IVE(IVE), ‘SHOW WHAT I AM(SHOW WHAT I AM)’ North American Tour Successfully Concluded - 스포츠경향

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The girl group IVE(IVE) mesmerized Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and crowned its eight-city North American arena tour with a dazzling finale.

IVE (An Yujin·Gaeul·Rei·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Leeseo) successfully completed the North American tour.

On the 9th (local time) at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, IVE held the second world tour ‘SHOW WHAT I AM(SHOW WHAT I AM)’ and delivered a spectacular finale to the North American leg.

Staging its first solo concert in Vancouver, IVE wrapped up the North American journey on a high note with solid live vocals and performance, drawing passionate mass sing-alongs from local fans.

The North American tour showcased IVE by broadening both the number of cities and its radius of activity. With the first world tour in 2024, ‘SHOW WHAT I HAVE(SHOW WHAT I HAVE)’, IVE visited six North American cities, and with the second tour expanded the schedule to eight. In particular, by newly adding three Canadian citiesToronto, Montreal, and Vancouverand staging the entire run at arena-grade venues, the group demonstrated an even greater global presence.

Beginning in Toronto on the 21st of last month, IVE proceeded through Montreal, Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle before arriving in Vancouver. Traversing major North American venues, including returning to the Kia Forum(Kia Forum) in Los Angeles after two years, the group showcased an expanded musical spectrum with commanding live vocals and performance.

The final night of the North American tour in Vancouver opened with intensity. Starting with ‘GOTCHA(GOTCHA)’, IVE followed up in succession with ‘XOXZ(XOXZ)’, ‘Baddie(Baddie)’, ‘Ice Queen(Ice Queen)’, and ‘BLACKHOLE(BLACKHOLE)’. Weighty band sounds, precise group choreography, and dazzling special effects combined to raise the heat from the very beginning.

After greeting the audience with “This is our first time in Vancouver. We truly looked forward to the day we could meet you,” the group kept the momentum with ‘TKO’, ‘Holy Moly(Holy Moly)’, and ‘My Satisfaction(My Satisfaction)’. Fluidly moving between contrasting concepts from dark charisma to a bright, radiant mood, IVE displayed the group’s diverse colors.

Solo stages by the six members heightened the concert’s density. Jang Wonyoung completed ‘8(8)’, which carries the meaning of the number eight and infinity, with a red outfit and stylish performance. Rei unfolded her own lovable world with ‘In Your Heart(In Your Heart)’, which she wrote and composed, and Liz delivered refreshing band sounds and crisp vocals through ‘Unreal(Unreal)’, to which she contributed lyrics.

Gaeul evoked a dreamy atmosphere with ‘Odd(Odd)’, in which she took part in lyric writing, stage props, and visual composition. Leeseo took on voguing in ‘Super ICY(Super ICY)’, to which she contributed lyric writing and costume ideas, and An Yujin revealed explosive energy and confidence through ‘Force(Force)’, styled around the color blue. From songwriting to costumes and performance, the members took part directly to showcase their individual charms and personalities.

Reuniting as a full group, IVE shifted the mood with ‘♥beats(♥beats)’, whose choreography creation involved Gaeul, and a dance break. They then presented ‘WOW(WOW)’, ‘Off The Record(Off The Record)’, and ‘FLU(FLU)’, moving between kitschy appeal and delicate emotion.

In the latter part of the show, IVE’s signature songs followed without a break. As ‘ATTITUDE(ATTITUDE)’ led into ‘LOVE DIVE(LOVE DIVE)’, ‘REBEL HEART(REBEL HEART)’, and ‘I AM(I AM)’ in succession, massive sing-alongs erupted from the seats. The members marveled at the passionate response from Vancouver DIVE, saying, “The singing is so powerful it comes through our in-ears.”

‘BANG BANG(BANG BANG)’ closed the main set. When An Yujin called on the audience to rise from their seats and enjoy together, fans stood up in unison and sang along. As the intense sound, group choreography, and the crowd’s shouts blended into one, the entire Rogers Arena turned into a giant festival ground.

During the encore, a dance challenge video featuring direct participation by fans was screened. Singing ‘Wild Bird(Wild Bird)’, IVE returned to the stage to breathe even closer with DIVE. In the second encore that followed, the group poured out hot energy until the final moment of the show by performing ‘Supernova Love(Supernova Love)’, ‘Kitsch(Kitsch)’, and ‘After LIKE(After LIKE)’ in succession.

IVE powered through the last night of the North American tour by performing a total of 27 songs without pause, from the intense opening and distinctly individual solo stages to the parade of hits and the encore. While commanding the stage with solid live vocals and precise group choreography, the members also introduced songs in English and drew responses, narrowing the distance with local fans.

Toward the end of the show, Liz said in English, “Thank you for making tonight an unforgettable moment. Every moment with DIVE is special, no matter how many times we meet.” Jang Wonyoung promised, “We will finish the remaining tour well and return to Vancouver again as soon as possible.”

Through their agency Starship Entertainment, IVE said, “We were truly happy to become one with DIVE through music. Thanks to the warm welcome with loud cheers and mass sing-alongs even in cities we visited for the first time, we drew great strength from every show. We will repay you with even better music and stages when we meet again next time,” and added, “We will do our utmost to prepare so we can present great stages on the remaining world tour as well. We ask for your continued anticipation and support until the end.”

Having successfully completed the North American schedule, IVE will carry the heat of ‘SHOW WHAT I AM’ into Asia in September.