ITZY, which is showing strong momentum at home and abroad, announces the new album 'CHESHIRE' full of unique energy and steps on the accelerator to expand its popularity in 2022. The title song 'Cheshire' contains the message that there is no set answer among the many confusing questions and concerns, so let's trust our own feelings. ITZY's unique speaking style stands out, such as "Where is right and wrong?" and "Trust your feelings, not your head." A dance-pop track featuring a stylish and addictive melody, with a fresh piano riff and powerful bass Wund delivers impact. The music video, designed as a quiz show, leaves a deep impression on viewers by leaving open the possibility of various interpretations. The point choreography that expresses the ever-changing and mysterious facial expressions also adds to the fun of watching.
This album contains a total of 4 tracks, including the title song 'Cheshire', 'Snowy', 'Freaky', and the pre-released English single 'Boys Like You' released on October 21st. done. A variety of sounds, such as a song sampling Beethoven's 'For Elise' and a pop genre with punk elements, provide enjoyment without a dull moment, and the subjective, honest and confident lyrics shared by all songs on the album further enhance ITZY's musical color and identity. Strengthen.
Standard (A, B, C): Photobook + Photocard (2 out of 30)+ CD + Lyric Paper + Neon Photocard (1 out of 5) + 4-Cut Film (1 out of 5) + Photo Cube (pre-order only) + Clear Photocard (1 out of 5) (pre-order only) + Poster (1 out of 3) (pre-order only)
Limited Edition: Photobook + CD + Lyric Paper + Photocard (2 out of 10) + Lenticular Photocard (1 out of 5) + 4-Cut Photo (1 out of 3) + Mini Poster (1 out of 5) + Hand Drawing Sticker + Photo Cube (pre-order only) + Clear Photocard (1 out of 5) (pre-order only) + Poster (1 out of 3) (pre-order only)
Special Edition (A, B): Envelope Package + Sticker + Photobook + Lyric Book + CD + Photocard (1 out of 10 random for each version) + Special Poster (1 out of each version) + Hidden Message Card (1 out of 5 random for each version) + Photo Cube (pre-order only) + Clear Photocard (1 out of 5) (pre-order only) + Poster (1 out of 3) (pre-order only)
Achievements[]
For achievements specific to the title track, see Cheshire.
CHESHIRE sold 633,248 copies in its first week of release, which breaks the group's previous record held by CHECKMATE with 472,394 copies sold.[1]
Circle Chart reported that it sold 779,455 copies during the month of November.
It debuted at No.1 on the monthly chart.[2] In January 12, 2023, it received a million certification for surpassing 1 million copies sold on Circle Chart.[3]
It debuted at No.25 on Billboard 200 which makes ITZY the third Kpop girl group to have four different albums chart.[4]
Gladys Yeo of NME praised CHESHIRE as "a mature update to ITZY's sound", giving the album a three-star review. In particular, she found the title track's "darker, more subdued instrumentation" appealing and saw its lyrics as a departure from the group's previous music, with a bolder approach to romance. However, Yeo criticized the pre-release single "Boys Like You" as unfitting on the album with "painfully juvenile" lyrics.
Soompi: ITZY Achieves 5th Highest 1st-Week Sales Of Any Girl Group In Hanteo History With “CHESHIRE” (Dec. 6, 2022)
Soompi: ITZY Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group In History To Chart 4 Albums On Billboard 200 As “CHESHIRE” Makes Its Debut
