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"Jikjin"
Single by Treasure
from the album The Second Step: Chapter One
Language
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
Recorded2022
StudioYG (Seoul)
GenreHip-hop
Length3:05
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Sonny
  • LIL G
  • Choice37
  • LP
  • HAE
  • Choi Hyun-suk
  • Yoshi
  • Haruto
  • Se.A
Producer(s)
  • Choice37
  • Future Bounce
  • LP
Treasure singles chronology
"Beautiful"
(2021) 		"Jikjin"
(2022) 		"Hello"
(2022)
Music video
"Jikjin" on YouTube

"Jikjin" (Korean: 직진; lit. "Straight") is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Treasure for their first EP, The Second Step: Chapter One. It was released on February 15, 2022, by their agency, YG Entertainment and it was distributed by their in-house distribution company YG Plus.

The song was originally released in Korean, while the Japanese version was included in the Japanese version of the EP. It is the last single to feature members Bang Ye-dam and Mashiho before their hiatus from the group and subsequent departure.

Background

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Treasure concluded their The First Step series with their first studio album was released on January 11, 2021, with lead singles "My Treasure" and "Beautiful" (for the Japanese version).[1][2]

On January 1, 2022, YG announced that Treasure would have a comeback that year.[3] The title track "Jikjin" was first revealed on January 25, with YG stating it was the group's most powerful song yet.[4] A visual film showing the concept of the title track was revealed on the 26th.[5] On January 27, YG uploaded some parts of the song's lyrics on four types of posters featuring members Junkyu, Mashiho, Yoon Jae-hyuk, and So Jung-hwan.[6] The second and the third batch of the four lyrics posters was uploaded on the next two days and revealing the song would be released alongside the EP on February 15.[7][8] A part of the song's melody was unveiled for the first time alongside 10-seconds visual film on January 30 and 31, despite four members tested positive for COVID-19.[9][10]

The uploads of the visual films continued on February 1 with a complete teaser video released on the next day.[11][12] On February 9, the song's point choreography was shown on YG's blog.[13] The song and its music video was officially released on February 15.

Composition

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"Jikjin" is an energetic hip-hop song which features a constant switch between the music and the vocal parts to enhance the atmosphere over a minimalist chorus. The ending of the song was described to be "thrilling" to evoke a sensation of hitting and speed.[14]

The song was produced by YG producers Choice37, Future Bounce, and LP with members Choi Hyun-suk, Yoshi, and Haruto participating in penning the rap lyrics.[15] It was composed in the key of C Major with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.[16]

Choi revealed he first listened to the song in October 2021 and described it as a "YG" and "Treasure-like" song, with So commenting the song was like a "perfect clothes."[17]

Music video

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The music video for "Jikjin" was released on February 15. Directed by Lee Sang-yoon, YG revealed that they had invested heavily for the music video which cost ₩500 million for the supercars featured on the video.[18][19] The music video surpassed 10 million views within 21 hours since its release.[20] On the 20th, a "stage" version of the music video was released.[21]

Live performances

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Treasure appeared on M Countdown on February 24, where they performed "Jikjin" and "U".[22]

The song was included in the group's setlist for their first live Asia Tour, "Treasure Tour: Hello" in 2022, and "Reboot" in 2023–24.[23][24]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart performance for "Jikjin"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Indonesia Songs (Billboard)[25] 1
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard Japan)[26] 21
Malaysia (RIM)[27] 13
Malaysia Songs (Billboard)[28] 1
Philippines Songs (Billboard Philippines)[29] 7
Singapore Top Regional (RIAS)[30] 25
South Korea (Gaon)[31] 69
Vietnam Hot 100 (Billboard Vietnam)[32] 41
US Global 200 (Billboard)[33] 110

Release history

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Release history for "Jikjin"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref
Various February 15, 2022 Korean
[8]
March 15, 2022 Japanese YGEX [34]

