GingaMingaYo (The Strange World) explained

GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)
Cover:Billlie - GingaMingaYo (The Strange World) (Japanese).png
Caption:Japanese version standard cover
Type:single
Artist:Billlie
Language:Korean
B-Side:
    Genre:K-pop
    Length:3:35
    Label:
    Composer:
    • Hyuk Shin (153CreatorsClub)
    • MRey (153CreatorsClub)
    • Ashley Alisha (153/Joombas)
    • Le'mon (153/Joombas)
    Lyricist:Le'mon
    Producer:Han Peacedelic Jungsu
    Chronology:Billlie
    Prev Title:Snowy Night
    Prev Year:2021
    Next Title:Patbingsu
    Next Year:2022

    "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (from, meaning "uncertain") is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Billlie for their second extended play . It was released as the lead single by Mystic Story on February 23, 2022. It was written by Le'mon and Hyuk Shin, MRey, Ashley Alisha and Le'mon of 153/Joombas worked on composing while Han Peacedelic Jungsu produced the song. "GingaMingaYo" is a pop song with elements of bass house. Lyrically, It contains the questions and emotions that one asks himself during the process of becoming an adult. The Japanese version was released on May 17, 2023, as the group's debut single in Japan.[1]

    Composition and lyrics

    The title track "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" was written by Lemon, composed by Hyuk Shin (153CreatorsClub), MRey (153CreatorsClub), Ashley Alisha (153/Joombas), Le'mon (153/Joombas) and was arranged by MRay (153/Joombas). "Ginga minga" is a Korean expression meaning uncertainty. As the title implies, the song is about being confused with the changes in life as one grows up. The title which is written in Korean and English is composed in the key of B flat minor, with a tempo of 122 beats per minute with a running time of 3 minutes and 35 seconds.[2]

    Background and reception

    "GingaMingaYo" was first announced on 11 February 2022, through a track list image released by Mystic Story on different social media platforms.[3] [4] It was first heard on 21 February through the highlight medley and the official track was released alongside the EP on 23 February 2022, accompanied by its music video uploaded on YouTube by Mystic Story.[5]

    Many critics observed "GingaMingaYo" to have more of a lighter, more whimsical feel with catchy deep house beats that's giving a playful and fun mood compared to their debut song "Ring X Ring".[6] [7] Time noted down that Funky synths and Billlie’s animated chants propel the song, creating a fun number that piques a listener’s curiosity as much as it boosts their energy.[8]

    Promotion

    3 members were interviewed by The Korea Times to promote the album on February 23, 2022, following the cancellation of their media showcase.[9] They subsequently premiered the song after 13 days of release on SBS MTV's The Show.[10] The group also performed on M Countdown, Music Bank,[11] Inkigayo,[12] Show! Music Core,[13] Show Champion[14] and Simply Con-Tour.

    Music video

    Prior to the release, a teaser was released and the music video was released on February 23, 2022. It was directed by Hong Wonki And Shim Jihyoung from Zanybros, where they portray the girls transcending from their everyday life to a strange world where they explore the deeper layers of their unconsciousness.[15] This is the second time Zanybros has directed a music video for Billlie with the first one being for "Snowy Night".

    Commercial performance

    "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 123 on the component Download Chart and then went on to peak at 92 the following week.[16] In Japan, the song debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs Chart.[17]

    Accolades

    Ref.
    TimeThe Best K-pop Songs and Albums of 2022 So Far (Songs)[18]
    NMEThe 15 best K-pop songs of 2022 – So Far15[19]

    Personnel

    Credits are adopted from Melon.[20]

    Recording and management

    Personnel

    Visual credits

    Charts

    Chart (2022)! scope="col"
    Peak
    position
    Japan Heatseekers (Billboard Japan)[21] 6
    South Korea Download (Gaon)92
    Chart (2023)! scope="col"
    Peak
    position
    Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[22] 24
    Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard Japan)[23] 7

    Release history

    Region! scope="col"
    DateFormatVersionLabel
    VariousFebruary 23, 2022Original (Korean)
    VariousMay 17, 2023JapaneseVictor
    JapanCD single

