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"'''Falling in Love'''" is a song by South Korean girl group [[2NE1]] |
"'''Falling in Love'''" is a song by South Korean girl group [[2NE1]], released on July 8, 2013 by [[YG Entertainment]]. The song was produced by the group's long-time collaborator [[Teddy Park|Teddy]], and was co-written by him and Choice37. Musically, "Falling in Love" is a breezy [[K-pop]] song that contains elements of [[reggae]], [[Electronic music|electronic]] and [[hip hop music|hip hop]].<ref name="jacques" /><ref name="clyde">{{cite web | url=http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-2ne1-falling-in-love-video/74169/ | title=Watch 2NE1 "Falling In Love" (Video) | work=Prefix Magazine | access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 7, 2013 | last=Barretto | first=Clyde | archive-date=June 23, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623054636/http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-2ne1-falling-in-love-video/74169/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="jessica">{{cite web | url=http://popcrush.com/2ne1-falling-in-love-video/ | title=2NE1 Are Smitten With Western Beauty in 'Falling in Love' Video | work=PopCrush | publisher=[[Townsquare Media]] | access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 7, 2013 | last=Sager| first=Jessica}}</ref> The music video was uploaded to the group's official [[YouTube]] channel the day before.<ref name="jacques">{{cite web | url=http://popdust.com/2013/07/08/2ne1-delivers-reggae-realness-with-breezy-new-summer-single-falling-in-love/ | title=2NE1 Delivers Reggae Realness With Breezy New Summer Single, "Falling In Love" | work=Popdust | publisher=Popdust Inc. | access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 8, 2013 | last=Peterson | first=Jacques}}</ref> |
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Commercially, the song topped the [[Gaon Digital Chart]] and sold over 885,000 digital units by the end of the year. In addition, it peaked at number three on the Korea [[K-pop Hot 100]] and number four on the ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'' [[World Digital Song Sales|World Digital Songs]] chart. |
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==Background and release== |
==Background and release== |
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A snippet of the track was first |
A snippet of the track was first used as the intro of 2NE1's comeback stage for "[[I Love You (2NE1 song)|I Love You]]" on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]' ''[[Inkigayo]]'' a year prior on July 8, 2012, with CL rapping a verse in English.<ref name="jacques" /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcgFPrlNsvQ | title=2NE1_0708_SBS Inkigayo_INTRO + I LOVE YOU | publisher=[[YouTube]] | date=July 8, 2013 | access-date=July 9, 2013}}</ref><ref name="jeff">{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1569287/2ne1-kicks-off-new-album-with-reggae-tinged-falling-in-love-listen | title=2NE1 Kicks Off New Album With Reggae-Tinged 'Falling in Love': Listen | work=[[Billboard.com]] | publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]| access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 8, 2013 | last=Benjamin | first=Jeff}}</ref> On June 18, 2013, YG Entertainment announced that the group would make a comeback in early July, making it the group's first release in a year, with the reggae-themed "Falling in Love" as the title. [[YG Entertainment]] CEO [[Yang Hyun-suk]] stated, "Although it is a new genre challenge, the unique colors and strengths of the group that 2NE1 has given are intact [''[[sic]]'']. It will be loved by enthusiasts and the public by adding work with new overseas choreographers." The agency also unveiled initial plans for the release of a new single every month leading up to a new album in October.<ref>{{cite web |title=2NE1, 레게도 합니다…'Falling in Love' |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130618n11885 |website=[[Newsis]] |publisher=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |language=ko |date=June 18, 2013}}</ref> The single was subsequently released for [[Digital download (music)|digital download]] and [[Streaming media|streaming]] on July 8, 2013 by YG Entertainment.<ref name="itunes">{{cite web|title=Falling In Love - Single by 2NE1|url=http://music.apple.com/us/album/falling-in-love-single/1331282526 |publisher=Apple Music (US)| access-date=July 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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"Falling in Love" |
"Falling in Love" was described as a relaxed and breezy summery track, incorporating elements of [[reggae]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], and [[electronic music]]. It served as a change of pace from much of the group's previous works, containing a "rather slow but comfortable rhythm".<ref name="sports world">{{cite web |last1=Kang |first1=Min-young |title=2NE1, 신곡 'Falling in Love' 9개 음원 차트 1위 올킬 |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130708n06327 |website=Sports World |publisher=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |language=ko |date=July 8, 2013}}</ref> Chris Martins of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' wrote, "The beat combines sunny No Doubt-style pop with dancehall riddims and trap-rap effects."<ref name="spin" /> The song also references several of the group's previous singles, with CL rapping: “Yeah, [[In the Club (2NE1 song)|in the club]] is getting [[Ugly (2NE1 song)|ugly]] [[I Don't Care (2NE1 song)|I don’t care]] / [[Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)|Can’t nobody]] stop the [[Fire (2NE1 song)|fire]] / let them [[Hate You (2NE1 song)|haters]] sit and stare.”<ref name="spin">{{cite web |last1=Martins |first1=Chris |title=K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1's 'Falling in Love' Video |url=https://www.spin.com/2013/07/k-pop-2ne1-falling-in-love-video-yg-single-album/ |website=Spin |date=July 9, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Music video and promotion== |
