‘Gayo Daejeon’ IV, ‘ELEVEN’→‘Have to’, a hit song party that colored the end of the year… 6 members, 6 colors, perfectly digesting the stage

Group IV (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) appeared on the ‘2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon’ (hereafter ‘Gayo Daejeon’) on the 25th and proved that they are ‘rich hit song artists’.

The broadcast that day unfolded steadily under the experienced hosting of Ahn Yu-jin, who has been the ‘Gayo Daejeon’ MC for 3 consecutive years. Among them, IV especially showcased the individual stages of the members, showing off the 6 unique charms of the 6 members. IV colored the Christmas evening by giving fans an unforgettable moment with a feast of hit songs that have been greatly loved so far and a performance that brought out each member‘s individuality.

First, Lee Seo opened the show with her debut song ‘ELEVEN’. Lee Seo stole the hearts of fans in an instant with her refreshing energy and excellent dance skills, as expected of the youngest. Jang Won Young, who took over the baton with the ‘LOVE DIVE’ stage, captured attention with her elegant dance lines and charming vocals.

Lee Ga Eul then performed the ‘After LIKE’ stage with her signature charismatic performance, while Ahn Yu Jin performed ‘Kitsch’, Liz performed ‘I AM’, and Lay performed ‘Baddie’, overwhelming the scene with her shining visuals and stable live skills.

After that, the entire group of Ive met as one through the ‘HEYA (HAVE)’ stage. The members presented a powerful performance that highlighted their sharp choreography, creating a highly complete stage, and heated up the scene with their passionate stage manners, drawing a hot response.

At the end of the stage, a spoiler for Ive’s new song, which is scheduled to make a comeback in January next year, was revealed. A heart-shaped model revealed its presence in the air, raising curiosity about the new song concept, and a short but intense verse of the song was revealed, heightening expectations.

Ive will pre-release their first title song on January 13 next year and will release their third EP album, ‘Ive Empathy’ on February 3.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com