IVE (read: Ive), a six-member Korean girl group that debuted in Korea in 2021 and continues to quickly expand its popularity on a global scale in both name and reality, performed for the first time at SUMMER SONIC 2024 held on August 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.).

Seitaro Tanaka Photo Office

At SUMMER SONIC 2024, IVE appeared on the largest "AIR STAGE" in Osaka and performed as the last performer on the "PACIFIC STAGE" in Tokyo, opening with "해야 ( They opened with "해야 ( HEYA)" and "Accendio", the title track from their latest Korean album "IVE SWITCH". After introducing themselves, the group quickly moved into "LOVE DIVE," "Kitsch," and "After LIKE," enlivening the audience with their brilliant performance and impressive singing ability. After singing the mid-tempo "Off The Record" quietly, Ray introduced "WAVE" as "a special song for us," followed by their debut song "ELEVEN. In the final MC, all the members expressed their gratitude one by one in Japanese, saying "Thank you so much to everyone who helped us to be on this wonderful stage and to everyone who enjoyed the show with us. We will be IVE who will continue to work as hard as ever. See you next time at Tokyo Dome!" They closed with "I AM" from their 1st Korean Album "I've IVE" to loud cheers and generous applause. The PACIFIC STAGE in Tokyo was overflowing with fans who wanted to catch a glimpse of IVE's performance, and even the entrance was restricted outside the venue.

Seitaro Tanaka Photo Office
Seitaro Tanaka Photo Office

IVE, which is currently on a world tour, has performed 35 shows in 19 countries (27 cities) and continues to steadily build on its accomplishments and evolve. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 17, and sold out in 10 seconds. An additional number of tickets are scheduled to be sold at short notice by opening up seats for equipment.

On August 28 (Wed), they will release their 2nd Japanese EP "ALIVE", and on September 7 (Sat), they will make their first appearance at the "39th My Navi Tokyo Girls Collection 2024 AUTUMN/WINTER" to be held at Saitama Super Arena.

Performances/Event Information

IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE' IN JAPAN
September 4, 2024 (Wed) Doors open 16:00 / Concert begins 18:00 Tokyo Dome
September 5, 2024 (Thursday) Doors open 16:00 / Concert begins 18:00 Tokyo Dome