ITZY's Guess Who: An In-Depth Analysis of the Member's Era
Welcome to our detailed analysis of ITZY's Guess Who. This song, featuring all five members of ITZY, showcases the talents and characteristics of each member. We'll dive into a comprehensive review of their performances, highlighting their most iconic lines and dance moments.
Analysis of Individual Performances
1st Place: Yuna
Since the teaser was released, Yuna has caught the attention of fans. She might not have the most lines or center time, but Yuna's charisma and adaptability stand out. Her ability to fit the concept of the song perfectly is irrefutable. (see 0:26 of the video, “I’mma steal it mameul humcheonYou are gonna love mengyeoljeongjeogil ttae ippareul deureonaeneun Type”)
2nd Place: Ryujin
Ryujin's performance is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Her facial expressions are the highlight of her performance. Her delivery of the iconic line, "Guess who loves you naya nanDo I show you No-ya Nonajik Time-i anya nannjom deo gakkai jom deo gakkai geureoda gapjagi ssak," steals the show. (see 2:15 of the video)
3rd Place: Yeji and Lia
Yeji and Lia share the third place, both for their strengths and the reasons they didn't quite top the list. Yeji’s stage presence and swaggy raps are a perfect match for the song. However, her hair color, which shares similar tones with Chaeryeong's, can sometimes make it hard to distinguish them on stage. Additionally, her makeup and line sharing with Chaeryeong slightly reduced her spotlight. (see 1:35 of the video, “geuman meomunmeomuttaenseulseul jakjeon gaeshinneoreul ppaeseo ppaeseo ppaeseonLike a caper movie ready”)
Lia's performance, especially in the bridge and pre-chorus parts, is admirable. Despite her stylistic concerns at the beginning, the choreography and dancing elements were more effective, making her performance stand out. The iconic line, "Baby hetgallyeo hetgallyeo hetgalligetji neonngyeolgugen nae kkeoya nae kkeoya nae ge dwegetji neon," remains stuck in fans' heads. (see 1:45 of the video)
4th Place: Chaeryeong
Placing Chaeryeong in the fourth spot comes with mixed feelings, primarily because she shared most of her lines with the rest of the group. Nonetheless, her dancing and the way she fits into the choreography are remarkable. (see 2:45 of the video, “ije Finally finally taekal shiganiyanbeolsseo eoneusae tto bami dweeosseumnida”)
Chaeryeong’s overall performance is impressive, but the other members stand out more in terms of individual contributions. The red lipstick used in her performance did slightly alter her appearance, making her look slightly older than her usual image. (see 1:55 of the video)
Conclusion
ITZY's Guess Who is a testament to the group's collective talent and individual strengths. Each member brings a unique flavor to the song, and their performances collectively make the song a memorable one. For fans of ITZY, Guess Who offers a delightful exploration of their music and personalities.
If you haven't already, stream M.I.T.M and experience ITZY's music for yourself.