🎤 IVE Dominates Japan with ‘DARE ME’ on NHK’s Venue 101!
IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) continues to captivate global fans with their unstoppable charm! On June 14, IVE appeared on Japan’s NHK music program Venue 101, delivering their first-ever live performance of their latest Japanese single “DARE ME” and stealing hearts with their vibrant personalities.
💃 Stunning Performance of ‘DARE ME’
Wearing dazzling red outfits that lit up the studio, IVE mesmerized both the audience and viewers with their fresh, dreamlike vocals and perfectly synchronized choreography. Incorporating creative bench formations, the members showcased their signature youthful energy while subtle pair choreography between Gaeul & Rei and Yujin & Wonyoung added warmth to the performance.
“DARE ME”, originally featured as the opening track for NTV’s Sunday drama “Damemane! – Unpopular Talent Management”, has already made waves on Japan’s music charts — landing on Billboard Japan’s Hot Shot Songs and Download Songs, as well as LINE Music’s Top 100 and Rakuten Music weekly charts.
🗣 Natural Variety Queens: IVE’s Adorable Talk Show Moments
In addition to their performance, IVE charmed the audience with playful variety segments. From sharing their favorite nostalgic songs and foods to participating in the hilarious Apartment Game with adorable penalty missions, IVE effortlessly showcased their chemistry and variety skills — proving once again why they’re the ultimate MZ generation icons.
🌏 IVE’s Growing Global Presence
IVE’s presence in Japan has only grown stronger:
- Rocked major stages like Summer Sonic 2024 and Tokyo Girls Collection
- First Korean group to perform at K-Arena Yokohama during their SHOW WHAT I HAVE world tour
- Filled Tokyo Dome, the legendary “dream stage” for any artist
- Gathered over 100,000 fans during their IVE SCOUT IN JAPAN fan-con tour across 4 cities
- Delivered flawless one-take live vocals on YouTube’s mega-popular THE FIRST TAKE
🚀 What’s Next for IVE?
Currently, IVE is keeping fans entertained with Season 6 of their self-produced reality show ‘1.2.3 IVE’, while actively expanding their global reach. With their unwavering stage presence, polished vocals, and magnetic charm, IVE continues to solidify their position as one of K-pop’s global powerhouses.
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Original Source: Kyunghyang, 2025.06.15
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