IVE Electrifies 'Rock in Japan Festival 2025' with Stellar 10-Song Performance

K-pop sensation IVE brought the heat to Japan's premier rock festival, 'ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025', captivating the audience with a dynamic 10-song setlist.

The group took the LOTUS STAGE at Soga Sports Park in Chiba City on August 15th, showcasing their powerful stage presence and solidifying their status as a leading festival act.

IVE kicked off their performance with the powerful anthem 'REBEL HEART', immediately igniting the crowd. They followed up with their mega-hit 'I AM', demonstrating their impressive live vocals and further elevating the festival's energy.

Interacting with the enthusiastic fans, the group seamlessly transitioned into their latest mini-album title track 'ATTITUDE', maintaining the momentum. Hits like 'Kitsch' and 'HEYA' were delivered with a hip flair and explosive energy, proving IVE's reputation as a must-see festival performers.

The setlist was thoughtfully curated for their Japanese fanbase, featuring the Japanese version of their debut song 'ELEVEN', the NTV drama 'Dame Mane!' OST 'DARE ME', and their third Japanese album's title track 'Be Alright'. These performances culminated in a peak of IVE's fresh yet confident charm, with the audience joining in for a powerful sing-along. The live debut of 'Be Alright' was a particular highlight, generating significant buzz.

Their most recent Korean single, 'XO(엑스오엑스지)', which has garnered considerable attention and performed well on Japanese charts, received a thunderous response. They concluded their electrifying performance with the global smash hit 'After LIKE', leaving the audience roaring for more.

Following their successful debut at 'Rock in Japan Festival', IVE shared their gratitude through their agency, Starship Entertainment. They expressed, "It was a meaningful and precious time to perform on the 'Rock in Japan Festival' stage, which is loved so much locally. We were very excited while preparing, and we feel we've gained so much strength thanks to the audience. We will continue to be an IVE that repays with good music and performances with the support you've given us."

Since their official debut in Japan in 2022, IVE has cultivated a strong fandom. Last year, they achieved a milestone by performing at the Tokyo Dome as part of their first world tour and, in April, mobilized approximately 100,000 fans during their Japanese fan concert tour, ''IVE SCOUT' IN JAPAN', underscoring their immense popularity in the country.

Furthermore, their third Japanese album 'Be Alright', released in July, topped both the Oricon 'Weekly Combined Album Ranking' and 'Weekly Album Ranking', as well as Billboard Japan's 'Top Album Sales' chart, reaffirming the global 'IVE Syndrome'.

IVE is set to kick off their second world tour, 'IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM'', from October 31st to November 2nd at the KSPO DOME in Seoul.

IVE made their official debut in Japan in 2022 and has since built a substantial fanbase. They marked a significant achievement by performing at the Tokyo Dome last year during their first world tour. Their third Japanese album, 'Be Alright', topped major Japanese charts including Oricon and Billboard Japan, showcasing their widespread appeal.