South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE is making waves once again as they prepare to drop their debut English-language EP, 'HEAT.' Collaborating with renowned artists like Meghan Trainor and Ryan Tedder, (G)I-DLE is set to redefine K-pop with their unique sound and international flair. Their latest single, 'I Do,' marks a significant milestone, showcasing the group's versatility with its heartfelt, mid-tempo vibes. 'I Want That,' featuring Ryan Tedder's co-writing talents, promises to be a standout track in the EP. With a delayed release date of October 5th, (G)I-DLE is ready to set the music world ablaze and continue their world tour, captivating audiences across the globe
With their boldly confident approach evident in their original hit singles, (G)I-DLE has emerged as innovative pioneers among the latest generation of South Korean pop acts. Now, the girl group is taking a significant stride to maintain their leading position.
The K-pop girl group, (G)I-DLE, has collaborated with notable artists like Meghan Trainor and Ryan Tedder for their upcoming English EP, 'HEAT.' On September 19th, (G)I-DLE unveiled the tracklist for their debut English-language EP, 'HEAT.' This project will be spearheaded by the title track 'I Want That,' accompanied by the previously released 'I Do,' and three additional tracks.
'I Do' marks a noteworthy milestone as the first-ever original English single from the "K-Pop Stars to Watch." This heartfelt mid-tempo track strikes a distinctly different chord compared to the group's recent bold and lively hits like "Queencard," "Nxde," and "Tomboy." It shines through a sweet, emotional, and sing-along-friendly vocal performance by members Soyeon, Minnie, Miyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.
Notably, 'I Want That' has co-writing credits from OneRepublic's frontman, Ryan Tedder, in collaboration with Madison Love (known for Ava Max's 'Kings & Queens') and frequent TWICE songwriters Melanie Fontana and Michel "Lindgren" Schulz. Tedder is also recognized as a co-writer for 'Eyes Roll,' along with Meghan Trainor and four others. Furthermore, singer-songwriter Jon Bellion contributed to both the writing and production of 'Tall Trees,' alongside Scotty Dittrich (known for Bad Bunny's 'Moscow Mule').
(G)I-DLE is set to release 'HEAT' on October 5th at 5 pm PST / October 6th at 9 am KST. Originally slated for a September release, the EP was delayed by 88rising to ensure the highest quality.
Earlier this year, (G)I-DLE released their sixth Korean-language mini-album, 'I Feel,' led by the single 'Queencard,' which was recognized as one of the best K-pop songs of 2023 by NME. Currently, the girl group is in the midst of their 2023 'I am FREE-TY' world tour. Later this month, the quintet will perform two shows in Tokyo, Japan, before heading to Macau and Singapore in October.