IVE is set to make their debut at the Tokyo Dome today, marking a significant milestone in their career. The girl group IVE (members Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) will be holding their first-ever encore concert at the Tokyo Dome as part of their first world tour, "IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE,'" on September 4th and 5th. This Tokyo Dome concert will be the grand finale of their world tour, which began in October last year. IVE is expected to captivate their Japanese fans with a well-curated setlist, stunning stage setups, strong live vocals, dynamic performances, and top-notch band sound.


Starting from Seoul's Jamsil Indoor Stadium, IVE has performed a total of 37 world tour concerts across 27 cities in 19 countries, including Asia, North America, Europe, and South America, over the past 11 months. 


They became the first fourth-generation K-pop girl group to perform at Seoul Olympic Park's KSPO Dome (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Arena) and achieved sold-out shows during their North American tour, dominating arenas across the U.S. In Europe, they received a commemorative plaque from London's "THE O2" arena, adding another meaningful achievement to their list. Given the enthusiastic response from local fans at every stop of their world tour, there is great anticipation and excitement for their Tokyo Dome encore concert.


As IVE continues to solidify their status as a "global MZ wannabe icon" beyond Korea through their world tour, let's highlight the key points to watch for in their Tokyo Dome concert. IVE is set to showcase special stages that they have not revealed before, including a performance of "Crush," the title track from their new mini-album "ALIVE," released in Japan on August 28th. The album "ALIVE" has already garnered significant attention, topping the Oricon Daily Chart for three consecutive days (August 28-30) and securing the number one spot on the Billboard Japan "Top Album Sales" chart for the week of September 4th (with data from August 26 to September 1, 2024).


IVE has proven their solid skills in performances across the globe, firmly establishing themselves as a "global MZ wannabe icon." They have also adopted "localized" stage manners that resonate with audiences in different countries, promising to create special moments for their Japanese fans during the Tokyo Dome concert.


IVE made their official debut in Japan in October 2022 with the release of their Japanese single album "ELEVEN." This album earned them a spot on the "Gold Disc" list selected by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, gaining immense popularity right from their debut. Additionally, their first Japanese album "WAVE" dominated the top spots on major Japanese music sites and Tower Records' overall album charts, further cementing their strong presence as a "global sensation."


Written by Lee Seung Hun
Translated by Lee So Yun