Ive Switch

Ive Switch
Digital cover
EP by
Ive
ReleasedApril 29, 2024 (2024-04-29)
Length18:13
LanguageKorean
Label
Ive chronology
I've Mine
(2023) 		Ive Switch
(2024) 		Alive
(2024)
Singles from Ive Switch
  1. "Heya"
    Released: April 29, 2024
  2. "Accendio"
    Released: May 15, 2024

Ive Switch is the second Korean-language extended play and third overall by South Korean girl group Ive. It was released by Starship Entertainment on April 29, 2024, and contains six tracks including two lead singles "Heya" and "Accendio".

Background and release

On April 3, 2024, Starship Entertainment announced that Ive would be releasing their second extended play titled Ive Switch on April 29.[1] On April 10, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On April 20, the track listing was released with "Heya" and "Accendio" announced as the lead singles.[3] A day later, a motion teaser for "Heya" was released,[4] followed by the music video teaser on April 24.[5] On April 28, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[6] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Heya" on April 29.[7] The music video for "Accendio" was released on May 15.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM[8]

Jang Jun-hwan, writing for IZM, praised the album, describing it as "an indicator of Ive's cautiousness, the secret to their longevity". Jang noted that the album carefully follows trends to add to their "familiar maximalist pop", such as the metallic synth in "Accendio" and the drums and bass in "Blue Heart".[8]

Promotion

Following the release of Ive Switch, on April 29, 2024, Ive held a live event on YouTube aimed at introducing the extended play and its tracks, and connecting with their fanbase.[9]

Track listing

Track listing for Ive Switch
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Heya" (해야)
  • Lee Seu-ran
  • Exy
  • Sohlhee
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Dem Jointz
  • Ido Nadjar
  • The Wavys
3:10
2."Accendio"
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Christopher Smith
  • Alexis Andrea Boyd
  • Lise Sofie Reppe
  • Benjamin Samama
  • Jack Brady
  • Jordan Roman
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Risc
  • The Wavys
3:12
3."Blue Heart"Jang Won-young
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Max Thulin
  • Louise Udin
  • Mathilde Clara Nyegaard
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Max Thulin
3:08
4."Ice Queen"Seo Ji-eum
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • The Wavys
3:03
5."Wow"Lee Seu-ran
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Charlie McClean
2:59
6."Reset"Seo Jeong-ah
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Tre Jean-Marie
2:41
Total length:18:13

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Switch
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[18] Million 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Ive Switch
Region Date Format Label
South Korea April 29, 2024 CD
Various

References

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