IVE Slayed The Lollapalooza 2024 Stage For Their US Music Festival Debut
All six members of the K-pop girl group wowed the Chicago crowd with their energetic set.
IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) graced the grand stage of Lollapalooza Chicago, marking a triumphant debut at the United States' preeminent music festival. This past weekend, the K-pop sensation captivated the audience at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, delivering a mesmerizing 45-minute performance that left an indelible mark. Established in 1991, Lollapalooza has evolved into a legendary festival, celebrating a spectrum of popular music genres, from pop to rock. Notably, IVE stood as the sole K-pop girl group invited to this prestigious event.
Ahn Yu-jin, IVE's charismatic leader, shared through Starship Entertainment, "Throughout our world tour, we extensively discussed our 'Lollapalooza' stage, aiming to showcase everything our band and choreography team had meticulously prepared. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our DIVE (official fandom) members and the enthusiastic audience, we delivered a seamless performance." She added, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to DIVE for their unwavering encouragement and to everyone who joined us on the IVE stage. This experience was truly extraordinary, and we promise to deliver even greater performances in our forthcoming encore concerts."
Taking the stage in vibrant white and blue ensembles that mirrored each member's unique charm, IVE kicked off their set with the electrifying "I AM," radiating bright smiles to the crowd. They then enchanted the audience with rock-infused renditions of "ROYAL" and "Accendio," showcasing impeccable band synergy and an exhilarating stage presence. The crescendo of their performance peaked with the dynamic tracks "HEYA" and "After LIKE," the title song of their second EP album.
IVE's meticulously curated setlist spanned their entire discography, from their debut hits to fresh releases, making their festival debut an unequivocal success. Despite an ambitious world tour encompassing 37 dates across 27 cities in 19 countries, IVE dedicated their spare moments to preparing for Lollapalooza. Their flawless execution of 11 live tracks, bolstered by the full band, evoked an enthusiastic response from the audience, highlighting their unwavering stamina and professionalism.
IVE's festival journey continues with anticipated performances at Summer Sonic 2024 in Osaka on the 17th and Tokyo on the 18th. The excitement builds as fans eagerly await the unique spectacle they will bring to these stages.
Currently embarked on their inaugural world tour 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE,' IVE will proceed with encore shows at Korea's KSPO Dome on the 10th and 11th, followed by the iconic Tokyo Dome on September 4th and 5th. The world watches in eager anticipation of IVE's next dazzling act.
