"Super Lady" | ||||
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Single by (G)I-dle | ||||
from the album 2 | ||||
Language | Korean | |||
Released | January 29, 2024 | |||
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Length | 2:32 | |||
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Producer(s) | Soyeon | |||
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"Super Lady" on YouTube |
"Super Lady" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle for their second studio album 2. It was released as the album's lead single by Cube Entertainment on January 29, 2024. An electro house, and G-House track driven by military drums, chants and "a strong bass", was written and produced by group member Soyeon with additional writing credits from Pop Time, Daily and Likey. Its lyrics discuss themes of female empowerment, confidence and strength.
An electro-house[1] and Ghetto house track,[2] The Honey Pop noted that the song mixes "military drums, chants" and "a strong bass" whilst containing lyrics revolving around themes of female empowerment. The publication wrote that the song "also included fun easter eggs in their lyrics referencing other K-Pop girl groups' hits, conveying that it's about empowering all women and not about competing against each other."[3] Cube Entertainment stated that "Super Lady" is a song "dedicated to every 'Super Lady' around the world and their beauty and strength within".[4] In a Billboard interview, Soyeon expressed that she wanted to also deliver a message containing confidence and strength of each member of (G)I-dle. She commented how Beyoncé is "a 'Super Lady' because she does everything perfectly, influencing other people who want to follow."[5]
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Source | Rating |
IZM | [6] |
In a review by IZM's Lim Dong-yeop, he praised (G)I-dle's transition from "Queencard" to "Super Lady" and their incorporation of various music styles like Latin and pop-punk. However, he noted that while the melody is simple, the intense message makes it hard to fully enjoy the music. The heavy lyrics overshadow the musical experience, detracting from the focus on the music itself.[6] Reporter Cho Sung-jin from Hankooki lauded the song's overall production and Soyeon's vocal abilities as "impressive". He drew parallels between the song's scenes and iconic artists like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, who dominated the late 90s to 2000s Billboard charts. Cho emphasized Soyeon's vocal range, especially her ability to hit a challenging "three-octave G". Despite primarily being a rapper in the group, Soyeon adeptly tackles demanding vocal sections, demonstrating her versatility. Additionally, Cho acknowledged Soyeon's role in (G)I-dle's success and her reputation for exceptional production skills.[1]
Ilgan Sports reporter Park Se-yeon, highlights Soyeon's empowering lyrics and the group's overall confidence, evident in their distinct vocal performances and the dynamic music video. She noted that the song underscores themes of empowerment and independence, reinforcing (G)I-dle's image as resilient performers.[7]
The music video for "Super Lady" cost ₩1.1 billion (US$820,000) to produce, making it one of the most expensive music videos.[8] It opens with the group members making an entrance on stage inside a stadium as lights flash around them. The visual has been likened to 2NE1's 2011 song "I Am the Best",[9][10][11] with NME writing how (G)I-dle "channel the vibes" of 2NE1 in the music video "with larger-than-life styling and matching costumes."[9] Throughout the video, they also draw inspiration from various sources such as Cruella De Vil, Alice in Wonderland, and Cleopatra.[9]
On South Korean music programs, "Super Lady" won four first place awards.
Program | Date | Ref. |
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Show Champion | February 7, 2024 | [12] |
M Countdown | February 8, 2024 | [13] |
February 15, 2024 | [14] | |
February 22, 2024 | [15] |
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Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | January 29, 2024 |