K-pop group IVE released their 4th Japanese EP "LUCID DREAM" and its title track's music video on YouTube, showcasing new styles.
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In 2021, the six-member group IVE from Korea debuted and their popularity has continued to expand globally. The music video for the title track "LUCID DREAM" from their 4th Japanese EP "LUCID DREAM" was finally released on YouTube at 0:00 on the 26th (Tuesday). The title track "LUCID DREAM" has a different atmosphere compared to previous Japanese title tracks, showcasing expressions and outfits not seen before while maintaining IVE's team color. The song expresses the motif of "dream" not as a place for escapism, but as a space to confront oneself and be honest with emotions. The music video for "LUCID DREAM" is story-driven, creating a fantastical mood using light and presenting a dream-like atmosphere in extraordinary situations within familiar backgrounds. It uses "butterflies" as a metaphor for dreams, depicting a flow where sleep gradually deepens as one searches for happiness in deeper dreams. Attention is also drawn to the members' performances in each scene. To commemorate the pre-release of the title track "LUCID DREAM" from the 4th Japanese EP, a lottery event for offline meet-and-greet with members, handwritten signed member solo photos, and original wallpaper images are starting on target services. Currently, IVE's second world tour "SHOW WHAT I AM" has started in Korea. In Japan, they will hold performances at Kyocera Dome Osaka over two days on April 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday), attracting 79,000 fans across the two shows. Additionally, a performance at Tokyo Dome is also confirmed for June 24 (Wednesday). Their 4th Japanese EP continues to attract attention from around the world.
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