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

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I.O.I, the infinite 'Loop' has no end.. [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

Group I.O.I (I.O.I)

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 a solo concert titled '2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP' at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 29th. The performance on this day mobilized 4,100 attendees and sold out all seats.

This tour, starting with the Seoul performance, will tour across Asia including Bangkok and Hong Kong to meet global fans. It carries even more special meaning as it is a gathering with fans after about nine years since each member drew their own path. In particular, the three-day performance from the 29th to the 31st mobilized a total of approximately 13,000 people and recorded a sell-out, demonstrating their enduring presence.

On this day, I.O.I opened the concert with the hit song 'Pick Me'. They followed up with 'Dream Girls' and 'Whatta Man', filling the venue with the cheers of fans. Above all, the members displayed chemistry so perfect that it was hard to believe it had been nine years since they last performed together.

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

Next, Kim Do-yeon said, "It feels special to gather after nine years. I was very nervous. I was very nervous in a good way," and added, "Your cheers were so loud that they pierced through the INI (fan club name). The fact that we could come back after 10 years is thanks to the fans."

Jeon So-mi said, "This last concert is truly my last concert. Even though so much time has passed, it feels like it was two years ago," while Cheong Ha said, "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 on this day. Lim Na-young said, "I am so grateful that we got number one on the music chart on the first day of the concert," and Yoo Yeon-jung remarked, "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 the performance itself rather than flashy stage effects. The members enhanced the immersion of the performance by interacting with fans through their steady vocal abilities and high-quality performances.

Additionally, the setlist connecting the past and present, from the 'Produce 101' era on Mnet to the release of their third mini-album 'I.O.I: LOOP' on the 19th, drew attention.

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

Yoo Yeon-jung said, "I remember the debut showcase and the final concert. I remember that time and it was happy, so we paid homage to the routes used during the showcase and concert. I think it will be a warm feeling while thinking of that time."

Fans who filled the venue with cheers and group singing until the final encore stage, including 'Bang Bang' and 'Do It My Way', did not easily leave their seats even after I.O.I disappeared behind the stage, sharing the intense afterglow.

Finally, Lim Na-young shared her impressions after the performance, saying, "I missed the stage so much. I really wanted to dance so much, and thanks to the fans, I was able to achieve my dream. It was really hard, but once I was on stage, it wasn't 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 got number one on the music chart and are performing in a large venue."

Jung Chae-yeon said, "I thought I might become energy, but I regretted being so nervous earlier. I guess I like being a singer. It was happy," and made a joke. Kim Se-jeong revealed her true feelings, saying, "I lost my mind for a moment and thought I should just stay in the concert venue. Every day is meaningful and leaves a time for me. Right now, this moment, I am not lonely and can shine brilliantly, so it is too precious."

Furthermore, Jeon So-mi said, "We prepared really hard and ran with only one goal. I was so happy to be able to show our sweat and effort, and it seems the fans were happy too, so it was rewarding. Thank you so much for making us number one. I kept crying yesterday. I was so happy," while Cheong Ha stated, "Although I have been on stage continuously, 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 each other. It seems time passed too quickly. I will try to cherish each moment."

Choi Yoo-jung said, "I am trying to enjoy this unrealistic present. I tried it and it was really not easy, but it must have been tiring, and the members led the way, so I was truly grateful."

Kim Do-yeon said, "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 play the role of Cheong Ha unnie. We are all connected, so don't be too regretful."

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