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I sway is the seventh mini album by (G)I-DLE. It was released on July 8, 2024 with "Klaxon" serving as the album's title track.
The physical album comes in 13 versions: Wind, Wave, Beat, five individual Special versions, and five individual poca versions.
This is their last release as "(G)I-DLE" before there subsequent name change on May 1, 2025.
Description[]
| “ | Last January, (G)I-dle showed off their signature powerful and charismatic stage with the title song "Super Lady" from their 2nd full album, and also achieved 1st place on major domestic music charts with the track "Fate", recording 4 consecutive 'PAK' (Perfect All-Kill) and now they are back with a summer song full of refreshing summer emotions and bright energy.
(G)I-dle's 7th mini album [I SWAY], which will hit this summer, is an album that uses the word 'SWAY' to naturally harmonize the cool summer breeze, swaying waves, and (G)I-dle's exciting music, and depicts the moment of the season while naturally shaking. This album, which is full of the joy of free and leisurely days and the scent of cool summer, proves (G)I-dle's wide range of concept digestion and diverse musical spectrum that is not limited by genre. The title song "Klaxon" is a summer dance song that announces the arrival of an exciting summer with refreshing strings, brass sounds, groovy bass, and rhythmic guitar sounds. The catchy chorus that uses the sound of a car horn as lyrics and the retro word "Klaxon" give (G)I-dle a stylish Y2K mood with a new color. Lyrics like "Honk honk hit the Klaxon" cleverly express the heart of someone in love, and the music video, which is composed like a romantic musical, adds to the excitement. All of the songs on this album were written and composed by (G)I-dle members, solidifying their title as 'self-producing artists' once again. In particular, "Neverland", written solely by members Miyeon and Yuqi, is a song like a letter from (G)I-dle to their fandom "Neverland", and the lyrics simply capture the journey that (G)I-dle and their unique journey that began at that moment after going through countless times and paths that were not expected. "Neverland", a folk rock genre with impressive flowing guitar riffs, allows us to see the warm hearts of (G)I-dle, who want to forget all the tiring and difficult moments while running to meet Neverland and dream a new dream together. In addition, the second track "Last Forever" is a song written by member Woogi, and sings about (G)I-dle’s footsteps that have been running without rest for the past 7 years. It contains the passion for the dream that has remained unchanged until they got to where they are now, and the earnest wish that (G)I-dle’s hopes and wishes will be fully conveyed through this song even as time passes. You will be able to hear (G)I-dle's heartfelt story over refreshing guitar sounds and exciting rhythms. The third track, "Bloom", was written and composed by member Minnie, and is an Easy Pop genre song full of funky rhythm colors and bouncy charm. The romantic and witty vocals on top of the easy and pleasant groove evoke the nostalgia of the season when love is about to bloom. (G)I-dle's seventh mini album [I SWAY], which contains the excitement of summer and the freedom that sways within it I hope that this summer, in the hot season, another memory will be embroidered with the wind, waves, and (G)I-dle's music.[1] |
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Track List[]
- "Klaxon (클락션)" - 2:55
- "Last Forever" - 2:25
- "Bloom" - 3:14
- "Neverland" - 2:45
Audio[]
Spotify[]
Accolade[]
Music program awards for "Klaxon "[]
| Program | Date (3 wins total) |
|---|---|
| Inkigayo | August 11, 2024 |
| August 18, 2024 | |
| August 25, 2024 |
Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea (KMCA) | Double Platinum | 500,000+ | September 12 2024 |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tencent Music Chart Awards | Kpop EP of the Year | Won |
Background and Release[]
On June 10, 2024, Cube Entertainment announced that (G)I-dle would be releasing their seventh Korean extended play on July 8. A day later, the promotional schedule was released. On June 21, the concept trailer video was released. Six days later, the track listing was released with "Klaxon" announced as the lead single. On June 28, the audio snippet video was released, followed by the release of five teaser videos titled "Overture" and featuring individual members on July 1. On July 2, the intro film was released. The music video teasers for "Klaxon" was released on July 4 and 5. The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Klaxon" on July 8.
