Cheshire (song)

Last updated

"Cheshire"
Single by Itzy
from the EP Cheshire
LanguageKorean
ReleasedNovember 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
Studio
  • JYPE Studio
  • Sterling Sound
  • Studio Nomad
Genre Dance-pop
Length3:02
Label
Composer(s)
  • Timothy Tan
  • Ciara Muscat
  • Josefin Glenmark
  • Jar (153/Joombas)
  • Justin Reinstein
  • Jjean
Lyricist(s)
  • Hwang Su-min (153/Joombas)
  • Jeong Ha-ri (153/Joombas)
Itzy singles chronology
"Boys Like You"
(2022)		"Cheshire"
(2022)		"Cake"
(2023)
Music video
Cheshire on YouTube

"Cheshire" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their sixth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on November 30, 2022.

Contents

Background and release

On November 7, 2022, JYP Entertainment announced Itzy would be releasing their sixth extended play titled Cheshire on November 30, with the promotional schedule released on the same day. [1] On November 24, the track listing was released with "Cheshire" announced as the lead single. [2] The following day, the track spoiler video was released. [3] The music video teasers was released on November 28 and 29. [4] [5] The song was released alongside its music video and the EP on November 30. [6]

Composition

"Cheshire" was written by Hwang Su-min and Jeong Ha-ri of 153/Joombas, composed and arranged primarily by Timothy Tan and Justin Reinstein along with Ciara Muscat, Josefin Glenmark, Jar (153/Joombas), and Jjean for the composition. [7] It was described as a dance-pop song featuring "fresh piano riff and strong bass rhythm" with lyrics that conveys the message of "believing in your own feelings as there is no right answer to your worries and questions about yourself". [8] "Cheshire" was composed in the key of G major, with a tempo of 99 beats per minute. [9]

Commercial performance

"Cheshire" debuted at number 105 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart in the chart issue dated November 27 – December 3, 2022; [10] on its component charts, it debuted at number 12 on the Circle Download Chart, [11] number 181 on the Circle Streaming Chart, [12] and number 54 on the Circle BGM Chart. [13] It ascended to number 89 on the Circle Digital Chart, [14] number 110 on the Circle Streaming Chart in the following week. [15] In Singapore, the song debuted number 24 on the RIAS Top Streaming Chart, and number 12 on the RIAS Top Regional Chart in the chart issue dated December 2–8, 2022. [16] In Taiwan, the song debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Taiwan Songs in the chart issue dated December 17, 2022. [17] In Netherlands, the song debuted at number 31 on the Dutch Global 40 in the chart issue dated December 5, 2022. [18]

Promotion

Following the release of Cheshire, on November 30, 2022, the group performed "Cheshire" at 2022 MAMA Awards. [19] They subsequently performed on three music programs in the first week: KBS's Music Bank on December 2, [20] MBC's Show! Music Core on December 3, [21] and SBS's Inkigayo on December 4. [22] On the second week, they performed on Music Bank on December 9 where they won first place, [23] Show! Music Core on December 10, [24] and Inkigayo on December 11. [25]

Accolades

"Cheshire" received a first place music program award on the December 9, 2022, broadcast of Music Bank. [23] At the 12th Circle Chart Music Awards, "Cheshire" won the Artist of the Year – Global Digital Music (November) award, beating Red Velvet's "Birthday" and Kara's "When I Move". [26]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Melon. [7]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Release history

Release history for "Cheshire"
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousNovember 30, 2022

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Itzy</span> South Korean girl group

Itzy is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment and consisting of members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. They debuted on February 12, 2019, with the release of their single album It'z Different. Their accolades include Rookie of the Year at the 34th Golden Disc Awards, New Artist of the Year at the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards and 2019 Melon Music Awards, Best New Female Artist at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the New Artist Award at the 29th Seoul Music Awards; they are the first K-pop girl group to achieve such a "Rookie Grand Slam".

"Dalla Dalla" is the debut single by South Korean girl group Itzy. The song was released to digital outlets as the lead single from their debut single album, It'z Different, on February 12, 2019, through JYP Entertainment. Written and composed by the music production group Galactika, the song is a "fusion" track that includes elements of EDM, hip hop, electropop, and house. Lyrically, "Dalla Dalla" revolves around themes of individuality, empowerment and self-confidence.

