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Why K-pop group (G)I-DLE came back with summer song

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Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105468499202400716 (3).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">K-pop group (G)I-DLE. <em>Photos courtesy of Cube Entertainment</em></span></span></span>MANILA — In K-pop, summer heralds the arrival of songs crafted specifically for the season, often featuring lively melodies and sun-soaked visuals. Spanning from June to August in Korea, this period serves as a canvas for artists to explore bright and breezy tunes.</div><p>After a series of empowering anthems, the chart-topping girl group (G)I-DLE hopped back on the seasonal trend with their new extended play (EP) “I Sway” and its lead single “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTKqSmX9XhQ"><strong>Klaxon</strong></a>.” This marks the five-member act’s first summer-themed release in nearly four years, following the festive “DUMDi DUMDi” from 2020.</p><p>“We are back with a summer song after a long time and we wanted to do something fun and exciting,” Soyeon, who leads and produces most of the singles for the group, said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.</p><p>“I thought it would be great to have a song that everyone could listen to and enjoy while going somewhere in summer, and for that reason, we are back with a summer song,” she said.</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3062883"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><p>Derived from the name of an electric horn or alerting device, “Klaxon” is a feel-good anthem featuring vibrant brass instrumentation. Lyrically, the members sing about an exciting summer romance.</p><p>Vocalist Miyeon said she longed for the group to put out a summer release “because I really love fun and exciting songs.”</p><p>“I had so much fun with ‘DUMDi DUMDi’ because we could perform with big smiles and have fun on the stage with the audience,” she said.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105494441202400716 (2).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Soyeon</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105505661(┐⌐└┌)╛╞└╠╡Θ((G)I-DLE)_Concept Image_01_╣╠┐¼-min.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miyeon</span></span></span><strong>Growth</strong></div><p>But “I Sway” — which offers three other songs: “Last Forever,” “Bloom” and “Neverland” — not only provided the girls with a platform to return to summer tunes, but also helped them realize their growth as recording artists.</p><p>“Soyeon gave me an unforgettable comment when we were recording. She told me, ‘Since Yuqi sings my song the best, let’s work harder,’” Yuqi said.</p><p>Soyeon, who often directs her bandmates when they record songs, elaborated: “Two albums ago, I said ‘Yuqi, you are good.’ In the next album, I said, ‘Wow, you are getting better Yuqi.’ Now, in this new album, I am saying she’s the best.”</p><p>“Compared to previous title track recordings, I completed recording ‘Klaxon’ in the shortest amount of time. I completed it all at once and didn&#x27;t need to record it again,” Minnie said.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105548221202400716 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Minnie</span></span></span>(G)I-DLE — which also includes the youngest member Shuhua  — debuted in 2018 under Cube Entertainment. Since then, the group has steadily amassed a significant following with their music that often addresses themes of empowerment and self-love.</div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/29/24/super-lady-mv-marks-k-pop-group-gi-dles-comeback"><strong>READ: &#x27;Super Lady&#x27; MV marks K-pop group (G)I-DLE&#x27;s comeback<br/></strong></a></div><p>In 2022, the group achieved domestic chart-topping success with their first studio album “I Never Die” and its single “Tomboy,” the latter garnering acclaim from Billboard as the best K-pop song of the year.</p><p>Looking back on the group’s debut, Miyeon said, “Even though six years is a long time, it doesn’t feel that long to me.”</p><p>“It feels like our debut was just yesterday,” she said. “Although it could feel like a long time, it passed by quickly. It seems like not much has changed when I look back.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105568901(┐⌐└┌)╛╞└╠╡Θ((G)I-DLE)_Concept Image_01_┐∞▒Γ-min.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Yuqi</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721105584507202400716.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Shuhua</span></span></span>For her part, Soyeon believes the group was able to last for six years because of the members’ honesty with one another and their fans.</div><p>“Since NEVERLAND (fans) always support us and we can talk honestly to them without keeping anything back, we always have fun and stay happy together,” she said.</p><div><em>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the </em><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents"><em>Hallyu Corner </em></a><em>microsite.</em></div>

<p>K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE talk about their summer offering 'I Sway,' growing as recording artists, and the secret to their longevity.</p>

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE talk about their summer offering 'I Sway,' growing as recording artists, and the secret to their longevity.