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"Universe" is a song recorded recorded by South Korean boy group Exo for their sixth extended play Universe. It was released in both Korean and Chinese versions by S.M Entertainment on December 26, 2017.
Background and release
Produced by Shin Hyuk and MRey, "Universe" is described as a soft pop-rock ballad, with lyrics about how a person will search the universe just to find their lover. The song was released on December 26 with the album.[1]
Music video
The Korean and Chinese music videos for "Universe" were released on December 26, 2017. It features Exo "melancholically reflecting on the caffeinated beverage and performing different activities that serve as metaphors for the tightly-wound, messy emotions described in the lyrics".[2]
The Korean music video currently has 29 million views on YouTube.
Promotion
Exo performed "Universe" for the first time on December 31 on MBC's year-end show, MBC Gayo Daejejeon.[3] The song was also performed during Nature Republic's Green Nature Exo Fan Festival on February 3, 2018.
Commercial performance
"Universe" debuted at number two on the South Korean Gaon Digital Chart. It also topped the Billboard Korea Kpop Hot 100 for the first week of 2018.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Sales
Downloads
| Region | Sales |
|---|---|
| South Korean Downloads Chart (Gaon)[9] | 140,698+ |
Gaon Heating Index
| Chart (2018) | Gaon Heating Index |
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| South Korean Digital Chart (Gaon)[10] | 331,886,878+ |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – December | Nominated |
| 2018 | Korea Popular Music Awards | Best Digital Song | Pending |
Music program awards
| Program | Date |
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| Music Bank (KBS) | January 5, 2018 |
| January 12, 2018 | |
| Show! Music Core (MBC) | January 6, 2018 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | December 26, 2017 | ||
| Worldwide | S.M. Entertainment |
References
- ^ "엑소, 새 앨범 발매 21일→26일로 연기…故 종현 애도[공식]" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "EXO Delivers Up Winter Album 'Universe'". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "엑소, MBC '가요대제전'서 신곡 무대 최초 공개" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "China V Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100 - January 15 - Billboard Philippines". Billboard Philippines. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Billboard Kpop Hot 100". billboard.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "2017 Gaon Digital Chart - Week 52". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart - January, 2018". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ "Gaon Download Chart - December, 2017". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- ^ Cumulative Heating Index for "Universe":
- "Gaon Digital Chart – January 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – February 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – March 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – April 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – May 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – June 24-30 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – July 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – August 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 39주차 Digital Chart(Week 36)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 39주차 Digital Chart(Week 37)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 38주차 Digital Chart(Week 38)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 39주차 Digital Chart(Week 39)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 45주차 Digital Chart(Week 45)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
- "Gaon Digital Chart – 2018년 46주차 Digital Chart(Week 46)". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2018-11-22.