==Music video and promotion== |
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[[File:Falling in Love mv.jpg|thumb|A still from the music video, showcasing the summery and tropical-themed nature of the song.]] |
[[File:Falling in Love mv.jpg|thumb|A still from the music video, showcasing the summery and tropical-themed nature of the song.]] |
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The accompanying music video was uploaded to the group's official [[YouTube]] channel in conjunction with the release of the single. The video includes the members singing and performing the track's choreography on various sets, including luxurious Egyptian-themed palace with a swimming pool, a sandy beach, and a tropical-urban gold-embellished street with basketball courts.<ref name="sports world" /> The music video was deemed a change of pace from the group's usual brash energy, and was considered more laid back and relaxed with a sense of urban flair. Model and actors [[Lee Soo-hyuk]] and [[Hong Jong-hyun]] made cameos in the video.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shin |first1=Seong-ah |title=2NE1 Falling in Love, 공개 동시에 9개 음원차트 '올킬' |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130708n19432 |publisher=Nate |language=ko |date=July 8, 2013}}</ref> |
The accompanying music video was uploaded to the group's official [[YouTube]] channel in conjunction with the release of the single, and reached more than one million views in less than a day.<ref name="hon">{{cite web | url=http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/2ne1-back-new-music-vide | title=2NE1 back with new music video | work=Today Online | publisher=[[MediaCorp|MediaCorp Press Ltd.]] | access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 8, 2013 | last=Hon | first=Jing Yi}}</ref> The video includes the members singing and performing the track's choreography on various sets, including luxurious Egyptian-themed palace with a swimming pool, a sandy beach, and a tropical-urban gold-embellished street with basketball courts.<ref name="sports world" /> The music video was deemed a change of pace from the group's usual brash energy, and was considered more laid back and relaxed with a sense of urban flair. Model and actors [[Lee Soo-hyuk]] and [[Hong Jong-hyun]] made cameos in the video.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shin |first1=Seong-ah |title=2NE1 Falling in Love, 공개 동시에 9개 음원차트 '올킬' |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130708n19432 |publisher=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |language=ko |date=July 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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Promotions for the song featured 2NE1 appearing on various South Korean music programs during the month of July, including SBS' ''Inkigayo'', [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]'s ''[[M Countdown]]'', and [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s ''[[Show! Music Core]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=2NE1 'Falling in Love', 7개 음원 사이트서 주간 차트 1위 |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130716n17056 |website=Sports Chosun |publisher=Nate |language=ko |date=July 16, 2013}}</ref> The group was originally slated to make their comeback stage on ''Inkigayo'' on July 7, 2013, but the show was cancelled because of the [[Asiana Airlines Flight 214]] crash that occurred the day before.<ref name="starsung">{{cite web | url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/07/sbs-inkigayo-cancels-july-7th-broadcast-due-to-the-asiana-airlines-crash | title=SBS' 'Inkigayo' cancels July 7th broadcast due to the Asiana Airlines crash | work=[[Allkpop]] | publisher=6Theory Media| access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 7, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="grace">{{cite web | url=http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/2ne1-to-make-a-stage-comeback-on-m-004514281.html | title=2NE1 to Make a Stage Comeback on 'M COUNTDOWN' | work=omg.yahoo.com | publisher=Yahoo! Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (via CJ E&M enewsWorld)| access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 8, 2013 | last=Hong| first=Grace Danbi}}</ref> The single instead debuted on ''M Countdown'' on July 11, 2013.<ref name="grace"/> The song received three first place music program wins during the course of its promotion. |
Promotions for the song featured 2NE1 appearing on various South Korean music programs during the month of July, including SBS' ''Inkigayo'', [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]'s ''[[M Countdown]]'', and [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s ''[[Show! Music Core]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=2NE1 'Falling in Love', 7개 음원 사이트서 주간 차트 1위 |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130716n17056 |website=[[Sports Chosun]] |publisher=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |language=ko |date=July 16, 2013}}</ref> The group was originally slated to make their comeback stage on ''Inkigayo'' on July 7, 2013, but the show was cancelled because of the [[Asiana Airlines Flight 214]] crash that occurred the day before.<ref name="starsung">{{cite web | url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/07/sbs-inkigayo-cancels-july-7th-broadcast-due-to-the-asiana-airlines-crash | title=SBS' 'Inkigayo' cancels July 7th broadcast due to the Asiana Airlines crash | work=[[Allkpop]] | publisher=6Theory Media| access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 7, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="grace">{{cite web | url=http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/2ne1-to-make-a-stage-comeback-on-m-004514281.html | title=2NE1 to Make a Stage Comeback on 'M COUNTDOWN' | work=omg.yahoo.com | publisher=Yahoo! Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (via CJ E&M enewsWorld)| access-date=July 8, 2013 | date=July 8, 2013 | last=Hong| first=Grace Danbi}}</ref> The single instead debuted on ''M Countdown'' on July 11, 2013.<ref name="grace"/> The song received three first place music program wins during the course of its promotion. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Commercially, the song |
