The I-DLE AKARAKA Festival 2025 performance at Yonsei University proved to be one of the most electrifying highlights of the campus concert season. On May 24, I-DLE took the stage at the annual AKARAKA Festival, thrilling thousands of students and fans with a powerhouse setlist that included fan favorites like Girlfriend, Fate, Queencard, Good Thing, MY BAG, and their iconic anthem TOMBOY.

Each song brought a different flavor to the stage. Opening with Girlfriend, the group immediately set an intimate yet energetic mood. The track, known for its melodic smoothness and confident charm, gave fans a sense of warmth and unity. Moving into Fate, I-DLE transitioned seamlessly into a more mysterious and dramatic vibe, showcasing their vocal control and emotional performance style.

As soon as Queencard kicked in, the crowd erupted. The campus grounds turned into a giant party, with everyone chanting along to the empowering lyrics. Good Thing added a groovy, playful energy to the lineup, giving each member room to shine in their own unique way. The live arrangement gave the song a richer texture that hit even harder in a festival setting.

Then came MY BAG, a fan-favorite track that combines hard-hitting rap verses with confident swagger. The members performed it with so much charisma that the entire crowd couldn’t help but throw their hands up and vibe along. And finally, the set closed with TOMBOY—a defining hit in I-DLE’s discography. The live version roared through the venue, with every chorus amplified by thousands of voices echoing back.

What stood out most during the I-DLE AKARAKA Festival 2025 set was the group’s undeniable stage mastery and synergy with the audience. Despite being a university festival gig—often more casual and spontaneous than their arena concerts—I-DLE delivered a festival performance that felt as sharp and commanding as any global tour stop.

Soyeon’s commanding presence and live rap delivery were particularly striking during MY BAG and TOMBOY, while Minnie and Miyeon showcased beautiful vocal control during Fate and Girlfriend. Yuqi brought her usual bold charm, especially during Queencard, and Shuhua shone with surprising vocal stability and refined stage movement, showing how far she’s come.

There’s something uniquely intimate about university festivals: the artists are close to the crowd, the cheers feel personal, and the performances often come with more spontaneity and less polish—yet in I-DLE’s case, that spontaneity only amplified their raw power and authenticity. Whether you were in the front row or watching from the back of the field, it was clear: I-DLE isn’t just a top-tier girl group—they’re born performers.

As the sun set over Yonsei University, the echoes of TOMBOY rang out like an anthem of freedom and rebellion. For many students in the crowd, it wasn’t just a concert—it was a moment of release, celebration, and pure K-pop euphoria.