A Festival, A Stage, and a Global Moment
The Korean Chuseok holiday has always been a time of gathering, celebration, and sharing. In 2025, it became even more special for global K-POP fans, thanks to KT ENA’s exclusive broadcast of “IVE THE FIRST WORLD TOUR IN CINEMA”, aired on October 5th (Sunday) at 9:30 PM KST.
This wasn’t just another rerun or a casual behind-the-scenes clip. It was a one-hour prime-time television event, blending the festive spirit of Korea’s autumn holiday with the electrifying performance of one of the world’s most influential girl groups, IVE.
The timing could not have been more symbolic: as Korean families reunited over traditional foods and moonlit gatherings, millions of fans—both in Korea and abroad—sat in front of their screens, ready to celebrate another kind of family: the fandom built around IVE.
What is Chuseok?
Chuseok is Korea’s traditional harvest festival, often compared to Thanksgiving. Families gather to honor their ancestors, share meals like songpyeon (half-moon rice cakes), and celebrate the autumn harvest. It is one of the most important holidays in Korea, marked by travel, cultural performances, and a spirit of togetherness.
Why This Broadcast Matters – Beyond Just a Concert Film
For international audiences, K-POP is more than just music—it is culture, lifestyle, and connection. The ENA broadcast of IVE’s concert film was not merely about entertainment. It carried three key meanings:
1. Accessibility: Fans who could not attend IVE’s world tour in person were able to feel the heat of the concert through their living rooms.The Cinematic Power of IVE’s Stage
The film itself, “IVE THE FIRST WORLD TOUR IN CINEMA,” was already a sensation when it premiered in theaters. On the ENA screen, however, it gained another layer of magic. The broadcast highlighted IVE’s powerful live vocals, synchronized choreographies, and the unmistakable charisma of each member:
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Yujin’s leadership aura commanding the stage,
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Wonyoung’s elegance and star presence,
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Liz’s soulful vocal depth,
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Leeseo’s youthful dynamism,
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Gaeul’s refined dance lines,
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Rei’s charismatic rap and smile that lit up the camera.
Every close-up shot became a story, every group formation a festival moment.
Chuseok Meets K-POP – A Cultural Crossroads
What makes this broadcast even more memorable is the intersection between tradition and modernity. Chuseok is deeply rooted in Korean heritage—families bow to ancestors, share rice cakes (songpyeon), and spend time together. On the other hand, IVE represents the face of modern Korea: globalized, youthful, tech-savvy, and trendsetting.
The ENA special bridged those worlds. It told international fans: “This is Korea—our tradition and our modern voice, side by side.”
Social Media Buzz – ARIZ (IVE Fans) React in Real Time
The moment ENA started broadcasting, hashtags like #IVEonENA, #ChuseokWithIVE, and #IVEWorldTourFilm trended across Twitter (X) and Instagram.
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Korean fans shared photos of their families watching IVE on big-screen TVs right after dinner.
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International fans streamed online, organizing simultaneous watch parties with subtitles and translations.
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Fan accounts posted real-time screenshots, with captions like “This feels like a global holiday feast.”
The excitement proved that IVE’s influence reaches beyond concerts and charts—they can unite people across languages and borders.
What This Means for IVE’s Career
This broadcast isn’t just a one-time Chuseok event. It positions IVE as:
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Household names in Korea: appearing on prime-time during a national holiday is the ultimate stamp of cultural relevance.
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Cinematic performers: not every idol group can hold an audience with concert footage alone, but IVE’s dynamic stage presence carried the weight.
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Global cultural ambassadors: fans from Asia, Europe, and the Americas tuned in, strengthening the bridge between Korea’s traditions and K-POP’s worldwide fandom.
Watch the Highlight Again – Relive the Magic
About the Video (Read Before Watching)
Because IVE THE FIRST WORLD TOUR IN CINEMA is a theatrical release and ENA’s Chuseok special was an exclusive broadcast, the full performance is not available on YouTube. Instead, the official 30-second promo trailer is publicly posted. You can still capture the vibe of the broadcast by embedding the trailer below:
Set the volume high, dim the lights, and imagine yourself in a festival where Chuseok and K-POP collide.
Wrap-Up – A Chuseok to Remember
In the years to come, fans will remember Chuseok 2025 not only for family dinners and harvest moons but also as the night when IVE lit up KT ENA’s national broadcast. The special screening of their world tour concert film was more than a performance—it was a cultural event, a celebration, and a promise of what’s next.
As IVE continues to break records and redefine what it means to be global icons, one thing is certain: their story is no longer confined to stages or screens. It is woven into the very fabric of modern Korean identity, celebrated at home, and admired worldwide.
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