Red Velvet received praise from foreign media. The British music magazine NME recently announced "The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2024", selecting Red Velvet's "Cosmic".
NME noted, "It's been 10 years since Red Velvet established itself as one of the brightest stars in K-pop. 'Cosmic' was prepared as a gift to commemorate their illustrious career." It also introduced the song, describing it as "a song with Red Velvet's unique mystique" and "a warm song that captures the desire to eternally keep fleeting love."
They praised the high quality of "Cosmic," stating, "The bridge highlights the members' exceptional vocals, providing a moment of wonder as if on a space journey." UK Dazed also listed "Cosmic" in their "The 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2024," emphasizing it as "a song that approaches like a blessing at every moment."
Dazed focused on Red Velvet's harmony, stating, "Perfect lyrics, disco strings, an enchanting chorus that captivates, and a rich and amplified bridge are all intertwined." Additionally, the song was included in the "The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2024: Staff Picks" by Billboard.
Billboard declared, "The heavenly harmony crafted by Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri is enough to captivate anyone," attracting global listeners' attention.
Red Velvet set records with "Cosmic," topping the iTunes Top Albums chart in 50 regions worldwide and the integrated K-pop chart on five music platforms under China's Tencent Music. Additionally, they achieved global success by ranking No. 1 on China's QQ Music and Kugou Music digital album sales charts, as well as Japan's local platform AWA's real-time rising chart.
They celebrated their 10th debut anniversary meaningfully by hosting an Asia fan-con tour, meeting global fans closely. The tour concluded with a sold-out show in Macau last September.
Their activities were not limited to group performances. They demonstrated their evolved musicality by releasing solo albums, including Irene and Wendy's solo albums and collaborations by Seulgi and Joy.
The agency added, "With diverse content activities and Yeri's active acting career, they are continuously challenging and growing, proving Red Velvet's strong power."
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