IVE's Rei Unveils 'XO (XOXO)' Stage Styling Secrets: From Bob Cuts to Snow White!

Rei, a member of the 'MZ Wannabe Icon' girl group IVE, has revealed the behind-the-scenes stories of her styling for the new song 'XO (XOXO)', drawing significant attention.

On May 2nd, her agency Starship Entertainment released a new episode of the YouTube channel 'Rei Follows' (translated title), where Rei personally introduced her fashion choices.

During the episode, Rei discussed her bob haircut, which she sported for the comeback's first performance. Although it was a wig, she expressed that it suited her surprisingly well and mentioned her desire to cut her hair into a bob someday. She also spoke about other hairstyles she hopes to try in the future, intriguing fans.

In another segment, Rei showcased a cute look using glasses and a front hairpiece gifted by her fandom, DIVE. For her 'Rei Core' style, which featured wing accents, she incorporated a sparkling freckle makeup trend popular overseas, demonstrating her trendsetting sense and passion.

Rei announced that her concepts would change daily throughout this comeback promotion. For the final day of the first week, she appeared in an outfit reminiscent of Snow White. She revealed the extensive thought process behind styling an outfit that had been used in concept photos, music videos, and other content, aiming to give it a fresh feel and highlighting her dedication as a performer.

Having flawlessly pulled off a variety of styles, from chic bobs to gyaru looks and the adorable 'Rei Core', Rei concluded the video by expressing her joy in sharing detailed styling information not previously revealed in IVE's content. She conveyed her hope that fans would enjoy it. Rei continues to connect with fans every Thursday at 7 PM KST through the YouTube channel 'Rei Follows'.

Netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'Rei's bob cut is perfect!', 'All the styling is so pretty and suits Rei so well,' and 'I love that you show different looks every day.' The fans showed great support for Rei's diverse styling choices.