    Notes and References

    1. News: Billlie、日本デビューシングル「GingaMingaYo（the strange world）」が本日リリース！MVを公開 . May 17, 2023 . Kstyle . May 17, 2023 . ja.
    2. Web site: Key And BPM For "GingaMingaYo (the strange world)" . Tunebat.
    3. Web site: 빌리, 미니 2집 타이틀은 'GingaMingaYo'(긴가민가요) . 2022-02-22 . . ko.
    4. Web site: Park Dong-Jae . 2022-02-11 . ≪브레이크뉴스≫ '미스틱스토리 첫 걸그룹' 빌리, 컴백 포스터 공개..23일 새 앨범 발매 . 'Mystic Story's first girl group' Billy unveils comeback poster... New album release on the 23rd . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/http://www.breaknews.com/871396 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-02-22 . 브레이크뉴스 (BreakNews).
    5. Web site: 2022-02-23 . 빌리 23일 두 번째 미니앨범 발매 웰메이드 신흥콘셉트 멀티세계관 영상 . 2022-02-23 . www.wowtv.co.kr . ko.
    6. Web site: Billlie's 'the collective soul and unconscious: chapter one': The Rookie Girl Group Stands Out From The Crowd . 2022-06-26 . www.andasian.com . en.
    7. Web site: 2022-03-22 . Meet Billlie: The K-pop Group with A Mystical Lore . 2022-06-26 . EnVi Media . en.
    8. June 7, 2022 . The Best K-pop Songs and Albums of 2022 So Far . Time.
    9. Web site: 2022-02-23 . [INTERVIEW] Meet Billlie, mysterious yet captivating K-pop rookie group ]. 2022-06-26 . . en.
    10. Web site: Jinju . Hee . 2022-03-08 . '더쇼' 빌리, 활동 시작과 동시에 1위 후보 . 'The Show' Billlie, nominated for 1st place at the same time as promotions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000852648 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-11 . MK Sports . ko . Naver.
    11. Web site: So-young . Park . 2022-03-11 . '뮤직뱅크' 1위후보=소녀시대 태연 vs 스테이씨 '신구 女 대결' . 'Music Bank' 1st place nominee = Girls' Generation Taeyeon vs StayC 'New and old female showdown' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004570595 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-11 . Osen . ko . Naver.
    12. Web site: Mi-kyung . Kim . 2022-03-13 . '인기가요' 빌리가 초대한 판타지 월드 'GingaMingaYo' . GingaMingaYo, A fantasy world invitation by Billlie from Inkigayo . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=338084 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-11 . 싱글리스트 Slist . ko.
    13. Web site: Seung-hoon . Lee . 2022-03-12 . '음중' 태연vs스테이씨vsMSG워너비(M.O.M), 1위 후보 등극 . 'Umjung' Taeyeon vs StayC vs MSG Wannabe (MOM), nominated for 1st place . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004571063 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-11 . Osen . ko . Naver.
    14. Web site: Woo-young . Jang . 2022-03-09 . '신흥 콘셉트돌' 빌리, '쇼챔피언' 핫 컴백…시선강탈 'GingaMingaYo' 퍼포먼스 . 'Emerging concept idol' Billie, 'Show Champion' hot comeback... Eye-catching 'GingaMingaYo' performance . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004569761 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-11 . Osen . ko . Naver.
    15. Web site: 2022-02-23 . "호기심은 커져가"…빌리의 끊임없는 성장통 '긴가민가요' [6시★살롱] ]. 2022-02-23 . 스타뉴스 . ko.
    16. Web site: ko:2022년 11주차 Download Chart . Week 11 of 2022 Download Chart . http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220317021502/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week . March 17, 2022 . March 17, 2022 . Gaon Music Chart . ko.
    17. Web site: (see #197) . Circle Global Chart (2022-07-03 ~ 2022-07-09) . 2022-07-24 . Circle Chart.
    18. June 7, 2022 . The Best K-pop Songs and Albums of 2022 So Far . Time.
    19. Web site: NME . 2022-07-20 . The 15 best K-pop songs of 2022 – so far . 2022-07-20 . NME . en-GB.
    20. Web site: . 곡 정보 / GingaMingaYo (the strange world) - Billlie (빌리) . [Song information / GingaMingaYo] . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20220608090017/https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=34682972 . June 8, 2022 . 2022-06-08 . . ko .
    21. Web site: 2022-03-28 . 【Heatseekers Songs】NMIXX「O.O」2週連続通算3度目の首位 XG／Billlieら新人ガールズグループが上位に . 【Heatseekers Songs】 NMIXX "O.O" tops for the third time in a row for two weeks, with new girl groups such as XG / Billlie at the top . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204050551/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/110723/2 . 2021-12-04 . 2022-07-02 . Billboard Japan.
    22. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2023-05-29 . . May 26, 2023 . ja.
    23. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales – Week of May 24, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. May 26, 2023.

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