IVE's Liz Selects Lee Ji-yeon's 'Stop the Wind' for '80s Seoul Music Festival' Preliminaries, Building Anticipation

'MZ Wannabe Icon' IVE member Liz is heightening expectations for the '80s Seoul Music Festival' stage.

Liz appeared on the '80s Seoul Music Festival' special of MBC's variety show 'What Do You Play?' broadcast on the 20th, participating in the preliminary round to select her performance song ahead of the main competition.

For her performance song, Liz chose 'Stop the Wind' by Lee Ji-yeon, drawing significant attention. Upon the song's reveal, fellow contestants reacted enthusiastically. They praised Liz's clear and soft vocal tone, noting its remarkable similarity to Lee Ji-yeon's, stating, "She sounds so similar, you can already imagine the stage. Her vocal color matches perfectly." Liz responded positively, saying, "I'm happy with the great reaction," fostering a warm atmosphere.

Liz also added to the show's vibrancy by appearing more familiar with the other contestants. She empathized with their stories and offered witty reactions, showcasing her signature bubbly and cute charm, radiating positive energy that brought smiles to viewers.

During a lighthearted moment, when contestants became curious about Park Myung-soo's greying hair and touched it, Liz also chimed in with curiosity. She humorously commented, "It feels like puppy fur," eliciting laughter from the set.

At the end of the broadcast, a glimpse of Liz on the day of the main competition was shown. While appearing nervous as she confirmed her turn, she maintained a composed demeanor. Attention is now focused on the main stage to see how Liz will re-interpret 'Stop the Wind' with her unique style and showcase another facet of her talent.

Meanwhile, IVE, the group Liz belongs to, is set to kick off their second world tour, 'IVE WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I AM')', with three performances from October 31st to November 2nd at the KSPO DOME (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul.

Born in 2004, Liz debuted with the group IVE in 2021. She serves as the main vocalist for IVE, captivating audiences with her refreshing and charming vocal tone. Her stage presence, combining charisma with adorable visuals, has garnered significant fan attention.