The fashion of the group Ive at the opening ceremony sparked heated discussions both inside and outside the stadium.
Ive held the opening kick and a halftime performance at the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC on the 30th at Suwon World Cup Stadium.
In particular, the fashion of Ive member Jang Won-young drew attention.
Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Online communities and social media were filled with debates. Among netizens, there were mixed reactions regarding her unique styling, with some saying, "The star's charm is well displayed," while others criticized it as "excessive fashion that doesn't suit the stadium," leading to a variety of opinions.
Ive's Jang Won-young enters the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young enters the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young enters the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs the opening kick at the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
During the performance, Ive heated up the atmosphere with their unique choreography, drawing cheers from soccer fans who came to the stadium despite the sweltering heat.
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Ive's Jang Won-young performs at the halftime show during the match between Team K League and Newcastle United FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Photo by Cheon Jeong-hwan
Meanwhile, Newcastle United lost 0-1 to Team K League after conceding a decisive goal to Kim Jin-kyu in the 35th minute of the first half.