With IVE and aespa both having late summer comebacks this year, a rivalry between fans is already starting.
IVE made a powerful return last week with their comeback 'XOXZ,' part of their latest EP 'IVE SECRET'. The song gave a new twist to IVE's signature dreamy and elegant vibe, and was an instant hit with fans.
Meanwhile, aespa is preparing to return on September 5 with their upcoming title track 'Rich Man,' which has already been revealed through a recent performance. Though an official music video has not yet dropped for 'Rich Man,' the performance videos immediately went viral, with the catchy song and aespa's sharp choreography grabbing the attention of fans.
Now, an intense debate has sparked among netizens: is 'XOXZ' or 'Rich Man' better? And which group should be considered the top 4th gen girl group overall: IVE or aespa? Fans of both groups joined in to share their opinions, looking at both the groups' discographies as a whole as well as their most recent songs.
"aespa was the top 4th gen group for a long time, but ever since 'Whiplash,' I don't know anymore.."
"I think IVE's new song is too dreamy this time, and it already isn't charting well overseas... International fans don't like that dreamy sound. 'Rich Man' is catchy with a simple hook, so I think it will do much better"
"'XOXZ' is a much better song, 'Rich Man' sounds too boring"
"Both songs are kind of bad"
"aespa could eat up IVE any day"
"IVE needs to go back to their 'royal' concept, 'XOXZ' was just not good"
"Both groups are top tier 4th gen groups, there shouldn't be a fight about it"
"Even Wonyoung, who is a top star, has never been able to become more popular than Karina. Whether it's performance views or Instagram engagement, Karina is twice as popular"
"With both IVE and aespa, their songs are getting worse over time. It seems like 4th gen is really declining now..."
"It's not that 'XOXZ' is too dreamy or something, it just isn't good. The beat is catchy, but the lyrics are a mess"
"I think both songs are bad"
"No... 'XOXZ' is definitely better than 'Rich Man'
"I like 'XOXZ,' but it's so dreamy that it just passes you by and doesn't get stuck in your head at all. aespa's song 'Rich Man' is so catchy, it really stays with you"
Which 4th gen girl group do you think is at the top right now? And which song is better, 'Rich Man' or 'XOXZ'?
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