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"Nxde" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle, released on October 17, 2022, by Cube Entertainment as the lead single of the group's fifth extended play, I Love. The song is written by member Soyeon and co-produced by Pop Time and Kako.

"Nxde"
Single by (G)I-dle
from the EP I Love
Language	Korean • English
Released	October 17, 2022 (2022-10-17)
Genre	Alternative pop
Length	2:58
Label	Cube
Songwriter(s)	Soyeon
Composer(s)	Soyeon Pop Time Kako
(G)I-dle singles chronology
"Tomboy" (2022) "Nxde" (2022)
Music video
"Nxde" on YouTube

Background and release

On September 30, 2022, the group unveiled the artwork poster for the title song to the EP on the group's official SNS accounts and website, revealing "Nxde" as the lead single. The poster is a shot of the members' head to shoulders highlighting their individuality with different tones of blonde hair and red lips, raising the expectations for the new song.[1] Simultaneously, the group released I Love sketch film that contains a preview of the EP which begins with the phrase 'How Do I Look?' in the black and white screen as (G)I-dle's photoshoot begins and proceeds to shots of the members' bodies as they slip off their clothes.[2]. In particular, it draws attention by foretelling a new challenge for the group with an unconventional and daring direction projecting the concept of power, confidence, freedom, and body autonomy.[3][2]

Composition

"Nxde" was written, composed, and arranged by Soyeon alongside PopTime and Kako for the composition and the arrangement.[4] The song is composed in the key of E minor, 136 beats per minute with a running time of 2:58 minutes.[5] It described as alternative pop that samples an aria from Georges Bizet's 1875 opéra comique Carmen, "Habanera" that features a jazzy instrumental rhythm with whispered vocalizations by (G)I-dle.[6][7][8]

Music video

On October 15 and 16, music video teasers were released through the group's official social media.[9][6] On October 17 the official music video was released.[10] It depicts the members as movie stars in "showgirl-inspired fashion", along with numerous references to "iconic" Marilyn Monroe moments.[10] The music video shows "the ambivalence of a showgirl" who is not what the public wants on stage. It depicts situations where the (G)I-dle have become showgirls and get judged biasedly through various scenes.[8]

Track listing

• Download and streaming[5]

1. "Nxde" – 2:58

Credits and personnel

Song credits

Credits adapted from Melon.[4]

• (G)I-dle – Vocals
• Soyeon – Lyrics, composition, arrangement
• Pop Time – Composition, arrangement
• Kako – Composition, arrangement

Visual credits

• Son Seung-hee (High Quality Fish) – Music video director[11]
• High Quality Fish – Executive Producer[11]
• Taeeun – Choreographer[11]

Promotion

Prior to the release of I Love, on October 17, 2022, the group held a live event called "X-Love Show Private Premiere" to introduce the album and its songs, including "Nxde", with the attendance from the media press and one hundred and twelve winners from the Makestar event.[12][13] (G)I-dle will also promote the song on various radio shows, including Naver Now Miyeon's Gossip Idle on October 18,[14] KBS Cool FM Minhyuk's Kiss the Radio on October 19,[15] and Youngjae's Got7 Youngjae's Best Friend.[16]

Release history

Release history for "Nxde"

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
South Korea	October 17, 2022	Digital download streaming	Original	Cube Kakao
Various				Cube

References

External links

• Audio on YouTube

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