IVE performs a special live on Venue101, showcasing their hits and answering fan questions. Airs January 31 on NHK.
January/23/2026 19:07
"Venue101" is a music program themed "Live is born at 11 PM on Saturdays," delivering high-energy live performances created by artists every week from NHK's 101th. Its spin-off special program is "Venue101 Presents." This time, the six-member girl group IVE appears. Since their debut in 2021, they have released numerous hits and continue to sweep awards. They participated in the "Kohaku Uta Gassen" in 2022. In 2023, they held their first world tour, attracting 420,000 people worldwide. In 2024, they will perform at the world's largest music festival, "Lollapalooza Chicago." They also captivated music fans in Japan by performing at "SUMMER SONIC." In 2025, they will make their first appearance at the "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL," and they are touring the world again with their second world tour until 2026. This time, a best live filled with their hit songs will be recorded at the 101th. In addition to precious performances, there will be a segment where members answer questions received from fans in advance, allowing viewers to fully enjoy IVE's charm. On the program's official SNS, the members will share hints about the songs they will perform in videos! Please look forward to it. ◆IVE Comment: We performed a special live just for "Venue101," so please look forward to it! There will also be songs that will be aired for the first time on a Japanese music program, so we are looking forward to it too! - IVE Rei & Liz, coming soon film released - IVE Wonyoung & Iso, coming soon film released! Comeback announcement. ■Broadcast Information "Venue101 Presents" [Broadcast Schedule] January 31 (Saturday) 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM <NHK General> Featuring: IVE ■Related Links "Venue101" Official X IVE Japan Official X
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