"Tick-Tack" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Illit for their second extended play I'll Like You. It was released by Belift Lab on October 21, 2024, as the fifth and final track of the EP. NME described the song as "an unapologetic chiptune-heavy fare".
Background On September 23, 2024, Belift Lab announced that Illit would be releasing their second EP titled I'll Like You on October 21. On October 7, the track listing was released, revealing the track "Tick-Tack". The song was released together with the EP on October 21.
Music video On November 13, 2024, a teaser for the music video for "Tick-Tack" was released. The music video was then released a day later on November 14. The video features a new choreography for the song that expresses a girl's desire to look mature and cool in front of her crush, while having a hidden soft spot for cute and adorable things.
Promotion Illit performed "Tick-Tack" on three music programs in the first week of promotion: KBS's Music Bank on November 15, MBC's Show! Music Core on November 16, and SBS's Inkigayo on November 17.
Credits and personnel
Illit – vocals Johnny Goldstein – songwriter, producer Sam Martin – songwriter "Hitman" Bang – songwriter, producer Divahh – songwriter, producer Slow Rabbit – songwriter, producer Shin Kung – songwriter, producer Tatte – songwriter January 8 (Jam Factory) – songwriter Jude – songwriter Na Do-yeon (153/Joombas) – songwriter Choi Me-i (153/Joombas) – songwriter Kim Soo-ji (Lalala Studio) – songwriter Moon Ji-young (Lalala Studio) – songwriter
English version ("Baby It's Both")
On November 22, 2024, Belift Lab announced that Illit would be releasing an English version of "Tick-Tack", titled "Baby It's Both", featuring American singer Ava Max. "Baby It's Both" was released on the same day.
Credits and personnel Illit – vocals Ava Max – featured vocals, songwriter Johnny Goldstein – songwriter, producer Sam Martin – songwriter Nija – songwriter Cate Downey – songwriter Maya K – songwriter Lauren Mandel – songwriter
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Tick-Tack" Chart (2024) Peakposition Japan Download Songs (Billboard Japan) 99 Singapore Regional (RIAS) 22 South Korea (Circle) 140
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Tick-Tack" Chart (2024) Position South Korea (Circle) 165
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