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Not Shy (English Ver.)

Itzy · 2021

12 min · 4 tracks · K-pop

High-energy K-pop anthems blend infectious hooks and vibrant beats, empowering listeners with an upbeat and confident spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Not Shy (English ver.) — As the title track, it encapsulates the group’s bold persona with a catchy chorus that encourages self-confidence and individuality.
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    WANNABE (English ver.) — This track builds on Itzy's signature themes of self-identity and empowerment, featuring a memorable hook that became a viral sensation.
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    DALLA DALLA (English ver.) — Originally their debut single, its English version reinforces the group's commitment to inclusivity while maintaining its infectious energy and message of self-love.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

Strong, sharply arranged pop songs retain their hooks in English, but the unchanged settings and compilation-like sequence give this short set little identity beyond the original …

What we noticed

  • All four tracks are English versions of earlier ITZY singles, keeping the original song arrangements rather than building new musical settings.
  • The set opens with the brassy, clipped groove of “Not Shy,” then moves through “WANNABE” and “ICY” before closing on the older “DALLA DALLA.”
  • Each track is built around a repeated hook and a high-energy beat; there is no slower interlude or new song to change the pace.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Not Shy (English ver.) 2:57
  • 2 WANNABE (English ver.) 3:11
  • 3 ICY (English ver.) 3:11
  • 4 DALLA DALLA (English ver.) 3:19

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