
ITZY Sparks ‘Waterbomb Seoul 2025’ with Vibrant Summer Energy
ITZY kicked off the summer festival season with a vibrant and energetic performance at Waterbomb Seoul 2025 on July 4. Taking the Global Outdoor Stage at KINTEX in Goyang by storm, the five-member girl group — Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna — delivered a set full of their biggest hits and fresh tracks from their latest mini-album.
The group opened with the title track ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ and ‘Kiss & Tell’, both from their June 9 release, instantly grabbing the crowd’s attention with their confident and bright stage presence. They didn’t stop there, smoothly transitioning into a lineup of fan favorites like ‘WANNABE’, ‘SNEAKERS’, ‘DALLA DALLA’, and ‘Not Shy’, turning the summer evening into an energetic celebration that showed exactly why they’re considered “K-pop’s performance queens.”
The recent album has been making waves globally. It topped the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and pushed the music video for ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ to number one on YouTube’s global trending list, thanks to its engaging storyline and high production value. On music shows, ITZY balanced a bold confidence with their title track and a playful energy with ‘Kiss & Tell’, again proving they’re one of the industry’s top acts when it comes to performance.
Adding a different energy to the night was J.Y. Park, making his Waterbomb stage debut. The founder of JYP Entertainment surprised everyone with a bold fashion choice — a pink mesh halter top paired with vinyl pants — as he gave new EDM-style arrangements of hits like ‘Don’t Leave Me’, ‘Honey’, and ‘When We Disco’. His slick dance moves and stage presence had the festival buzzing, earning massive cheers from the crowd.
While J.Y. Park brought a nostalgic vibe with his vibrant set, ITZY showed off the future sound and style of K-pop stages. Together, they made Waterbomb Seoul 2025 a memorable night and set a high bar for the rest of the summer festival lineup.
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