Track from Second Album Surges in Popularity More Than a Month After Release

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The song "Fate," featured in K-pop group (G)I-DLE's second full-length album "2," has risen to the number one position on various music streaming charts, including Bugs, one of Korea's popular streaming services. Despite its release on January 29, the track has experienced a resurgence in popularity, outperforming the lead single "Super Lady" from the same album. It currently holds the top position on Bugs' real-time chart, with "Bam Yang Gang" by Bibi, "Plot Twist" by TWS, and "Easy" by Le Sserafim following closely behind. 

▲ The promotional poster for "Fate" / Courtesy of Cube EntertainmentAdditionally, "Fate" has secured second and third place on Genie and Melon charts, respectively, further solidifying its chart success. The song, characterized by funk-based band sounds and introspective lyrics, explores the theme of unexpected encounters and heartbreak.

Soyeon, the leader of (G)I-DLE, shared insights into the song's creation process, describing it as a reflection on the feeling of heartbreak triggered by chance encounters with strangers. The group, comprised of members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, debuted in 2018 with the track "Latata."

On March 15, (G)I-DLE released a collaborative single titled "This Time Around" with American singer-actor Jennifer Lopez, a remixed version of Lopez's original February release of the same name.

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