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"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.

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 8th (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")

"Baby It's Both"
Single by Illit featuring Ava Max
Language	English
Released	November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)
Genre	Pop
Length	3:13
Label	Belift Lab
Songwriter(s)	Ava Max Johnny Goldstein Sam Martin Nija Cate Downey Maya K Lauren Mandel
Producer(s)	Johnny Goldstein
Illit singles chronology
"Cherish (My Love)" (2024) "Baby It's Both" (2024)
Ava Max singles chronology
"1 Wish" (2024) "Baby It’s Both" (2024)

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

References

1. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyeon (November 15, 2024). 아일릿, 비주얼 확 바뀌었다…펑키 입은 엉뚱발랄 매력 [Illit, visuals have completely changed… Funky and quirky charm] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 – via Naver.
2. Lee, Seon-myeong (November 14, 2024). 아일릿 ‘Tick-Tack’ 펑키하고 유니크하다 [Illit "Tick-Tack" funky and unique] (in Korean). Sports Trend. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024 – via Naver.
3. Chen, Mika (October 21, 2024). "ILLIT – 'I'll Like You' review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic". NME. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
4. Ahn, Eun-jae (September 23, 2024). 아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...7개월 만에 미니 2집 발표 [Illit, comeback on October 21st...2nd mini album released in 7 months] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
5. Lee, Min-ji (October 7, 2024). 아일릿, 또 돌풍 일으킬까...새 앨범 타이틀곡 'Cherish (My Love)' [Will Illit cause a sensation again? New album title song 'Cherish (My Love)'] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
6. Jang, In-young (October 21, 2024). '오늘(21일) 컴백' 아일릿, 결국 사랑하게 될 'I'LL LIKE YOU' ['Comeback today (21st)' Illit, 'I'LL LIKE YOU' that you will eventually love] (in Korean). Xport News. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Naver.
7. Kang, Ga-hee (November 14, 2024). 아일릿, 'Tick-Tack' 후속곡 활동 이어간다..유니크 MV 티저 공개 [Illit continues activities for follow-up song "Tick-Tack"..unique MV teaser released]. Herald Pop. Retrieved December 6, 2024 – via Naver.
8. Ahn, Tae-hyun (November 22, 2024). 아일릿, 비주얼 확 바뀌었다…펑키 입은 엉뚱발랄 매력 [Illit releases English version of "Tick-Tack"… addictiveness gained more power] (in Korean). News 1. Retrieved December 6, 2024 – via Naver.
9. "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of November 27, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
10. "Digital Chart – Week 48 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 10, 2024.

• 2024 songs
• Songs in Korean
• Illit songs
• Electropop songs