Netizens have expressed their thoughts on IVE's song "Baddie," which according to them, exhibits aspects of an SM song.

Here's what people are saying.

Stans, DIVEs Reveal Why IVE's 'Baddie' Sounds Like an SM Entertainment Song

On October 18, a netizen opened a forum titled, "The reason why people say that 'Baddie' sounds like an SM song."

There, the OP uploaded two AI covers of IVE's newest track "Baddie." The AI covers comprised of two SM Entertainment girl groups, which are Red Velvet and aespa.

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AI song covers have become popular on social media platforms. This type of format uses learning algorithms that can analyze and mimic voices to fit a song.

IVE's "Baddie" is just one of the songs that were AI covered by enthusiastic fans, as many K-pop songs have already been converted. The author also expressed intrigue over the two AI covers of "Baddie" and claimed that it matched the voice color and musicality of Red Velvet and aespa.

"This is interesting. It suddenly sounds like a song from SM girl groups," the OP captioned.

Listen to the covers below:

 

 

Netizens then commented on the post and agreed with the author's claims. They stated the AI covers truly reminded them of how Red Velvet and aespa would go for their songs, while others pointed out the perfect line distribution.

Read their reactions here:

•  "Wow, the aespa cover sounded amazing."
•  "Seriously, I got reminded of Red Velvet while listening to it."
•  "Red Velvet and aespa both suit the song perfectly, but in different ways."
•  "The Red Velvet version literally sounds like a Red Velvet song."
•  "The fact that AI can get this close to Red Velvet and aespa's voices actually impresses and scares me at the same time."
•  "It's like a B-side track from Red Velvet."
•  "The line distribution for Red Velvet was perfect too!"

However, in a separate thread, netizens laid out mixed reactions to the claims. Some netters were satisfied with the covers, while others explained that the song lacked distinct bridges and belts, which are notable factors from an SM song.

•  "I thought of Red Velvet too when I first heard 'Baddie,' since they've done two title songs that include the word 'Bad' in it. It screams their 'Red' side."
•  "I can imagine RV singing this song."
•  "It is like an SM song, but without any belts, so it's a little bit empty for me."
•  "'Baddie' lacks the distinct bridges, ad-libs, and powerful vocals from SM songs. At least not one of the title tracks."

Watch the MV for 'Baddie' here:

 

What are your thoughts on the "Baddie" AI covers? What do you think of AI covers becoming more popular? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller