La Di Da (Everglow song) explained

La Di Da
Cover:"La Di Da" by Everglow Logo.png
Type:single
Artist:Everglow
Ep:-77.82X-78.29
Language:Korean
Released:September 21, 2020
Studio:Monotree Studio (Seoul)
Genre:
Length:3:31
Label:
Composer:
Lyricist:
  • Lee Seu-ran
  • E:U
Producer:Ollipop
Prev Title:Dun Dun
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:First
Next Year:2021

"La Di Da" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Everglow for their second extended play -77.82X-78.29. It was released by Yuehua Entertainment on September 21, 2020, as the EP's lead single. It is a synth-pop-inspired song that delivers a dismissive message to haters. It was produced by Ollipop, with whom the group has been working since their debut, and co-written by member E:U. The song was named the best K-pop song of 2020 by Billboard on a year-end list.

Background

On September 12, 2020, the group officially announced "La Di Da" and the other three tracks on the EP.[3] The teaser for the single's music video and multiple concept photos were released on the group's official social media accounts, revealing the retro style of the comeback.[4] In the showcase event for the EP's release, member Yiren said, "We tried a bolder and more unique performance…We also tried to expand Everglow's musical spectrum."[5]

Composition

"La Di Da" is a retro-inspired uptempo electropop song that combines various elements from the '80s, such as cheerleader chants and strong synthesizers.[6] The lyrics have a strong sense of self-empowerment and sends a humbling message to the "bad guys" and the "players" (haters).[7] The song was composed in the E♭ minor key with a tempo of 160 beats per minute.[8]

Promotion

Prior to the release of -77.82X-78.29, on September 21, Everglow held an online showcase event in order to introduce the EP and its songs, and to answer questions from the media, where they performed "La Di Da" live for the first time. On September 24, 2020, the group did their official comeback stage on M Countdown.[9] They also performed the song on KBS2's Music Bank,[10] MBC's Show! Music Core,[11] SBS' Inkigayo,[12] Arirang's Simply K-Pop,[13] SBS' The Show,[14] and MBC M's Show Champion.[15]

Credits and personnel

Song credits

Visual credits

Charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] 5
South Korea Download (Circle)[17] 138

Accolades

Year-end lists!Critic/Publication!List!Rank!Ref.
BillboardThe 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks1
DazedThe 40 Best K-pop Songs of 20204[18]
TimeThe Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020N/A[19]
PaperThe 40 Best K-pop Songs of 202016[20]
BuzzFeedThe Best Kpop Songs of 202010[21]

Notes and References

  1. The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks . billboard. December 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201223154033/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9504174/best-kpop-songs-2020-top-20/. December 23, 2020. live. 2023-06-20.
  2. Web site: -77.82X-78.29 - EVERGLOW (에버글로우) . 2023-06-20 . Melon . ko.
  3. Web site: Ji . Min-kyung . 2020-09-12 . '컴백' 에버글로우, 타이틀곡은 '라 디 다'..'던던' 인기 잇는다 . Everglow's comeback with the title song "La Di Da". "Dun Dun" continues to be popular . 2023-06-20 . OSEN . ko.
  4. Web site: Hong . Hye-min . 2020-09-16 . '라 디 다' 에버글로우, 강렬해진 카리스마 . "La Di Da" by Everglow, a stronger charisma. . 2023-06-20 . . ko-KR.
  5. Web site: Lee . Ha-na . "무대 불태울 것" 에버글로우, 대체불가 여전사로 업그레이드 . "We'll burn the stage", Everglow upgraded to unrivaled female warriors. . 2023-06-20 . Newsen . ko.
  6. Web site: -77.82X-78.29 - EVERGLOW (에버글로우) . 2023-06-20 . Melon . ko.
  7. December 23, 2020 . The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20201223154033/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9504174/best-kpop-songs-2020-top-20/ . December 23, 2020 . 2023-06-20.
  8. Web site: Key & BPM for LA DI DA by EVERGLOW . 2023-06-20 . Tunebat.
  9. Web site: Cho . Sung-woon . 2020-09-24 . '엠카운트다운' 에버글로우, 'LA DI DA'… 독보적 퍼포먼스 . M Countdown Everglow, "La Di Da" unrivaled performance . 2023-06-21 . Sports Donga . ko.
  10. Web site: Song . Chi-hoon . 2020-09-25 . '뮤직뱅크' 에버글로우, 'LA DI DA' 컴백 무대! 강렬한 퍼포먼스 시선 집중 . Music Bank Everglow, "La Di Da" comeback stage! Intense performance focus . 2023-06-21 . . ko.
  11. Web site: Kim . Ki-tae . 2020-09-26 . 에버글로우, 요즘 우리가 핫해 핫해 (쇼음악중심) . Everglow: "We are hot these days" (Show! Music Core) . 2023-06-21 . Newsen . ko.
  12. Web site: Cho . Sung-woon . 2020-09-27 . '인기가요' 에버글로우, 시크+도도한 독보적 분위기 'LA DI DA' . Inkigayo Everglow, chic + haughty atmosphere "La Di Da" . 2023-06-21 . Sports Donga . ko.
  13. Web site: Ahn . Sung-hoo . 2020-10-12 . 에버글로우 '더 강렬하게' . Everglow, "more intense" . 2023-06-21 . TV Daily . ko.
  14. Web site: Son . Bong-suk . 2020-10-06 . '더쇼' 에버글로우, 무대 장악한 강렬 카리스마 연타 '언터쳐블'X'라 디 다' . The Show Everglow, a powerful charisma that dominates the stage. "Untouchable" X "La Di Da" . 2023-06-21 . Sports Kyunghyang . ko.
  15. Web site: Son . Bong-suk . 2020-10-21 . '쇼챔피언' 에버글로우, 강렬한 에너지 전한 'LA DI DA' 무대 . Show Champion Everglow, "La Di Da" stage with an intense energy . 2023-06-21 . Sports Kyunghyang . ko.
  16. Everglow Chart History: World Digital Song Sales . live . Billboard . https://web.archive.org/web/20200227050432/https://www.billboard.com/music/everglow/chart-history/WDT . February 27, 2020 . February 26, 2020.
  17. Web site: Circle Chart . ko:2020년 39주차 Download Chart. Week 39 of 2020 Download Chart. September 20–26, 2020. Gaon Music Chart. October 1, 2020. ko. July 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716020611/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020. live.
  18. Web site: Glasby . Taylor . December 19, 2020 . The 40 best K-pop songs of 2020 . December 28, 2020 . Dazed.
  19. Moon . Kat . December 11, 2020 . The Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020 . . December 12, 2020.
  20. Web site: Bell . Crystal . December 19, 2020 . The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020 . December 28, 2020 . Paper.
  21. Web site: Travis . Emlyn . December 31, 2020 . The Best Kpop Songs of 2020 . December 31, 2020 . BuzzFeed.

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