References

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  1. ^ Choi, Ji-won (January 11, 2021). "Treasure closes 'First Step' with first studio album 'Treasure Effect'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Aufstrebende K-Pop-Boygroup Treasure kündigt Debüt in Japan an" [Up-and-coming K-pop boy group Treasure announces debut in Japan]. Musikexpress (in German). Axel Springer Mediahouse Berlin. February 17, 2021. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Song, Yoon-se (January 1, 2022). YG 트레저, 새해 컴백예고…'세컨드 스텝' [YG TREASURE announces comeback in the new year... 'Second Step']. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  4. ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (January 25, 2022). 트레저, 타이틀곡 제목은 '직진' [TREASURE, title track is 'Straight Ahead']. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (January 26, 2022). 트레저, 타이틀곡 '직진' 비주얼 필름 공개 [TREASURE unveils the title track 'Straight' visual film]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Park, Seo-yeon (January 27, 2022). 트레저, 타이틀곡 '직진' 가사 일부 오픈..준규·마시호·윤재혁·소정환 포스터 공개 [TREASURE opens some of the lyrics of the title track 'Straight'.. Junkyu, Mashiho, Yoon Jae-hyuk, So Jung-hwan poster released]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (January 28, 2022). YG 트레저, 타이틀곡 '직진' 두 번째 리릭 포스터 공개..깊은 눈빛 [YG TREASURE unveils the second lyric poster for the title track 'Straight'. Deep Eyes]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Hong, Se-young (January 29, 2022). 트레저 "직진" 핵심 가사 베일 벗어, 2월 15일 발표 [TREASURE's 'Straight' Core Lyrics Unveiled, Released on February 15th]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  9. ^ Jung, Hye-yeon (January 30, 2022). 트레저, 신곡 '직진' 멜로디 일부 최초 공개..기대감 UP [TREASURE unveils part of the melody of the new song 'Straight' for the first time.. Expectations UP]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  10. ^ Hong, Hye-min (January 31, 2022). 트레저, 잇따른 확진에도 컴백 일정 이상 無? [TREASURE has no comeback schedule despite successive confirmed cases?]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  11. ^ Kim, Hye-young (February 1, 2022). 트레저 최현석→도영 비주얼 필름 공개 “타이틀곡 ‘직진’ 역대급” [TREASURE Choi Hyun Suk → Do Young Visual Film Released "Title Song 'Straight Ahead' Greatest Ever"]. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Lee, Nam-kyung (February 2, 2022). 트레저, ‘직진’ 완전체 티저 영상 공개…한층 고조된 분위기의 강렬한 비트 [TREASURE releases the complete teaser video for 'Straight Ahead'... A strong beat with a heightened atmosphere]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  13. ^ Kim, Sun-hee (February 9, 2022). 트레저, ‘직진’ 포인트 안무 최초 공개 [TREASURE unveils 'Straight' point choreography for the first time]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  14. ^ Lee, Jae-hoon (February 15, 2022). 트레저, '직진' 부릉부릉…"'세컨드 스텝'은 도움닫기" [TREASURE, 'Going straight' boom... "'Second Step' is helping"]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (February 15, 2022). '컴백' 트레저 "타이틀 곡 '직진', YG스럽고 트레저다운 곡" ['Comeback' TREASURE "Title track 'Straight', YG-like and TREASURE-like song"]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "Key & BPM for JIKJIN". TuneBat. February 15, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  17. ^ Kim, Ye-na (February 15, 2022). '딱 맞는 옷'으로 돌아온 트레저…"한 단계 도약 위해 '직진'" [TREASURE returns with 'just the right clothes'... "'Go straight' to take a leap forward"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  18. ^ Kim, Ji-so (February 11, 2022). YG, 트레저 신곡 뮤비에 5억원 투입…"블랙핑크 제작비" [YG invests 500 million won for TREASURE's new song MV... "BLACKPINK's production cost"]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  19. ^ Santosa, Lia Wanadriani (February 17, 2025). Nurcahyani, Ida (ed.). "TREASURE bicara "JIKJIN" hingga tujuan mendatang grup" [TREASURE talks "JIKJIN" to the group's future goals]. Antara (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on October 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (February 16, 2022). 트레저 '직진' MV, 21시간만에 천만뷰 돌파 [TREASURE's 'Straight Ahead' MV surpasses ten million views in 21 hours]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  21. ^ Ko, Young-joon (February 20, 2022). YG 트레저, ‘직진’ 스페셜 스테이지 영상 공개 [YG TREASURE Releases 'Straight Ahead' Special Stage Video]. The Dong-A Ilbo. Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  22. ^ Kim, Ha-young (February 25, 2022). 트레저, 음방 무대서 선보인 'U'에게로 '직진' [TREASURE 'Go Straight' to 'U' on the music stage]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  23. ^ Benjamin, April (April 22, 2023). "K-pop's Treasure shows growth as performers in 1st Manila concert". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  24. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (December 18, 2023). "TREASURE's 'REBOOT' concert heats up chilly weekend". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  25. ^ "Indonesia Songs". Billboard. February 26, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  26. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 23, 2022. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  27. ^ ""Top 20 Most Streamed International +Domestic Songs Week 9 (25/02/2022- 03/03/2022)". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. March 3, 2022.
  28. ^ "Malaysia Songs". Billboard. March 5, 2022. Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  29. ^ "Philippines Songs". Billboard. March 5, 2022. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  30. ^ "Top Regional Week 8 2022". RIAS. February 24, 2022. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  31. ^ "Digital Chart for Week 8 of 2022". Gaon Chart. February 19, 2022. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  32. ^ "Vietnam Hot 100". Billboard Vietnam (in Vietnamese). March 3, 2022. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  33. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 5, 2022". Billboard. March 5, 2022. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  34. ^ "Jikjin (Japanese ver.)". YouTube (in Japanese). Treasure. March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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