'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Lee Seo) continues the IVE syndrome in Japan.
IVE will appear on Nippon TV's THE MUSIC DAY 2026, which will be broadcast live today (4th) from 1:30 p.m. for about 9 hours and 30 minutes.
THE MUSIC DAY is a major music special program that Nippon TV presents every summer, and it boasts high topicality as top-tier artists gather every year.
IVE's appearance is a moment that shows their powerful influence and popularity locally, and attention is focused on what kind of stage IVE will present on the broadcast, where more than 60 artists including popular Japanese singers and idol groups will appear to highlight hit songs representing the era and the various stories behind the music, as well as present special planned stages and diverse performances.
On the 24th of last month, IVE completed the Tokyo Dome performance of their second world tour "SHOW WHAT I AM," concluding their Japan dome tour that began with the Kyocera Dome Osaka performance in April. Drawing a total of about 127,000 spectators, this tour proved IVE's local popularity, with five major local sports newspapers giving it significant coverage.
Since their Japanese debut, IVE has solidified a unique position locally by continuing all-around activities from digital releases and albums to large-scale concerts and broadcast appearances. The IVE syndrome in Japan is ongoing.
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