"Gold" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their ninth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment on October 15, 2024.
"Gold" | ||||
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Single by Itzy | ||||
from the EP Gold | ||||
Language | Korean | |||
Released | October 15, 2024 | |||
Genre | Pop-rock | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
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Itzy singles chronology | ||||
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"Gold" on YouTube |
Background and release
editOn July 9, 2024, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Itzy would release a new record in October 2024.[1] On September 13, the agency announced they would release their ninth extended play Gold on October 15. The track listing and promotional schedule were also released on the same day, with "Gold" and "Imaginary Friend" announced as the singles.[2] On October 7, the preview of "Gold" alongside five tracks from the EP was released.[3] The music video teasers were released on October 9 and 11.[4][5] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on October 15.[6] Later, Itzy released the English version of the song, alongside "Imaginary Friend" on October 25.[7]
Composition
edit"Gold" was produced by Ryan S. Jhun alongside Dem Jointz who contributed to the composition and arrangement, with Seon, Y0ung, and Eeeee participating in the lyrics writing, and Jen DeCilveo, 8AE, Bailey Flores, and Stan Greene participating in the composition.[8] It was described as a "powerful" pop rock song characterized by an "electric guitar" rhythm with lyrics about "the overwhelming emotions and unfamiliar feelings when the world completely changes after meeting someone".[9][10]
Promotion
editPrior to the release of Gold, on October 15, 2024, Itzy held a live event on YouTube aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Gold", and connecting with their fanbase.[11] They subsequently performed on three music programs in the first week of promotion: Mnet's M Countdown on October 17,[12] KBS's Music Bank on October 18,[13] and MBC's Show! Music Core on October 19.[14]
Track listing
edit- Digital download and streaming – English version
- "Gold" (English version) – 3:07
- "Imaginary Friend" (English version) – 3:22
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[8]
Studio
- JYPE Studio – recording, digital editing
- 821 Sound – digital editing
- Alawn Music Studios – mixing
Personnel
- Itzy – vocals
- Perrie – background vocals
- Ryan S. Jhun – lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, programming
- Seon – lyrics
- Y0ung – lyrics
- Eeeee – lyrics
- Dwayne "Dem Jointz" Abernathy Jr – composition, arrangement, programming
- Jen DeCilveo – composition
- 8AE – composition
- Bailey Flores – composition
- Stan Greene – composition
- Uhm Se-hee – recording
- Im Chan-mi – recording, digital editing
- Kwak Bo-eun – recording
- Lee Chang-hoon – recording
- Yue – digital editing
- Kim Gap-su – digital editing
- Kim Min-hee – digital editing
- Alawn – mixing
Charts
editChart (2024) | Peak position |
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South Korea (Circle)[15] | 122 |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Version | Label |
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Various | October 15, 2024 | Original | ||
October 25, 2024 | English |
References
edit- ^ Kang, Seo-jung (July 9, 2024). 있지 리아, 활동중단 1년여만 직접 복귀선언 "긴장·불안증상 호전"(전문)[종합] [Itzy's Lia announces her return after about a year of hiatus, "Improvement of tension and anxiety symptoms" (Full text) [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (September 13, 2024). '완전체' Itzy 10월 15일 'Gold' 컴백 확정..더블 타이틀곡[공식] ['Complete' Itzy confirms 'Gold' comeback on October 15th...double title song [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 7, 2024). Itzy, '골드' 수록곡 맛보기 음원 공개 [Itzy releases preview of songs included in 'Gold'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 9, 2024). "대혼란을 일으켜"..Itzy의 강렬한 록 사운드 'GOLD' ["Causing chaos"...Itzy's intense rock sound 'GOLD']. Osen. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kwak, Hyun-soo (October 11, 2024). Itzy, 신곡 'GOLD' 티저 공개...록 사운드+강렬 퍼포먼스 [Itzy releases teaser for new song 'GOLD'...Rock sound + intense performance]. YTN. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-gil (October 20, 2024). '다시 5명이 된' Itzy(있지), 오늘(15일) 완전체 컴백 [Itzy 'becomes 5 again', comeback with full group today (15th)] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong, Ji-won (October 25, 2024). [오늘가요] ITZY, 'GOLD'·'Imaginary Friend' 英버전 발표 [[Today's Song] ITZY Releases English Versions of 'Gold' and 'Imaginary Friend']. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Itzy (2024). Gold (photobook). South Korea: JYP Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.
- ^ Lee, Gyu-young (October 16, 2024). "Itzy set to shine again with new album 'Gold'". The Korea Times. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ok-young (October 16, 2024). [문화연예 플러스] '있지(Itzy)' 1년 만에 완전체 컴백 [[Culture & Entertainment Plus] 'Itzy' full group comeback after 1 year] (in Korean). MBC News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (October 16, 2024). "Itzy, 완전체로 화려한 귀환.."기다려준 ♥믿지 고마워"" [Itzy, a splendid return as a complete group.."Thank you ♥ Midzy for waiting"] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kwak, Hyun-soo (October 17, 2024). Itzy, 오늘(17일) '엠카운트다운' 출연...'GOLD' 음악 방송 활동 개시 [Itzy appears on 'M Countdown' today (17th)...'GOLD' music broadcast activity begins] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Nam-hee (October 19, 2024). [뮤직뱅크] 완전체로 돌아온 Itzy, 'Gold'로 반짝반짝 존재감 과시 [[Music Bank] ITZY returns as a complete group, showing off its sparkling presence with 'Gold'] (in Korean). KBS Entertainment News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Hae-seon (October 19, 2024). 에스파 카리나, 솔로神까지 '음중' 1위..씨엔블루·세븐틴·제니 컴백[종합] [Aespa Karina, even a solo god, ranked #1 on 'music charts'..CNBLUE, Seventeen, and Jennie comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2024.