IVE to Perform at '2025 Coupang Play Series' with Exciting Halftime Show

IVE is set to take the stage at the '2025 Coupang Play Series'.

According to Coupang Play, IVE members An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo will participate in the '2025 Coupang Play Series' first match, held at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 PM on the 30th, with a kickoff ceremony and a halftime performance.

Through their agency, Starship Entertainment, IVE expressed their excitement, saying, "We are incredibly honored and thrilled to be part of such a meaningful event. We will do our best to bring positive energy to the fans and players at the venue, so we ask for your interest and support."

The 'Coupang Play Series' is a friendly match where world-renowned soccer clubs face off against K-League stars. With K-pop artists performing during halftime, it garners tremendous attention from global sports and music fans every year.

In the first match, featuring IVE's kickoff and halftime show, 'Team K-League' will compete against Newcastle United, the 2024/25 Carabao Cup winners. IVE will engage the audience with their hit performances, creating a unique synergy between soccer and K-pop.

Since their debut in 2021, IVE has become a leading K-pop group with multiple mega-hits like 'LOVE DIVE', 'After LIKE', 'I AM', and 'Kitsch'.

Last year, they earned the title of 'emerging K-festival performance powerhouse' by appearing at major music festivals such as 'Lollapalooza Chicago' and 'SUMMER SONIC 2024'. Recently, they further solidified their status as global artists by performing at 'Lollapalooza Berlin' and 'Lollapalooza Paris'.

They continue to enjoy immense popularity domestically. Their third mini-album 'IVE EMPATHY', released in February, achieved five consecutive million-seller status, and the pre-release track 'REBEL HEART' achieved a 'perfect all-kill' on major domestic music charts, proving their formidable digital power. Additionally, the title track 'ATTITUDE' swept music show trophies, earning 15 music show wins in total ('REBEL HEART' with 11 wins, 'ATTITUDE' with 4 wins).

IVE is currently in the final stages of preparation for their comeback at the end of August. As they gear up for another special performance at the '2025 Coupang Play Series' on the 30th, anticipation builds for the energy they will bring to the event.

Meanwhile, IVE is set to release new music and make their comeback in the music industry at the end of August, after about seven months.

Photo = Starship Entertainment
 

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Kim Yeeun