKMU and several Korean creators, so I hope you pay attention to those aspects when listening.
Q. You still receive warm love in Korea—are there any memorable supports or reactions from Korean fans?
As Ikura of Yoasobi, I have fond memories of the people who came to see me when I performed live in Korea. I always receive and feel the many messages and encouragements you send through SNS. Also, when I appeared on various Korean media for the promotion of the release of 'DUET' with Zico, the warm support from Korean fans was a great source of strength.
Q. During this visit to Korea, is there anything you definitely want to do?
I really like Korean food, and the things I definitely want to eat this time are chicken and tteokbokki. I want to challenge myself to eat as much as possible to see how much I can eat.
Q. What difference do you feel between Ikura, Yoasobi's vocalist, and Ikuta Lira, the solo artist?
Yoasobi is a two-person unit that operates on the concept of "turning novels into music," so each song contains a story. I think the clear division of roles—Ayase handling composition and Ikura handling vocals—is also a difference from solo activities. On the other hand, as singer-songwriter Ikuta Lira I create and express songs directly based on my own experiences and stories. In that respect, you may feel the difference in activities from the process by which Yoasobi and Ikuta Lira's music are created.
Q. As singer-songwriter Ikuta Lira, are there any kinds of music or genres you would like to challenge in the future?
Through 'Laugh', which was released this time, I tried various genres, and in the future I would like to create songs that delve deeper into each of those genres. Also, the first-press limited edition of 'Laugh' includes songs I have collaborated on with several domestic and international artists so far. I want to continue working with various artists and discover new voices and other sides of myself that I have not yet found. I hope you will keep watching my future steps.
Q. Through this concert, what kind of artist would you like to be remembered as by Korean fans?
As Ikuta Lira, I express stories from my daily life through music, so I want to be an artist whose music feels closer to fans. At the concert, I hope it becomes a time when we can sing and dance together and feel friendliness and warmth.
Q. A message to fans who have been waiting for a solo concert in Korea.
I am so happy to be able to hold my first overseas concert as a solo artist in Korea. I am preparing to deliver the best performance so we can make the best memories with fans, so please look forward to it.
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