IVE Electrifies Rock in Japan 2025: Full Setlist, 'Be Alright' Premiere, and World Tour News
Dive into IVE's stunning performance at Japan's biggest rock festival. We break down the 10-song setlist, the world-first live stage of 'Be Alright,' and what this means for their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' world tour.
IVE has once again proven why they are considered a “global festival powerhouse,” delivering a stunning performance at the Rock in Japan Festival 2025 that left fans and critics buzzing. On September 15th, the K-pop superstars took to the Lotus Stage in Chiba, Japan, and showcased their incredible live vocals, powerful choreography, and undeniable stage presence.
For international fans, seeing a K-pop group on the lineup of a major rock festival might seem unique. But Rock in Japan is one of the nation’s “big three” music events, and IVE’s inclusion wasn’t just a novelty—it was a main event.
A Power-Packed Setlist for Japanese Fans
IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) curated a special 10-song setlist that perfectly blended their Korean chart-toppers with Japanese fan favorites.
They kicked things off with “REBEL HEART,” the fierce track that dominated Korean charts earlier this year, immediately igniting the crowd. The energy soared as they transitioned into their mega-hit “I AM,” with the audience’s cheers echoing through the Soga Sports Park.
The setlist was a masterclass in performance dynamics:
- REBEL HEART
- I AM
- ATTITUDE
- Kitsch
- HEYA (해야)
- ELEVEN -Japanese ver.-
- DARE ME
- Be Alright
- XOXZ
- After LIKE
The performance solidified their nickname in Korean media as “K-Pepper” (케이페퍼), a clever term praising their top-tier K-Festival Performance skills.
World Premiere of “Be Alright” and Explosive Reactions
The highlight for many DIVEs (IVE’s official fandom) was the world premiere live performance of “Be Alright,” the title track from their 3rd Japanese single. The crowd erupted, singing along to the new song in a massive display of “떼창” (tte-chang), the Korean term for powerful group singalongs that are a hallmark of K-pop fan culture.
The excitement didn’t stop there. The group also performed their latest Korean single, “XOXZ,” which has been climbing the charts in Japan, proving its cross-border appeal.
Through their agency, Starship Entertainment, IVE shared their gratitude: “It was a meaningful and precious time to be on stage at the ‘Rock in Japan Festival,’ which is so loved by local fans. We gained so much strength thanks to the audience. We will become an IVE that repays your support with great music and performances.”
What’s Next? The ‘SHOW WHAT I AM’ World Tour
This triumphant festival appearance serves as the perfect prelude to IVE’s next major chapter: their second world tour.
The IVE WORLD TOUR ‘SHOW WHAT I AM’ is set to kick off in Seoul with three dates at the KSPO DOME from October 31st to November 2nd. Following their electrifying show in Japan, anticipation for what IVE will bring to their solo world tour is at an all-time high.