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.
Merry-Go-Round
IZ*ONE Lyrics
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비밀로 했었던 이 마음을
창문을 열어보면
따뜻한 봄바람이 부는 것 같아 (oh)
운명처럼 나를 찾아와
My dreams
홀연히 눈 뜬 거죠
그곳에 있는 기다림을
You don't know
그대는 모르겠죠
이제 스텝을 밟아 좀 더 사뿐하게
마치 회전목마같이
나의 마음을 담아서
Round round around (ay)
너와 계속 돌 거야
늘 함께해 dream
Oh sweet dream 이대로 날
바라봐 곁에 있어줘 dream
Oh sweet dream 나의 꿈이여
아직 깨지 말아 줘 merry-go-round
새로운 나의 모습을
보여주었던 baby with you
분홍빛으로 물들어 모든 게 다
운명처럼 나를 찾아와
My dreams
홀연히 눈 뜬 거죠
Oh feeling like new
그곳에 있는 기다림을
You don't know
그대는 모르겠죠
이제 스텝을 밟아 좀 더 사뿐하게
마치 회전목마같이
나의 마음을 담아서
Round round around (ay)
너와 계속 돌 거야
아무에게도 들키지 않게
아무도 몰래 only for you
보여주고 싶은 게 있어
꿈에서 보기로 약속해
이제 스텝을 밟아 좀 더 사뿐하게
마치 회전목마같이
시간을 조각한 것처럼 춤추는 (ay)
우리 둘만의 세계
늘 함께해 dream
Oh sweet dream 이대로 나
바라봐 곁에 있어줘
Dream 늘 그리던 dreams come true
꿈은 계속 돌아 merry-go-round
The lyrics to IZ*ONE's song Merry-Go-Round tells a story of a person who has been asleep for a long time, hiding their true feelings as a secret. They finally open the window and feel the warm spring breeze, and suddenly, destiny finds them through their dreams. The person wakes up feeling like a new version of themselves, and they can't wait to show their loved one what they have been waiting for all this time, but the loved one doesn't know what is going on. The person wants to take a step and continue to move forward gracefully, just like a merry-go-round.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of keeping secrets and wanting to show someone your true self, even if it means hiding it from others. It portrays the idea of self-discovery and how it's a journey that could lead to finding destiny and dreams.
Overall, the lyrics to "Merry-Go-Round" connote both a sense of excitement and a little hint of hesitance, but the underlying message is about embracing change.
Line by Line Meaning
오랜 시간 잠들었어
I kept my heart a secret for a long time, but now it's awake.
비밀로 했었던 이 마음을
This heart that I kept hidden away.
창문을 열어보면
When I open the window.
따뜻한 봄바람이 부는 것 같아 (oh)
I feel a warm spring breeze (oh).
운명처럼 나를 찾아와
You came to me like destiny.
My dreams
The dreams I've always had.
홀연히 눈 뜬 거죠
Suddenly, my eyes opened.
Oh feeling like new
Oh, I feel like I'm new.
그곳에 있는 기다림을
You don't know the waiting that's there.
You don't know
You don't know.
그대는 모르겠죠
You don't know it.
이제 스텝을 밟아 좀 더 사뿐하게
Now, I step more lightly and gracefully.
마치 회전목마같이
Like a merry-go-round.
나의 마음을 담아서
I put my heart into it.
Round round around (ay)
Round, round around (ay).
너와 계속 돌 거야
I'll keep spinning with you.
늘 함께해 dream
Always together, dream.
Oh sweet dream 이대로 날
Oh sweet dream, look at me like this.
바라봐 곁에 있어줘 dream
Look at me and stay by my side, dream.
나의 꿈이여
My dream.
아직 깨지 말아 줘 merry-go-round
Don't wake me up yet, merry-go-round.
새로운 나의 모습을
The new me that you showed me.
보여주었던 baby with you
Baby, you showed me that.
분홍빛으로 물들어 모든 게 다
Everything is dyed pink.
아무에게도 들키지 않게
Without anyone finding out.
아무도 몰래 only for you
In secret, only for you.
보여주고 싶은 게 있어
There's something I want to show you.
꿈에서 보기로 약속해
Promise to see it in a dream.
시간을 조각한 것처럼 춤추는 (ay)
Dancing like we've carved up time (ay).
우리 둘만의 세계
Our own world, just the two of us.
Oh sweet dream 이대로 나
Oh sweet dream, just like this.
바라봐 곁에 있어줘 Dream
Look at me, stay by my side, dream.
늘 그리던 dreams come true
The dreams I've always dreamed are coming true.
꿈은 계속 돌아 merry-go-round
The dream continues to spin, merry-go-round.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Hitomi Honda, Ho Hyun Chung
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RUBINOS, Denise Mae D.
Chaeyeon looks good in her dress. She's 100% glowing in this comeback
Cha Rangdan
I'm more like her hairstyle like this, look more beautiful 🤍
Shel Mae
Indeed
houndyface
AGREE. SHE LOST WEIGHT AND HER HAIR SUITS HER
PearPearlPin
Totally agreed love her in this dress so muchhhhhhhh so cute so beautiful
Gillian Miracle
and with that hairstyle she is outstanding😭she so beautiful
sonsomething
CHAEYEON'S HAIRSTYLE AND OUTFIT ARE LIKE A DEADLY COMBO SHE IS SO PRETTY
zhy
Eunbi's and Chaeyeon's "my dreams", "feeling like new", and "you don't know" are ICONIC ✧
Jason Here
First the mum.thn the dad
Whoever distribute it deserve recognition
SunMin Eonnie
Sakura's talent is improving every comeback. Chaeyeon is starting to have confidence in her looks too.
ChaeKkura in pink 🌸 is breathtaking...