Ailee shows powerful performance amid her ongoing IVF journey

A recent video of singer Ailee performing at a local festival has generated significant buzz online, with fans sending warm waves of support for her family-planning journey.

On June 14, various online communities circulated videos and photos of Ailee taking the stage at a regional event. Belting out her hit track "U&I," she delivered her signature explosive vocals and commanding stage presence, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

However, netizens quickly focused on her choice of clothing, which leaned toward a much looser and more comfortable silhouette than her usual stage wardrobe. Ailee wore an ivory maxi dress layered with a loose, patterned cardigan. The relaxed style, which completely eschewed a defined waistline, gave off a natural and comfortable vibe.

Speculation mounted further when viewers noticed Ailee gently resting her hand on her abdomen during the performance. Given that she has been candid about her journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF) since her marriage last year, netizens left supportive comments such as, "Her silhouette looks a bit different," "I heard IVF hormones can cause some swelling," and "It's amazing that she's performing while undergoing treatments. Hoping for good news soon!"

Ailee and her husband, Choi Si Hun, have been documenting their road to parenthood on their YouTube content Ailee's Marriage Diary, earning widespread encouragement for sharing their experiences with IVF.

In a video released in May, the couple shared their second embryo transfer attempt. At the time, Choi Si Hun admitted to a minor scare, noting he had accidentally misread the instructions and administered a pre-transfer injection twice. Fortunately, no major issues arose, and the transfer was successfully completed.