DUMDi DUMDi (덤디덤디) is the first single album released by (G)I-DLE. It was released on August 3, 2020 with "DUMDi DUMDi" serving as the album's title track and "i'M THE TREND" as the B-side track.[1]
It was released in two versions: DAY version and NIGHT version.
On the Chinese streaming platform NetEase Music, a Chinese version of the song is available as a B-side.
Description[]
| “ | (G)I-DLE have come back with the single 'DUMDi DUMDi'. 'DUMDi DUMDi' is a tropical-based dance song with a moombahton rhythm that will make you feel (G)I-DLE's unique summer. Leader Soyeon and Pop Time the composer worked together on this track to produce a (G)I-DLE summer song with an addictive melody that accompanies the honest and straightforward lyrics with things that come to your mind when you think of summer and youth, such as "heat", "chill", "passion", and "excitement".
This single also garnered attention with (G)I-DLE's style transformation into a stylish and hip look, perfect for a summer comeback. The band members showed remarkable passion by contributing to not only composing and writing lyrics, but also planning the visual concept. In the pre-released teasers were Miyeon the actress on a vaction by herself, Minnie the wanderer exploring freedom, Soojin who never leaves the house, Soyeon riding a convertible, Yuqi the cowgirl crossing the desert, and Shuhua the lively part-timer, all of whom got the fans very curious about the concept. Catch the six members' six different styles of acting in the 'DUMDi DUMDi' Music Video. Also, the photo sticker book-like physical album adds a layer of specialty by coming in two different versions, including the DAY Version with the sunlight of a day and the cool of a pool, and the NIGHT Version with (G)I-DLE's special home party scene. (G)I-DLE 's confident performance and music which will bring the (G)I-DLE hype once again to the K-pop scene are destined to grasp the audiences' eyes and ears, like they always have. Join in for (G)I-DLE's forever-hot summer with 'DUMDi DUMDi'.[2] |
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Tracklist[]
- "DUMDi DUMDi" - 3:30
- "I'M THE TREND" - 3:25
Audio[]
Spotify[]
Background and Release[]
Following the release of I Trust with "Oh My God" on April 6 and "I'M THE TREND" on July 7, it was announced on July 14 that (G)I-DLE would be making a comeback in early August. On July 17, the group unveiled the song name and release date through an artwork teaser image decorated with beaches and palm trees that expressed the heat and passion of summer. Three hours earlier, the song was first teased by Cube with a video including the phrase "#DDDD".
Beginning July 21, Cube Entertainment released individual comments about the song to the press with their concept photos. Through this, (G)I-dle showcased their individual colours and concepts. Member Soojin commented that the song "is an exciting song that you'll want to dance to if you listen to it.: With the release of Minnie's teaser photo, the media reported that the group's concept is "A wanderer who enjoys freedom". According to Soyeon, the song is a bright and easy-going song with straightforward, intuitive lyrics and addictive melodies that express (G)I-dle's type of summer. "I hope you enjoy the summer while listening to our fiery, trendy and refreshing song." Furthermore, Yuqi commented, "It's good to listen when you're driving, or when you go out with friends". She described the song as a dance song where listeners can feel (G)I-dle's special summer with melodies reminiscent of summer and youth. The youngest member, Shuhua, commented that the song is a "very exciting and bright song".
For the release of Dumdi Dumdi, (G)I-dle took part in Naver's Happybean Good Action event. The donations collected through the campaign would be used to support psychological and mental health counseling treatment, snacks, and nutritional kits for medical staff through sports doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.
On August 3, the group held a media showcase, viewed by select media attendees from around the world before the song's digital release and hosted by broadcaster Ha Ji-young. The group performed the single and introduced its point choreography, the 'Drum Dance'.
Commercial performance[]
On July 17, Biz Enter revealed Cube Entertainment's share price went up 4.42% from the previous trading day at 11:55 AM KST after announcing (G)I-dle's comeback schedule.
According to Hanteo, (G)I-dle's single album Dumdi Dumdi ranked second on Hanteo Weekly Physical Album Chart and recorded 94,587 copies sold after the first week. This puts Dumdi Dumdi as the second best selling girl group single album in history. Simultaneously, the single album charted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and the Gaon Retail Album Chart with 73,826 units.
On August 18, 2020 (G)I-dle achieved a cumulative 500 million streams on Spotify. They became the first K-pop 4th generation girl group and the fifth K-pop girl group to achieve 500 million streams, accomplishing this roughly two years and three months after their debut.
Accolades[]
Music program awards for "DUMDi DUMDi"[]
| Program | Date (6 wins total) |
|---|---|
| Show! Champion | August 12, 2020 |
| August 19, 2020 | |
| M Countdown | August 13, 2020 |
| August 20, 2020 | |
| Music Bank | October 28, 2022 |
| Inkigayo | August 16, 2020 |
| August 23, 2020 |
