"Shopper" is a song by South Korean singer-songwriter
IU, released as the third single from her extended play (EP), ''
The Winning
''The Winning'' is the ninth extended play by South Korean singer-songwriter IU, released on February 20, 2024, through Edam Entertainment. It is her first release since the EP '' Pieces'' in December 2021. The EP was preceded by the single " Lo ...
'', on February 20, 2024. It was written by
IU, Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu and produced Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu.
Background
"Shopper" was released alongside IU's extended play (EP), ''
The Winning
''The Winning'' is the ninth extended play by South Korean singer-songwriter IU, released on February 20, 2024, through Edam Entertainment. It is her first release since the EP '' Pieces'' in December 2021. The EP was preceded by the single " Lo ...
'', on February 20, 2024. Written by
IU, Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu and produced by Lee Jong-hoon and Lee Chae-gyu, it serves as one of the three singles released in support of the record.
Composition and lyrics
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'' noted that the lyrical content of "Shopper" consists of "reaching dreams and desires while living life to the fullest." Rhian Daly of ''
NME
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'' characterized the song as a "crisp piece of aspirational synth-pop", with lyrics revolving around the notion of pursuing desires "no matter how impossible they seem."
Music video
A teaser for the music video of "Shopper" was released on February 13, 2024. It features appearances from Korean-Australian musician
DPR Ian, who also directed the video. The visual opens with narration from DPR Ian, who explains the presence of an "extraordinary" shop that sells items that contain magic powers.
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
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IU (singer) songs
2024 singles
2024 songs
Songs in Korean
Kakao Entertainment singles