Wag-Zak

"Wag-Zak" (Korean: 여름 한 조각; lit. A Piece of Summer) is a song by South Korean girl group Lovelyz, released as the group's first non-album digital single. The single was released on July 1, 2018 by Woollim Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment). Only seven members participated in this single as Jin was absent due to health issues.

"Wag-Zak"
Single by Lovelyz
LanguageKorean
ReleasedJuly 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)
Recorded2018
Genre
Length3:31
Label
Composer(s)
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
Lyricist(s)Seo Ji-eum
Producer(s)Lee Jung-yeop (exec.)
Lovelyz singles chronology
"That Day"
(2018)
"Wag-Zak"
(2018)
"Lost N Found"
(2018)
Music video
"Wag-Zak" on YouTube

Composition

"Wag-Zak" was written by Seo Ji-eum and composed by Razer (Strike), Hongdi, and Jaeripoteo.[2] It was described by Billboard as vibrant tropical house beat song with a breezy melody that bounces along rhythmically towards its refreshing chorus and the sudden pronouncement of the titular phrase.[3]

Background and release

On June 21, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would release their special digital single titled "Wag-Zak". It was also announced that Jin would not partake in the promotions due to health issues.[4] Lovelyz performed "Wag-Zak" for the first time at Mnet's M Countdown on June 28,[5] following in the various music program for a week. Their digital single "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1, complemented by a music video, marking their first summer release.[6]

Music video

The music video for "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1. The video shows the members of Lovelyz hanging out together on a resort, enjoying games, cocktails, water gun fights, and more.[3] Jin did not appear in the music video due to health issues.

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Wag-Zak" (여름 한 조각)Seo Ji-eum
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
  • Jarry Potter
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
3:31
Total length:3:31

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[7] 95
South Korea (Billboard Hot 100)[8] 92

Release history

Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 1, 2018 Digital download
Various

References

  1. "Lovelyz Enjoys the Summertime in Beachy Music Video For 'Wag-Zak': Watch". Billboard. June 2, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  2. "[Single] Wag-Zak by Lovelyz on MelOn. Song Information". www.melon.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  3. "Lovelyz Enjoys the Summertime in Beachy Music Video For 'Wag-Zak': Watch". Billboard. September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  4. "[공식입장] 러블리즈 JIN, 일시 활동중단 "건강문제...당분간 7인체제" (전문)". MYDAILY (in Korean). Naver. June 21, 2018.
  5. "'엠카' 러블리즈 '여름 한 조각' 최초공개..청량감 폭발". Star News (in Korean). June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  6. "[SS뮤직]'여름 한 조각' 러블리즈, '선무대 후음원' 이색 컴백 행보로 시선집중". Sports Seoul (in Korean). July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  7. "Gaon Digital Chart". July 7, 2018.
  8. "Billboard Korea Chart". July 9, 2018.
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