IVE Kicks Off North American Tour With Successful Canadian Shows
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IVE has officially made its Canadian debut — and it did not disappoint. The six-member K-pop powerhouse kicked off the North American leg of its SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour with back-to-back Canadian shows, marking the group’s first-ever performances north of the border.
The run opened at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on July 21, followed just two days later by a stop at Montreal’s Bell Centre on July 23 — giving Canadian DIVEs (IVE’s fandom) two chances to catch the group live for the very first time.
For a fanbase that has waited years for a proper Canadian stop, the wait was worth it. Both shows reportedly drew massive, high-energy crowds, with the Toronto date widely described as sold out. It’s a strong showing for IVE’s growing global footprint, and it sets an encouraging tone for the rest of the tour’s eight-city North American run.
A Historic First for Canadian DIVEs
Since debuting in December 2021 with “Eleven,” IVE — made up of Gaeul, Yujin, Wonyoung, Rei, Liz, and Leeseo — has become one of the most consistently charting acts in K-pop, scoring hit after hit with songs like “Love Dive,” “After LIKE,” “I Am,” and “Kitsch.”
Despite that run of global success, Canada had never been part of an IVE tour itinerary — until now.
That changed with the SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour, which began in Seoul in late 2025 with a three-night run at KSPO DOME before expanding across Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand in early 2026.
When the North American leg was announced, Toronto and Montreal were both included, alongside Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, and a closing show in Vancouver. For DIVEs across Canada, that meant a first real chance to see the group perform live at home rather than crossing the border for a U.S. date.
Concert reviews and social reactions from the Toronto opener were glowing. One fan reviewing the show through Ticketmaster called the night “truly unforgettable,” adding that “every member gave their all on stage” despite it being the very first stop of the North American run.
Another described it simply as a “life changing experience” as their first-ever K-pop concert. That kind of reaction from a debut market is exactly what a touring act hopes for — and it suggests strong word-of-mouth momentum heading into future Canadian dates.
What the Shows Looked Like
Both the Toronto and Montreal shows were staged as part of the same production, built around IVE’s second full-length album, REVIVE+, released in February 2026. The album’s lead singles, “BANG BANG” and “Blackhole,” featured prominently, alongside earlier career-defining tracks. True to IVE’s reputation for polished, high-production live shows, the Toronto stop featured elaborate staging, synchronized choreography, multiple costume changes, and immersive visuals throughout the set.
The tour’s concept, “SHOW WHAT I AM,” also marks something of an artistic evolution for the group. Where IVE’s early era leaned heavily on the idea of “I” — individuality and self-confidence — this tour pushes that idea outward toward “We,” emphasizing the connection between the group and its audience.
That shift showed up in small, personal touches throughout the Toronto show, with members taking time between performances to interact directly with fans in the crowd.
The Setlist
Fans got a genuinely massive show — 27 songs across the Toronto opener, according to the setlist published after the first North American date. The show opened with “Gotcha (Baddest Eros)” and moved through a mix of title tracks, deep cuts, and fan favorites, including “Baddie,” “Blackhole,” “Holy Moly,” “Heartbeats,” “Wow,” “Flu,” “Attitude,” and “Rebel Heart.”
A particular highlight for many fans was the run of solo stages, giving each member a moment in the spotlight: Wonyoung (“8”), Rei (“In Your Heart”), Liz (“Unreal”), Gaeul (“Odd”), Leeseo (“Super Icy”), and Yujin (“Force”).
These solo segments have become a signature of IVE’s live shows, letting fans see each member’s individual style and vocal or performance strengths outside the group format.
The main set built toward IVE’s biggest hits, closing out with a run that included “Love Dive,” “I Am,” “Bang Bang,” “Supernova Love,” “Kitsch,” and “After LIKE” — the kind of back-to-back hit sequence that turns an arena into a singalong. Setlists can shift slightly from city to city, so Montreal’s exact song order may have varied, but the framework and scale of the show carried over.
Fan Reactions and Online Buzz
As is standard for a K-pop tour stop in 2026, the Toronto and Montreal shows generated a wave of fan-shot content almost immediately — fancams, crowd singalong clips, and photos from inside both arenas began circulating across social platforms within hours of each show.
Local fans highlighted the novelty of finally getting an IVE date in their own city after years of watching the group tour everywhere else, and ticket resale sites showed strong demand heading into both shows, with prices for Montreal’s Bell Centre date climbing well above face value in the days leading up to the concert.
The overall sentiment from both stops points to a genuinely enthusiastic, engaged fanbase in Canada — the kind of reception that could make future Canadian tour stops (and possibly additional cities) more likely down the line.
What’s Next on the Tour
With Toronto and Montreal now behind them, IVE’s North American run continues through the U.S. before wrapping up back in Canada. The remaining schedule includes:
- Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
- Austin, TX — Moody Center
- Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum
- Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena
- Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
- Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena (August 9, closing show)
That means Canada actually bookends this leg of the tour — opening it in Toronto and Montreal, and closing it out in Vancouver. After the North American dates wrap, IVE heads back to Asia for additional SHOW WHAT I AM shows in Hong Kong and Taipei in September, before the group has signaled plans to continue with global festival appearances into 2027.
For Canadian fans who missed out on Toronto or Montreal, Vancouver’s Rogers Arena show on August 9 represents one more chance to catch this era of IVE live before the tour moves on.
The Bottom Line
IVE’s first-ever Canadian shows delivered exactly what a tour opener needs: sold-out energy, a stacked 27-song setlist, six standout solo stages, and a wave of glowing fan reactions from two different cities. It’s a strong start to the North American leg of the SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour — and with Vancouver still to come, Canada isn’t done with IVE just yet.
