| "Not Shy" | ||||
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| Single by Itzy | ||||
| from the EP Not Shy | ||||
| Released | August 17, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | J.Y. Park “The Asiansoul” | |||
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| "Not Shy" on YouTube "Not Shy (English Ver.)" on YouTube | ||||
"Not Shy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy for their third extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single through JYP Entertainment and Republic on August 17, 2020. It is a song that blends R&B and trap-dance, driven by rapid beats and 'intense' saxophone sounds. With a mix of hip-hop, pop, and Caribbean influences, featuring lyrics by J.Y. Park. The song encourages confident expression of love without hesitation, reflecting a notable shift in the group's style with its upbeat tempo and empowering message.
Commercially, "Not Shy" peaked at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart and at number four on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, earning Itzy their fourth top-ten hit on both charts. The song won five music program awards in South Korea and has since been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). An accompanying music video was uploaded onto JYP's YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release and has surpassed 200 million views on the platform.