I.O.I, Still a Hot Name.. The Time of 'Loop' Fully Restored [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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The group I.O.I has once again proven its enduring influence.

I.O.I (Lim Na-young, Cheong Ha, Kim Se-jeong, Jung Chae-yeon, Kim So-hye, Yoo Yeon-jung, Choi Yoo-jung, Kim Do-yeon, Jeon So-mi) held their solo concert, '2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP', on the 29th at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The performance drew 4,100 attendees, selling out all seats.

This tour, beginning with the Seoul show, will continue across Asia, including Bangkok and Hong Kong, to meet global fans. With members who have each charted their own paths coming together with fans for the first time in nearly nine years, the event carries even greater significance. Notably, the three-day performance from the 29th to the 31st drew a total of approximately 13,000 attendees, achieving sell-outs and demonstrating that I.O.I remains as strong as ever.

On this day, I.O.I opened the concert with their hit song 'Pick Me'. They followed up with 'Dream Girls' and 'Whatta Man', filling the venue with the fans' cheers. Above all, the members displayed chemistry so perfect that it seemed unbelievable for a reunion after nine years.

After the performance, Lim Na-young said, "I missed the cheers so much," and greeted the audience. Kim Se-jeong expressed her emotion, saying, "We achieved another dream. Every day is so happy. I wonder how to enjoy such beautiful moments."

Next, Kim Do-yeon shared, "It feels special to gather after nine years. I was very nervous. I felt a lot of good nervousness," and added, "Your cheers were so loud they pierced through the earphones. We were able to make this comeback after 10 years thanks to our fans."

Jeon So-mi said, "This final concert is truly my last concert. Even though so much time has passed, it feels like it was only two years ago." Cheong Ha remarked, "I missed your energy." Kim So-hye added, "I'm so nervous dancing after 10 years."

Prior to the concert, the new song 'Suddenly' also topped Melon's 'Top 100' chart. Lim Na-young said, "I'm so grateful that we hit number one on the music chart on the first day of our concert." Yoo Yeon-jung added, "How is this possible? Are you trying to give us an event? It's too perfect. It's like a drama."

This concert focused more on the members' movements and performances themselves rather than flashy stage effects. The members enhanced the immersion of the performance by interacting with fans through their steady vocal abilities and highly polished performances.

Additionally, the setlist, which connected the past and present from their days on Mnet's 'Produce 101' up to their recently released third mini-album 'I.O.I: LOOP' on the 19th, drew attention.

In response, the members also felt emotional during the performance. Lim Na-young said, "It feels like we are truly taking a trip down memory lane," and recalled, "When you think of I.O.I, isn't it 'Produce 101'?"

Yoo Yeon-jung shared, "I remember the debut showcase and the final concert. I remember that time and it was happy, so we paid homage to the stage movements used during the showcase and concert. Thinking of those times makes me feel warm and fuzzy."

Fans, who filled the venue with cheers and group singing up to the final encore stage with songs like 'Bang Bang' and 'Do It My Way', did not easily leave their seats even after I.O.I disappeared behind the scenes, sharing the lingering excitement.

Finally, Lim Na-young shared her thoughts after the performance: "I missed the stage so much. I really wanted to dance a lot, and thanks to the fans, I was able to achieve my dream. It was really hard, but once I was on stage, it didn't feel hard. It was so fun and happy. I am truly grateful." Yoo Yeon-jung also said, "We prepared for the 10th-anniversary project since last year, and it wasn't easy. Even during the preparation process, I worried, 'Can we really do this?' but it seems we are receiving more love than we expected. It doesn't feel real that we topped the music chart and are performing in a large venue."

Jung Chae-yeon joked, "I thought I might become an energy source, but I now regret being so nervous earlier. I guess I really like being a singer. It was happy." Kim Se-jeong revealed her true feelings, saying, "I briefly lost my mind and wished I could stay only in the concert venue. Every day is meaningful and leaves a mark on me. Right now, in this moment, I am not lonely and can shine brilliantly, so it is too precious."

Jeon So-mi also said, "We prepared very hard and ran with only one goal in mind. I am so happy to be able to show our sweat and effort, and it seems the fans are happy too, so it is rewarding. Thank you for making us number one. I kept crying yesterday. I was so happy." Cheong Ha added, "Although I have been on stage many times, this is the first time I have been so nervous and made so many mistakes. It was a time when many thoughts and emotions crossed my mind. It feels like time passed too quickly. I will try to cherish each moment."

Choi Yoo-jung said, "I am trying to enjoy this unreal present. I tried and found it really wasn't easy, and I could have gotten tired, but the members led me, so I was truly grateful."

Kim Do-yeon urged, "Isn't our album a loop? We parted and met again, and we will part again, but we will definitely meet again. Next time, I will try to take on the role of Cheong Ha unnie. Since we are all connected, please don't be too sad."

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