Cherish (My Love) Explained

Cherish (My Love)
Artist:Illit
Ep:I'll Like You
Cover:Illit - Cherish (My Love).png
Caption:Remixes cover
Type:single
Language:Korean
Genre:Dance-pop
Length:2:57
Label:Belift Lab
Producer:
  • Deputy
  • Akap
Chronology:Illit
Prev Title:Magnetic
Prev Year:2024
Next Title:Baby It's Both
Next Year:2024

"Cherish (My Love)" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Illit for their second extended play I'll Like You. It was released as the EP's lead single by Belift Lab on October 21, 2024.

Background and release

On September 23, 2024, Belift Lab announced that Illit would be releasing their second extended play titled I'll Like You on October 21.[1] On October 7, the track listing was released with "Cherish (My Love)" announced as the lead single.[2] Six days later, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[3] On October 17, a portion of the choreography was released,[4] followed by the music video teaser a day later.[5] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on October 21.[6] The remixes version was released on October 28.[7]

Composition

"Cherish (My Love)" was written and produced by Deputy and Akap with Andrew Jackson, Sarah "Solly" Solovay, Charli, Akap, "Hitman" Bang, Kim Kiwi, Supreme Boi, Danke, Divahh, Vincenzo, Jude, Shin-kung, Ssac (Mumw) participating in the writing.[8] It was described as a dance-pop song with lyrics "that says that I am curious about your heart, but my feelings of liking you are more important than that".[9]

Promotion

Prior to the release of I'll Like You, on October 21, 2024, Illit held a live event aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Cherish (My Love)".[10] They subsequently performed on three music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on October 24,[11] KBS's Music Bank on October 25,[12] MBC's Show! Music Core on October 26,[13] and SBS's Inkigayo on October 27.[14]

Track listing

  1. "Cherish (My Love)" – 2:57
  1. "Cherish (My Love)" – 2:57
  2. "Cherish (My Love)" (Deep Dive remix) – 2:28
  3. "Cherish (My Love)" (Moonlight remix) – 3:24
  4. "Cherish (My Love)" (Fever remix) – 2:46
  5. "Cherish (My Love)" (Sped Up) – 2:16
  6. "Cherish (My Love)" (Slowed + Reverb) – 3:41
  7. "Cherish (My Love)" (Instrumental) – 2:57

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 110
Hong Kong (Billboard)[16] 12
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[17] 35
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[18] 43
Malaysia (Billboard)[19] 24
Malaysia International (RIM)[20] 17
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 28
Singapore (RIAS)[22] 22
South Korea (Circle)[23] 22
Taiwan (Billboard)[24] 10

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korea (Circle)[25] 103

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->October 21, 2024OriginalBelift Lab
October 28, 2024Remixes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...7개월 만에 미니 2집 발표. Illit, comeback on October 21st...2nd mini album released in 7 months. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007801348. Naver. News1. ko. Ahn. Eun-jae. September 23, 2024. October 6, 2024. October 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241006123604/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007801348. live.
  2. Web site: ko:아일릿, 또 돌풍 일으킬까...새 앨범 타이틀곡 'Cherish (My Love)'. Will Illit cause a sensation again? New album title song 'Cherish (My Love)'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000905872. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. October 7, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: ko:아일릿, 미니 2집 하이라이트 메들리 공개...중독성 예고. Illit releases highlight medley from 2nd mini album...Addictive notice. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000908398. Naver. Newsen. ko. Hwang. Hye-jin. October 13, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:아일릿 'Cherish (My Love)' 포인트 안무 공개. Illit's 'Cherish (My Love)' point choreography revealed. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000995150. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byeong-sil. October 17, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: ko:아일릿, 무한 재생 유발 'Cherish' MV 티저 공개 [공식]. Illit releases 'Cherish' MV teaser that triggers infinite play [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005178515. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim. Chae-yeon. October 19, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  6. Web site: ko:'오늘(21일) 컴백' 아일릿, 결국 사랑하게 될 'I'LL LIKE YOU'. 'Comeback today (21st)' Illit, 'I'LL LIKE YOU' that you will eventually love. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001785675. Naver. Xport News. ko. Jang. In-young. October 21, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  7. Web site: ko:아일릿, 오늘(28일) 신곡 'Cherish (My Love)' 리믹스 발매. Illit releases new song 'Cherish (My Love)' remix today (28th). https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000914021. Naver. Newsen. ko. October 28, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  8. I'll Like You. Belift Lab]]; Genie Music; Stone Music Entertainment. South Korea. Credits. photobook. Illit. 2024.
  9. Web site: ko:'하이브 막내딸' 아일릿, 민희진 저격·실력 논란에 입 열었다..."우리만의 길 간다" [스타더하기]. 'Hive's youngest daughter' Illit opens up about the controversy over Min Hee-jin's sniping and skills..."We go our own way" [Star Add]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/008/0005103682. Naver. Money Today. ko. Cha. Yu-chae. October 22, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  10. Web site: ko:'데뷔 후 첫 컴백' 아일릿 "더 성장한 모습 보여드릴 것" [엑's 현장]. 'First comeback since debut' Illit "We will show you a more grown-up side" [X's site]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001785869. Naver. Xports News. ko. Kim. Ye-eun. October 21, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  11. Web site: ko:'엠카' 에스파·아일릿 컴백→'로드투킹덤' 스페셜 무대 예고. 'M Countdown' Aespa and Illit comeback → 'Road to Kingdom' special stage preview. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003276354. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Heo. Ji-hyung. October 24, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  12. Web site: ko:아일릿, 중독될 수밖에...취향 저격 'Cherish'. Illit, you can't help but become addicted...'Cherish', a perfect fit for your taste. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005182838. Naver. Osen. ko. Jang. Woo-young. October 25, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  13. Web site: ko:'음중' 세븐틴, 로제X브루노 마스→카리나 꺾고 1위..에스파 컴백 [종합]. 'Music' Seventeen, Rosé X Bruno Mars → Beats Karina and takes first place...Aespa comeback [Comprehensive]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003277070. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Kim. Na-yeon. October 26, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  14. Web site: ko:로제 '아파트' 신드롬 국내서도 ing... 출연 없이 '인기가요' 1위. Rosé's 'apartment' syndrome also spreads in Korea... No. 1 on 'Inkigayo' without appearing. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003390362. Naver. Ilgan Sports. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. October 27, 2024. October 30, 2024.
  15. Billboard Global 200: Week of November 9, 2024. Billboard. November 5, 2024.
  16. Hong Kong Songs: Week of November 9, 2024. Billboard. November 5, 2024.
  17. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of November 6, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. November 6, 2024.
  18. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-11-11 . . November 7, 2024 . ja . https://archive.today/20241107042045/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2024-11-11/p/5/ . November 7, 2024.
  19. Malaysia Songs: Week of November 9, 2024. Billboard. November 5, 2024.
  20. Web site: TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 44 (25/10/2024-31/10/2024). RIM. November 9, 2024. November 9, 2024. Facebook.
  21. Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. November 1, 2024. November 1, 2024.
  22. Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 44 (25 - 31 Oct 2024). RIAS. November 5, 2024. November 5, 2024. https://archive.today/20241105064737/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/.
  23. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 44 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. November 7, 2024.
  24. Taiwan Songs: Week of November 9, 2024. Billboard. November 5, 2024.
  25. Web site: Digital Chart – October 2024. Circle Chart. ko. November 7, 2024.

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