Dumdi Dumdi
{{short description|2020 single album by (G)I-dle}}
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{{Infobox album
| name = Dumdi Dumdi
| type = Single album
| artist = (G)I-dle
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| language = Korean
| released = {{Start date|2020|08|03}}
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| studio = Cube Studio
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| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|dance-pop|tropical}}
| length = {{Duration|m=6|s=55}}
| label = *Cube
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| lyricist =
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| prev_title = I Trust
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Oh My God
| next_year = 2020
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Dumdi Dumdi
| type = EP
| single1 = I'm the Trend
| single1date = July 7, 2020
| single2 = Dumdi Dumdi
| single2date = August 3, 2020
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}}
Dumdi Dumdi ({{Korean|hangul=덤디덤디||rr=Deomdi Deomdi}}, stylized as DUMDi DUMDi) is the first single album by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. The single album was released digitally and physically on August 3, 2020, by Cube Entertainment in both a Korean and Chinese version.{{Cite web|url=https://weibo.com/1721030997/JdUCJspmK?type=repost#_rnd1596294256782|title=出道后首次推出的夏日单曲《DUMDi DUMDi》即将|website=m.weibo.cn|publisher=NetEase Music|date=August 1, 2020}} The physical version is available in two versions: "Day" and "Night".{{cite web|url=https://www.ktown4u.com/iteminfo?grp_no=231307&goods_no=46140|title=(G)I-DLE - Single Album [DUMDi DUMDi] (NIGHT Ver.)|work=KTown4U|date=July 20, 2020}} The single contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name. The group participated in visual concept planning such as hair, makeup, and styling, and leader Soyeon participated in lyrics, composition, and arrangement.{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202007290740224031707_1|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 '덤디덤디', 단체 콘셉트 이미지 공개..화려한 파티 분위기|trans-title="(G)I-DLE 'DUMDi DUMDi', Group Concept Image shared...Fancy Party Feeling"|author=Kim Ji-hye|work=Herald Pop|date=July 29, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=66041020607|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 8월 컴백…데뷔 첫 서머송 '덤디덤디' 발매|trans-title=(G)I-DLE comeback in August… Debut first summer song 'Dumdi Dumdi' released|work=Sports Today|date=July 17, 2020|access-date=July 20, 2020|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927015935/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=66041020607|url-status=dead}} Commercially, the album recorded 94,587 copies of one-week sales, making (G)I-dle the second girl group to break the single album sales record{{Vague|date=September 2023|reason=What's the single album sales record?}}.
Background and promotions
Following the release of I Trust with "Oh My God" on April 6 and "I'm the Trend" on July 7, it was announced on July 14 that (G)I-dle would be making a comeback in early August.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportschosun.com/news/utype.htm?id=202007150100129430008751&ServiceDate=20200714|script-title=ko:[단독] (여자)아이들, 8월 초고속 컴백…글로벌 걸그룹 '우뚝'|trans-title=[Exclusive], (G)I-DLE August super-fast comeback… Global girl group'standing'|work=The Chosun Ilbo|author=Baek Ji-eun|date=July 14, 2020}} On July 17, the group unveiled the song name and release date through an artwork teaser image decorated with beaches and palm trees that expressed the heat and passion of summer. Three hours earlier, the song was first teased by Cube with a video including the phrase "#DDDD".{{cite web|title=#DDDD|url=https://twitter.com/G_I_DLE/status/1283733219267842051|website=(G)I-DLE Official Twitter|publisher=@G_I_DLE|language=ko|date=July 17, 2020}}
Beginning July 21, Cube Entertainment released individual comments about the song to the press with their concept photos.{{cite web|url=https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/07/21/2020072100436.html|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 미연, 신곡 '덤디덤디' 콘셉트 이미지 공개…'도도+시크' 역대급 비주얼|trans-title=(G)I-DLE Miyeon unveil concept image of new song 'Dumdi Dumdi'… 'Dodo + chic' legendary visuals|work=The Chosun Ilbo|author=Jeong An-ji|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=July 23, 2020|archive-date=July 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722234340/https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/07/21/2020072100436.html|url-status=dead}} Through this, (G)I-dle showcased their individual colours and concepts.