IZ*ONE (Korean: 아이즈원; Japanese: アイズワン; pronounced "eyes one") was a South K… Read Full Bio ↴IZ*ONE (Korean: 아이즈원; Japanese: アイズワン; pronounced "eyes one") was a South Korean–Japanese girl group formed through the Mnet reality competition show PRODUCE 48. The group, managed by Off the Record Entertainment, was composed of twelve members: Woollim Entertainment's Kwon Eunbi (권은비), HKT48's Miyawaki Sakura (宮脇咲良), 8D Entertainment's Kang Hyewon (강혜원), Yuehua Entertainment's Choi Yena (최예나) , WM Entertainment's Lee Chaeyeon (이채연), Woollim Entertainment's Kim Chaewon (김채원), Urban Works Entertainment's Kim Minju (김민주), HKT48's Yabuki Nako (矢吹奈子), AKB48's Honda Hitomi (本田仁美), Stone Music Entertainment's Jo Yuri (조유리), Starship Entertainment's An Yujin (안유진), and Starship Entertainment's Jang Wonyoung (장원영).

IZ*ONE debuted on October 29, 2018 with their first extended play COLOR*IZ. Upon its release, the group received immediate commercial success, selling over 225,000 units and peaking at number 2 on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart. In addition, both the EP and its lead single "La Vie en Rose" charted on Billboard World Albums and World Digital Songs respectively. The early success subsequently hailed them as the New Artist of the Year at several awards shows, including Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards.

The group's Japanese debut single, "好きと言わせたい (Suki to Iwasetai)", was released on February 6, 2019 under UMG's EMI Records label. Peaking at number 2 on Oricon Singles Chart and with over 250,000 unit sales, the single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). On April 1, 2019, the group released their second EP HEART*IZ, with "Violeta" serving as the album's lead single. The album sold over 282,000 copies and continued the success of their debut.

The group was set to release their first studio album, Album page: BLOOM*IZ, on November 11, 2019. However, the release was postponed due to the Mnet vote manipulation investigation. Investigations had revealed that all twelve members of IZ*ONE were selected before the finale of Produce 48. As a result, their showcases, promotions, and several guest appearances were cancelled or put on hold. On January 6, 2020, the members' agencies and CJ ENM reached an agreement to resume the group's activities.

Eventually, BLOOM*IZ was released on February 17, 2020. The album became the best selling girl group album in Gaon Chart history with 480,000 sales as of April 2020. The lead single "Fiesta" was also a great success, becoming their biggest hit to date and peaking at #3 in Korea.

On March 10, 2021, Mnet confirmed that IZ*ONE would be disbanding as planned after the expiration of their contract at the end of April of the same year.

D-D-DANCE
IZ*ONE Lyrics

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너의 지루한 표정이
Mayday mayday
말을 건네 말해 내게
모두 알아채지 못할 때 내 눈에
들킨 너의 진짜 얼굴

Now 기분 몹시 좋음
이 기분 마치 like umm

아무도 모르게 주문을 걸어
깜짝 선물에 너 눈부실 거야
좀 놀랄 거야
내 방식대로 놀아볼 거야
다른 너로 내가

만들어 move
끄덕 끄덕 끄덕해
조금씩 나와 발을 맞춰
Move 그래 그래 그렇게
둠칫 쿵 치키타

멋대로 d-d-d-d-dance
맘대로 d-d-d-d-dance
따라해 너의 손을 쭉 뻗어
큰 원을 만들어
또 반을 가르며
Take my heart!

I got you yeah, I got you
이끌리듯 펼쳐진 음을
선을 밟아 like me, like me

Uh just like me, like me
풀 수 없는 magic, uh
Let me, let me, give you a little tip
자유로운 몸짓

좀 놀랄 거야
내 방식대로 놀아볼 거야
머뭇거리지 마

한번 더 move
끄덕 끄덕 끄덕해
조금씩 나와 발을 맞춰
Move 그래 그래 그렇게
둠칫 쿵 치키타

멋대로 d-d-d-d-dance
맘대로 d-d-d-d-dance
따라해 너의 손을 쭉 뻗어
큰 원을 만들어
또 반을 가르며
Take my heart!

I got you yeah, I got you yeah
이끌리듯 펼쳐진 음을
선을 밟아 like me, like me

믿어져? 마법처럼
펼쳐진 무대 위 너와 나
무질서한 feel 지금이 for real
비로소 we're free
We're free now

I got you, I got you yeah
이끌리듯 펼쳐진 음을
선을 밟아 like me, like me

D-d-d-d-dance d-d-d-d-dance
(D-d-d-d-dance 자유롭지 않니 uh)
D-d-d-d-dance

D-d-dance 펼쳐진 음을
선을 밟아 like me, like me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of IZ*ONE's "D-D-Dance" describe the joy and freedom one feels while let loose on the dance floor. The song starts by describing a person's ordinary and boring expression, but when they start dancing, they come alive - this is the moment when the singer sees the person's true self. The rest of the lyrics detail how the singer wants to dance however they want, with no restrictions or rules, and they invite the listener to come along with them. The lyrics urge the listener to let go, have fun, and embrace their own style of dancing - even if it may surprise or shock others. The chorus is a repeated call to dance "d-d-d-d-dance" and to follow the singer's movements, creating circles and patterns on the dance floor.

This song is all about celebrating the liberation that comes with dancing - when someone is on the dance floor, they can throw off any restraints and be themselves. The lyrics use metaphors of spells and magic to describe how dancing can create a freedom and a high that is hard to match. The chorus repeats the call to "move" and "dance," which creates a hypnotic rhythm that encourages listeners to get up and start dancing themselves.

Overall, "D-D-Dance" is an invitation to let go and dance however you like - to create your own rhythms, moves, and patterns that let your true self shine. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their own unique style and enjoy the freedom that comes with being lost in the music.

Line by Line Meaning

너의 지루한 표정이
Your face looks bored

Mayday mayday
Mayday mayday

말을 건네 말해 내게
Speak to me, say something

모두 알아채지 못할 때 내 눈에
I can see your true face when no one else can

들킨 너의 진짜 얼굴
Your real face that got caught

Now 기분 몹시 좋음
Feeling extremely good now

이 기분 마치 like umm
This feeling is like umm

아무도 모르게 주문을 걸어
Secretly cast a spell

깜짝 선물에 너 눈부실 거야
You'll be dazzled by the surprise gift

좀 놀랄 거야
You'll be surprised

내 방식대로 놀아볼 거야
We play my way