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"Gold"
English version cover
Single by Itzy
from the EP Gold
LanguageKorean
ReleasedOctober 15, 2024 (2024-10-15)
GenrePop-rock
Length3:07
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Seon
  • Young
  • Eeeee
Itzy singles chronology
"Algorhythm"
(2024) 		"Gold"
(2024) 		"Imaginary Friend"
(2024)
Music video
"Gold" on YouTube

"Gold" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their ninth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment on October 15, 2024.

Background and release

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On July 9, 2024, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Itzy would release a new record in October 2024.[1] On September 13, the agency announced they would release their ninth extended play Gold on October 15. The track listing and promotional schedule were also released on the same day, with "Gold" and "Imaginary Friend" announced as the singles.[2] On October 7, the preview of "Gold" alongside five tracks from the EP was released.[3] The music video teasers were released on October 9 and 11.[4][5] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on October 15.[6] Later, Itzy released the English version of the song, alongside "Imaginary Friend" on October 25.[7]

Composition

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"Gold" was produced by Ryan S. Jhun alongside Dem Jointz who contributed to the composition and arrangement, with Seon, Y0ung, and Eeeee participating in the lyrics writing, and Jen DeCilveo, 8AE, Bailey Flores, and Stan Greene participating in the composition.[8] It was described as a "powerful" pop rock song characterized by an "electric guitar" rhythm with lyrics about "the overwhelming emotions and unfamiliar feelings when the world completely changes after meeting someone".[9][10]

Promotion

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Prior to the release of Gold, on October 15, 2024, Itzy held a live event on YouTube aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Gold", and connecting with their fanbase.[11] They subsequently performed on three music programs in the first week of promotion: Mnet's M Countdown on October 17,[12] KBS's Music Bank on October 18,[13] and MBC's Show! Music Core on October 19.[14]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming – English version
  1. "Gold" (English version) – 3:07
  2. "Imaginary Friend" (English version) – 3:22

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[8]

Studio

Personnel

  • Itzy – vocals
  • Perrie – background vocals
  • Ryan S. Jhun – lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, programming
  • Seon – lyrics
  • Y0ung – lyrics
  • Eeeee – lyrics
  • Dwayne "Dem Jointz" Abernathy Jr – composition, arrangement, programming
  • Jen DeCilveo – composition
  • 8AE – composition
  • Bailey Flores – composition
  • Stan Greene – composition
  • Uhm Se-hee – recording
  • Im Chan-mi – recording, digital editing
  • Kwak Bo-eun – recording
  • Lee Chang-hoon – recording
  • Yue – digital editing
  • Kim Gap-su – digital editing
  • Kim Min-hee – digital editing
  • Alawn – mixing

Charts

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Chart performance for "Gold"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
South Korea (Circle)[15] 122

Release history

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Release history for "Gold"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various October 15, 2024
Original
October 25, 2024 English

References

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  1. ^ Kang, Seo-jung (July 9, 2024). 있지 리아, 활동중단 1년여만 직접 복귀선언 "긴장·불안증상 호전"(전문)[종합] [Itzy's Lia announces her return after about a year of hiatus, "Improvement of tension and anxiety symptoms" (Full text) [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (September 13, 2024). '완전체' Itzy 10월 15일 'Gold' 컴백 확정..더블 타이틀곡[공식] ['Complete' Itzy confirms 'Gold' comeback on October 15th...double title song [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 7, 2024). Itzy, '골드' 수록곡 맛보기 음원 공개 [Itzy releases preview of songs included in 'Gold'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 9, 2024). "대혼란을 일으켜"..Itzy의 강렬한 록 사운드 'GOLD' ["Causing chaos"...Itzy's intense rock sound 'GOLD']. Osen. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kwak, Hyun-soo (October 11, 2024). Itzy, 신곡 'GOLD' 티저 공개...록 사운드+강렬 퍼포먼스 [Itzy releases teaser for new song 'GOLD'...Rock sound + intense performance]. YTN. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, Seung-gil (October 20, 2024). '다시 5명이 된' Itzy(있지), 오늘(15일) 완전체 컴백 [Itzy 'becomes 5 again', comeback with full group today (15th)] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Jeong, Ji-won (October 25, 2024). [오늘가요] ITZY, 'GOLD'·'Imaginary Friend' 英버전 발표 [[Today's Song] ITZY Releases English Versions of 'Gold' and 'Imaginary Friend']. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Itzy (2024). Gold (photobook). South Korea: JYP Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.
  9. ^ Lee, Gyu-young (October 16, 2024). "Itzy set to shine again with new album 'Gold'". The Korea Times. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Kim, Ok-young (October 16, 2024). [문화연예 플러스] '있지(Itzy)' 1년 만에 완전체 컴백 [[Culture & Entertainment Plus] 'Itzy' full group comeback after 1 year] (in Korean). MBC News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (October 16, 2024). "Itzy, 완전체로 화려한 귀환.."기다려준 ♥믿지 고마워"" [Itzy, a splendid return as a complete group.."Thank you ♥ Midzy for waiting"] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kwak, Hyun-soo (October 17, 2024). Itzy, 오늘(17일) '엠카운트다운' 출연...'GOLD' 음악 방송 활동 개시 [Itzy appears on 'M Countdown' today (17th)...'GOLD' music broadcast activity begins] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Lee, Nam-hee (October 19, 2024). [뮤직뱅크] 완전체로 돌아온 Itzy, 'Gold'로 반짝반짝 존재감 과시 [[Music Bank] ITZY returns as a complete group, showing off its sparkling presence with 'Gold'] (in Korean). KBS Entertainment News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Han, Hae-seon (October 19, 2024). 에스파 카리나, 솔로神까지 '음중' 1위..씨엔블루·세븐틴·제니 컴백[종합] [Aespa Karina, even a solo god, ranked #1 on 'music charts'..CNBLUE, Seventeen, and Jennie comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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