Netizens are buzzing about IVE's latest music chart performance.

On an online forum, fans talked about IVE's new song "Off The Record," which is part of their first full-length album, 'I've MINE.'

Fans were surprised when the song didn't initially make it into Melon's Top 100 chart upon its release on October 6. However, it did manage to climb to #92 around 8 AM PST the next day, leaving fans puzzled.

The song also gained about 69,000 listeners on the streaming platform, which was lower than expected for a 4th-generation girl group's title track.

Some fans blamed the song's release time, saying that launching it at 1 PM on a Friday led to fewer streams. Many are now eagerly awaiting IVE's next title song, "Baddie," hoping it will make a bigger impact.

Critics are also questioning the song's quality, with some saying it feels more like a pre-release track than a title song. Others agree, saying it doesn't match the musical style the public expects from IVE.

The song's lackluster performance on the international stage also disappoints some people. Despite targeting international listeners, "Off The Record" failed to make an impact on the Spotify Global chart.

As of now, "Off The Record" is at #61 on Melon's Top 100 chart, alongside IVE's previous hits and their new song "Either Way." Netizens have varying opinions about the situation.

Fans' Reactions:

"Releasing it at 1 PM on a Friday? That's not a good move."

"Why is it performing poorly on international charts too?"

"IVE's comeback seems less hyped this time."

"Maybe the upcoming song is the real title track?"

"It's surprising to see them struggle like this."

"Are they already losing their popularity?"

"This is worrisome."

"I expected this to happen."

"Releasing it at 1 PM probably hurt its performance."

"Once they perform on music shows, things might pick up."

"I'm shocked, they were doing so well before."

"I didn't even know the song was out."

What are your thoughts?

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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