IVE Jang Wonyoung Draws Praise For Perfect English During Lollapalooza Set: 'That's Our Vicky!'
IVE's center, Jang Wonyoung, earned praise for her flawless English during Lollapalooza.
On August 4, 2024, IVE debuted at the international music festival Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA, one of the largest music festivals in the world.
(Photo : IVE on X)
Prior to IVE, K-pop representatives such as BTS's J-Hope, NewJeans, and Stray Kids left a lasting impression on the Lollapalooza audience. This year, the festival was held in multiple countries, with Stray Kids performing in both France and the United States. Next September, PLEDIS Entertainment boy group SEVENTEEN will take the stage in Berlin, Germany.
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Previously scrutinized for their live vocal ability, IVE's performance at Lollapalooza proved haters otherwise. Since their debut, the group has shown significant improvement in their performance skills, earning numerous compliments. The group performed a series of their biggest hits, such as "I AM," "Heya," "Baddie," "Love Dive," "Eleven," and "Accendio."
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— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) August 4, 2024
IVE Lollapalooza 2024 Chicago
It's our time, Kitsch 🎇#IVE #아이브 #Lollapalooza #Lolla pic.twitter.com/b6TszkdKJa
IVE was met with enthusiastic cheers from hundreds of thousands of attendees. The highlight of the performance was the series of memorable moments from the group's it girl, Jang Wonyoung.
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The K-pop idol captivated the audience with her flawless visuals, attractive deep voice, and fluent English language skills. On international stages, communicating in English is crucial for connecting with the audience, and Jang Wonyoung excelled in this aspect, speaking the language smoothly and confidently.
its the way i get it every time why winter reacted the same way that day to wonyoung's english bcos its the way its so cutesy and kinda fruity 😭 #IVEPALOOZA #WONYOUNG #JANGWONYOUNG pic.twitter.com/gT0LT8J6Ks
— eri ❦ #IVEPALOOZA (@wonnyverse_) August 4, 2024
Following their Lollapalooza Chicago performance, Jang Wonyoung topped search trends, receiving many compliments for her outstanding performance. Korean audiences expressed immense pride as IVE confidently took the international stage, singing in Korean and wearing costumes that promoted traditional culture.
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Following LE SSERAFIM's controversial Coachella 2024 performance, there was some hesitation regarding new-generation girl groups going international. However, IVE delivered a spectacular and impressive debut performance.
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In other news, IVE is scheduled to release their second Japanese mini-album, "Alive," on August 28. IVE's last Korean comeback was their second mini-album, "IVE SWITCH," on April 29, with the singles "HEYA" and "Accendio." In June, IVE released the song "Summer Festa" as their second promotional single for Pepsi. On August 3, they performed live at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago.
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Written by Alexa Lopez