"Icy" is a song by South Korean girl group Itzy from their debut EP, titled It'z Icy. It was released by JYP Entertainment as the lead single on July 29, 2019. An English-language version of "Icy" was included on Itzy's first English EP Not Shy , while a Japanese-language version was included on their first compilation album It'z Itzy with lyrics written by D&H.

"Wannabe" is a song that was recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy and released on their second extended play (EP) titled It'z Me. JYP Entertainment released the song as the EP's lead single on March 9, 2020. It was written and produced by Galactika, who also produced the band's debut track "Dalla Dalla". The song combines house and hip-hop/pop production, and bubblegum-pop melodies.

"Not Shy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their third extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single through JYP Entertainment and Republic on August 17, 2020. It is an R&B trap-dance song that incorporates hip-hop, pop, and caribbean elements. It was composed by Kobee and Charlotte Wilson, while it was written by JY Park “The Asiansoul” who also handled the arrangement alongside Kobee and earattack.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">In the Morning (Itzy song)</span> 2021 single by Itzy

"In the Morning" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy. It was released on April 30, 2021, through JYP Entertainment, as the lead single from the group's fourth extended play, Guess Who. An English version was released as a single on May 14, 2021. It was produced by JYP Entertainment's founder, J.Y. Park, alongside South Korean songwriters Danke and Kass and composer Lee Hae-sol.

"Loco" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their first Korean studio album Crazy in Love. It was released as the lead single on September 24, 2021, by JYP Entertainment. An English version was also included in the album. The lyrics were written by Star Wars (Galactika), and the music was composed by Star Wars (Galactika), Atenna (Galactika), and Woo Bin (Galactika), and arranged by Team Galactika. The English version was written by Star Wars (Galactika) and Sophia Pae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Girls (Aespa song)</span> 2022 single by Aespa

"Girls" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their second extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single on July 8, 2022, by SM Entertainment.

"Loveade" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Viviz for their second extended play Summer Vibe. It was released as the EP's lead single by BPM Entertainment on July 6, 2022.

"Sneakers" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy. It was released on July 15, 2022, by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, as the lead single for their fifth extended play Checkmate. Both Korean and English versions of the song were included in the extended play. The electro-pop track was written and produced by Didrik Thott, Jessica Pierpoint, Sebastian Thott, Friday, and Ogi (Galactika). An accompanying music video was released alongside the single on YouTube featuring a royal concept.

"Glassy" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Jo Yu-ri for her debut single album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single by Wake One Entertainment on October 7, 2021.

"Dice" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Nmixx for their second single album Entwurf. It was released as the single album's lead single by JYP Entertainment on September 19, 2022.

"Birthday" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Red Velvet for their sixth special extended play The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on November 28, 2022.

<i>Cheshire</i> (EP) 2022 EP by Itzy

Cheshire is the sixth extended play by South Korean girl group Itzy. It was released by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on November 30, 2022, and contains four tracks, including the pre-release English-language single "Boys Like You", and the lead single of the same name.

<i>Kill My Doubt</i> 2023 EP by Itzy

Kill My Doubt is the seventh extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Itzy, released on July 31, 2023, through JYP Entertainment, Republic Records, and Dreamus, eight months following the release of Cheshire (2022).

"Cake" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their seventh extended play Kill My Doubt. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on July 31, 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drama (Aespa song)</span> 2023 single by Aespa

"Drama" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their fourth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on November 10, 2023.

