The group IVE has kicked off their fan concert tour in Japan.
On the 12th and 13th, IVE held the Nagoya performance of their Japan fan concert tour 'IVE SCOUT IN JAPAN' at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, the hometown of member Rei. Local fans expressed their special anticipation for the first fan concert held in Nagoya, and the members performed a total of four shows over two days, with two performances each day, marking a glamorous start to the tour.
IVE opened the concert with 'REBEL HEART' and 'I AM'. The members took the stage in uniforms, showcasing their dazzling visuals in six different styles, and quickly took control of the atmosphere with their stable live performances.
After finishing their stage, IVE greeted their fans, known as DIVE (official fan club name), in Japanese after a long time. They shared updates about their recent activities and TMI, creating a closer bond with the fans, and later delivered a heartfelt performance of their Japanese debut song 'ELEVEN - Japanese Version'.
A special unit stage that could only be seen at the fan concert was also presented. An Yujin, Gaeul, and Rei performed the Japanese version of Orange Caramel's 'Magic Girl', while Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo drew enthusiastic cheers with Dua Lipa's 'Levitating'.
During the 'Magic Girl' stage, the cute antics of the members struggling to obtain a magic wand brought laughter, while the stylish visuals of the members dressed in suits during the 'Levitating' stage amazed the fans. Additionally, the stage for the new album track 'TKO' was revealed for the first time in Japan, raising the excitement in the venue to its peak.
As it was a fan concert, a corner called 'DIVE MISSION: Move it, Do it!' was set up where the Japanese DIVE sent various missions for the members to complete. The members performed a variety of missions, including trending challenges in the area and past popular challenges, bringing joy to the audience. After completing all the missions, they took a commemorative photo holding a 'Minib' bouquet together.
In the 1st and 3rd performances, IVE showcased the title track 'CRUSH' from their second Japanese album, while in the 2nd and 4th performances, they presented the title track 'WAVE' from their first Japanese album. Both songs are original Japanese tracks that hit local charts, and the fans completed the stage by loudly cheering along with the support chants.
IVE perfectly captivated the local fans with a relay of mega hit songs such as 'Kitsch', 'LOVE DIVE', and 'After LIKE', and concluded the main performance with their new title track 'ATTITUDE'.
As IVE finished their stage and exited, the venue was filled with requests for an encore from the fans. In response, the members made a surprise appearance singing the new album track 'THANK U' and expressed their heartfelt gratitude by handing out signed balls. They then performed the encore song 'NOT YOUR GIRL', making eye contact with each fan and passionately singing until the very end, leaving a deep impression.
After the Nagoya performance, Rei expressed her feelings through her agency Starship Entertainment, saying, "I am so happy and moved to hold a fan concert in my hometown of Nagoya. It has been a moment I have dreamed of for a long time, and I believe it will remain an unforgettable memory for a lifetime. I would like to thank everyone who shared this precious memory with us."
She added, "I always do my best, but this performance made me reaffirm my determination to work even harder. I will take the stage with gratitude for the upcoming performances in Fukuoka, Kobe, and Yokohama. DIVE, I really love you!"
IVE will continue their Japan fan concert tour 'IVE SCOUT IN JAPAN' at Marine Messe Fukuoka on the 21st and 22nd, Kobe World Memorial Hall on the 25th and 26th, and K-Arena Yokohama on the 29th and 30th.
