“There’s a phrase, ‘In case you have no expectations, there will likely be no disappointment,’” (G) I-DLE’s Minnie explains relating to her mindset for the group’s latest full-length album. “I truly didn’t need to have excessive expectations, however will probably be nice if we get good outcomes.”
In 2022, (G)I-DLE launched into a daring new chapter with its first full LP, I NEVER DIE from 2022. The pivotal second marked a inventive renaissance for the group — with the one “Tomboy” named Billboard’s finest Okay-pop track of the 12 months — and propelled it to new chart heights with hit albums and signature singles. Lower than two years later, (G)I-DLE is already again with its second full-length album, aptly titled 2, that reveals the group’s heavy involvement in writing and producing songs discussing feminine empowerment, trusting one’s intuition, future, and love.
“Since lots of people are ready for (G)I-DLE music, we wished to return out with a brand new idea that nobody anticipated,” chief Soyeon says of the LP promoted by the daring and bass-driven single “Spouse” (that’s gone viral for its lyrics and breaking into most people, extra on that beneath) and the booming, big-room anthem “Tremendous Girl.”
Regardless of a packed 2023, which included the discharge of their Korean EP I Really feel and their debut English EP HEAT — which peaked at Nos. 41 and 25 on the Billboard 200, respectively — (G)I-DLE wasted no time returning to the studio.
“I began engaged on our songs after we had been heading in the direction of the top of our world tour,” says Minnie. “Though I didn’t have sufficient time, I labored on the songs continuous and was capable of make ‘Imaginative and prescient’ and 7Days inside 10 days.” Shuhua provides, “At any time when we had a free second, we practiced and recorded our songs.”
The album additionally marks a major milestone for member Miyeon, who contributed lyrics for the primary time.
“Excluding my solo songs, that is my first time taking part within the lyric-making for (G)I-DLE album,” the vocalist shares. “I had a lot enjoyable and was capable of work with plenty of pleasure because it was my first time. Though some elements had been missing, this entire course of was a brand new expertise, and I’m actually glad that our [fandom] NERVERLANDs appreciated it as effectively.”
All through the inventive course of, (G) I-DLE’s members took energetic roles in additionally shaping the album’s path, from refining choreography to fine-tuning the idea.
“All of us had been concerned collectively,” Soyeon says. “We communicated with the choreographer to revise the main points whereas studying the choreography for our title observe single ‘Tremendous Girl’ as a result of I wished to do one thing that wasn’t so apparent.” Yuqi provides that “a lot of the choreography and idea had been centered round Soyeon, as she is the producer of the group, however all of our members gathered collectively to share our opinions.”
Whereas excessive chart rankings are undoubtedly a aim, the quintet additionally emphasize the significance of connecting with listeners.
“First, I need to thanks for listening and exhibiting plenty of love in the direction of our songs,” Miyeon says to these tuning in. “When making ready for this album, I assumed, greater than rating on the charts, I hope every one that listens to (G)I-DLE songs can relate to our songs and luxuriate in them.”
Yuqi sums issues up by saying, “After all, it will be nice to rank excessive on the charts, however I don’t go round occupied with rankings when making music. I would like (G)I-DLE music to be delivered to as many individuals as doable. That’s the most important and most significant aim!”
Learn on for (G)I-DLE to interrupt down each observe of their new 2 album, track-by-track, beneath:
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“Tremendous Girl”
Picture Credit score: Cho Gi-Seok 88Rising Lyrics: SOYEON
Composition: SOYEON, Pop Time, Every day, Likey
Association: SOYEON, Pop Time, Every day, Likey
MINNIE: Once I first heard the track “Tremendous Girl,” I assumed to myself “Wow, that is contemporary and new,” and [that it] “sounds enjoyable.” Truly, I’m having plenty of enjoyable with our promotion as of late, simply as a lot as I assumed I might.
SOYEON: I wished to do one thing that we haven’t achieved earlier than and one thing that nobody anticipated us to do. I assumed “Tremendous Girl” was an ideal track that gave that look.
MIYEON: Out of our members, SOYEON is “Tremendous Girl” as she is at all times assured and leads on doing new issues. Apart from our members, Beyoncé and Lee Hyori come to my thoughts as becoming the “Tremendous Girl,” who’s at all times assured.
SOYEON: I feel all of our members are a “Tremendous Girl.” I wished to ship the message in regards to the confidence and power every (G)I-DLE member has [in the lyrics]. Additionally, Beyoncé is a “Tremendous Girl” as a result of she does every part completely, influencing different individuals who need to observe.
YUQI: I decide myself as “Tremendous Girl.” I feel having confidence is crucial factor about being a “Tremendous Girl” and I’ve essentially the most confidence and appeal among the many members!
SHUHUA: I feel all of our members match as a “Tremendous Girl,” however specifically, SOYEON is a “Tremendous Girl.” She at all times guides us in order that we will present the very best of ourselves.
MINNIE: SOYEON fits the very best. She is at all times cool!
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“Revenge”
Lyrics: SOYEON
Composition: SOYEON, Pop Time, Kako
Association: SOYEON, Pop Time, Kako
SOYEON: “Revenge” is about how the particular person’s ache is my one and solely pleasure. I by no means imagined taking revenge on somebody earlier than, so whereas writing the lyrics, I imagined what I might assume if I ever took revenge on somebody and wrote it into this observe.