Commercially, the song debuted at number one on the [[Gaon Digital Chart]], and sold 363,843 digital units within a week.<ref>{{cite web |title=2013년 29주차 Download Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=29&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week |publisher=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=January 16, 2021}}</ref> The song peaked at number four on the US [[World Digital Song Sales]] chart for the week of July 26, 2013<ref name="world digital songs">{{cite magazine |title=2NE1 Billboard Chart History |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/2ne1/chart-history/wdt/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 16, 2021}}</ref> and at number two on the ''Billboard'' [[K-pop Hot 100]], making it the second top five hit for the group on the Korean ''Billboard'' chart.<ref name="oak">{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/3038755/davichi-holds-off-2ne1-for-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100 | title=Davichi Holds Off 2NE1 for No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100 | magazine=Billboard| access-date=July 19, 2013 | date=July 18, 2013 | last1= Benjamin| first1=Jeff | last2=Oak |first2=Jessica}}</ref> By the end of the year, the song sold over 885,000 digital units.<ref>{{cite web |title=2013년 Download Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year&year_time=3 |publisher=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=January 16, 2021 |location=See #69}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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*'''Digital download / streaming''' |
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# "Falling in Love" – 3:46 |
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==Chart performance== |
==Chart performance== |
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! scope="row"| South Korea (Gaon)<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:2013년 07월 Digital Chart |trans-title=July 2013 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month|publisher=Gaon Music Chart |access-date=January 16, 2021}}</ref> |
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"Falling in Love" on YouTube |
"Falling in Love" is a song by South Korean girl group 2NE1, released on July 8, 2013 by YG Entertainment. The song was produced by the group's long-time collaborator Teddy, and was co-written by him and Choice37. Musically, "Falling in Love" is a breezy K-pop song that contains elements of reggae, electronic and hip hop.[1][2][3] The music video was uploaded to the group's official YouTube channel the day before.[1]
Commercially, the song topped the Gaon Digital Chart and sold over 885,000 digital units by the end of the year. In addition, it peaked at number three on the Korea K-pop Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
Background and release
[edit]A snippet of the track was first used as the intro of 2NE1's comeback stage for "I Love You" on SBS' Inkigayo a year prior on July 8, 2012, with CL rapping a verse in English.[1][4][5] On June 18, 2013, YG Entertainment announced that the group would make a comeback in early July, making it the group's first release in a year, with the reggae-themed "Falling in Love" as the title. YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk stated, "Although it is a new genre challenge, the unique colors and strengths of the group that 2NE1 has given are intact [sic]. It will be loved by enthusiasts and the public by adding work with new overseas choreographers." The agency also unveiled initial plans for the release of a new single every month leading up to a new album in October.[6] The single was subsequently released for digital download and streaming on July 8, 2013 by YG Entertainment.[7]
Composition
[edit]"Falling in Love" was described as a relaxed and breezy summery track, incorporating elements of reggae, hip hop, and electronic music. It served as a change of pace from much of the group's previous works, containing a "rather slow but comfortable rhythm".[8] Chris Martins of Spin wrote, "The beat combines sunny No Doubt-style pop with dancehall riddims and trap-rap effects."[9] The song also references several of the group's previous singles, with CL rapping: “Yeah, in the club is getting ugly I don’t care / Can’t nobody stop the fire / let them haters sit and stare.”[9]
Music video and promotion
[edit]The accompanying music video was uploaded to the group's official YouTube channel in conjunction with the release of the single, and reached more than one million views in less than a day.[10] The video includes the members singing and performing the track's choreography on various sets, including luxurious Egyptian-themed palace with a swimming pool, a sandy beach, and a tropical-urban gold-embellished street with basketball courts.[8] The music video was deemed a change of pace from the group's usual brash energy, and was considered more laid back and relaxed with a sense of urban flair. Model and actors Lee Soo-hyuk and Hong Jong-hyun made cameos in the video.[11]
Promotions for the song featured 2NE1 appearing on various South Korean music programs during the month of July, including SBS' Inkigayo, Mnet's M Countdown, and MBC's Show! Music Core.[12] The group was originally slated to make their comeback stage on Inkigayo on July 7, 2013, but the show was cancelled because of the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash that occurred the day before.[13][14] The single instead debuted on M Countdown on July 11, 2013.[14] The song received three first place music program wins during the course of its promotion.