{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/music/여자-아이들-슈화-덤디덤디-dumdi-dumdi-콘셉트-이미지-공개러블리-비주얼/ar-BB17fESv|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 슈화, '덤디덤디(DUMDi DUMDi)' 콘셉트 이미지 공개..러블리 비주얼|trans-title="(G)I-DLE Shuhua, 'DUMDi DUMDi' Concept Image Shared..Lovely Visual"|work=Star News|author=Moon Wan-sik|title=MSN |date=July 28, 2020}} Member Soojin commented that the song "is an exciting song that you'll want to dance to if you listen to it.:{{cite web|url=http://mksports.co.kr/view/2020/747508/|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 수진, 인간 체리? 신곡 ‘덤디덤디’ 콘셉트 이미지 공개|trans-title=(G)I-DLE Human Cherry? Concept image of new song 'Dumdi Dumdi' released|work=Maeil Business Newspaper|author=Kim Na-young|date=July 22, 2020}} With the release of Minnie's teaser photo, the media reported that the group's concept is "A wanderer who enjoys freedom".{{cite web|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202007239282I|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 민니, '덤디덤디' 콘셉트 이미지 공개…'파격 비주얼 변신'|trans-title=(G)I-DLE Minnie unveil concept image of 'Dumdi Dumdi'… 'Rapid Visual Transformation'|work=Korea Economic Daily|author=Lee Jun-hyun|date=July 23, 2020}} According to Soyeon, the song is a bright and easy-going song with straightforward, intuitive lyrics and addictive melodies that express (G)I-dle's type of summer. "I hope you enjoy the summer while listening to our fiery, trendy and refreshing song."{{cite web|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202007243778I|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 소연, 새 싱글 '덤디덤디' 콘셉트 이미지 공개…'시크 카리스마'|trans-title=(G)I-DLE Soyeon unveils concept image of new single 'Dumdi Dumdi'… 'Chic Charisma'|work=Korea Economic Daily|author=Lee Jun-hyun|date=July 24, 2020}} Furthermore, Yuqi commented, "It's good to listen when you're driving, or when you go out with friends". She described the song as a dance song where listeners can feel (G)I-dle's special summer with melodies reminiscent of summer and youth.{{cite web|url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202007270040|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 우기, `덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi)` 콘셉트 이미지 공개…카우걸 변신|trans-title=(G)I-DLE's Yuqi, 'DUMDi DUMDi' concept image released... Cowgirl makeover|work=Korea Economic Daily|author=Yoo Byeong-cheol|date=July 27, 2020}} The youngest member, Shuhua, commented that the song is a "very exciting and bright song".
For the release of Dumdi Dumdi, (G)I-dle took part in Naver's Happybean Good Action event. The donations collected through the campaign would be used to support psychological and mental health counseling treatment, snacks, and nutritional kits for medical staff through sports doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.{{cite web|url=https://m.happybean.naver.com/goodAction/1307|script-title=ko:(G)I-DLE single [덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi)] 발매 기념 해피빈 굿액션 이벤트 진행 안내|trans-title=(G)I-DLE single [덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi)] Happybean Good Action Event|work=Naver Corporation|date=July 29, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202007310087&t=NN|script-title=ko:걸그룹 (여자)아이들, 스포츠닥터스와 함께 ‘해피빈 굿액션’ 전개|trans-title=Girl Group (G)I-DLE,'Happy Bean Good Action' with Sports Doctors|work=Korea Economic TV|date=July 31, 2020}}
On August 3, the group held a media showcase, viewed by select media attendees from around the world before the song's digital release and hosted by broadcaster Ha Ji-young. The group performed the single and introduced its point choreography, the 'Drum Dance'.{{cite web|url=http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002663824&CMPT_CD=P0010|script-title=ko:'초고속 컴백' (여자)아이들의 눈길 끄는 목표 둘|work=OhmyNews|author=Son Hwa-sin|date=July 31, 2020}}
Artwork and packaging
(G)I-dle released two album versions for Dumdi Dumdi. The album was released in the form of a sticker book-like physical album with the Day version that captured the mid-day sunshine and the coolness of the pool, and the Night version exhibiting (G)I-dle's special home party scene.{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10470992|title=[single] DUMDi DUMDi (G)I-dle|via=Melon|accessdate=August 3, 2020}}
Singles
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|quote="When planning, we seem to focus on the keyword of the song. We want to come up with a new word like "Latata" and "Lion" to represent us, and for them [listeners] to remember us."
