I NEVER DIE

I NEVER DIE is the first full-length album by South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE. It was released on March 14, 2022.

It marks their first release since Soojin's departure in August 2021.

The physical album is available in three versions: RiSKY, SPOiLED, and CHiLL.

Tracklist

 * 1) "TOMBOY" - 2:55
 * 2) "Never Stop Me (말리지 마)" -2:25
 * 3) "VILLAIN DIES" - 3:04
 * 4) "ALREADY" - 3:21
 * 5) "POLAROID" - 3:38
 * 6) "ESCAPE" - 3:29
 * 7) "LIAR" - 2:51
 * 8) "MY BAG" - 2:40
 * 9) "TOMBOY" (CD version)

Description
"(G)I-DLE announces a splendid comeback by simultaneously releasing their first full album [I NEVER DIE] since their debut all over the world. In 2021, with the release of 'HWAA', they broke their own best records, such as climbing to the top of iTunes album charts in 52 regions around the world, and showed amazing potential in the domestic and foreign music markets. We are going to continue our unrivaled steps as a global trending artist once again by sharing about our achievements and values.''

[I NEVER DIE] is an album that contains not only what was given to (G)I-DLE, but also their feelings and thoughts about all prejudices in the world. (G)I-DLE who face the world without backing down say that I am only me and never lose their worth.

The nine tracks of various genres such as alternative rock, pop, R&B, and hip-hop included in the album clearly reveal the free-spirited and intense colors of (G)I-DLE, foreshadowing the birth of another alum. (G)I-DLE, who participated in composing and writing lyrics for all songs, including the title song 'TOMBOY', is also enough to attract global fans' attention.

The title song 'TOMBOY' is a song that fully reveals (G)I-DLE's unique, confident attitude. Direct lyrics such as “I'm not a doll” and “Just me I-DLE” make the listener uncontrollable, creating a geeky character. It reminds me and presents a more daring charm. In addition, (G)I-DLE's unique voice and rough and majestic instrumental sound, the hook, and the addictive variation section that flows when the atmosphere is heightened are also points to watch for this song.

The three visual concepts consist of the breathtaking noir-style 'RiSKY', the relaxed and cool revenge squad concept of 'CHiLL', and 'SPOiLED', which expresses the main character who can't be hated but selfish. It predicted the emotional line. Furthermore, the music video captures the rebellious and daring female protagonist who cannot hurt anything other than the story of the obvious female protagonist crying in love, leaving a lingering impression as if watching a tense noir movie.

''(G)I-DLE once again proved their irreplaceable presence by revealing the charms of five people and five colors with [I NEVER DIE]. Just as the genre of (G)I-DLE has no end, their musical journey is also going to go on without end. Attention is paid to the global syndrome that (G)I-DLE will cause in 2022."

Background and Review
On January 2021, the group released their fourth mini album, "I burn", which is about various emotions felt in the process of regaining happiness after separation. It received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics. It debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart, became the group's fifth top ten album in the country and scored their best one-week sales with 115,500 copies. It also marked as the group's final release as a sextet, before Soojin's hiatus and subsequent departure from the group in August 2021.

In an interview with E-Daily, Miyeon revealed that (G)I-DLE might be promoting as a group "sooner than fans expect" and that, "The group will show you lots of new and cool sides of ourselves this year". On February 17, 2022, Cube Entertainment stated that the group was preparing to release new music in March. On February 24, 2022, the label announced that (G)I-DLE would be releasing their first studio album titled "I NEVER DIE" on March 14. On February 25, a black-and-white comeback trailer was released. On February 28, the track listing was released with "TOMBOY" announced as the lead single, followed by a lyric poster on March 1. Concept photos were released on March 2, 3 and 4. An audio snippet was published on March 7, followed by music video teasers on March 11 and 12. One year after "I burn", "I NEVER DIE" was released worldwide on March 14, 2022, through Cube Entertainment, in conjunction with a music video for "TOMBOY".

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Trivia

 * The majority of the album, including the lead single, was co-written and produced by Soyeon.
 * Yuqi participated in the creation of "LIAR" and "POLAROID", while Minnie contributed to "ALREADY" and "ESCAPE".
 * It marked the group's first release as a quintet following the departure of member Soojin in August 2021.