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| Released | November 29, 2021 | |||
| Studio | Ingrid (Seoul) | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
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"Killing Me" is a song by South Korean singer Chung Ha. It was released as a special single on November 29,2021,through MNH Entertainment,and Stone Music Entertainment.
On November 19,2021,Chung Ha announced that she will be releasing a special single titled "Killing Me" on November 29. [1]
"Killing" was written by Chung Ha 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]
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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 Chung Ha 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 Chung Ha's vocals and the music video made for "a powerful track that speaks to the collective hurt for the times." [4]
The music video was released on November 29,2021. In the video,Chung Ha 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]
| 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 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | November 29,2021 |
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