Ive marked their third consecutive year to the famous Lollapalooza Music Festival, held in the main global cities including Berlin, Germany and Paris, in France. They delivered a polished set of 15 successful songs such as Immerse yourself, After how, I AM, Kitsch, ElevenAND Heya. Their vocal performance has shown considerable improvements, with all six members showing better breathing control and constant energy during the concert.
Among the members, Jang Wonyung distinguished himself by performing musically and technically demanding voices combined with energy choreography. He gained fans and Netizen praise for his dedication to improve his skills despite previous criticisms.
Despite these successes on stage, the public response was surprisingly apathetic and submissive. Numerous fans have revealed tens of thousands of participants who were often disengaged, being stopped or chatting together rather than concentrating IvePerformance. Only the small groups of fan sang with enthusiasm or shouted songs of fans; The majority appeared indifferent or confused by the show.
This warm reception has aroused online debate. Some spectators suggested that since many participants were not familiar with parts of IveThe repertoire, their lack of commitment was understandable. Others noticed it Ive It remains relatively less popular in the United States and in European markets, where musical tastes differ and the KPOP groups beyond the global fame icons struggle to capture traditional interest.
The reaction similar to Paris Lollapalooza He reaffirmed this narrative. Despite offering professional and impactful performances with the most important KPOP shots, IveThe theatrical presence was unable to forge strong emotional connections with the mainly western public.
This situation underlines a wider reality: while the KPop groups like BTS AND Blackpink have successfully globalized, most of the kpop acts, including well -consolidated names such as Ive—The still to penetrate or resonate deeply with the different eclectic musical preferences of the western public. Fans of fans in Asia do not necessarily translate into mass charm abroad without strategic marketing, single affect the crossed boundaries and the authenticity that appeals beyond the fandom.
In addition, the multi-generate environment of the festivals such as Lollapalooza It tends to encourage rock, indie, EDM and Hip-hop, genres with deep roots in western culture, making it demanding for KPOP acts to gain traction simply through synchronized dance routines and surprising images.
In summary, the cold reactions of the public are not critical failures but reminders. For the sustained growth of KPOP in Europe and the United States, groups such as Ive It must improve their global strategies, offer more of captivating music and perfect choreography. They must cultivate unique artistic identities and fill the cultural gaps to connect beyond their communities of existing fans.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
