The K-pop group IVE has successfully wrapped up their fan concert.
IVE, consisting of members An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, held their third fan concert, 'IVE SCOUT', on the 5th and 6th of this month at the KSPO Dome in Seoul's Olympic Park.
Both shows were sold out, with the first day's performance broadcast live in Lotte Cinema theaters across South Korea, and the final day's concert streamed online via the global platform Beyond LIVE.
The concert kicked off with a powerful opening performance by leader An Yujin and the dancers. An Yujin captivated the audience with a dynamic group dance and a striking whistle performance. IVE then officially started the fan concert with pre-released track 'REBEL HEART' from their new album 'IVE EMPATHY' and the title track 'I AM' from their first full-length album.
After greeting their fans, known as DIVE, who filled the venue, IVE launched into the first talk segment, 'I'm that I'm that Scout King'. The members transformed into 'IVE SCOUT' members and participated in various missions to prove their skills in 'wisdom', 'survival skills', and 'teamwork', adding entertainment to the show.
The group enriched the concert with unit stages prepared exclusively for the fan concert, including their debut song 'ELEVEN'. An Yujin, Gaeul, and Rei covered Orange Caramel's 'Magic Girl', while Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo performed Dua Lipa's 'Levitating'. The 'Magic Girl' stage featured a surprise appearance by 'Torongi', the mascot character from the tvN variety show 'Earth Arcade', providing laughter as it roamed the stage.
The concert also marked the first performance of 'TKO', a track from their new album 'IVE EMPATHY'. The rhythmic hip-hop beat combined with the members' mature vocals captivated the audience, with choreography that included throat-slitting gestures and boxing moves fitting the song's concept. Member Gaeul collaborated with a choreographer to create the dance for 'TKO'.
The members expressed, "We wanted to fill the fan concert with things that DIVE loves, so we worked hard to prepare it together." They added, "The voices of DIVE are our greatest motivation. Thanks to DIVE, we always gain the strength to move forward," conveying their heartfelt gratitude.
After an energetic performance, IVE returned to the stage for an encore, responding to the enthusiastic calls from fans. They surprised the audience by performing 'Thank U', a track from their new album, and interacted closely with fans by moving through the audience and distributing signed balls. The concert concluded with all members reuniting on stage for the final song 'NOT YOUR GIRL'.
IVE is set to kick off their fan concert tour '2025 IVE FAN CONCERT 'IVE SCOUT' IN JAPAN' in Japan, starting with performances in Aichi on April 12th and 13th, and continuing through four cities in Japan.
Reporter: Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr