Today let’s look back at a song that sparked huge controversy when it was released — a track that people seemed to either love unapologetically or reject completely:

ITZY’s “Sneakers.”

When it dropped, expectations were sky-high. Many listeners expected a darker, harder concept — and instead got something bright, playful, and proudly ITZY.

But that contrast is exactly why “Sneakers” is so interesting. At its core, it stays true to ITZY’s long-running message: confidence, self-belief, and doing things your own way.

Let’s take a closer look at these lines that capture that attitude perfectly:

“턱 끝을 치켜올린 채로

다 가질 듯한 attitude, 그거면 돼”

“With my chin held high,

an attitude like I already have it all — that’s enough.”

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👑 턱 끝을 치켜올린 채로 – “With my chin held high”

• 턱 끝 → chin

• 치켜올리다 → to lift up

• -ㄴ 채로 → while keeping / in a state of

💡 Meaning:

Holding your chin up is a universal sign of confidence. This line paints a physical image of pride — walking forward without looking down or apologizing.

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😎 다 가질 듯한 attitude – “An attitude like I have everything”

• 다 → everything

• 가질 듯한 → as if having

• attitude → English loanword

💡 Nuance:

This isn’t about actually owning everything. It’s about carrying yourself like you do. Confidence first — everything else follows.

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✨ 그거면 돼 – “That’s enough”

• 그거 → that

• -면 돼 → that’s all you need

💡 Emotion:

This is the key line. Not perfection. Not approval. Just attitude.

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✨ Why “Sneakers” Still Matters

“Sneakers” may not have matched everyone’s expectations, but it stayed loyal to ITZY’s identity.

It’s not about being fierce in a dark, intimidating way — it’s about being fearless in a bright, unapologetic one.

These lines remind us: you don’t need to prove anything, as long as you walk forward with your head held high.

And love it or hate it — that message is very, very ITZY.

💭 Were you team “Sneakers” from day one, or did it grow on you over time?

Drop a 👟💥 or 😅 below.