The 'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has captivated global fans with their diverse activities.
On the 14th, IVE appeared on Japan's popular music program 'Venue 101' on NHK. On this day, IVE made a guest appearance, showcasing witty talk and unveiling the stage of their new song 'DARE ME' for the first time, drawing attention.
Dressed in lovely red-toned styling, IVE brightened up the venue. Through various talks with the MCs, they shared small stories about nostalgic songs from ten years ago and their favorite foods, revealing their innate entertainment skills. They created a cheerful atmosphere through a 'Apartment Game' and even conducted cute penalties, providing a fulfilling talk show experience.
They also premiered the stage of their original Japanese new song 'DARE ME', released on April 21, which sparked a hot reaction from both the venue and fans. Not only did they deliver a solid live performance with dreamy vocals, but they also showcased a refreshing stage filled with IVE's unique charm by utilizing benches for their group choreography. In particular, Gaeul, Rei, An Yujin, and Jang Wonyoung added warmth to the song's mood through pair choreography, holding hands or leaning on each other.
'DARE ME' is the opening song for the Japanese NTV Sunday drama 'Dame Manne! - Unmarketable Talent, Managed!' and has made its way onto Billboard Japan's 'Hot Shot Songs' chart and 'Download Songs' chart after its release, proving IVE's hot local popularity by entering the Line Music 'Top 100' weekly chart and Rakuten Music's latest weekly chart.
Thus, IVE continues to expand their global activities through consistent efforts in Japan. Last year, they performed at Japan's largest music festival 'Summer Sonic 2024' and Japan's largest fashion festival 'Tokyo Girls Collection'. They made their mark as the first K-pop artist to perform at the K-Arena Yokohama during their first world tour 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE', and they proved their influence by taking the stage at the Tokyo Dome, known as the 'dream stage'.
Following this, they held a fan concert tour 'IVE SCOUT IN JAPAN' across four cities in Japan, gathering over 100,000 spectators and showcasing their presence. Recently, they appeared on Japan's popular music YouTube channel 'THE FIRST TAKE', presenting a one-take live performance of 'After LIKE', further proving their solid skills and popularity.
Meanwhile, IVE is continuing their brilliant journey through various activities, including their own reality show '1.2.3 IVE' Season 6.
[Kim Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
