IVE's Jang Won-young stuns in pictorial while An Yu Jin shines in new variety show

The group IVE is capturing the attention of global fans by simultaneously showcasing their North American tour progress and their recent variety show appearances. Member Jang Won-young revealed her unrivaled visuals in a new pictorial, while An Yu Jin proved her "work smarts" by taking charge of shop operations in the new tvN variety show 'Space Rice Cake Shop'.

Songs under the Seattle sky and Jang Won-young's pictorial

IVE is currently continuing its second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM'. After completing their Seattle stage on the 7th, IVE released a video on their official SNS to connect with fans, captioned 'SING-ALONG with SEATTLE DIVE'. In the video, the members created a free-spirited atmosphere, using smartphone lights to sing along under the dark concert lighting. The tour continues across North America, starting with Austin on the 29th, followed by Los Angeles on August 1, Oakland on the 4, Seattle on the 7, and Vancouver on the 9.

Jang's recent activities are also drawing significant attention. Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar Korea recently unveiled a pictorial featuring Jang alongside the color lens brand Hapa Kristin. Amidst white and pink styling and pastel-toned backgrounds, Jang transitioned between lovely and pure moods using heart-shaped objects. In a released video, she drew empathy from fans by sharing honest thoughts on topics such as new beginnings, challenges, and mental health management. Fans responded enthusiastically on SNS, calling it a "pictorial of a lifetime."

An Yu Jin's adaptability as she masters rice cake shop operations

A side of An Yu Jin different from her stage charisma was revealed through her latest variety appearance. Appearing on the new tvN variety show 'Space Rice Cake Shop', An Yu Jin joined Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, and Lee Young Ji to run the shop. During a ritual performed before the grand opening, An drew laughter by making a wish typical of the group's youngest, saying, "I hope no one gets hurt while cutting, all my unnies don't fight, and my cuteness is well-captured."

Once work officially began, An's attitude transformed. From developing new menus to quickly mastering ingredient preparation, she quickly established herself as a core member of the kitchen staff. She even showed wit by utilizing the steam generated while steaming Baekseolgi (white rice cakes) to mimic the performance direction of IVE's 'Rebel Heart'. During the soft opening, she took charge of serving and demonstrated practical business sense by suggesting menus and drinks tailored to customers' tastes.

Even when faced with unexpected heavy rain and a power outage on the first day of business, An remained unshaken. She worked on the ground, heading to the mart with Lee Eun-ji to purchase supplies, and showed proactiveness by personally securing reservations when foot traffic was low. In addition to her calm service—taking accurate orders, delivering them to the kitchen, and managing side dishes—she also boosted morale by relaying customer praise to the busy kitchen team. Her ability to independently identify needs and take action was the highlight of the broadcast.