QUINTESSENCEArtist: 태양Genre: Rap/Hip HopRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by Taeyang, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron Glasper, VinceComposed by Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jeff Baranowski, Luke Milano, August Rigo, Kameron GlasperArranged by The Stereotypes, 9AM This track stands out for its smooth melody, heavy beat, and the
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by 심은지Composed by 심은지Arranged by 심은지 It captures the moment when love slowly seeps in, much like a sunset that paints the sky orange. Romanization Pale to goldenorenji bitkkal sumeul samkyeobukge taneun emotionsOverflowingdamgiji mothan mamiOn and on and onkkeonaemyeon sigeobeorilkkadeoneun sumgil su eopseosseo naeryeogan fairy talehyangi naraga beorilkkahonja kkeureoango
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by MINKYU, SEORAComposed by 이해솔, Maria MarcusArranged by 이해솔 It captures the subtle moments when two people grow closer as they test the waters of their undefined feelings. The tension that flares up amidst the relaxed atmosphere stands out. Romanization Uh yeahYou know the oneuri saineun out of the
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by KASSComposed by KASSArranged by KASS As the bold title “Look at Me” suggests, this track embodies a confident presence and attitude. It’s a song that highlights Ryujin’s confidence, which shines even brighter under the spotlight. Romanization LookCaught in the flashlightLookBaddie in spotlightLookOh I’m a dangerDon’t touch it, bring
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by Julia Ross, Ash MinorComposed by 이우민 “collapsedone”, MRCHArranged by 이우민 “collapsedone” This song captures the hope that, even in an unstable relationship where one might get hurt, the other person will become a place of refuge. It sings of emotions that grow deeper the closer we get, and
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by Lov3notdxxdComposed by Lov3notdxxd, Frankie Day (THE HUB), Ayushy (THE HUB)Arranged by Lov3notdxxd I used the spatial metaphor of “Pocket” to express the moment of proactive love in which I fully draw the person I’ve chosen into my world. Romanization My pocketMy pocketIn my pocketYeah yeahYeahWhat I wanna sayWhen
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by 유지상Composed by 김주형, Arineh Karimi, BB ElliotArranged by 김주형 It offers an intriguing portrayal of the confusion an AI with flawless logic experiences when confronted with the illogical concept of “love.” It depicts the complex emotions involved in learning about “love” to the point where the system crashes.
MottoArtist: ITZYGenre: DanceRelease date: 2026.05.18 Lyrics by 임현아 (Jamfactory)Composed by Ludwig “Loui” Lindell, JASMINE (UP), Hwaji (UP)Arranged by Ludwig “Loui” Lindell A song that metaphorically depicts “Glitch,” encountered amidst fragments of broken pixels and a warped spacetime. It conveys the message that a new way of being one that is “different, not wrong” makes me