Wannabe (Itzy song)

"Wannabe" is a song that was recorded by South Korean girl group Itzy and released on their second extended play (EP) titled It'z Me.

Naive Creative Production directed the song's accompanying music video, which was uploaded onto JYP's YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release.

[1] On February 21 another teaser image was posted on the group's official social media, confirming the EP's lead single would be "Wannabe".

[11][12] JYP Entertainment released "Wannabe" and its music video for digital download and streaming on March 9, 2020, as the lead single from It'z Me.

[13] On January 22, 2021, Itzy released their first English-language EP Not Shy, which includes the English version of "Wannabe".

"Wannabe" combines house and hip-hop/pop production, and bubblegum-pop melodies; the lyrics stress the importance of personal identity and individuality.

" and that the single "invite[s] us again to dance, gilding a shapeshifting electro-pop beat and 2000s guitar-pop chugs with whimsical flourishes".

[27] On March 15, the dance practice video for "Wannabe" was released on Itzy's official YouTube channel.

[30][31][32][33] "Wannabe" debuted at number six on the Gaon Digital Chart, giving the group their third top-ten song.

[37] "Wannabe" was the group's debut on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 92, becoming only the sixth female K-pop act to appear on the chart after CL, Red Velvet, Blackpink, Jennie and Twice.