IVE Reflect on Emotional 'Show What I Have' Tour Finale in Newark: 'It Gave Us So Much Inspiration'

As a leader in a new generation of K-pop themes, the IVE's Show me what I have The world tour had an entirely fitting name for which the girl group delivered an electric, emotional finale to their US leg in Newark.

To the sold-out crowd at the massive Prudential Center arena, IVE brought their hit singles live – which includes eight Billboard Global 200 entries to date – b-side tracks and cover performances brought to life through a heavy concept stage for each of the 24 song setlist interspersed with frequent commentary from the band and video interludes.

Highlights of the night included the theatrical umbrella routine evoking “Singing in the Rain” for “Mine” and the haunting visuals accompanying horror-themed scenes for “Hypnosis” and “My Satisfaction.” While IVE's signature flowing choreography features on deep tracks like “Blue Blood” and “Heroine,” the crowd's fervent chants during hits “Love Dive” and “Kitsch” underscored the fervor and dedication of his fans. IVE – affectionately known as DIVE – even when they debuted in New Jersey.

As a special treat for fans, the members of IVE split into duets and solo performances to pay tribute to different artists, with covers from Ariana Grande to Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI and English singer Richard Sanderson. While the inclusion of Spice Girls covers (Rei and Gaeul performed “Wannabe”) and IVE partner Little Mix's new label Columbia Records (where Yujin and Leeseo duet on “Woman Like Me”) were smart to align themselves as the next global girl group, the performances were more of a reminder that IVE has already carved out a distinct identity and color as K-pop dance queens and cannot so easily adopt other personas in the pop sphere.

But beyond the elegant performances and elaborate stage production, the raw emotions of the IVE members may have left the strongest impression during Show me what I have.

Early in the show, IVE's leader An Yujin became visibly emotional and cried while singing the power ballad dedicated to fans, 'Shine With Me'. After the crowd cheered her on during the performance and the group checked in with her, the 20-year-old assured everyone she was fine and laughed it off while blaming the lyrics on the track, which was written by Jang Wonyoung — followed by an adorable apology from Wonyoung.

The heartfelt honesty returned at the end of the show when the sextet gave their final messages to the crowd.

“Even though our languages ​​are different, it's really cool to see how you're so focused on our songs, connecting and enjoying with us,” Gaeul pointed out. “I couldn't imagine all these positions being filled like this. I'm really excited.” Liz added that IVE is now “more than just family. we cannot be separated from each other.”

In a moment rarely seen among K-pop's top performers, Yujin spoke candidly about regaining her self-esteem thanks to the tour and her group.

“Recently, I've kind of lost my confidence,” the six-year-old star shared through cracks and tears with Leeseo holding her hand. “I thought, 'Maybe I can't do it?' before I came here. But the first day in Los Angeles, I got so much energy and love from DIVING where I become more confident. I promised myself a lot before coming here. I can't say exactly what I promised, but I think I did everything — I did everything I promised myself … it was really valuable time.'' Overwhelmed by Yujin's heartfelt thanks and promise to return, Liz quickly led the girls into a group hug on stage, encompassing the essence of the night's IVE in gratitude to the fans and to each other.

As the concert closed with the huge closing track of their debut English single, “All Night”, IVE left the audience with an indelibly upbeat mark by unexpectedly singing the chorus of the song seven more times – begging the sound team to play it “please” another after six — before the official departure. With today's announcement new EP, IVE SWITCHat the end of Aprilthe promise of future performances and shared moments confirms that this is not a farewell, but a preview of more to come.

Read on for exclusive photos from IVE's Show me what I have concert at Newark's Prudential Center, plus tour reflections at the end of her for Advertising sign readers.

JANG WONYOUNG: “Although I hadn't officially debuted in the US before our world tour, I came in half excited and half apprehensive about filling large venues like The Forum, where famous artists from overseas have performed. But starting in LA, seeing the venue packed with DIVE enjoying our songs and dancing, it gave me so much energy. It looked like we were able to finish the US tour strong right up until our last stop.”

GAEUL: “It was so much fun to be able to play in front of our DIVE here in the US, their energy was great. It was so powerful – it gave us so much inspiration. We are so grateful for all the love and support from our fans.”

Liz: “I was so happy to visit cities I have never been to before. One of my favorite moments besides seeing all of our American Dives was meeting Anne Hathaway at the Atlanta Hawks game. It was our first basketball game and we really liked it!”.

LEESO: “It's great to be performing on stage in front of our US DIVE, trying lots of delicious US food and making precious memories with my sisters!”

REI: “The members and I made so many amazing memories on the US leg of our tour. It's truly something we'll never forget.”

A EUGENE: “I am so happy to have met so many DIVEs through our world tour. I can't wait to come back to the US for Lollapalooza. It's an honor to be able to perform there as our first festival in the US – we'll be back with a scene that could blow your mind!”