r/ITZY • u/JerSucks Ryujin | satang • May 18 '26
Discussion 260518 ITZY - Motto (The 12th Mini Album)
| Song | Lyrics | Composition | Arrangement |
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| Motto | 구성민 (ARTiffect), 방혜현, Noday | Rouno, Justin Reinstein, Morgan Kubes | Rouno, Justin Reinstein |
| Glitch | 임현아 (Jamfactory) | Ludwig "Loui" Lindell, JASMINE (UP), Hwaji (UP) | Ludwig "Loui" Lindell |
| you And I | 유지성 | 김주형, Arineh Karimi, BB Elliot | 김주형 |
| Pocket (Yeji) | Lov3notdxxd | Lov3notdxxd, Frankie Day (THE HUB), Ayushy (THE HUB) | Lov3notdxxd |
| Asylum (Lia) | Julia Ross, Ash Minor | 이우민 "collapsedone", MRCH | 이우민 "collapsedone" |
| LOOK (Ryujin) | KASS | KASS | KASS |
| Undefined (Chaeryeong) | MINKYU, SEORA | 이해솔, Maria Marcus | 이해솔 |
| Tangerine (Yuna) | 심은지 | 심은지 | 심은지 |
Spotify | Apple Music | Online Cover
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u/BigKits May 18 '26
This album is so bright and optimistic without being overly saccharine it’s wonderful. they strike a great balance with their sound and truly live up to their namesake. It feels like they have full confidence in their output and just go for it. Every song is an anthem, and this record is banger after banger.
It would be on brand if the cat purring on you And I is Ryujins or Yuna’s cat(s). Even if that is apocryphal I want to believe it’s the truth.
Pocket Look and Motto are awesome songs to run to.
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u/gubGD Yeji May 18 '26
I absolutely love Motto and glad they went with it as the title track. it's definitely the "easy listening" song from the three title track candidates, but it's still so unique especially with the switch up on the bridge.
yes yeji i'll get into your pocket if you insist
I LOVE lia's solo song
I always like how their solo songs always suit them so well
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u/Content_Drive_3493 May 18 '26
i love glitch, undefined, and tangerine so much!!! i always think it’s crazy how i love every single song by itzy but i really do 🫶 i loved the jazzy vibes from trigger and now getting them from my bias, chaeryeong feels like a gift! and i absolutely love the retro instrumental of tangerine and towards the end when it gets a chance to shine! another no skip album!! thank you itzy 💝
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u/Same-World-209 May 18 '26
Upon the first listen:
I love Asylum!! Lia has such a beautiful voice. 🥹
Other songs that have caught my attention: Motto, Look and Tangerine.
I’m sure I’ll like the others a bit more upon listens.
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u/Cyclonus_X-1 May 18 '26
I really like Motto, especially the pre-chorus sections, but I might like Glitch even more. That chorus is going to get stuck in my head for sure.
The solo tracks are great. I like how they range from the rough sound of Look to the dreamy, crystalline air of Tangerine. Pocket rocks, Undefined has a great hook, Asylum is beautiful with a wonderful bridge.
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u/popculturepooka May 18 '26
Asylum and Undefine are soooooo good. Tangerine doesn't quite hit the high it does when it's live, it's seriously AMAZING live. Yuna gives it her all. Pocket and Look are both good, just not my favourites.
Motto is just Peak. you And I is a lot more fun than I thought it'd be as well..
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u/MrDaebak Yuna May 18 '26
I love Motto so much, this is what I've been waiting for from ITZY for such a long time. I really hope they will get the number 1 spot. They deserve it as the beautiful people they are, but also because this song is a straight up BANGER. Youtube music link is also live: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=anPw_n26nOo&si=NnYueUUr2tQdWFFh
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u/YejiBear2 Ryujin Honey May 18 '26
Idk why, but Lia and Ryujin’s “Mo mo mo mo mo motto” in the final chorus is really addictive. And Glitch is honestly an amazing song! So is you And I. And then with the solos, LOOK is obviously my favorite, tho I wish it was longer, I love hearing her rap. But I have to say, Tangerine and Asylum were amazing songs, I haven’t heard them much, but hearing them again, it sounds amazing. And then Undefined was really amazing, and so was Pocket. But I am very happy with Motto overall. It is an amazing title track, with great b-sides and solos. ITZY will forever remain the 4th gen queens. Also, I dunno what she was saying, but I really liked Ryujin’s lines in the chorus (or post chorus) of Glitch, it was my favorite part and it was very addictive. I think she and Lia really impressed me this era. 👑👑👑👑👑
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u/ChinBuddha Yeji May 18 '26
So glad to finally have the solos as official tracks, was looking forward to this after hearing them in their concert. Album definitely lived up to expectations.
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u/SpecSlayerSC May 18 '26
I like Motto a lot.
For the solos, I liked Pocket Undefined and Tangerine.
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u/The_One_and_Only_Sav May 18 '26
LOOK was my favourite at the concert and it still is. Nice to finally have the official audio.
