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Thrash Metal - An Aging Genre

November 16, 2023

The thrash metal genre emerged in the early 1980s. Characterized by intricate guitar use, lightning-fast tempos, and its overall bold, aggressive themes, thrash was groundbreaking and quickly became..

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Travis Scott’s Telekinesis

October 27, 2023

Travis Scott, the Houston-born hip-hop sensation, has taken the world by storm with his innovative soundscapes and boundary-pushing creativity. His latest single, "Telekinesis”...

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Drake and J.Cole’s “First Person Shooter”: A Masterpiece in Modern era

October 25, 2023

The lyrics of “First Person Shooter” are a testament to both artists’ lyrical prowess. The song explores themes of success, legacy, and rivalry in the rap industry...

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They're Not Real? The Rise in Virtual Kpop Groups

October 24, 2023

As virtual technology continues to evolve and we move towards the metaverse future, the K-pop industry has begun delving into all the possibilities...

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Sunmi Becomes the 'Stranger' With New Single

October 23, 2023

After over a year of absence from the Kpop scene, solo artist Sunmi has recently come back with her eighth digital single, “STRANGER.” Co-written by Sunmi...

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EXO Chanyeol Assures That You're 'Good Enough' In New Release

October 23, 2023

EXO’s Chanyeol dropped the highly-anticipated single, ‘Good Enough.’ The comeback was made two and a half years after his latest release (‘Tomorrow’) in 2021...

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Overwatch 2 Hits the Right Notes with LE SSERAFIM Collaboration

October 20, 2023

LE SSERAFIM, a powerhouse in the K-pop industry, is a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music. Comprising five members – Sakura, Chaewon, Yunjin, Kazuha, and Eunchae – the group made...

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Supergroup Boygenius Caps Off Recent Success with EP ‘The Rest’

October 20, 2023

Boygenius, one of music’s latest supergroups consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has just dropped a new EP with 4 tracks.

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Kid Laroi's Collaboration with BTS’ Jungkook and Central Cee - "Too Much"

October 20, 2023

Recently announcing a collaboration titled “Too Much” to be released with BTS’ Jungkook, as well as Central Cee, it is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2023.‍

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NewJeans Makes K-pop History with 10 Weeks of Billboard Success

October 16, 2023

Just two months ago, NewJeans etched their names in the annals of music history by accomplishing a feat that set the industry abuzz. Their second mini album, “Get Up,” soared to the top of the...

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Peach Pit’s “From 2 to 3” is an Indie Production Masterpiece

October 16, 2023

The album was heavily influenced by 1970s rock and folk music, as frontman Neil Smith tells Monday Magazine: “We just decided we wanted to have a very natural-sounding album...

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IVE - Gearing up for “SHOW WHAT I HAVE” World Tour

October 12, 2023

Approaching their two-year debut anniversary, they're kicking off their first world tour, titled “SHOW WHAT I HAVE”. It’s been mentioned that IVE’s first concert is set to embrace the idea...

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IVE’s ‘Supernova Love’ Blew Up on TikTok, and Now We’re All Orbiting Their Era

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You’ve heard it. You’ve seen it. You’ve probably tried (and failed) to hit that head flick without dislocating something. Yes, we’re talking about the “Supernova Love” trend, the latest celestial-level chokehold IVE has on TikTok.

One second you’re scrolling, and the next you're fully hypnotized by a soundbite that feels like an alien transmission from a Y2K pop goddess. Spoiler alert: it is.

What Even Is This Sound and Why Is It So Addictive?

“Supernova Love” starts with “Oh, babe, I need that kind of love. A supernova glowin' the dark,” and it already has your brain glitching like Windows XP. The vocal layering? Spaced out. The beat drop? Not legal in some countries. The vibe? Intergalactic bad girl who journals in glitter ink.

IVE didn’t make a song, they made an aesthetic wormhole, and TikTok dove in headfirst.

The Trend: Dramatic Stares, Neck Snaps, and Existential Sparkle

Let’s be honest, the trend is giving the main character in a sci-fi teen drama who just discovered her powers. It’s all about the stare. The spin. The head tilted. The “I know something you don’t and I’m not going to explain it” face.

Bonus points if you film it in a school hallway, abandoned mall, or under blue LED lights like you’re about to levitate.

IVE’s Master Plan: Release a Song That Possesses People

“Supernova Love” isn’t just catchy, it’s strategically engineered for virality. The tempo switch? Built for edits. The chorus? Built for power-walking to your villain origin story. The bridge? Built for staring out of Ubers like you're in a French indie film.

The Lyrics? Weirdly Spiritual for a Banger

Lines like “Take me to the stars on paper wings, and we’ll fly until we reach the sun” hit way harder at 2AM when your group chat’s dry and your screen time is 11 hours. It’s motivational, but it makes it metaphysical.

It’s like the girlboss version of an astrology reading, vague, dramatic, and somehow exactly what you needed to hear.

Why It Works: Gen Z Doesn’t Want Relatable, They Want Ridiculous and Fierce

Let’s face it. We’re in our Delulu era. We don’t want realism. We want ✧ cosmic confidence ✧. “Supernova Love” is the soundtrack to becoming your own myth.

No one’s actually doing the trend in sweatpants and low energy. You dress up. You spin. You commit. Because this isn’t just a TikTok sound, it’s a transformation sequence.

Call to Action: Don’t Just Scroll, Supernova  Love Your Life

If you haven’t joined the trend yet, you’re late to the launch pad. Grab your phone, find some mood lighting, and stare at the camera like you’ve just destroyed a planet emotionally. Then post it. Manifest it. Become it.

Because at this point, you’re not vibing to the song, the song is vibing to you.

Conclusion: IVE Didn’t Drop a Song, They Dropped a Whole Planet-Sized Moment

“Supernova Love” didn’t just go viral, it rewired the TikTok algorithm. It’s bold, bizarre, and beautifully extra in every way. IVE once again proves they don’t follow trends, they throw glitter on gravity and make the internet spin.

And if you’re not already in their orbit, you will be. Just wait for the beat drop.