IVE's First Day of Hong Kong Concert: Reunion After 2 Years and Reveal of 'Dark' Outfits

The group IVE held the first performance of their world tour 'IVE WORLD TOUR〈SHOW WHAT I AM〉' in Hong Kong. The video released by IVE contains scenes of the members in the waiting room on the first day of the Hong Kong concert and their excitement ahead of the performance.

Hong Kong performance after 2 years, joy felt in the familiar waiting room

The members of IVE expressed their feelings about returning to the Hong Kong concert venue after 2 years. As soon as the members entered the concert venue's waiting room, they showed joy at the familiar atmosphere. In particular, one member expressed her joy at the scene by recalling memories of performing here 2 years ago, mentioning the TikTok videos and memories filmed at that time. The member recalled activities done at this concert venue 2 years ago, mentioning the TikToks she filmed with her older sister and their trip to the main characters.

The members also focused on managing their condition before the performance. They were captured replenishing their energy by eating chocolate to recharge before the stage. Additionally, they expressed anticipation for wanting to taste the local Hong Kong food, Kai Dan Zai (egg bread), during this visit. One member showed interest in local food by telling a story of an experience where she tried to eat Kai Dan Zai, thinking it contained pineapple.

The 'Dark Version' outfits fans have been waiting for and new styling

Talk also turned to the stage outfits, which are one of the main points of interest for this performance. The members announced that they would reveal the 'dark version' outfits that fans have been expecting. They raised expectations by saying they would finally reveal the so-called 'darkened' concept stage that DIVE (fandom name) wanted to see today. Regarding the outfits, they conveyed that they had completed preparations through styling that introduced changes, such as matching hoods with previously worn clothes.

Specific mentions regarding the styling changes followed. The members stated they plan to show different charms for every stage through unique styles using yellow items or hair styling suited to the concert atmosphere (goddess waves, side-tied styles, etc.). In particular, they piqued curiosity by saying they would find out the reason for choosing yellow later.

Tension just before the stage and the bond between members

The tension ahead of the performance and pleasant conversations between the members continued. The members hurried their performance preparations while looking after each other's condition. When a situation occurred where they almost were late, the members hurriedly finished their stage preparations. In particular, when one member revealed her honest feelings of fluctuating between anxiety and stability by mentioning her personality type, the other members accepted this and brightened the atmosphere of the waiting room. The member in question expressed that she has many worries, mentioning she is an anxious type, to which the members responded that lately, they accept it well and do not show it.

The members headed to the stage while encouraging each other for a successful start to the performance. They plan to continue the heat of the world tour through various performances and changed outfits prepared to meet the Hong Kong fans.

Source: IVE (YouTube)