"Ive is the Korean Spice Girls." (They are the Korean Spice Girls, German media)
Ive has once again conquered the global stage. On the 13th, they performed at 'Lollapalooza' held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, headlining for 55 minutes.
The German newspaper 'Berliner Zeitung' focused on Ive, praising their skills, performances, and the vocal chemistry of the six members. It remarked, "It’s not an exaggeration to call them the Korean Spice Girls." Ive delivered an entire live band performance, mesmerizing the audience with their flawless live vocals. The low tones of Jang Wonyoung and the high parts of Liz received loud cheers, leading to chants from German fans.
Berliner Zeitung conducted interviews with the members that day, introducing them as "the headliner Ive, a perfect group consisting of six members, is a superstar not only in Korea but also in Japan." Liz pointed out what sets Ive apart: "The message we want to convey through our music is 'love yourself.' This is what makes Ive's musicality special." The German media also highlighted Ive's efforts and praised their passion, with the members stating, "Performance is very important to us. We invest a lot of time and energy into it."
Jang Wonyoung commented on the German audience, saying, "They are really lovely and cute," smiling as she emphasized, "I'm happy to be able to perform in Berlin for the second time (after our world tour)."
K-pop's advantages were also highlighted. Fall stated, "The coolest thing about K-pop is that we can genuinely communicate with our fans. We engage directly through not only performances but also signings, video calls, and other content." An Yujin charmed the locals with her cute demeanor, mentioning food she would recommend to German fans. "Thanks to the audience's cheers and chants, it was a happy and overwhelming time," she thanked.
A German streaming company remarked, "Ive is not only gaining attention in Korea but is also dominating the world. Their catchy songs and perfect performances are impressive."
Ive has established itself as a performance-oriented group. They successfully held their first world tour 'Show What I Have' in 2023-2024, meeting over 420,000 people across 28 cities in 19 countries.
They have also captured major global stages, showcasing their overwhelming talent at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' in the U.S. and 'Summersonic' in Japan in 2024, proving their vocal abilities through band version live performances. They quickly took the main stage and capped off this year as the first K-pop girl group to headline 'Lollapalooza Berlin.' They will also take the stage at 'Lollapalooza Paris' on the 21st.
The excitement continues on the islands as well. They are set to participate in the 'Rock in Japan Festival 2024' at Soga Sports Park in Chiba City, Japan, on September 15, promising a spectacular stage from Ive.
<Photo provided by Starship Entertainment, Berliner Zeitung>
