We haven’t had a Korean comeback from IVE since February, however their Insurgent Coronary heart has remained on Korean charts since then and new mega-hit hit single Golden (from the Okay-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack) has been extensively in comparison with IVE’s previous hits. In different phrases, the group hasn’t precisely been absent from public consciousness. Now, they’re again with Japanese single Be Alright.
IVE’s final J-pop single was launched a couple of 12 months in the past and leaned closely into their pop aspect. Be Alright takes an identical strategy, providing sugary candy melodies over buoyant rhythm guitar and an lively beat. It’s fairly simple, content material to ship a concentrated shot of upbeat sentiment with out complicating issues. This works properly for the group and suits properly inside their discography, although it’s positively on the slighter finish of their output.
There’s not a lot to criticize right here, however there’s additionally nothing to rave about. By sidestepping any doubtlessly divisive selections, IVE craft a track with a large however shallow attain. The melodies are competent if unexciting and don’t enable for a lot particular person character to poke by way of within the efficiency. Nonetheless, if you happen to’re searching for a pleasing, toe-tapping pop monitor you might do a lot worse.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
