“Disappointing…” IVE Spark Massively Divided Reactions With Latest Release “XOXZ”

IVE has officially dropped their newest title track, “XOXZ”, along with their mini album IVE SECRET on August 25, and fans are already divided over the group’s latest comeback.

While some listeners are enjoying the fresh concept, others have expressed disappointment, leaving the reception to be highly mixed.

A post on TheQoo quickly went viral, sparking a flood of comments from netizens sharing their thoughts on the song. Many praised certain aspects of the track, while others found it underwhelming compared to IVE’s previous releases.

Some fans noted that the concept and song pairing was unexpected but grew on them over time, while others felt the track fell short of expectations. Despite the split in opinon, IVE has once again attracted massive attention with their music.

• “The best since I AM, I think.”
• “The concept and the song didn’t match what I expected, but it keeps growing on me lol. I catch myself going ‘oooh oooh’ without even thinking.”
• “The song feels a bit disappointing now… I AM was seriously flawless though.”
• “I like it.”
• “This song is really good…”
• “Not feeling it.”
• “Pretty good.”
• “Kind of underwhelming…”

Whether “XOXZ” will become a commercial hit remains to be seen. Music show performances, full choreography reveals, and public exposure over the coming weeks will likely influence how the song performs on charts and resonates with fans. For now, netizens remain divided, debating every detail from vocals to production.