References

  1. ↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (November 8, 2022). "Itzy, 30일 'Cheshire' 초고속 컴백 확정[공식]" [Itzy confirmed high-speed comeback with 'Cheshire' on the 30th [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  2. ↑ Koh, Seung-ah (November 24, 2022). "있지, 컴백 신곡은 '체셔'...신선한 매력 예고" [Hey, the new comeback song is 'Cheshire'...Notice of fresh charm] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  3. ↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 25, 2022). "Itzy(있지), '체셔' 미리듣기 영상 공개" [Itzy, 'Cheshire' preview video released] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  4. ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (November 28, 2022). "Itzy, 신곡 '체셔' MV 티저 공개...걸크러쉬 매력" [Itzy unveils new song 'Cheshire' MV teaser...girl crush charm] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  5. ↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (November 29, 2022). "'컴백' Itzy, 전 세계 홀릴 퍼포먼스 예고..'체셔' MV 티저 공개" ['Comeback' Itzy, a performance notice that will captivate the world...'Cheshire' MV teaser released] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  6. ↑ Kim, Ye-na (November 30, 2022). ""심각해지지 마"...Itzy, 믿음이 불확실해질 때 '체셔' (쥬크박스)[종합]" ["Don't be serious"...Itzy, when faith becomes uncertain, 'Cheshire' (Jukebox)[Comprehensive]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  7. 1 2 "Cheshire" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Melon.
  8. ↑ Jung, Hyeon-tae (November 29, 2022). "있지, 타이틀곡 'Cheshire' MV 티저 추가 오픈..내일(30일) 컴백" [Itzy, an additional MV teaser for the title song 'Cheshire' is open..Comeback tomorrow (30th)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  9. ↑ "Key & BPM for Cheshire by Itzy". Tunebat. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Circle Digital Chart – Week 49 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 27 – December 3, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Circle Download Chart – Week 49 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 27 – December 3, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Circle Streaming Chart – Week 49 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 27 – December 3, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Circle BGM Chart – Week 49 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 27 – December 3, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  14. 1 2 "Circle Digital Chart – Week 50 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). December 4–10, 2022. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Circle Download Chart – Week 50 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). December 4–10, 2022. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  16. 1 2 "RIAS Top Charts – Week 49 (December 2–8, 2022)". Recording Industry Association Singapore. December 2–8, 2022. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  17. 1 2 "Billboard Taiwan Songs – Week of December 17, 2022". Billboard. December 11–17, 2022. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  18. 1 2 "Global Top 40 – Week 50 (December 5, 2022)". Dutch Top 40 (in Dutch). December 5, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  19. ↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (November 30, 2022). "Itzy, 신곡 'Cheshire' 첫 무대 폭발적 반응..'MAMA' 찢었다" [Itzy, explosive reaction on the first stage of the new song 'Cheshire'..'MAMA' tore up] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  20. ↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (December 2, 2022). "'뮤뱅' 첫사랑, 첫 1위에 감격..카라⋅레드벨벳⋅Itzy '퀸'들의 컴백[종합]" ['Mubang' CSR, thrilled by first win..Kara⋅Red Velvet⋅Itzy's 'Queen' comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  21. ↑ Kim, Yu-jin (December 3, 2022). "'음악중심' 르세라핌, 출연 없이 1위...카라·레드벨벳·Itzy 컴백 [종합]" ['Music Core' Le Sserafim won first place without appearing...Kara·Red Velvet·Itzy comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Naver.
  22. ↑ Oh, Yoon-ju (December 4, 2022). "'인기가요' 역주행 주인공 윤하 1위...레드벨벳→카라 컴백 [종합]" [Younha, the protagonist of 'Inkigayo', won first place...Red Velvet→Kara Comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022– via Naver.
  23. 1 2 Kang, Da-yun (December 9, 2022). "'뮤뱅' 있지, 유나 생일에 첫 '체셔' 1위 "♥믿지가 짱이다"…위앤유 데뷔-NTX·하동연 컴백[종합]" ['Music Bank' Itzy, First 'Cheshire' 1st place on Yuna's birthday "♥MIDZY is the best"...We&U Debut-NTX Ha Dong-yeon Comeback[Comprehensive]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022– via Naver.
  24. ↑ Lee, Ha-na (December 10, 2022). "'음악중심' 르세라핌 1위, 샤이니 민호 솔로 데뷔→부상 MC 정우 불참[종합]" ['Music Core' Le Sserafim won 1st place, Shinee's Minho's solo debut → injured MC Jungwoo was absent [comprehensive]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 11, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2022– via Naver.
  25. ↑ Park, Pan-seok (December 11, 2022). "'인기가요' 윤하, 끝나지 않은 역주행 '사건의 지평선' 3주 연속 1위..민호 솔로 데뷔[종합]" ['Inkigayo' Younha, unfinished reverse run 'event horizon' 1st place for 3 weeks in a row..Minho's solo debut[comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on December 11, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2022– via Naver.
  26. ↑ Jeong, Hye-won (February 18, 2023). "블랙핑크·르세라핌·있지, 음원 부문 올해의 가수상 수상(9·10·11월)[써클차트어워즈2022]" [Blackpink·Le Sserafim·Itzy won the Singer of the Year Award in the music category (September·October·November)[Circle Chart Awards 2022]] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023– via Naver.
  27. ↑ "Circle Digital Chart – December 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.