Red Velvet's 'Cosmic' Receives International Acclaim as K-Pop Queen Celebrates 10 Years

Red Velvet, often referred to as the 'K-Pop Queen,' is garnering significant praise from major international media for their title track 'Cosmic,' released in June 2024. The renowned British music magazine NME recently included 'Cosmic' in their list of 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024,' highlighting that it marks a decade since Red Velvet established themselves as one of the brightest stars in K-Pop. NME described 'Cosmic' as a special gift from the five members to commemorate their illustrious career, noting its warm message about cherishing fleeting love, enhanced by the group's signature mystique. The bridge of the song showcases the members' exceptional vocals, creating a moment that feels like a journey through space.

Similarly, the UK magazine Dazed recognized 'Cosmic' in their 'The 50 Best K-Pop Tracks of 2024,' praising its perfect lyrics, disco strings, captivating chorus, and rich, amplified bridge, calling it a song that feels like a blessing with every moment.

Additionally, 'Cosmic' made it onto Billboard's 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024: Staff Picks,' where they remarked on the heavenly harmony created by Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri, which is enough to draw anyone in.

Previously, Red Velvet achieved remarkable global success with 'Cosmic,' topping the iTunes Top Albums chart in 50 regions worldwide, as well as dominating the K-Pop charts across five platforms under Tencent Music in China. They also reached number one on QQ Music and Kugou Music's digital album sales charts, and topped the real-time rising chart on Japan's AWA platform. Their Asia fan concert tour concluded successfully with a sold-out show in Macau in September, marking a meaningful celebration of their 10th anniversary.

Beyond group activities, Red Velvet members continue to shine individually, with Irene and Wendy releasing solo albums, Seulgi and Joy collaborating on various projects, and Yeri actively pursuing acting roles. Their ongoing challenges and growth in diverse fields reaffirm Red Velvet's powerful presence as they celebrate a decade in the industry.