Liz from IVE showcased her remarkable musical talent during the ″80s Seoul Song Festival″ special on MBC’s entertainment program ″Hangout with Yoo.″ Her special performance, which aired on the 23rd, left a lasting impression on viewers.

Previously, Liz competed in the preliminary round on the 26th of last month under the name ″New York Bakery,″ where she performed Nami’s ″Binggeul Binggeul″ and Lee Moon-sae’s ″Girl.″ Her clear voice captivated judges Yoo Jae-suk and Haha, securing her a place in the finals. The identities of the 15 finalists were revealed on stage, and Liz joined creator Lalal and Mamamoo’s Solar to perform Lee Ji-yeon’s ″I Don’t Know About Love Yet.″

From the very first verse, Liz’s clear and powerful voice stood out. Her delicate vocals and expressiveness added depth to the performance. Notably, during the trio’s harmonious segment, Liz demonstrated perfect harmony, earning enthusiastic cheers from the judges.

In a post-performance discussion, Liz revealed her struggles with song selection but credited her mother for her guidance. She also shared a humorous moment when the identity of ″New York Bakery″ was unveiled during a live broadcast, which drew laughter from the audience.

Liz has consistently showcased her musical abilities, mastering the ″heavenly part″ in IVE’s songs with her wide vocal range, clear tone, and dynamic control. She has received significant acclaim for her performances of ″Summer″ from the tvN drama ″Love on a Single-Log Bridge″ and ″Heavy Love″ from the JTBC drama ″More Beautiful Than Heaven.″

Additionally, Liz contributed to the songwriting for ″Thank U,″ a track from IVE’s third mini-album ″IVE EMPATHY,″ released in February. She also co-wrote ″Midnight Kiss,″ a song from their upcoming album ″IVE SECRET,″ set to be released on the 25th. This involvement hints at her growth as a singer-songwriter.

Liz aims to continue demonstrating her versatility and talent through ″Hangout with Yoo!″’s ″80s Seoul Song Festival.″ Anticipation is high for her future performances and the emotional impact she will bring.

Meanwhile, IVE, which includes Liz, is set to release its fourth mini-album ″IVE SECRET″ along with the title track ″XOXZ″ on the 25th at 6 PM (KST). There is considerable excitement surrounding IVE’s new music and Liz’s upcoming performance.