Last Dance ((G)I-dle song)
{{short description|2021 Promotional single by (G)I-dle}}
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| artist = (G)I-dle
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| language = Korean
| released = {{Start date|2021|4|29}}
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| length = 3:04
| writer =
- Kriz
- Soyeon
| producer = GroovyRoom
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"Last Dance" is a song by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle produced by GroovyRoom and written by Kriz and Soyeon, released on April 29, 2021, as the fourth promotional single through Universe, a global fandom platform created by international video game developer, NCSoft.
Background
In November 2020, NCSoft and its subsidiary Klap announced that they will release the K-pop entertainment app Universe, an all-in-one platform that allows global fans to enjoy various online and offline fandom activities on mobile, combining the latest IT technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).{{cite web |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202011060100046910002972&servicedate=20201105|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 수진 측 "모든 활동 중단, 당분간 5인 체제 활동"(공식입장 전문)|trans-title=NCsoft launches K-pop specialty app and starts music business in earnest|publisher=The Chosun Ilbo|first=Jeong-seok|last=Nam|date=November 5, 2020|access-date=2021-04-21}} On November 16, (G)I-dle was the fifth artist to join the platform.{{cite web |url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202011163156I|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 글로벌 엔터 플랫폼 '유니버스' 합류…글로벌 대세 재입증|trans-title=(G)I-dle, joins the global entertainment platform 'Universe'... Global trend reaffirmation|publisher=Korea Economic Daily|first=Joon-Hyun|last=Lee|date=November 16, 2020|access-date=2021-04-21}} The app was launched on January 28, 2021.{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ncsoft-launches-k-pop-mobile-entertainment-platform-universe-301217711.html|title=NCSOFT Launches K-POP Mobile Entertainment Platform UNIVERSE|publisher=PR Newswire|date=January 28, 2021|access-date=2021-04-21}}
On April 19, 2021, Universe announced that they have decided to release "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)" without Soojin following her, at the time, temporary hiatus from the group which was announced in early March.{{cite web |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202103041948450410|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들 수진 측 "모든 활동 중단, 당분간 5인 체제 활동"(공식입장 전문)|trans-title=(G)I-dle Soojin side "halted all activities and schedules and will go on a temporary hiatus as (G)I-dle will continue their schedules as 5|publisher=Newsen|first=Hye-jin|last=Hwang|date=March 4, 2021|access-date=2021-04-21}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/soojin-removed-from-gidle-song-bullying-controversy-2923379|title=Soojin removed from new (G)I-DLE song following her bullying controversy|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=April 19, 2021|website=NME}}
{{Quote|quote="(G)I-dle finished recording "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)", making the music video, and creating additional content in February, and we had planned to release them at the end of April. However, an issue related to (G)I-dle's Soojin occurred in March, and the group is currently working as a five-member group. Universe discussed with (G)I-dle's agency Cube Entertainment about the song and music video, and considering the contractual relationship with distributors and partners and both tangible and intangible losses, we decided that it would be difficult to re-produce everything again. Therefore, we have decided to adjust the existing structure."|author=Universe announcing the song released by (G)I-dle's five active members|source={{cite web |url=http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=415871|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 수진 제외한 5인 체제로 유니버스 음원 발매[전문]|trans-title=(G)I-dle Universe music released as a 5-person excluding Soojin [Professional]|publisher=SpoTvNews|first=Yu-jin|last=Jung|date=April 9, 2021|access-date=2021-04-21}}}}
The statement concluded that the song's composition and lyrics have been modified. Pictorial, making-of video and music video was also re-edited and will centre around the remaining members. The song has since become their first release as a quintet following the announcement of Soojin's permanent departure from the group on August 14, however, she can be seen in the music video.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Breaking: Soojin Announced To Be Leaving (G)I-DLE|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1483756wpp/breaking-soojin-announced-to-be-leaving-gi-dle|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Soompi|language=en}}
(G)I-dle became the fourth act to participate in the Universe Music series after Iz*One, Sumi Jo and Rain, and Park Ji-hoon.{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210202001032|title=[Today's Kpop] Rain teams up with Jo Sumi|publisher=The Korea Herald|first=Yoo-mee|last=Hwang|date=February 2, 2021|access-date=2021-04-21}}{{cite web |url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210223/105565450/1|script-title=ko:박지훈X이하이X프라이머리, 3월 4일 신곡 ‘Call U UP’ 발매|trans-title=Park Ji-hoon x Lee Hi x Primary, new song'Call U UP' released on March 4th|publisher=Sports Donga|first=Hee-yeon|last=Jeong|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=2021-04-21}}{{cite web |url=http://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=297537|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 신곡 ‘Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)’ 콘셉트 포토 공개|trans-title=(G)Idle, new song'Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)' concept photo released|publisher=Star Daily News|first=Seol-hwa|last=Cheon|date=April 23, 2021}}
Music and lyrics
"Last Dance" is a deep house pop song that provides fun listening with chic and powerful vocals and rap. The song was produced by hip-hop producer GroovyRoom and written by the leader of (G)I-dle, Soyeon and multi-talented female singer-songwriter Kriz with lyrics suitable for the song concept of dark witch.{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1037504?ref=naver|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들X그루비룸, 오늘(29일) 유니버스 뮤직 신곡 'Last Dance' 발매|trans-title=(G)Idle X Groovy Room, released today (29th) universe music new song'Last Dance'|publisher=Sports Seoul|first=Ha-eun|last=Jung|date=April 29, 2021}} The song has the beats per minute of 116, is in the key D major and has a duration of 3:04.{{Cite web|url=https://musicstax.com/track/last-dance/1fxKKzZ6YmnrYmD7fCrBo9|title=Key and BPM of Last Dance by (G)I-dle|website=musicstax.com|language=en-US|access-date=2021-04-30}}