|source = — (G)I-dle on naming the track's title.{{cite web|url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5389007|script-title=ko:[현장EN:] (여자)아이들, '덤디덤디'로 처음 '젊음'을 노래하다|trans-title=[Scene EN:] (G)I-DLE sing 'Youth' for the first time with 'Dumpy Dumpy'|work=CBS No Cut News|author=Kim Soo-jung|date=August 3, 2020}}
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"I'm the Trend" was announced on June 28, 2020,{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202007061459008942953_1|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 팬송 'i'M THE TREND' 7일 발표..아트워크 티저 이미지 공개|trans-title=(G)I-DLE, fan song 'i'M THE TREND' announced on the 7th..Artwork teaser image released|work=HeraldPop|author=Kim Ji-hye|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=2020-07-07}} and was unveiled during their first online concert I-Land: Who Am I on July 5, 2020.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/933985?ref=naver|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들. 첫 온라인 단독 콘서트 성료…'i'M THE TREND' 최초 공개|trans-title=(G) I-dle. First online solo concert completion… First release of'i'M THE TREND'|work=Sports Seoul|author=Hong Seung-han|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=2020-07-07}} The single was released digitally on July 7, 2020.{{cite web|url=http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1346278|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 자작곡으로 당찬 컴백 '여름 가요戰 합류'|work=eNews24|author=Kim Ji-yeon|date=July 7, 2020|access-date=August 1, 2020|archive-date=July 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707204715/http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1346278|url-status=dead}} The song was composed by members Minnie and Yuqi, Yuto of Pentagon and FCM Houdini.{{cite web|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200625_0001073346&cID=10601&pID=10600|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 민니·우기 자작곡…7월 콘서트서 공개|work=Newsis|author=Lee Soo-min|date=June 25, 2020|access-date=2020-07-07}} It was described as a Latin music-based dance song that boasts an exciting rhythm, features lyrics that reference their other hit songs as points such as "Oh My God", "Blow Your Mind", "Latata", "Lion", "Maze", "Uh-Oh" and "Senorita". The song failed to chart on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart, but charted at number 96 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=28&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week|title=Digital Chart – Week 28 of 2020|language=ko|accessdate=July 16, 2020}}
"Dumdi Dumdi" is (G)I-dle's summery dance song with tropical drum beats, a strong moombahton rhythm with booming percussion, a subtle "catchy" whistle hook, and the onomatopoeic refrain of "Dumdi Dumdi".{{cite web|title=(G)I-DLE Make A Play For K-Pop Song Of Summer With Feel-Good 'Dumdi Dumdi'|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/08/03/g-i-dle-dumdi-dumdi-single-mv-kpop-song-of-the-summer/#67be92385f77|work=Forbes|author=Jeff Benjamin|date=August 3, 2020|language=en}} It features candid and intuitive lyrics and addictive melodies such as 'hot, cool, passion, and excitement' that are reminiscent of the summer and youth.
