IVE shines at the 2025 SBS Song Festival with festive performances of 'FLU' and 'REBEL HEART,' captivating the audience.
December/27/2025 19:00
IVE showcased a stage like a Christmas present at the '2025 SBS Song Festival.' IVE appeared on the '2025 SBS Song Festival' broadcast on the 25th, performing 'FLU' and 'REBEL HEART,' enhancing the year-end atmosphere. That day, they appeared in Santa outfits made of velvet, exuding a Christmas vibe and capturing attention. The members had fairy-like visuals as if they had jumped out of a fairy tale, radiating both cuteness and glamour. During the stage for the track 'FLU' from their 3rd mini-album, IVE's unique fantastical and sensory performance and vocals stood out. The members maximized the song's atmosphere with their distinctive dance lines, expressive acting, and gestures, thrilling the fans. The stage for 'REBEL HEART' was newly arranged in a Christmas version, adding a special touch. IVE delivered a live stage with a colorful sound reminiscent of carols, raising the atmosphere to its peak with their confident stage presence. Through this stage, they filled the performance not only with glamorous visuals but also with a high level of performance, shining at the festival. Prior to this, Iso, along with LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae and NMIXX's Gyujin, performed a special stage as '2025 Manners.' This unit, composed of the youngest representatives of the 4th generation and close friends, covered BLACKPINK's 'Pretty Savage,' captivating fans with their deepened charisma and powerful performance. MC Yujin also stood out. In the opening video, Yujin expressed her thoughts on being the MC for the 'Song Festival' for the 6th time in total, including 'Song Festival Summer,' opening the program. Throughout the long live broadcast, Yujin maintained stable diction and a relaxed hosting style. She naturally engaged in conversations with DAY6's Young K and NCT DREAM's Jaemin, adding witty reactions at appropriate moments, providing viewers with a sense of comfort. Additionally, she showcased chameleon-like charm by appearing in different styles for each of the three parts of the broadcast. Towards the end of the broadcast, Yujin raised expectations with a surprise spoiler. While discussing next year's activities, she mentioned, 'There is a reason why IVE is very busy this year-end. Please look forward to a lot in the new year,' revealing surprise news only at the 'Song Festival,' heightening anticipation for IVE's comeback. This year, IVE achieved seven consecutive million sellers with 'IVE EMPATHY' and 'IVE SECRET,' dominating various global charts, including Billboard's 'Emerging Artists' at number one. Recently, they kicked off their second world tour and plan to continue their active activities through various stages until the end of the year.
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