IVE Successfully Kicks Off First North American Arena Tour with LA Concert
With their first solo concert in the US since their debut, “MZ Wannabe Icon” IVE (IVE: An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) demonstrated their worldwide appeal.
IVE successfully held their first world tour, ‘SHOW WHAT I HAVE’, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on March 13, local time.
The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where IVE kicked off their North American tour, can hold a capacity of about 20,000 concert-goers. The group achieved a full-house attendance despite not having separate promotions and making their official debut in the United States.
IVE showcased hit songs such as ‘ELEVEN’, which left a strong impression with its unique concept, ‘LOVE DIVE’, which brought IVE their first award, and ‘I AM’, which dominated the music scene last year, as well as engaging the audience with sing-alongs and wave surfing.
It then followed the unit performances of members singing pop songs such as Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’, Richard Sanderson’s ‘Reality’, Little Mix’s ‘Woman Like Me’, and REI’s solo performance of NIKI’s ‘Every Summertime’. The cheer from the crowd intensifies as the group reveals new setlists, stage setups, and VCRs, including a performance of ‘All Night’.
IVE successfully kicked off its North American tour and is scheduled to prove its global power once more by performing at arenas in the United States such as Oakland Arena on the 16th, Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on the 20th, State Farm Arena in Atlanta on the 24th, Allstate Arena in Rosemont on the 26th, and Prudential Center in Newark on the 29th.
The most sought-after girl group expressed their feelings about their first North American concert.
It was a stage filled with excitement and energy, as it was our first concert in North America since our debut. We are truly grateful to everyone who came to see IVE, and it was touching to be able to communicate through music despite the language barrier.
IVE members
About the group
IVE gained attention from global media beyond Korea since its debut. Starting with entering the U.S. Billboard within two weeks of their debut, they ranked 4th with ‘After Like’ and 6th with ‘Love Dive’ in the ‘2022 K-pop Best Song 25’ selected by the British music magazine ‘NME’.
In addition, the group also ranked in the ‘Best K-pop Song’ category with ‘LOVE DIVE’ in ‘The Best K-pop Songs and Albums of 2022′ selected by TIME Magazine. They were also listed as one of the ’10 K-Pop Rookie Girl Groups to Watch In 2023’ by the GRAMMYS for 2023, showcasing their influence on various overseas charts.
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