Ive Switch

Ive Switch is the second Korean-language extended play and third overall by South Korean girl group Ive. It was released by Starship Entertainment on April 29, 2024, and contains six tracks including two lead singles "Heya" and "Accendio".

Ive Switch
Digital cover
EP by Ive
Released	April 29, 2024 (2024-04-29)
Length	18:13
Language	Korean
Label	Starship Kakao Columbia
Ive chronology
I've Mine (2023) Ive Switch (2024) Alive (2024)
Singles from Ive Switch
"Heya" Released: April 29, 2024 "Accendio" Released: May 15, 2024

Background and release

On April 3, 2024, Starship Entertainment announced that Ive would be releasing their second extended play titled Ive Switch on April 29.^[1] On April 10, the promotional schedule was released.^[2] On April 20, the track listing was released with "Heya" and "Accendio" announced as the lead singles.^[3] A day later, a motion teaser for "Heya" was released,^[4] followed by the music video teaser on April 24.^[5] On April 28, the highlight medley teaser video was released.^[6] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Heya" on April 29.^[7] The music video for "Accendio" was released on May 15.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
IZM[8]

Jang Jun-hwan, writing for IZM, praised the album, describing it as "an indicator of Ive's cautiousness, the secret to their longevity". Jang noted that the album carefully follows trends to add to their "familiar maximalist pop", such as the metallic synth in "Accendio" and the drums and bass in "Blue Heart".^[8]

Promotion

Following the release of Ive Switch, on April 29, 2024, Ive held a live event on YouTube aimed at introducing the extended play and its tracks, and connecting with their fanbase.^[9]

Track listing

Track listing for Ive Switch

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Heya" (해야)	Lee Seu-ran Exy Sohlhee	Ryan S. Jhun Dwayne Abernathy Jr. Ido Nadjar Kloe Latimer Jack Brady Jordan Roman	Jhun Dem Jointz Nadjar The Wavys	3:10
2.	"Accendio"	Gaeko Seo Jeong-ah Seo Ji-eum	Jhun Christopher Smith Alexis Andrea Boyd Lise Sofie Reppe Benjamin Samama Brady Roman	Jhun Risc The Wavys	3:12
3.	"Blue Heart"	Jang Won-young	Jhun Max Thulin Louise Udin Mathilde Clara Nyegaard	Jhun Thulin	3:08
4.	"Ice Queen"	Seo Ji-eum	Jhun Brady Roman Lauren Aquilina Roland Spreckley	Jhun The Wavys	3:03
5.	"Wow"	Lee	Jhun Charlie McClean Kristine Marie Skolem Spreckley	Jhun McClean	2:59
6.	"Reset"	Seo Jeong-ah	Jhun Tre Jean-Marie Fanny Hultman Kloe Latimer	Jhun Jean-Marie	2:41
Total length:					18:13

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for Ive Switch Chart (2024) Peak position Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ)[10] 29 Japanese Albums (Oricon)[11] 3 Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[12] 3 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[13] 12 Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)[14] 76 South Korean Albums (Circle)[15] 2

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for Ive Switch Chart (2024) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon)[16] 10 South Korean Albums (Circle)[17] 3 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for Ive Switch Chart (2024) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] 64 South Korean Albums (Circle)[19] 9

Certifications

Certifications for Ive Switch

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[20]	Million	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Ive Switch

Region	Date	Format	Label
South Korea	April 29, 2024	CD	Starship Kakao Columbia
Various		Digital download streaming