South Korean girl group ITZY has officially gone gold in the United States for the very first time. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded ITZY’s 2020 hit “WANNABE” an official gold certification for over 500,000 units sold. This is a significant milestone for the group, marking their growing international popularity.
“WANNABE” is a song recorded by ITZY and released on their second extended play (EP) titled It’z Me. JYP Entertainment released the song as the EP’s lead single on March 9, 2020. It was written and produced by Galactika, who also produced the band’s debut track “Dalla Dalla”. The song combines house and hip-hop/pop production, and bubblegum-pop melodies.
“WANNABE” received generally favorable reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, charting in eight countries and peaking at number six on the Gaon Digital Chart and at number two on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100. It topped the charts in Malaysia and Singapore, becoming their first number-one song on both charts.
Since their debut in 2019, ITZY has been steadily gaining recognition both domestically and internationally. Their music, characterized by its energetic beats and empowering lyrics, has resonated with fans around the world. The group’s success is evident in their numerous awards and nominations
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The gold certification of “WANNABE” in the U.S. is a testament to ITZY’s growing global impact. It’s an impressive achievement for the group and marks a significant step in their journey towards international stardom.
ITZY’s gold certification for “WANNABE” in the U.S. is a significant milestone that underscores the group’s growing popularity on the global stage. As they continue to release more music and reach more fans, there’s no doubt that ITZY is a group to watch in the international music scene.
Cheers to ITZY on this incredible milestone! Here's to more gold moments ahead. 🌟 #ITZY #WANNABE #RIAAGold
The KTruth