GIRLSET (formerly known as VCHA) have reintroduced themselves to the world with their digital single “Commas.” Released on August 29, 2025, the track was paired first with a choreography video and later with a full music video on September 2.
This release was meant to be more than just another comeback. It was supposed to be a reset. After lineup changes, rebranding, and a cloud of legal controversies, “Commas” carried the weight of expectation. The question is: did GIRLSET actually deliver the bold restart they needed?
Confident but Short-Winded
On paper, “Commas” had all the right pieces. The track was produced by Tommy “TBHits” Brown (who’s worked with Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber) and Theron Thomas (credits include Jungkook, Rosé, and Lizzo). Its runway-ready beat and sassy one-liners, “I do what I want, little miss independent”, were designed to radiate empowerment.
The vocals shine, especially in the chorus and bridge, but the song leaves you wanting more. At under three minutes, it feels like a draft that cuts off just as it’s building momentum. As one listener put it, “Commas isn’t bad. It just doesn’t stick.”
Trying Too Hard to Be Someone Else
The music video only makes the cracks more visible. The first half is spent watching the members try on designer clothes, while the second half looks suspiciously like leftover footage from the choreography video. There’s no narrative, no real world-building, just an image push.
That’s the bigger problem: the image doesn’t feel like GIRLSET’s. Instead of carving out their own lane, JYP Entertainment seems intent on dressing them up as a direct rival to HYBE’s girl group KATSEYE. The result feels more like mimicry than reinvention. Sexy, bold, and polished, but not distinct.
Reception: A Split Crowd
Fan reactions have been mixed at best. Some praised the stronger production and more mature vibe compared to the VCHA era. But many called the concept “lazy” and “generic,” criticizing JYP for missing a golden opportunity to give GIRLSET a distinct identity.
One viral Reddit thread summed it up harshly: “If this is what JYP calls a restart, then GIRLSET’s already behind.”
The choreography, to be fair, has been well-received. Energetic, sharp, and proof that the members themselves aren’t the issue. The frustration lies squarely in management’s vision or lack of one.
Can GIRLSET Escape VCHA’s Shadow?
The real issue isn’t whether “Commas” is listenable (it is). It’s whether this rebrand actually distances GIRLSET from their rocky past. The controversy surrounding former member KG Crown and her lawsuit against JYP USA still lingers, and fans were hoping this redebut would decisively mark a new era.
Instead, “Commas” feels like a cautious half-step. It shows potential but doesn’t do enough to establish GIRLSET as a group with their own identity. Worse, by chasing after KATSEYE’s lane, they risk being remembered as “the other girls” rather than leaders of their own concept.
