"Super Lady" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle for their second studio album 2. It was released as the album's lead single by Cube Entertainment on January 29, 2024. An EDM track, "Super Lady" was written and produced by group member Soyeon with additional writing credits from Pop Time, Daily and Likey. Its lyrics contain themes of female empowerment.
Composition and lyrics
Cube Entertainment stated that "Super Lady" is a song "dedicated to every 'Super Lady' around the world and their beauty and strength within".[1] In a Billboard interview, Soyeon expressed that she wanted to also deliver a message containing confidence and strength of each member of (G)I-dle. She commented how Beyoncé is "a 'Super Lady' because she does everything perfectly, influencing other people who want to follow."[2] An EDM track, The Honey Pop noted that the song mixes "military drums, chants" and "a strong bass" whilst containing lyrics of female empowerment. The publication wrote that its lyrics "also included fun easter eggs in their lyrics referencing other K-Pop girl groups' hits, conveying that it's about empowering all women and not about competing against each other."[3]
Music video
The music video for "Super Lady" cost ₩1.1 billion (US$820,000) to produce, making it one of the most expensive music videos.[4] It opens with the group members making an entrance on stage inside a stadium as lights flash around them. The visual has been likened to 2NE1's 2011 song "I Am the Best",[5][6][7] with NME writing how (G)I-dle "channel the vibes" of 2NE1 in the music video "with larger-than-life styling and matching costumes."[5]
Accolades
"Super Lady" won a first place music program award on Show Champion on February 7, 2024.[8]
^"(여자)아이들 전소연 "드디어 전담팀 생겨..MV에 11억 썼다" ('아는 형님')" [(G)I-dle Jeon So-yeon "We finally have a dedicated team... we spent 1.1 billion won on the MV" ('Knowing Bros')]. Osen (in Korean). Naver. February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
^Baek, Ji-eun (February 2, 2024). "[SC초점] (여자)아이들, 어쩌다 논란의 아이콘 됐나…선정성·11억 MV·킬링파트까지" [[SC Focus] (G)I-dle, how did they become a controversial icon? Sensationality, 1.1 billion MV, and even a killing part]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^Park, Seo-hyun (January 30, 2024). "[팝업뮤직](여자)아이들, 활동 의지 '활활'..우기·민니 임시 복귀→완전체 컴백(종합)" [[Pop-up Music] (G)I-dle, 'vigorous' willingness to be active… Yuqi and Minnie’s temporary return → Full comeback (comprehensive)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
