Wag-Zak Explained

Wag-Zak
Cover:Lovelyz_Wagzak_album_art.png
Type:single
Artist:Lovelyz
Recorded:2018
Length:3:31
Language:Korean
Lyricist:Seo Ji-eum
Producer:Lee Jung-yeop
Chronology:Lovelyz singles
Prev Title:That Day
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Lost N Found
Next Year:2018

"Wag-Zak" is a song by South Korean girl group Lovelyz, released as the group's first non-album digital single. The single was released on July 1, 2018 by Woollim Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment). Only seven members participated in this single as Jin was absent due to health issues.

Composition

"Wag-Zak" was written by Seo Ji-eum and composed by Razer (Strike), Hongdi, and Jaeripoteo.[1] It was described by Billboard as vibrant tropical house beat song with a breezy melody that bounces along rhythmically towards its refreshing chorus and the sudden pronouncement of the titular phrase.[2]

Background and release

On June 21, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would release their special digital single titled "Wag-Zak". It was also announced that Jin would not partake in the promotions due to health issues.[3] Lovelyz performed "Wag-Zak" for the first time at Mnet's M Countdown on June 28,[4] following in the various music program for a week. Their digital single "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1, complemented by a music video, marking their first summer release.[5]

Music video

The music video for "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1. The video shows the members of Lovelyz hanging out together on a resort, enjoying games, cocktails, water gun fights, and more.[2] Jin did not appear in the music video due to health issues.

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[6] 95
South Korea (Billboard Hot 100)[7] 92

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaJuly 1, 2018Digital download
Various

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [Single] Wag-Zak by Lovelyz on MelOn. Song Information.]. www.melon.com. ko. 2018-09-09.
  2. News: Lovelyz Enjoys the Summertime in Beachy Music Video For 'Wag-Zak': Watch. September 9, 2018. Billboard. September 3, 2018.
  3. News: [공식입장] 러블리즈 JIN, 일시 활동중단 "건강문제...당분간 7인체제" (전문)]. June 21, 2018. MYDAILY. Naver. ko.
  4. News: '엠카' 러블리즈 '여름 한 조각' 최초공개..청량감 폭발. June 28, 2018. Star News. July 2, 2018. ko.
  5. News: [SS뮤직]'여름 한 조각' 러블리즈, '선무대 후음원' 이색 컴백 행보로 시선집중]. July 2, 2018. Sports Seoul. July 2, 2018. ko.
  6. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. July 7, 2018.
  7. Web site: Billboard Korea Chart. July 9, 2018.