Not Friends

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  1. Only members Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul and Yves take part in the song, although Loona as a group is credited on the song.

Release history

"Not Friends"
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Promotional single by Loona
LanguageKorean
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2021
Genre
Length3:15
Label
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s) Ryan S. Jhun
Special edition cover
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The special edition contains three new remixes of the song
Release date and format for "Not Friends"
RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
VariousSeptember 3, 2021Original
October 27, 2021 CD
Alawn remix
Tido remix
Orbit remix

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