Commercial performance
On July 17, Biz Enter revealed Cube Entertainment's share price went up 4.42% from the previous trading day at 11:55 AM KST after announcing (G)I-dle's comeback schedule.{{cite web|url=http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=184042|script-title=ko:[비즈 스톡] 큐브엔터 주가, (여자)아이들 컴백 소식과 함께 4.42% 상한가|trans-title=[Biz Stock] Cube Enter's share price is up to 4.42% with (G)I-dle's comeback news|work=BizEnter|author=Yoon Jun-pil|date=July 17, 2020}}
According to Hanteo, (G)I-dle's single album Dumdi Dumdi ranked second on Hanteo Weekly Physical Album Chart and recorded 94,587 copies sold after the first week.{{cite web|title=[Initial Chodong Record] (G)I-DLE's Single Album 'DUMDi DUMDi' Sold More Than 94K Copies in the First Week (Hanteo Chart Official) "Sales comparable to the previous mini album... Perfectly established as a mainstream group!"|url=http://www.hanteonews.com/en/article/all?fc=10984|work=Hanteo News|date=August 10, 2020|language=en}} This puts Dumdi Dumdi as the second best selling girl group single album in history.{{cite web|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202008113993I|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 싱글 '덤디덤디' 초동 9만 4천 장 돌파…역대 걸그룹 싱글 2위|work=Korea Economic Daily|author=Lee Joon-Hyun|date=August 11, 2020}} Simultaneously, the single album charted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and the Gaon Retail Album Chart with 73,826 units.{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=32&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 32, 2020|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko}}{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/retail.gaon?time_type=week&findKey=Select&startDate=20200802|title=Gaon Retail Album Chart – Week 32, 2020|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko}}
On August 18, 2020 (G)I-dle achieved a cumulative 500 million streams on Spotify. They became the first K-pop 4th generation girl group and the fifth K-pop girl group to achieve 500 million streams, accomplishing this roughly two years and three months after their debut.{{cite web|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 스포티파이 5억 스트리밍 돌파…K-POP 4세대 걸그룹 최초|trans-title=Spotify 500 million streaming breakthrough... First in K-POP 4th generation girl group|url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202008180277&t=NN|work=Korea Economic Daily TV|date=August 18, 2020}}
Track listing
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{{Track listing
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Notes
- "Dumdi Dumdi" (Chinese version) is written and guided by Yuqi and Z KING.{{cite web |url=https://music.163.com/#/album?id=93204061|script-title=zh:덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi) 专辑介绍|publisher=NetEase Music|website=music.163.com|date=August 3, 2020}}
Charts
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| scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Gaon)
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|+Monthly sales chart performance for Dumdi Dumdi |
| Chart (2020)
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| scope="row"|South Korea (Gaon Album Chart){{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=month&hitYear=2020&targetTime=08&nationGbn=T|title=2020년 08월 Album Chart - 덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|accessdate=September 10, 2020}}
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Certifications and sales
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=South Korea|nocert=yes|salesamount=124,815|salesref={{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year&hitYear=2020&year_time=3|title=2020년 Album Chart - 덤디덤디 (DUMDi DUMDi)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|accessdate=April 7, 2021}}}}
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Release history
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! Date ! Format ! Distributor ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| scope="row"| South Korea
| rowspan="3" | August 3, 2020 | rowspan="3"| Digital download, streaming |
| scope="row"| United States
| {{hlist|Cube|Republic}} | |
| scope="row"| Various
| rowspan="2"|{{hlist|Cube|U-Cube|Universal Music}} | {{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dumdi-dumdi-single/1525322098|title=(G)I-DLE – DUMDi DUMDi - Single|via=iTunes Store|accessdate=August 3, 2020}} |
| scope="row"| South Korea
| rowspan="2"| August 4, 2020 | rowspan="2"| CD | |
| scope="row"| Japan
| {{hlist|Cube|U-Cube}} |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|HPQ5mqovXHo|"DUMDi DUMDi" music video}}
- {{YouTube|p=OLAK5uy_mRoZrIctEXqoMndoPLyKGHubBI-YBzJHE|Dumdi Dumdi}}
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Category:2020s Korean-language albums
Category:Dance-pop albums by South Korean artists
Category:Cube Entertainment single albums
Category:Albums produced by Soyeon
Category:Albums produced by Minnie (singer)