(G)I-DLE's 'Queencard' Music Chart Performance Has People Scratching Their Heads: 'It's not even public friendly'
Netizens online are doubting the music chart performance of (G)I-DLE's newest song "Queencard" and has sparked a thorough discussion online.
Here's what people are saying.
(G)I-DLE's 'Queencard' Has People Confused Over Its Music Chart Performance
On July 3, a forum was made by netizens, who discussed the chart performance of (G)I-DLE's newest track "Queencard."
In the discussion, the post's author made a statement regarding "Queencard" and doubting the song's chart performance. The original poster questioned how "Queencard" was able to perform well in the charts despite not being "public friendly" compared to IVE or LE SSERAFIM.
The author stated:
"I'm not fully aware of their ability to sell (albums), but I don't even now what's so good about the song ('Queencard') since it's not public friendly like songs from IVE or LE SSERAFIM. So who are listening to it?"
"Maybe it's because they're forcing it to go viral through promotions in YouTube, but I can't grasp on how it's doing so well on digital charts."
Meanwhile, fans stated otherwise, as they defended the song by laying out "receipts" of (G)I-DLE's impact in social media.
- YouTube May subscribers - (G)I-DLE - 440K (#3)
- Spotify May followers - (G)I-DLE 290K (#3)
- TikTok May followers - (G)I-DLE +890K (#4)
- Instagram May followers - (G)I-DLE +430K (#3)
- Twitter May followers - (G)I-DLE + 60K (#5)
They also mentioned that (G)I-DLE's songs have always been public friendly and discussed how recognizable "Queencard" is to the community.
Read their comments here:
"Surely, you'll think that your biases are more public friendly and doubt other idols' results. This has to stop immediately."
"What? But (G)I-DLE's songs have always been friendly to the public."
"This is their actual results digitally. What do you expect us to do if you can't handle it?"
"If you go outside, 'Queencard' can be heard everywhere. I think they chose the perfect song for a comeback, and even if many would disagree, they also picked a perfect timing to release it."
"They managed to claim No. 1 thanks to their timing and for coming back before the July craze. This is why they were able to uphold their chart performance (with 'Queencard')."
(G)I-DLE is a notable girl group known for their ability to express freely and go outside the norms of the genre. The girls, especially their charismatic leader Soyeon, are heavily involved in their album production, from composition to songwriting.
Ever since they debuted, (G)I-DLE has swept the hearts of everyone in the K-pop community due to their bold demeanor in stage performances, showing versatile musicality, and for being able to voice out the messages they want to convey through their songs.
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"Queencard" is one of those tracts that directly affirms one's own self-esteem, accompanied by (G)I-DLE's solid vocals and choreography.
With such uplifting context from the group, many fans couldn't help but praise the song in the MV's comment section.
"I´m not a fan of (G)I-DLE, but this song is a masterpiece."
"Queencard is so pretty, I love this song so much. Thank you so much (G)I-DLE, this is such a summer bop! I feel confident now!"
"I know I'm not the only one addicted and obsessed with this song so don't lie, they slayed."
"That 'I feel you' at the end of the music video kinda makes me teary because you know they validate our emotions and insecurities. What a beautiful message. Thank you, (G)-IDLE!"
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