IVE's Liz Captivates with '80s Seoul Music Festival' Performance, Reinterpreting Lee Ji-yeon's Hit

Liz, a member of the K-pop group IVE, known as the 'MZ Wannabe Icon,' has heightened anticipation for her upcoming performance at the '80s Seoul Music Festival' segment on MBC's 'How Do You Play?'.

During the broadcast on the 20th, which featured a pre-event for the festival finals, Liz chose Lee Ji-yeon's iconic song 'Stop the Wind' (Barama Meomchueodao) as her competition piece, drawing immediate attention from fellow contestants.

Her clear and soft vocal tone was met with enthusiastic praise, with participants commenting on the remarkable similarity and suitability of her voice to the original track. "She sounds so alike," and "Her tone is perfect," were among the compliments, underscoring the high expectations for Liz's fresh interpretation.

Liz also showcased her vibrant personality, engaging warmly with other contestants through empathetic responses and witty reactions, radiating a joyful energy. She even drew laughter with a playful remark comparing Park Myung-soo's hair to 'puppy fur'.

The episode concluded with a glimpse of Liz on the day of the main competition, displaying a mix of nervousness and composure. All eyes are now on how Liz will bring her unique charm to 'Stop the Wind' in the final round.

Born in 2004, Liz debuted with IVE in 2021 and has become a 'MZ Wannabe Icon' thanks to her impressive vocals and refreshing visuals. IVE is currently in the midst of their second world tour, 'IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM''.