Magic (Secret song)

"Magic"
"Magic"
Song

"Magic" (Korean: 시크릿) is a song by South Korean K-pop girl group Secret. It served as the lead single for their first mini-album, Secret Time. The song was released digitally on April 1, 2010 through TS Entertainment. The song peaked at number two on the Gaon Single Chart. According to Gaon, "Magic" has sold over 2,287,835 digital copies in South Korea within the year of 2010. ^[1] The group said that the pronunciation of the song's chorus is a combination of the words magic and music. In an interview with Arirang, member Song Jieun revealed that she suggested to the composers to change the pronunciation of "Magic" by replacing letter G with Z because she felt it would be catchier.

Background

"Magic" was first used as a promotional track from the album. On March 29, 2010, a teaser video was released online. In the teaser, the girls were performing a dance track called "Break Time". The final music video premiered on April 1, 2010 along with Secret Time 's release.^[2] Due to printing errors, the physical release for their mini-album was delayed for five days but was released online on various music portal sites. The music video reached 1 million views on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Cyworld and the “Suspender Dance”, which was featured in the music video teaser for "Magic", gained popularity amongst netizens.^[3]

Composition

"Magic" is an uptempo song, featuring pop, R&B and Jazz influences. It incorporates the use of live instruments such as heavy drum beats, electric guitars, synthesizers, and trumpet. It is an upbeat song that showcases the different vocals of the Secret members. The song was written and produced by hit composers Shinshadong Tiger, Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum.

Promotion

Secret had their debut performances of "Magic" on Mnet's M! Countdown, KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo from April 8 to April 11.

Music video

The music video for "Magic" was officially released on April 1, 2010.

Cover Versions

On February 9, 2012, the coaches of The Voice Korea, Kangta, Baek Ji Young, Gil, & Shin Seung Hoon performed a cover of Secret's "Magic". According to a source, the quartet’s version of “Magic” will be rhythmic and contains the addition of a brass line. Thanks to their flawless harmonies, the four judges were able to deliver a whole new feel to “Magic”. On February 10, 2012, the cover performance of "Magic" was aired in the pilot episode of The Voice Korea and will be released digitally through various music portals in the following day.^[4] ^[5]

Credits and personnel

These credits were adapted from the Secret Time liner notes.^[6]

Kim Tae-sung – executive producer co-producing
Song Jieun - vocals
Han Sunhwa - vocals
Jeon Hyosung - vocals
Jung Hana - vocals, rap
Kang Jiwon - co-producing, songwriting, arranger, music
Kim Kibum - co-producing, songwriting, music
Shinshadong Tiger - co-producing, songwriting, music

Charts

Chart	Peak position
Gaon Singles chart^[1]	2
Gaon Local Singles chart^[1]	2
Gaon Streaming Singles chart^[1]	5
Gaon Download Singles chart^[1]	3
Gaon Mobile Ringtone chart^[1]	4

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide	April 1, 2010	Digital download	TS Entertainment
South Korea	April 1, 2010	Digital download

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Template:Ko icon "Gaon Search - Secret - 시크릿빛". Gaon. Retrieved 2012-03-2. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Secret Releases Music Video For "Magic"
^ Secret delays album release
^ "Kangta, Baek Ji Young, Gil, & Shin Seung Hoon to perform remake of SECRET's "Magic"". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-2-9. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Template:Ko icon"신승훈·백지영·길·강타, 시크릿 `매직` 부른다". Nate (SK Communications). Retrieved 2012-2-9. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Secret Time(Liner Notes) (Media notes). Seoul, South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2010. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |coauthors= and |notestitle= (help); Text "p" ignored (help)

External links

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[gaon-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Template:Ko icon "Gaon Search - Secret - 시크릿빛". Gaon. Retrieved 2012-03-2. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[2] Secret Releases Music Video For "Magic"

[3] Secret delays album release

[akpthevoice1-4] "Kangta, Baek Ji Young, Gil, & Shin Seung Hoon to perform remake of SECRET's "Magic"". 6theory Media. Retrieved 2012-2-9. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[natethevoice1-5] Template:Ko icon"신승훈·백지영·길·강타, 시크릿 `매직` 부른다". Nate (SK Communications). Retrieved 2012-2-9. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[6] Secret Time(Liner Notes) (Media notes). Seoul, South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2010. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |coauthors= and |notestitle= (help); Text "p" ignored (help)

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