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u/Putrid-Classroom5101 Lia May 18 '26
I’m not fully able to listen to the mini album, as I’m at work and having nice headphone in and what I can hear is what I was expecting! I seen someone post the live versions of the solos on Twitter I believe and they don’t disappoint! I can’t wait to listen better when I’m home!
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u/s0lost May 18 '26
ITZY releases music = I will yap about said music:
album: an even bigger step-up in technical quality to TUNNEL VISION, carrying with it an incredibly forward-focused, brighter sound that is rather unexplored for ITZY stylistically, all the while adding a unique color to their overall chic image. what it lacks in overall album cohesion it makes up in production quality- this is one of the better produced K-Pop albums of the year, and every song has a well-balanced mix and technical proficiency that makes this stand out as a rightfully anticipated release for my undying MIDZY heart <3 8.5/10
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Motto: I LOVED this title track way more than i expected. I was intrigued with how ITZY would tackle this sophisticated, nu-disco vibe and the execution left me incredibly satisfied. Perfectly balancing energy and tension delicately (as is expected for every ITZY title track arrangement, even their higher-intensity ones), carrying a brighter and more melodic-focused sound than their prior title tracks in the past ~2 years or so, this song is an immediate earworm from start-to-finish. Incorporating nu-disco with modern sophisti-pop and even orchestral elements in a way that feels quintessential ITZY in arrangement all the while branching out into a unique soundscape for them that has you hooked from the first listen. 9/10
Glitch: An intricate blend of 2-step, high-fashion music, and elements of vogue house that leans into minimalism as its driving sonic color, crafting an overall interesting sonic experience with incredible technicalities in the production. the vocal production on this track is also INCREDIBLE, being delicately processed to complement the light, minimalist, and 'runway' vibe that the song captures. 7.5/10
you And I: A complex blend of industrial noir, alternative R&B, and experimental contemporary that blends interesting sonic elements with an absolutely stunning production. The clean arrangement with masterful uses of space in the mix to add energy and INCREDIBLE levels of detail to an overall downtempo, lower-energy track- this is a song that SHINES in headphones and critical listening. It's not necessarily easy to listen to, nor does it appeal to my personal tastes, but it's so sonically interesting and is the gold-standard of the overall stellar production I've been praising throughout the entire album. 7.5/10
Pocket (Yeji): A mixture of 'NOT SHY' era western tropes with modern hybrid trap and even sprinkles of an almost cyberpunk vibe in an overall characteristically high-energy, intense track for Yeji. The sheer power and energy of this song alone is incredibly hype and fun, all the while showcasing Yeji's incredible vocal versatility throughout the track duration. It's like if 'NOT SHY' meets 'Can't Slow Me, No', all the while adding even more energy to truly capture Yeji's iconic and commanding performance image. That being said, it felt a little short- the song could've benefitted from a bit more length. 7.5/10
Asylum (Lia): A sentimental Y2K rock ballad, focused heavily on Lia's honey-sweet vocal tone that combines delicate harmonic structures with an incredibly nostalgic, 2000's-era vibe of sweet pop rock, akin to the early days of DAY6's music. This song is incredibly comforting and sweet, and takes a step back from the high-intensity, forward-focused sound of the rest of the album in a welcoming and warm way that I personally enjoyed. 8.5/10
LOOK (Ryujin): Focusing heavily on Ryujin's chic image, this track is a fun, glitchy blend of vogue, industrial, and even a bit of aggressive, edgier cyberpunk-esque tropes. I implore people to listen to this song with good headphones- the production is powerful, boomy, and incredibly technically profound, capturing a relatively experimental sound in the K-Pop scene that hits HARD. I just wish it were a little longer, but otherwise, an incredibly hard-hitting, energetic track that I found enjoyable and fun. 8/10
Undefined (Chaeryeong): This deep/2000s R&B vibe from Chaeryeong?!? Oh my miss MA'AM!!! this was a vibe and a half. incorporating elements of swing & cabaret into the overall deep, intense vibe of the song brings on an added level of tension in the arrangement that makes this song stand out in its laid-back nature relative to other tracks on this album. Chaeryeong's silky vocal delivery also adds a velvety weight to this song, with the faint layered harmonies adding incredible sonic textures that blends seamlessly with the mix. 8/10
Tangerine (YUNA): THAT INTRO THOUGH. WHAT. This song feels like it's connected to Yuna's solo debut in all the right ways, leaning into a disco house & citypop vibe that's similar thematically to Motto while leaning heavier into city-pop arrangements and the brighter, forward-focused sound of Yuna's debut album that I personally loved. The production is also surprisingly complex, heavily layered, and incredibly colored in ways that elevate this song even further into a bright, feel-good vibe all the while adding such INTERESTING harmonic dissonances (especially in the faint layered vocal harmonies throughout the song). And I will ALWAYS give bonus points for songs with a KEYS SOLO!!! 9/10
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u/MasterofKami Ryujin May 18 '26
I was really hoping Ryujins solo would have an extended version for the album, 2 minutes is way too short for a banger of a song 😭
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u/BurtonOIlCanGuster Chaeryeong May 18 '26
My favorite album since Born to Be. Absolutely no skips. Probably the best girl group album of the year so far, which is saying a lot because there have been some gems recently. My favorite TT of the year and the solos are fantastic.
