"Dalla Dalla" | ||||
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Single by Itzy | ||||
from the album It'z Different | ||||
Released | February 12, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | JYP | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Dalla Dalla" on YouTube |
"Dalla Dalla" (Korean: 달라달라; lit. Different Different) is the debut single by South Korean girl group Itzy. The song was released to digital outlets as the lead single from their debut single album, It'z Different, on February 12, 2019, through JYP Entertainment. Written and composed by the music production group Galactika, the song is a "fusion" track that includes elements of EDM, hip hop, electropop, and house. Lyrically, "Dalla Dalla" revolves around themes of individuality, empowerment and self-confidence.
"Dalla Dalla" received mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom compared the concept and style to that of other K-pop girl groups, but praised Itzy's performance. Commercially, the song peaked at number two on both the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard K-pop Hot 100. Nine months after release, the song was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for achieving 100 million streams. The song's music video, which was pre-released on YouTube, became the most-viewed debut music video by a K-pop group in 24-hours at the time, accumulating 17.1 million views. To promote the track, Itzy appeared on several music programs in South Korea, and won nine first-place trophies.