I am surprised for Pop and Sneaker's rises on charts!

Quote from kingkook

I was surprised Sneakers didn't hit big earlier on, the moment it was released. It's the sound Koreans prefer with Itzy.

I wasnt surprised it didnt hit big at first because Not Shy, Mafia and especially Loco killed ITZY's hype. Thanks to promotions, the hype went back on and Sneakers rose on charts. Same case with TWICE, and Pop also rose after that. I loved Sneakers and Pop, the sound that I remember from ITZY and TWICE. Ppl said Sneakers is a step back, but I love ITZY Love Yourself songs more than love songs.

Quote from gerrard174

But sneakers is bombing on international streaming platforms. I guess it is really hard to cater for both audience

Quote from kingkook

yeah I noticed that as well. Twice's most well received songs internationally didn't do well in Korean charts. Is this only a JYP thing or does this happen to other label idols as well?

Yes it is hard to cater for both audience but I think some groups did it. Like TWICE with Fancy, BLACKPINK with DDDD and HYLT, BTS with BWL, Dynamite and Butter,... so I think it depends on the music.

Quote from Bpsosoro

I am more surprised at sneakers, never knew a shoe song would be the one to kill the flop allegations for itzy

LOL i am one of the minority who loved Sneakers at the first listens, but yes the rise was surprising. I think ITZY brighter concepts are better too.