Reception
[edit]Commercially, the song debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, and sold 363,843 digital units within a week.[15] The song peaked at number four on the US World Digital Song Sales chart for the week of July 26, 2013[16] and at number two on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, making it the second top five hit for the group on the Korean Billboard chart.[17] By the end of the year, the song sold over 885,000 digital units.[18]
Track listing
[edit]- Digital download / streaming
- "Falling in Love" – 3:46
Chart performance
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Weekly charts[edit]
Monthly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Accolades
[edit]Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Female Group | Nominated | |
MTV Iggy | Song of the Summer | Won | [25] | |
Song of the Year | Nominated | [26] |
Program | Date |
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M Countdown (Mnet) | July 18, 2013 |
Show! Music Core (MBC) | July 20, 2013 |
Inkigayo (SBS) | July 21, 2013 |
Release history
[edit]Country | Date | Label | Format | Ref. |
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Various | July 8, 2013 | YG Entertainment | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Peterson, Jacques (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Delivers Reggae Realness With Breezy New Summer Single, "Falling In Love"". Popdust. Popdust Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ Barretto, Clyde (July 7, 2013). "Watch 2NE1 "Falling In Love" (Video)". Prefix Magazine. Archived from the original on June 23, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ Sager, Jessica (July 7, 2013). "2NE1 Are Smitten With Western Beauty in 'Falling in Love' Video". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "2NE1_0708_SBS Inkigayo_INTRO + I LOVE YOU". YouTube. July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Kicks Off New Album With Reggae-Tinged 'Falling in Love': Listen". Billboard.com. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "2NE1, 레게도 합니다…'Falling in Love'". Newsis (in Korean). Nate. June 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "Falling In Love - Single by 2NE1". Apple Music (US). Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ a b Kang, Min-young (July 8, 2013). "2NE1, 신곡 'Falling in Love' 9개 음원 차트 1위 올킬". Sports World (in Korean). Nate.
- ^ a b Martins, Chris (July 9, 2013). "K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1's 'Falling in Love' Video". Spin.
- ^ Hon, Jing Yi (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 back with new music video". Today Online. MediaCorp Press Ltd. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ Shin, Seong-ah (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Falling in Love, 공개 동시에 9개 음원차트 '올킬'" (in Korean). Nate.
- ^ "2NE1 'Falling in Love', 7개 음원 사이트서 주간 차트 1위". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Nate. July 16, 2013.
- ^ "SBS' 'Inkigayo' cancels July 7th broadcast due to the Asiana Airlines crash". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ a b Hong, Grace Danbi (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 to Make a Stage Comeback on 'M COUNTDOWN'". omg.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (via CJ E&M enewsWorld). Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "2013년 29주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "2NE1 Billboard Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (July 18, 2013). "Davichi Holds Off 2NE1 for No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ "2013년 Download Chart". See #69: Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
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- ^ "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. July 14–20, 2013.
- ^ 2013년 07월 Digital Chart [July 2013 Digital Chart]. Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ 2013년 Digital Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 - Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales - Year-End 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Kenner, Rob (August 7, 2013). "I'm In It: How Reggae Is Running Things In 2013". Complex.
The track was so hot the group's legions of fans voted it MTV Iggy's Song of the Summer.
- ^ Jeon, Su-mi (January 20, 2014). "Big Bang G-Dragon's 'Crooked' Selected as MTV Iggy's Song of the Year". Yahoo! Singapore. Retrieved May 2, 2022.