IVE Addresses 'Hair Loss' Rumors After Electrifying Lollapalooza Berlin Performance

The sensational K-pop group IVE recently addressed rumors about 'hair loss' following their headlining performance at 'Lollapalooza Berlin.'

On the latest episode of KBS 2TV's 'Crazy Rich Korean,' IVE members Gaeul, Rei, Liz, and Leeseo shared their exhilarating journey to the stage of one of the world's top four music festivals, 'Lollapalooza Berlin.'

Debuting in 2022, IVE quickly rose to fame, achieving their first win just seven days after debut and securing both Rookie of the Year and Grand Prize awards in the same year. They were invited to 'Lollapalooza' for two consecutive years, and this year, they made headlines by becoming headliners just 1,319 days after their debut.

After a grueling 20-hour flight, IVE jumped straight into rehearsals without adjusting to the time difference. During their journey, Jang Wonyoung humorously revealed, "I am a weather fairy, but there's a weather monster in our team," to which Liz confessed, "I'm the weather monster," bringing laughter to the group.

Jang Wonyoung maintained a positive outlook, saying, "Sometimes rain is better than the scorching sun," and added, "I'm rich in happiness circuits," showcasing her signature 'Lucky Vicky' catchphrase.

As headliners, IVE planned to perform 14 songs in a 55-minute set. During rehearsals with choreographer Shimizu, the youngest member, Leeseo, showed signs of fatigue. When asked about her stamina, Leeseo confidently stated, "I'm the youngest, so I have confidence in my stamina. I danced more intensely than usual to prepare for the next day's performance, which made me tired, but I think it helped me perform well during the actual show. I'm quite satisfied."

Leader An Yujin showcased her leadership by practicing high notes and actively contributing her opinions despite sudden changes in the setlist order. Her fellow members praised her charisma and organizational skills.

IVE began their preparations nine hours before the performance, engaging in hair and makeup sessions and interviews with international media. They expressed concerns about the weather, noting, "Even a single lightning strike could cancel the performance."

'Weather fairy' Jang Wonyoung expressed gratitude, saying, "I'm thankful that it didn't pour during our performance." Although the members got wet from the rain, it wasn't a downpour.

Liz, who was caught in 'bangs hair loss' rumors, explained, "My bangs hairpiece started slipping down. I thought it was better to remove it myself than have it fall off during the performance, but it left my bangs looking sparse, like I had hair loss." Her fellow members reassured her, saying she still looked beautiful.

After their passionate performance, An Yujin remarked, "More people knew our songs than I expected," while Jang Wonyoung expressed gratitude, saying, "Hearing that people love us and our music inspired us to deliver a more complete performance."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr