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Klaxon (song) - Wikipedia

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"Klaxon"

Single by (G)I-dle

from the EP I Sway

Language

Korean

Released

July 8, 2024

Genre

Dance

Length

2:55

Label

Cube
Kakao

Composer(s)

Soyeon
Pop Time
Daily
Likey

Lyricist(s)

Soyeon

(G)I-dle singles chronology

"Super Lady"
(2024)

"Klaxon"
(2024)

Music video

"Klaxon" on YouTube

"Klaxon" (Korean: 클락션; RR: Keullaksyeon) is a song recorded by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle for their seventh Korean extended play I Sway. It was released as the EP's lead single by Cube Entertainment on July 8, 2024.

Background and release

On June 10, 2024, Cube Entertainment announced that (G)I-dle would be releasing their seventh Korean extended play on July 8.^[1] On June 27, the track listing was released with "Klaxon" announced as the lead single.^[2] A day later, the audio snippet video was released.^[3] The music video teasers were released on July 4 and 5.^[4]^[5] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on July 8.^[6]

Composition

"Klaxon" was written, composed, and arranged by Soyeon, with Pop Time, Daily, and Likey participating in the composition.^[7] It was described as a "summer" dance song featuring "string, brass, and guitar rhythm" with lyrics about "expressing the feelings of a person in love".^[8] "Klaxon" was composed in the key of B minor, with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.^[9]

Promotion

Prior to the release of I Sway, on July 8, 2024, (G)I-dle held a live event called "(G)I-dle 7th Mini Album [I Sway] Comeback Live" on YouTube and Weverse, aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Klaxon", and connecting with their fanbase.^[10] They subsequently performed the song on three music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on July 11,^[11] KBS's Music Bank on July 12,^[12] and MBC's Show! Music Core on July 13.^[13]

Reception

Reporter Kim Ji-hye emphasized that the summery vibe of "Klaxon," with its smooth string melodies, brass, and rhythmic guitar, makes it the perfect track for office workers in the early morning, "providing a refreshing break from the summer heat." The song's catchy chorus, combined with the viral 'Jjanggu Dance,' also helped propel its popularity on short-form video platforms.^[14] Cultural critic Ha Jae-geun praised the group's image transformation, noting how the cheerful and seasonally fitting song appealed to diverse audiences. He also commended the group's dedication to innovation over their seven-year career, with members actively participating in album production.^[14]

Accolades

Music program awards for "Klaxon"
Program	Date	Ref.
Inkigayo	August 11, 2024	^[15]
	August 18, 2024	^[16]
	August 25, 2024	^[17]

Melon Weekly Popularity Award
Award	Date	Ref.
Weekly Popularity Award	August 12, 2024	^[18]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.^[7]

Studio

Cube Studio – recording
Ingrid Studio – digital editing
Klang Studio – mixing
821 Sound Mastering – mastering

Personnel

(G)I-dle – vocals
- Soyeon – lyrics, composition, arrangement
Kako – background vocals
Pop Time – composition, arrangement, keyboard
Daily – composition, arrangement, keyboard
Likey – composition, arrangement
Kang Roy – recording
Jeong Eun-kyung – digital editing
Gu Jong-pil – mixing
Hong Jang-mi – engineered for mix
Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Yoo Eun-jin – mastering (assistant)
Ryo – guitar

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Klaxon"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Global Excl. US (Billboard)^[19]	95
Hong Kong (Billboard)^[20]	19
South Korea (Circle)^[21]	3
Taiwan (Billboard)^[22]	3

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for "Klaxon"
Chart (2024)	Position
South Korea (Circle)^[23]	3

Release history

Release history for "Klaxon"
Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	July 8, 2024	Digital download streaming	Cube Kakao