YUQI: We wished to try to make a track once more that contained the sensation of our first full album, I NEVER DIE, and I’m glad that the message has been delivered.
SHUHUA: And since our I NEVER DIE had a darkish idea, the darkish idea could be very comparable.
MIYEON: It’s a very fascinating track with excessive notes. I actually loved singing this track because it felt like one thing inside me was being relieved. It was a enjoyable track to report falling into the lyrics with those self same feelings.
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“Doll”
Lyrics: YUQI, BOYTOY, Jayins, Mojo
Composition: YUQI, BOYTOY, Mojo, Jayins, Lee Seung Hun
Association: Lee Seung Hun
MIYEON: Since “Doll” is YUQI’s track, it’s a track that comprises YUQI’s distinctive appeal.
YUQI: “Doll” is definitely a metaphor: You assume that you simply play with me freely like a doll, however it’s the alternative — I’m enjoying with you. That’s what the track is about.
SHUHUA: YUQI helped me quite a bit [in the recording studio], so I labored on it laborious. I bear in mind I had a tough time with my half and YUQI sang together with me.
MIYEON: As (G)I-DLE tried completely different kinds of rock prior to now, I grew to become extra within the rock style. It’s a style the place I’ve a lot enjoyable recording.
YUQI: My favourite style modifications relying on my temper that day. I actually just like the rock style that you could hear in “Doll.”
SOYEON: I actually like rock, but in addition hip-hop.
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“Imaginative and prescient”
Lyrics: MIYEON, MINNIE, Roydo
Composition: MINNIE, Breadbeat, Shinkung
Association: Breadbeat, Shinkung
MIYEON: It’s about digging into different folks’s confused minds and making strikes in line with their instincts. I wished to convey a message about telling the opposite particular person to indicate love with out considering and settle for what they really feel as it’s.
MINNIE: Whereas I used to be engaged on this track, I instantly thought, “It could be nice if MIYEON wrote the lyrics,” so I requested her and after listening to the track, she mentioned she wished to work on the lyrics instantly. That is my first time working with MIYEON. I personally actually like this track, and I hope our followers can even too. I at all times like attempting new issues! I wished to attempt stylish music [like Jersey Club] with our members this time, so I gave it a attempt!
SHUHUA: It’s at all times enjoyable attempting new genres. I need to attempt different genres subsequent time as effectively.
MIYEON: The pronunciation of the lyrics are a little bit bit tough, however I feel all of our members did very well.
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“7Days”
Lyrics: MINNIE, Tim Tan
Composition: MINNIE, Breadbeat
Association: Breadbeat
MINNIE: This track reveals the music colour and the type that our NEVERLAND have at all times beloved. The very emotional and heat lyrics are the spotlight of this track. After all, our first U.S. EP HEAT helped quite a bit [in recording another English song]. By way of HEAT, my dream of writing lyrics in all English grew to become much more distinguished — I used to be capable of write the lyrics that I might empathize with the story of the track and make the lyrics sound actually pure.
SHUHUA: As a result of I had expertise singing in English earlier than for HEAT, “7Days” was simpler to report than earlier than.
MIYEON: The recording course of felt very therapeutic via the beautiful lyrics.
MINNIE: “7Days” is a track that mixes a drum and bass beat and nostalgic guitar riff for a “pit-a-pat” heartbeat feeling of desirous to eternally spend your time with a lover.
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“Destiny”
Lyrics: SOYEON
Composition: SOYEON, Pop Time, Every day, Likey
Association: SOYEON, Pop Time, Every day, Likey
SOYEON: To me, “Destiny” is one thing that unavoidably attracts you. I wished to precise the feelings when leaving a repetitive, boring life, and a brand new life instantly seems within the lyrics.
YUQI: (G)I-DLE’s “Destiny” is to have the ability to ship what we need to say via our music.
MINNIE: It’s “Destiny” that I used to be capable of meet my members and change into (G)I-DLE.
SHUHUA: How we obtained to satisfy our followers NEVERLAND is (G)I-DLE’s “Destiny.”
MIYEON: I’d say all 5 members of (G)I-DLE turning into one is what “Destiny” means for us.
SOYEON: Additionally, SHUHUA’s rap half was so cute!
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“Rollie”
Lyrics: YUQI, BOYTOY, Melli, 213, MOJO
Composition: YUQI, Boytoy, Melli, 213, Mojo, Milli Oshyun
Association: 213, Mojo, Milli Oshyun, Boytoy
YUQI: “Rollie” is a track the place it actually means “I flex.” I’m at all times assured and wished to precise these emotions as a lot as doable. Whereas recording this track, I considered SHUHUA quite a bit. There was a component that I actually wished SHUHUA to do, however the pronunciation was harder than I anticipated, so I bear in mind engaged on it with SHUHUA with out giving up and inspiring her quite a bit. I used to be very glad with the outcome.
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“Spouse”
Picture Credit score: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Pictures Lyrics: SOYEON
Composition: SOYEON, Every day, Likey, Pop Time
Association: SOYEON, Every day, Likey, Pop Time
SOYEON: I assumed that I wished to attempt the idea of all 5 members sporting the identical garments with the identical hair colour.
YUQI: I occurred to see an anchor dancing on the information to “Spouse,” I used to be very stunned and felt honored. Thanks as soon as once more.
SHUHUA: I truly watched it with YUQI! Thanks for listening and loving our track!