"Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; RR: Geojitmal) is the debut single by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on July 27, 2009.[1][2] The song was later included on T-ara's both Korean debut album Absolute First Album and Japanese debut album Jewelry Box. The song earned the group their first career award at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards.[3]
| "Lies" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 "Lies" digital cover | ||||
| Single by T-ara | ||||
| from the album Absolute First Album | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| B-side | "Wanna Play?" | |||
| Released | July 27, 2009 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, Dance-pop, Ballad | |||
| Length | 14:17 | |||
| Label | Dreamus, MBK Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cho Yeong-su, Kim Taehyun | |||
| Composer(s) | Ahn Young-min | |||
| T-ara singles chronology | ||||
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Background and release
edit"Lies" marks the group's first release since the departure of pre-debut members Ji-ae and Jiwon.
T-ara had its debut stage on Mnet's M Countdown on July 30th and then on July 31st its debut on KBS's Music Bank. The B-side track "Wanna Play?" was occasionally performed with the single.[4]
"Lies", "Wanna Play?" and "Lies (Ballad Version)" were all included on T-ara's debut Korean album Absolute First Album as well as its re-package Breaking Heart. "Lies" was re-recorded in Japanese and released on the Japanese single Roly Poly (Japanese Version) on February 29, 2012 and later on the group's debut Japanese album Jewelry Box on June 6, 2012. It also appeared on their greatest hits album T-ARA's Best of Best 2009-2012 ~Korean ver on October 17, 2012 and on their special compilation album TARA's Free Time In Paris And Swiss on October 22, 2012.
Music videos
editOn July 10, it was reported that actor Yoo Seung-ho would appear in the music video for "Lies". On July 20, still cuts from the music video were released.[5] On July 23, Mnet’s "The Making of T-ara" revealed the music video filming process. On July 24, the teaser videos for "Want to Play?" and “Lies” were released.[6] On the 29th, the music video for "Lies". It exceeded 1 million views on GOMTV within two weeks of its release, a first for a rookie, according to a GOMTV representative.[7]
Subsequently, the music video for "Lies (Ballad Ver.)" was released featuring scenes from member Jiyeon's horror drama Soul.
On August 19, the music video for "Lies (Part 2)" was released with a lively summer concept.[8]
Composition
editThe single consists of 4 tracks in total. 2 version of "Lies" which only differ by the intro.[9] "Lies Part.1" starts with a dramatic high-note, it is also the one featured on the music video, while "Lies Part.2" starts with a mid-tempo beat. "Lies Part.2" was the only one performed live.
The B-side track is "Wanna Play?" has a more funky vibe than "Lies". It is about T-ara's confident debut and urges people to enjoy the group's music. T-ara described as their introductory song.
The last song, is a ballad version about "Lies". It contains the same lyrics but has additional rap parts performed by Hyomin.
Reception
editT-ara's debut was made amid an influx of girl groups on the Korean pop music scene. A writer for weekly magazine SisaIN remarked that the old-school trot influence of "Lie" did little to appeal to core consumers of the girl group market; those who found nostalgia in 1990s groups like S.E.S. and Fin.K.L.[10] The music style and performances were described as "unconventional" by critics. However, the song gradually found its way to top of Korean charts.[11][12][13]
Additionally, the music video for "Lies", exceeded 1 million views on GOMTV within two weeks of its release, a first for a rookie, according to a GOMTV representative.[7] The song earned the group its first career award at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards.[14]
Tracklisting
editAll lyrics are written by Ahn Young Min; all music is composed by Cho Young Soo
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lies (Part.1) (거짓말)" | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Lies (Part.2)" | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Wanna Play? (놀아볼래)" | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo, Kim Tae Hyun | 2:55 |
| 4. | "Lies (Ballad Ver.)" | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 14:17 | |||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cyworld Digital Music Awards | Rookie of The month | "Lies" (Song) | Won | [15] |
References
edit- ^ 스포츠월드 (2009-07-13). "유승호, 티아라 뮤비 '거짓말' 출연" [Yoo Seung-ho appears in T-ara’s ‘Lies’ music video “I was surprised that he sang so well”]. 스포츠월드 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "베일 벗은 티아라 첫 무대, 걸그룹 판도 바꿀까?" [Will T-ara's first stage without a veil change the game for girl groups?]. m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ YTN (2009-10-19). "티아라, '거짓말'로 8월 '이달의 신인상'" [T-ara, August ‘Rookie of the Month Award’ for ‘Lies’]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "베일 벗은 티아라 첫 무대, 걸그룹 판도 바꿀까?" [Will T-ara's first stage without a veil change the game for girl groups?]. m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "티아라, 유승호 '거짓말' 티저영상 관심폭발...'1대 6 커플'?!" [T-ara, Yoo Seung-ho's 'Lies' teaser video explodes with interest...'1 to 6 couples'?!]. 소비자가 만드는 신문 (in Korean). 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "티아라, '거짓말' 뮤비 티저영상 공개" [T-ara releases ‘Lies’ music video teaser video]. 한국경제 (in Korean). 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ a b "티아라, '거짓말' 뮤비공개 2주만에 '100만클릭'" [T-ara, 'Lies' music video received '1 million clicks' in just 2 weeks]. 한국경제 (in Korean). 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ 조선일보 (2020-08-03). "티아라, '거짓말' 수영장 버전 선보인다" [T-ara unveils swimming pool version of ‘Lies’]. 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "거짓말 - 티아라". 멜론 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Kim, Jae-ga (November 27, 2009). 음악성까지 갖춘 걸그룹. SisaIN (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ "지드래곤 '적수없이' 독주체제 음원차트 1위 고수 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "지드래곤 '하트브레이커', 몽키3차트 압도적 1위". 브레이크뉴스. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ 스타뉴스 (2009-10-13). "지드래곤, 걸그룹 제치고 9월 뮤직차트 1위". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ YTN (2009-10-19). "티아라, '거짓말'로 8월 '이달의 신인상'" [T-ara, August ‘Rookie of the Month Award’ for ‘Lies’]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ 쿠키뉴스 (2009-10-13). "티아라, '거짓말' 이어 '티티엘'로 디지털뮤직어워드 '2회 연속' 수상" [T-ara wins Digital Music Award ‘2 times in a row’ with ‘TTL’ following ‘Lies’]. 쿠키뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-29.