References

^ Lee, Sang-gyu (June 10, 2024). 큐브엔터 '(여자)아이들', 미니 7집 'I Sway'로 7월 8일 컴백 확정 [Cube Entertainment's '(G)I-dle' confirms comeback on July 8 with 7th mini album 'I Sway'] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kim, Ji-hye (June 27, 2024). '컴백' (여자)아이들, 미니 7집 트랙리스트 공개..타이틀곡–'클락션' ['Comeback' (G)I-dle, 7th mini album tracklist revealed..Title song is 'Klaxon'] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Lee, Min-kyung (June 28, 2024). (여자)아이들 'I Sway' 오디오 스니펫 공개...힙한 감성 가득 [(G)I-dle's 'I Sway' audio snippet released...Full of hip sensibility] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Jeong, Bit (July 4, 2024). (여자)아이들, 올 여름 플러팅송 예고...신곡 '클락션' 일부 공개 [(G)I-dle, preview of this summer's flirting song...Partial release of new song 'Klaxon'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Jang, In-young (July 5, 2024). '컴백 D-3' (여자)아이들, '클락션' 두 번째 MV 티저...유혹의 플러팅 ['Comeback D-3' (G)I-dle, 'Klaxon' second MV teaser...Flirting of temptation] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Ji, Seung-hoon (July 8, 2024). (여자)아이들, 오늘(8일) 신보 '아이 스웨이' 발매...전곡 작사·작곡 [(G)I-dle releases new album 'I Sway' today (8th)...Wrote and composed all songs] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ ^a ^b (G)I-dle (2024). I Sway (lyrics book). South Korea: Cube Entertainment; Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
^ Park, Seo-hyun (July 8, 2024). [팝's신곡]"더 Hit the '클락션'"..시크 내려놓은 (여자)아이들, 청량하게 '썸머퀸' 도전 [[Pop's new song] "Hit the 'Klaxon'"..(G)I-dle, letting go of chic, refreshingly challenging 'Summer Queen'] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^ "Key & BPM for Klaxon by (G)I-dle". Tunebat. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
^ Yoon, Sang-geun (July 8, 2024). '컴백' (여자)아이들 "사랑에 소리치는 '클락션' 포인트 안무 짱구춤" ['Comeback' (G)I-dle "'Klaxon' point choreography that shouts out love, Jjanggu dance"] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Cho, Min-jeong (July 11, 2024). (여자)아이들, '엠카'서 '클락션 (Klaxon)' 무대 첫 공개... 메가 히트 시동 [(G)I-dle, first performance of 'Klaxon' on 'M Countdown'... Mega hit begins] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Ji, Min-kyung (July 12, 2024). '뮤직뱅크' 스테이씨, 1위 등극..엔하이픈·뉴진스 완전체 컴백 [종합] ['Music Bank' STAYC ranks 1st...Enhypen and NewJeans comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Han, Ha-na (July 13, 2024). (여자)아이들 '클락션' 무대로 청량 바이브 발산 [(G)I-dle gives off a refreshing vibe on the 'Klaxon' stage] (in Korean). MBN. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^ ^a ^b Kim, Ji-hye (August 29, 2024). "(여자)아이들, 폭염 '픽' 제대로 당했네... 꺼지지 않는 '클락션'" [(G)I-dle, got hit hard by the heat wave... 'Khorn' that never turns off]. Ilgan Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
^ Kyung, Ji-min (August 11, 2024). ‘인가’ (여자)아이들, 출연 없이 1위..김재중 16년 만 음방 나들이 [종합] ["Inkigayo" (G)I-DLE won first place without an appearance... Kim Jae-joong's first appearance on a music show in 16 years [Roundup]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 11, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kyung, Ji-min (August 18, 2024). ‘인기가요’ (여자)아이들, 2주 연속 1위..프로미스나인·KARD 컴백 [종합] ['Inkigayo' (G)I-DLE, 1st place for 2 consecutive weeks.. fromis_9, KARD comeback [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kim, Ji-hye (August 25, 2024). (여자)아이들, 출연 없이 ‘인기가요’ 1위… 뉴진스·키오프 제쳤다 [(G)I-DLE topped 'Inkigayo' without appearing... Beat New Jeans and Kiss of Life] (in Korean). Isplus. Retrieved August 25, 2024 – via Naver.
^ "멜론 주간 인기상" [Melon Weekly Popularity Award]. Melon (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
^ "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
^ "Digital Chart – Week 35 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 5, 2024.
^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
^ "Digital Chart – August 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2024.

(G)I-dle

Soojin

Studio albums

I Never Die
2

Extended plays

Korean	I Am I Made I Trust I Burn I Love I Feel I Sway
Japanese	Latata Oh My God
English	Heat

Single albums

Dumdi Dumdi

Singles

Korean	"Latata" "Hann (Alone)" "Senorita" "Uh-Oh" "Lion" "Oh My God" "I'm the Trend" "Dumdi Dumdi" "Hwaa" "Tomboy" "Nxde" "Queencard" "Wife" "Super Lady" "Klaxon"
English	"I Do" "I Want That"

Other songs

Concerts

Tours	Just Me ( )I-dle World Tour I Am Free-ty World Tour I-dol World Tour
One-off	I-Land: Who Am I

Television

Queendom
Never Ending Neverland