Killing Me (Chungha song)
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| Single by Chungha | ||||
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| Released | November 29, 2021 | |||
| Studio | Ingrid (Seoul) | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
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| "Killing Me" (MNH) on YouTube "Killing Me" (Stone) on YouTube | ||||
"Killing Me" is a song by South Korean singer Chungha. It was released as a special single on November 29, 2021, through MNH Entertainment, and Stone Music Entertainment.
Background[edit]
On November 19, 2021, Chungha announced that she will be releasing a special single titled "Killing Me" on November 29.[1]
Composition and lyrics[edit]
"Killing" was written by Chungha and Jo Yoon-kyung, and composed by Musikality, Celine Svanbäck, Jeppe London, Mich Hansen, and Sam Merrifield. It runs for two minutes and forty-four seconds.[2] The song is up-tempo pop and uses synth to transition to an EDM-heavy chorus. Lyrically it compares the monotony and helplessness of life, particularly that caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to a tunnel and speaks of the light at the end.[3][4]
Critical reception[edit]
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| NME[4] | |
Following its release, music critics gave "Killing Me" positive reviews. Lim Dong-yeop, writing for IZM, commented that the accompaniment and music "capture the overall atmosphere" and said that Chungha successfully conveys hope through "Killing Me".[5] Angela Patricia Suacillo of NME praised the production, particularly the synth transition to an EDM chorus and the "sleek drop" that drives the vocals. Suacillo also wrote that the combination of Chungha's vocals and the music video made for "a powerful track that speaks to the collective hurt for the times."[4]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on November 29, 2021. In the video, Chungha attempts to recover from a breakup, partying with friends. However, she ultimately sits on a couch alone in the middle of the party.[4][6]
Credits and personnel[edit]
- Chungha – vocals, lyrics
- Kim Yeon-seo – background vocals
- Jo Yoon-kyung – lyrics
- Musikality – composition, arrangement
- Celine Svanbäck – composition
- Jeppe London – composition, arrangement
- Mich Hansen – composition
- Sam Merrifield – composition
- Cutfather – arrangement
- Jeong Eun-kyung (Ingrid Studio) – recording
- Alwan (Alawn Music Studios) – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo (821 Mastering Sound) – mastering
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| South Korea (Gaon)[7] | 102 |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[8] | 69 |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[9] | 11 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 9 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | November 29, 2021 |
References[edit]
- ^ Chin, Carmen (November 19, 2021). "Chung Ha announces new special single 'Killing Me'". NME. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Killing Me / 청하". Bugs! (in Korean). Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Seo, Sang-hyun (November 29, 2021). 청하, 새 스페셜 싱글 'Killing Me' 발매...독보적 솔로퀸의 귀환 [Chungha releases new special single "Killing Me"... Return of the unrivaled solo queen]. TOP Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Suacillo, Angela Patricia (December 2, 2021). "Chung Ha's new single 'Killing Me' is a powerful ode to the frustration of the times". NME. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Lim, Dong-yeop (December 2021). "Killing Me". IZM. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (November 29, 2021). "Chung Ha struggles with heartbreak in new 'Killing Me' music video". NME. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 49, 2021". November 28 – December 4, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Killing Me". Billboard Korea (in Korean). December 25, 2021. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Album Chart – Week 49, 2021". November 28 – December 4, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Killing Me". Billboard. December 5, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "청하, 29일 새 싱글 '킬링 미'로 9개월 만에 컴백". Naver (in Korean). November 19, 2021. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.