GIRLSET's 'CHAT' pre-release draws praise for its hyperpop turn and high note

GIRLSET's pre-release single "CHAT," released with a music video on the group's official JYP channel, drew a wave of enthusiastic comments from viewers, many focused on the visuals and the vocals. "The video is so well done and creative," one of the most-liked comments read, adding thanks to "Girlset and their team" and noting excitement to "see how far they've come." Several commenters said the fact that the track is only a pre-release heightened their anticipation, with one writing, "The fact that this is the pre release makes me so excited for the album." A number of viewers also singled out a high note, attributed in the comments to member Lexi, with one saying, "The high note from Lexi is crazy?! Did not expect GIRLSET to do that," and another asking, "Can we talk about Lexi's high note?"

Attention also went to the song's concept and production, which commenters described as a shift toward a "dark, hypertech" and "hyperpop" sound. "This is hyperpop done right," one viewer wrote, praising how "colorful and chaotic" the video felt, while another said the glitchy "video game aesthetics was done amazingly well in the MV." Reaction to the change was largely positive, including from some who said they came in unsure: "I was a bit worried about the new concept and sound, but this is amazing," one commented, and several credited the group with avoiding monotony, noting the track "could've easily been repetitive as hell but they balanced it so well." Multiple commenters said they were looking forward to seeing the song performed live and on Korean music shows, and the clip also spawned lighter reactions, from a joke tying the title to reaching a mountain "peak" to a viewer flagging "the roblox wave" at the 0:10 mark, alongside calls to "give my girl Lexi more screen time."