Shine With Me
Album
I’ve IVE (1st Full Album)
Release Date
April 10, 2023
Genre
Pop / Ballad
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Erik Smaaland, Kristoffer Tømmerbakke, Alida Garpestad Peck, Jang Wonyoung
About the Song
“Shine With Me” is a warm, emotionally resonant pop ballad by the South Korean girl group IVE, released as the eleventh and final track on their first full-length album I've IVE on April 10, 2023 under Starship Entertainment. Composed by Ryan S. Jhun, Erik Smaaland, Kristoffer Tømmerbakke, and Alida Garpestad Peck, with lyrics penned by Jang Wonyoung, the song reflects on the quiet strength found in love and the way a single person can bring light back into a once–dim world. Its gentle melodies and angelic harmonies highlight IVE’s softer vocal colors, creating a comforting atmosphere that contrasts the group’s more powerful title tracks.
Released as part of IVE’s first studio album, the song plays a key emotional role within the project, rounding out the album with a sense of healing and gratitude. The track’s lyrical themes—enduring warmth, shared memories across seasons, and the courage to shine alongside someone—capture IVE’s signature blend of elegance and sincerity, further establishing the group’s expanding musical identity within the K-pop landscape.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
The song reflects a journey from loneliness and emotional exhaustion to healing through the presence of someone who becomes a steady light. The narrator recalls past winters filled with hurt and isolation, but everything begins to brighten the moment this person appears. Their warmth turns dark nights into something hopeful, allowing hidden tears to fade in the light of love. As memories of winter and summer intertwine, the song expresses gratitude for someone who brings comfort, constancy, and quiet magic. It grows into a promise of shining together—stronger, brighter, and more certain with time.
