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.
Welcome
IZ*ONE Lyrics
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라랄라 라랄라 라랄라
나의 일기 속에 너의 마법이 채워져
라랄라 라랄라
동화가 돼
La la la la la la la la la la Iz*land
La la la la la la la la la la Iz*land
놀러와
언제든 환영해 널 Iz*land
The lyrics to IZ*ONE's song Welcome describe a magical land called "Iz*land" where the singer invites the listener to come and explore. It references a diary that is full of dreams and how those dreams unfold in the singer's life. The "la la la" refrain throughout the song suggests that this land is a dreamlike and whimsical place.
The second verse mentions how the singer's diary is filled with the magic of the listener, further emphasizing the bond between the listener and the singer. The lyric "동화가 돼" which directly translates to "becomes a fairy tale" suggests that this land is a place where dreams can come true and anything is possible.
Overall, the song Welcome is an invitation to the listener to come and explore a world of magic and dreams with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
작은 일기장에 가득했던 꿈 펼쳐져
My dreams from my small diary are unfolding
라랄라 라랄라 라랄라
La la la la la la la
나의 일기 속에 너의 마법이 채워져
Your magic is filling up my diary
동화가 돼
It becomes a fairytale
Welcome to my
Welcome to my
La la la la la la la la la la Iz*land
La la la la la la la la la la Iz*land
놀러와
Come play
언제든 환영해 널 Iz*land
You're always welcome to Iz*land
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dong Ha Kang, Min Soo Choi, Sung Ho Cho, Young Jin Son
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