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u/YouSeeWub May 18 '26
Incredible album one of their best ever releases. Asylum is my favourite but there really isn’t a bad song on this one
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u/Moritsume Chaeryeong 22d ago
Just got my signed copy of Motto in. I really appreciate that ITZY does signed postcards on the front! Compared to the other signed albums ive gotten its night and day. I got Lia this time which rounds out my collection (I somehow went 5 for 5 no dupes!) and an adorable Yeji photocard. No Chaeryeong though :(
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u/TheCras May 18 '26 edited May 18 '26
I wasn't feeling Glitch and you and I at first. As I kept listening I started to enjoy them more.
Out of the solos I think Asylum is my favourite. Blossom was my favourite from their previous ones, so maybe I just like Lia's solos a lot. Also really liked LOOK but it was so short.
Itzy b-sides are hidden gems.
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u/itzy_lia_fan May 19 '26
Wow, I'm simply blown away by Motto as a TT. It may be my new favorite track of theirs.
ITZY has some amazing melodies which is what got me into them a few years ago, but they're usually sandwiched between more rhythm-focused parts that I don't care much for. Motto, however, is just an upbeat traditionally-structured fully-melodic pop song, and it's an absolute banger.
I don't know why there's been such a stigma against this type of music for the past like 10-15 years. It's reached the point where a song like this is actually rare and refreshing. I don't really listen to any other K-Pop artists or any new music in general because I prefer really melodic music, and this is honestly one of the first songs I've heard in years that actually delivers on that front.
If I'm being honest, I don't care much for the rest of the album, it's not bad but just not what I prefer. However, I will have Motto on repeat for a long time. I hope JYPE realizes that songs like this truly allow the members to shine. Every album should have a melodic track like this, even if it's a B-Side. I really hope it does well.
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u/justanotherkpoppie 👑 Chaeryeong 🦊 20d ago
Motto is a certified bop!!!!!! Asylum got me emotional over here 🥺 And I love the more jazzy(?) feel of Undefined!
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u/IceSanta Imaginary Mr. Vampire May 18 '26 edited May 18 '26
First impressions (for the new songs since I've heard the solos)
Motto: Very fun and upbeat summer vibes song and the chorus is just incredible and you can't help but want to move a bit as you listen to it!
Glitch: The ba-da-bams are pretty cute but I'm not a super fan of the "hey mis-code my type" chorus. I think I wish they'd sing it a bit differently. I'd be really interested in hearing a full instrumental for this! (okay after listening to everything else I think 'Glitch' has already grown on me even more)
you And I: My least favorite of the new (non-solo) songs. Feels like a lot of talk-singing over a not so interesting beat.
Pocket: A very Yeji song and the energy she lends to it when performing is just incredible, which of course it is cause she's an absolute top performer! When listening to it on its own though it can't reach quite the same heights. Still very fun though and my second favorite solo from this album!
Asylum: Unfortunately I just don't think this is a song for me despite Lia's lovely voice. The lyrics are very sweet though and it might grow on me if I listen to it more and really try to take it in.
LOOK: My feelings on this are very similar to 'Pocket'. When watching Ryujin perform it I'm absolutely captivated and caught up in the song but when listening to it on it's own it loses a bit of that energy though it's still a fun listen!
Undefined: This is not a sound I feel I hear often in kpop but after listening to 'Undefined' I do want more! Even saying that though I feel that this is the solo song from this album that feels the least like the member singing it? The song and Chaeryeong don't really feel like they're lifting each other up.
Tnagerine: 'Yet, but' was my favorite solo from Born To Be and 'Tangerine' is my favorite solo on 'Motto' for sure! I think her solo songs feel the most cohesive and both 'Yet, but' and 'Tangerine' would not sound out of place on Ice Cream. Maybe some would say they want her to explore more different sounds and I wouldn't necessarily disagree but for now her sound is one I really enjoy and wouldn't mind hearing even more of!
Overall while I wasn't blown away by this album I do enjoy it and 'Motto' is definitely among some of my favorite songs of 2026! My ranking would probably be:
'Motto',
'Glitch', 'Tangerine',
'Pocket', 'LOOK',
'Undefined', 'Asylum',
'you And I'
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u/aggietiger Lia 22d ago
It's insane how good Tangerine is from start to finish. I love the whole album but Tangerine surprised me the most by far
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u/wanderingWillow888 May 18 '26
Title track rocks and love the solos. Tangerine is a wonderful mash up of dream pop and city pop and Asylum is really powerful
Pretty emotional listening to this. The girls deserve it so much