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Gold
Members of Itzy sitting
Digital cover
Studio album by
Itzy
ReleasedOctober 15, 2024 (2024-10-15)
Length33:55
LanguageKorean
Label
Itzy chronology
Born to Be
(2024) 		Gold
(2024)
Singles from Gold
  1. "Gold"
    Released: October 15, 2024
  2. "Imaginary Friend"
    Released: October 15, 2024

Gold is the third Korean-language studio album and fourth overall by South Korean girl group Itzy, scheduled for release by JYP Entertainment on October 15, 2024. The album marks the return of Lia from group activities following her health-related hiatus. It contains 11 tracks, including the singles "Gold" and "Imaginary Friend" and five tracks from Born to Be (2024) re-recorded as a quintet.

Background

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Itzy performed as a quartet from September 2023 to July 2024 while Lia took a hiatus to focus on her recovery from anxiety.[1] During this time, they released and promoted the studio album Born to Be in January 2024,[2] and the Japanese-language single "Algorhythm" in May 2024.[3] Lia resumed her group activities on July 8, 2024, during a livestream for the group's fifth anniversary.[4] JYP Entertainment confirmed that Itzy would be releasing their third studio album in October on the same day.[5]

Music and lyrics

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Composition

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Gold consists of 11 tracks and has a runtime of 33 minutes and 56 seconds. Itzy collaborated with producers Ryan S. Jhun and Dem Jointz, and lyricists Jo Yoon-kyung and Bang Hye-hyun in producing the record. Changbin of Stray Kids features on "Vay" and was listed as a writer for the track.[6][7]

Songs

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The album opens with the eponymous track, which showcases the group's signature energetic sound.[8] "Imaginary Friend" explores a "sweeter" melody that contrasts with the band's past work.[8] "Bad Girls R Us" contains elements of country pop and jazz with "sassy" motifs.[8] Chaeryeong highlights "Supernatural" for having a "mysterious and dreamy vibes".[8] Yeji explained that "Five" expresses the group's bond from their "first meeting to the present", deeming it an integral part of the album.[8]

The latter part of the album are re-recorded versions of "Born to Be", "Untouchable", "Mr. Vampire", "Dynamite", and "Escalator" from Born to Be (2024), which included Lia's vocals and were noted as "Final version".[6][7]

Release and promotion

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Gold was released on October 15, 2024, alongside the singles "Gold" and "Imaginary Friend", as Itzy's third Korean-language and fourth overall studio album.[9]

The record's title and release date were announced on September 13, alongside the and promotional schedule.[9] The album's concept trailer was released on September 30.[10] On October 7, the preview of six tracks in the album was released.[11] The music video teasers for "Gold" were released on October 9 and 11.[12][13] Following the release of Gold, Itzy will hold a fan meeting on November 2 to support the album.[14]

Track listing

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Track listing for Gold
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Gold"
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • Dem Jointz
3:07
2."Imaginary Friend"Ryan S. Jhun
  • Ryan S. Jhun
  • James Daniel Lewis
  • Jun Seo
  • Hwan Yang
3:22
3."Bad Girls R Us"Jo Yoon-kyung
Jason Suwito3:03
4."Supernatural"
  • Jack Brady
  • Jordan Roman
  • Austin Wolfe
  • Sofia Quinn
The Wavys3:09
5."Five"
  • Myung Hye-in (Inhouse)
  • Song Yu (Inhouse)
  • Kobee (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Holy M (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Voll (Inhouse)
  • Ezit (Inhouse)
  • Arineh Karimi
  • Jonna Hall
  • Kobee (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Holy M (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Voll (Inhouse)
  • Ezit (Inhouse)
3:21
6."Vay" (featuring Changbin of Stray Kids)Changbin (3Racha)
  • Changbin (3Racha)
  • Restart
  • Chae Kang-hae
  • Restart
  • Chae Kang-hae
2:42
7."Born to Be" (Final version)Noday
  • Arineh Karimi
  • Gusten Dahlqvist
Gusten Dahlqvist2:58
8."Untouchable" (Final version)
  • Maria Marcus
  • Zarah Christenson
  • Tobias Näslund
Tobias Näslund3:14
9."Mr. Vampire" (Final version)Seo Ji-eum
  • Kobee (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Holy M (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Ezit (Inhouse)
  • Noémie Legrand
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Melange (Inhouse)
  • Ezit (Inhouse)
2:50
10."Dynamite" (Final version)Noday
  • Kobee (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Holy M (Melange/Inhouse)
  • Voll (Inhouse)
  • Noémie Legrand
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Melange (Inhouse)
  • Voll (Inhouse)
2:49
11."Escalator" (Final version)Lee Thor
  • G'harah 'PK' Degeddingseze
  • Tricia Battani
  • G'harah 'PK' Degeddingseze
  • Tricia Battani
3:20
Total length:33:55

Release history

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Release history for Gold
Region Date Format Label
South Korea October 15, 2024 CD
Various
United States October 25, 2024 CD
  • JYP
  • Republic

References

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  1. ^ Cho, Yong-jun (September 18, 2023). "ITZY's Lia to pause activities due to health concerns". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (January 8, 2024). "K-pop group ITZY drops 'Born To Be' album, 'Untouchable' MV". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Lee, Min-ji (May 15, 2024). ITZY, 오늘(15일) 日 싱글 3집 'Algorhythm' 정식 발매 [ITZY officially releases 3rd Japanese single 'Algorhythm' today (15th)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Yoo, Hong (July 9, 2024). "Lia to join Itzy's comeback in H2". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b Kang, Joo-hee (September 13, 2024). 있지, 내달 15일 완전체 컴백...데뷔 첫 더블 타이틀곡 도전 [Yes, full group comeback on the 15th of next month...Challenge of double title song for the first time since debut] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b So-yeon, Yoon (September 9, 2024). "ITZY to shine with 'Gold' EP on Oct. 15". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e Assis, Tássia (October 14, 2024). "ITZY's rise to the top of K-pop". Dazed. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  9. ^ a b 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.
  10. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 30, 2024). '컴백' 있지, 트레일러 영상 공개 ['Comeback' ITZY releases trailer video] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 13, 2024). '리아 복귀' 있지, 10월 15일 완전체 컴백...데뷔 첫 더블 타이틀곡 [공식] ['Lia's Return', Full Group Comeback on October 15th...First Double Title Song from Debut [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Naver.
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