IVE Writes Its Next Chapter in Japan With a Massive Dome Show

Tuesday, April 21, 2026


IVE turned up the scale of their second world tour and delivered one of their biggest moments yet in Japan.

The six-member group, IVE, held their “SHOW WHAT I AM” concerts at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 18 and 19, drawing around 79,000 fans across two sold-out nights. The shows marked their first time performing at the venue, with even limited-view seats opened due to overwhelming demand. Following their Tokyo Dome encore during their first world tour, the group once again proved their growing global presence with another successful dome run.

The concert opened on a striking note. Against a grand LED backdrop, the members appeared in silhouette before launching into “GOTCHA (Baddest Eros),” powered by a strong live band sound. The momentum continued without pause through “XOXZ,” “Baddie,” “Ice Queen,” “BLACKHOLE,” “TKO,” “Holy Moly,” and “My Satisfaction,” filling the massive venue with high energy.

A key highlight came from the solo stages, where each member brought a distinct identity to the show. Jang Wonyoung set the tone with the sleek “8,” followed by Rei’s bright “In Your Heart.” Liz delivered a powerful vocal performance with “Unreal,” while Gaeul added a dreamy touch with “Odd.” Leeseo impressed with “Super ICY,” and An Yujin closed the segment with the commanding “Force.” Together, the stages expanded the group’s color and showed six different sides within one team.


Reuniting on stage, IVE raised the energy again with “♥beats,” opening the next segment with a fresh mood. Gaeul, who took part in choreographing the track, shared that she wanted to create a strong and impactful transition for the second half, which drew loud cheers from the crowd.

The biggest moment of the night came with the first-ever performance of “Lucid Dream,” the title track from their upcoming Japanese album set for release on May 27. Yujin described the song as a space where one can face themselves honestly, rather than escape reality, and introduced the key “nemu nemu” dance, which quickly excited fans in the arena.

Anticipation for the album had already been building after news broke that “JIGSAW,” another track from the release, was selected as the theme song for a TV Tokyo drama. The limited edition album will also feature artwork by renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito, adding to the buzz around the project.
As the show moved toward its finale, IVE kept the momentum strong with “WOW,” “FLU,” and “ATTITUDE,” before delivering a powerful run of hits including the Japanese version of “LOVE DIVE,” “REBEL HEART,” “I AM,” and “BANG BANG.”


Fans were not ready to say goodbye. Responding to loud encore chants, the group returned with “Wild Bird,” followed by “Fireworks,” pushing the atmosphere even higher. They closed the night with “After LIKE,” wrapping up a 180-minute show on a bright and celebratory note.

With their successful takeover of Kyocera Dome Osaka, IVE once again showed their expanding range and commanding stage presence. Their journey continues with an upcoming show at Tokyo Dome on June 24, marking another milestone in what continues to be a growing IVE phenomenon.

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