Midas Touch (Kiss of Life song)
2024 single by Kiss of Life
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"Midas Touch" is a song by South Korean girl group Kiss of Life. The song was released on April 3, 2024, as the lead single from their first single album Midas Touch.
| "Midas Touch" | ||||
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| Single by Kiss of Life | ||||
| from the album Midas Touch | ||||
| Released | April 3, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:42 | |||
| Label | S2 | |||
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| "Midas Touch" on YouTube | ||||
Background
On March 12, 2024, Kiss of Life released three motion teasers teasing new music.[1] Three days later, S2 Entertainment announced that the group would release their first single album.[2][3] On April 1, a teaser for the lead single's music video was released. The song and its music video was subsequently released on April 3.[4]
Composition
"Midas Touch" uses synthesizers reminiscent of music from the 2000s. Band member Julie described the lyrics of "Midas Touch" as being about love in its early stages.[5]
Music video
The music video for "Midas Touch" involves the band members using statues from Greek mythology as a recurring motif.[6]
Critical reception
Writing for IZM, So Seung-geun described "Midas Touch" as the group's most melodic and nostalgic song, incorporating 1970s disco and 1990s new jack swing.[7]
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| Consequence | 200 Best Songs of 2024 | 145 | [8] |
| Idology | Best Music Videos of 2024 | Placed | [9] |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | April 3, 2024 | S2 |