"MZ wannabe icon" IVE's Rei was active as the MC of "ASEA 2025."

Rei appeared at the "Asian Star Entertainer Awards 2025" (hereafter "ASEA 2025") held on the 28th at K Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan.

On this day, Rei, who appeared with a bright smile, enhanced her charm with white and pink dress styling and announced the start of each Part 1 and Part 2.

Although it was Rei's first time as an award ceremony MC, she demonstrated stable hosting abilities in a pleasant atmosphere and brightened the venue with her unique cheerful energy complemented by her lovely smile.

The synchronized chemistry with The Boyz's Juyeon, who shared the MC role, was also notable. Rei added to the viewing pleasure with her witty reactions and relaxed attitude, and as the only Japanese member of the team, she fluently communicated in both Korean and Japanese with the global fans present, receiving high praise.

Rei, who led "ASEA 2025" with stability for an extended period, also had the honor of winning the grand prize "The Platinum" section on behalf of IVE. Rei conveyed her feelings through her agency Starship Entertainment, noting, "It was a day filled with excitement and nervousness as I became the MC of the award ceremony for the first time. It is an honor to host a major award ceremony in my hometown of Japan, and I am so happy and thankful to also win the grand prize on behalf of IVE."

She added, "After the award ceremony ended, I immediately shared the news with the members, and I felt even prouder as everyone was happy together. It's all thanks to the DIVE (official fan club name). We will continue to show our best selves as IVE, so please continue to give us a lot of love."

IVE has generated the "IVE syndrome" both domestically and internationally with a string of hit songs starting from their debut track "ELEVEN" to "LOVE DIVE," "After LIKE," "I AM," and "Baddie."

Recently, they captivated global fans' playlists once again with "REBEL HEART" and "ATTITUDE," showcasing different charms through their own reality series "1.2.3 IVE" season 6 and various individual activities. With Rei successfully completing her first award ceremony MC challenge through "ASEA 2025" on the 28th, there are high expectations for the diverse appearances of IVE members, including Rei, as they expand their activities.

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