I was working too much when this came out a few months ago to really pay attention to it.
But I just sat down and watched it.
Ohhhh..... Really really cool.
This feels like IVE really hitting their stride.
I love they've avoided the recent trend of 36 songs in 1 and just focused on making a song that is coherently laid out with natural fit. Dive is constructed to be just varied enough in its different sound shifts to keep it fresh and interesting but it all still "relates".
It's got such a cool overall style. They picked their feel and pulled it off so well, in a tight well executed package. Loving Love Dives kind of epic coolness and restrained understated swagger.
And lol at the idea some seem to throw out that this is Wonyoung and friends. Huh? IVE is so wonderfully varied and distinct. Each member really sticks out in their own way with their own charm and aura. I can't understand how anyone could come to the conclusion this group is just a Wonyoung vehicle. I kept wanting to cheer each time the MV scene would shift to the next members turn and they just rocked it with their presence.
Anyway.... I know you all have probably talked this song to death as it's been out for awhile. But I went back as I had missed it and was definitely feeling it.
Love Dive swoops in with this deft efficient precision, it knows exactly what it is and does it excellently. My god how refreshing.
IVE's shaping up to be a highlight of this new gen. Can't wait to see where they go from here.
And I can't help myself. Yujin Fighting!!!!
Anyone claiming otherwise should really reconsider their statement.
