IVE Electrifies 'Rock in Japan Festival 2025' with Debut Performance

Global phenomenon IVE (An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz, Leeseo) made a powerful debut at the prestigious 'Rock in Japan Festival 2025', captivating the audience with their electrifying stage presence.

The group performed on the LOTUS STAGE at Chiba City's Soga Sports Park on the 15th, delivering a dynamic setlist of 10 songs. They kicked off their performance with 'REBEL HEART', igniting the crowd, followed by a rendition of their mega-hit 'I AM' that showcased their solid live vocals and amplified the festival's energy.

After a warm greeting to the fans, IVE continued to build momentum with 'ATTITUDE', the title track from their third mini-album. They further cemented their reputation as a must-see K-festival act with 'Kitsch' and 'HEYA', radiating a hip vibe and powerful energy. The carefully curated setlist for their Japanese audience was a standout element. It included their Japanese debut song 'ELEVEN -Japanese ver.-', the theme song for the NTV drama 'Damemane!' titled 'DARE ME', and their third Japanese album's title track 'Be Alright'. These performances culminated in IVE's signature fresh yet confident aura, met with enthusiastic sing-alongs from the audience. Notably, the live performance of 'Be Alright' was unveiled for the first time at this festival.

The energy surged further with their latest Korean single, 'XOXZ', which has garnered significant attention and chart success in Japan, leading to a explosive reaction from the festival-goers. They concluded their set with the global sensation 'After LIKE', leaving the audience in a state of euphoria.

Reflecting on their first 'Rock in Japan Festival' stage, IVE shared through their agency, Starship Entertainment, "It was a meaningful and precious time to perform on a stage at the 'Rock in Japan Festival' that is so loved in Japan. We were so excited preparing for it, and thanks to the audience, we feel we've gained so much strength. We will continue to repay you with good music and performances with the support you've given us."

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

Since their official debut in Japan in 2022, IVE has built a strong and dedicated fanbase. Last year, they made a significant impact by performing at the Tokyo Dome as part of their first world tour. More recently, in April, their Japanese fan concert tour, 'IVE SCOUT' IN JAPAN', attracted approximately 100,000 fans, further highlighting their immense local popularity.