In the age of K-pop girl-crush concepts galore, Red Velvet’s regal return is a breath of fresh air. The first single off the group’s new EP, The ReVe Festival 2022, “Feel My Rhythm,” is a bright and airy dance-pop track that travels back in time. Sampling Bach’s “Air on the G String,” combines elegant tropes of the past with innovative contemporary electronics to create a genre completely their own. And the accompanying video lives up to the hype. Aesthetically, it is as enchanting as it is stimulating, depicting multiple brightly colored scenes in contrast with classical silhouettes reminiscent of Impressionist paintings come to life. With each comeback, the ladies of Red Velvet work diligently to solidify their standing as K-pop royalty. —Sarina Bhutani
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