Promotion
On April 20, Universe released the cover image of the song.{{cite web|title=UNIVERSE MUSIC - (G)I-DLE "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)" Cover Image|url=https://twitter.com/into__universe/status/1384431741591490560|via=Twitter|publisher=Universe Official|date=April 20, 2021}} The same day, a promotional schedule for it was posted on the Universe's social media accounts.{{cite web|title=UNIVERSE MUSIC - (G)I-DLE "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)" Schedule|url=https://twitter.com/into__universe/status/1384431903370096644|via=Twitter|publisher=Universe Official|date=April 20, 2021}} Concept photos for the song were released on April 21 and 22.{{cite web|title=UNIVERSE MUSIC - (G)I-DLE "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)" Concept Photo 1|url=https://twitter.com/into__universe/status/1384794193395081216|via=Twitter|publisher=Universe Official|date=April 21, 2021}} In the pictures, the five members wore unique crowns which exude dark charisma yet dreamy charms. The next day, a prologue film entitled The Witch Queen was released and it features the group members who have transformed into witches wandering the cursed forest in the dark to seek out the hidden queen. At the end of the video, the witches face a deer that glows brightly, and the fairy tale video ends.{{cite web |url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=245647|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 'Last Dance' 프롤로그 선공개…신비로운 여정|trans-title=(G)Idle, 'Last Dance' Prologue pre-release... Mystical Journey|publisher=Single List|first=Bora|last=Kang|date=April 24, 2021}}
Credits and personnel
=Song credits=
- (G)I-dle – vocals
- Soyeon – producing, songwriting, rap arrangement
- GroovyRoom – producing, record engineering, instruments
- Kriz – songwriting
=Visual credits=
- Illumin – music video director{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COP06pzJkoi/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/by.illumin/2562499442026891810 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=by.illumin for @into__universe @official_g_i_dle|via=Instagram|author=@by.illumin|date=April 29, 2021}}{{cbignore}}
Music video
Prior to its release, the song was accompanied by two music video teasers released on April 26 and 27, respectively. The first teaser presents a reversal charm with a black and white concept. (G)I-dle exudes mystical charm with a noble, pure white dress while showing dark charisma with intense black costumes in a fantastical forest brimming with what seems to be a swarm of fireflies. At the end of the video, the members are seen gazing at a mysterious sparkling sphere.{{cite web|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202104271022003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|script-title=ko:여자아이들 ‘라스트 댄스’ MV 티저 공개|trans-title=(G)Idle 'Last Dance' MV teaser released|work=Sports Khan|last=Kim|first=Hye-jeong|date=April 27, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/g-idle-last-dance-music-video-release-date-2928652|title=(G)I-DLE unveil mystical teaser for new song 'Last Dance'|work=NME|last=Mariel|first=Abanes|date=April 27, 2021}} The second teaser features the group performing the sword dance and at the end of the video, a short passage with a highlight along with the signature sound of GroovyRoom.{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202104281026364965747_1|script-title=ko:(여자)아이들, 'Last Dance' 퍼포먼스 티저 공개..29일 발매|trans-title=(G)Idle,'Last Dance' performance teaser released..released on the 29th|work=HeraldPop|last=Kim|first=Nayul|date=April 28, 2021}} The official music video was released on the Universe app on April 29 and a preview of the video was released on YouTube the same day. Directed by Illumin, it features the group wandering through a dense forest in the middle of the night while following a mysterious compass. The music video also features scenes of the individual members in a dimly lit laboratory filled with strange experiments.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/g-idle-last-dance-music-video-release-date-2928677|title=(G)I-DLE drop fantastical music video for 'Last Dance'|first=Abanes|last=Mariel|date=April 29, 2021|website=NME}} The video was (G)I-dle’s last music video as a sextet, before Soojin’s departure from the group in August 2021.
Accolades
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|+Awards ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Organization ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Result ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| 2021
| Asian Pop Music Awards | Best Arranger (Overseas) | {{nom}} |{{cite web|script-title=zh:【APMA 2021】亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度入围名单|trans-title=[APMA 2021] Asian Pop Music Awards 2021 shortlist|url=https://m.weibo.cn/status/4709218890550319|website=Weibo|access-date=November 30, 2021|date=November 30, 2021|language=zh|archive-date=November 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130105237/https://m.weibo.cn/status/4709218890550319|url-status=live}} |
Charts
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| scope="col"| Chart (2021)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| scope="row"| South Korea (Gaon){{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=19&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Digital Chart – Week 19 of 2021|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|date=May 2–8, 2021|accessdate=2021-05-15}}
| 142 |
| scope="row"| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-05-15|title=World Digital Song Sales – May 15, 2021|magazine=Billboard|date=May 12, 2021|accessdate=2021-05-12}}
| 16 |
Release history
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| Region
! Date ! Format ! Distributor |
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| scope="row"| Various
| April 29, 2021 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | {{hlist|Universe|Warner Music}} |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|XrVZPwVFe9M|Music video}}
- {{YouTube|gG-7pBU-sKs|Audio}}
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