"I Luv It" is a song by South Korean singer Psy. It was released on May 10, 2017 via YG Entertainment, as the lead single from the musician's eighth studio album, 4×2=8. It was co-written by South Korean rapper Zico from Block B.
Background
The track was first revealed in a track list teaser of the album released on May 3, 2017. Writers and composers of the song were also revealed, alongside the second track from the album, "New Face".
Illustrated covers of tracks number 1 to 5 from the album, including "I Luv It", "New Face", "Last Scene", "Love" and "Bomb", were revealed by Psy on May 8, 2017. South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun can be seen sitting beside Psy.[1]
Music video
The music video for the track was released on May 10, 2017, alongside the music video for "New Face". It featured South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, as well as Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka, who wore the same costume in the music video for "PPAP".[2]
In a press conference, Psy said "Pikotaro (Daimaou Kosaka) thanked me through YG Entertainment Japan branch. He said that his music video was influenced by me. After that, I asked him 'Do you want to be in my music video?'"[3]
Chart performance
The song topped the "Billboard + Twitter Trending 140" chart after its release, "New Face" also occupied the second place.[4]
Accolades
| Program | Date |
|---|---|
| M Countdown (Mnet) | May 18, 2017 |
| Inkigayo (SBS) | May 21, 2017 |
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon)[5] | 1 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[6] | 29 |
References
- beansss (8. Mai 2017). „Psy enthüllt illustrierte Cover der Songs seines 8. Albums ‚4 x 2 = 8‘!“ . allkpop . Abgerufen am 11. Mai 2017 .
- ^ R. Jun (10. Mai 2017). „Ansehen: PSY ist zurück mit den Musikvideos zu „I LUV IT“ und „New Face“ mit Lee Byung Hun und Apinks Son Naeun“ . Soompi . Archiviert vom Original am 10. Mai 2017. Abgerufen am 11. Mai 2017 .
- ^ WoW!Korea (10. Mai 2017). ""Comeback" PSY, Pico Taro traten im "I LUV IT" MV auf. "Ich habe das Angebot sanft angenommen."" . WoW!Korea . Abgerufen am 11. Mai 2017 .
- ^ Xander Zellner (10. Mai 2017). „PSY erreicht mit ‚I Luv It‘ Platz 1 der Billboard- und Twitter-Trending-140-Charts.“" . Billboard . Abgerufen am 11. Mai 2017 .
- ^19. Dezember 2017 Digitale Karte(auf Koreanisch). Gaon Music Chart . Abgerufen am 27. Juni 2017 .
- ^ „ Psy Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs) “. Billboard . Abgerufen am 23. Mai 2017.
