"Songbird" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by NCT Wish | ||||
Language |
| |||
B-side | "Tears Are Falling" | |||
Released | June 25, 2024 | |||
Genre | Dance-pop [1] | |||
Length | 3:01 | |||
Label | ||||
Composer(s) |
| |||
Lyricist(s) |
| |||
NCT Wish singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
NCT singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Alternative cover | ||||
Music video | ||||
"Songbird" (Japanese version) on YouTube "Songbird" (Korean version) on YouTube |
"Songbird" is a song recorded by Japanese boy group NCT Wish,the Japanese-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released on June 25,2024,as a maxi single in Japan and on July 1,2024,as the title track for the single album of the same name in South Korea. The single additionally contains the B-side track "Tears Are Falling".
On May 5,it was announced that NCT Wish will be releasing their second Japanese single "Songbird" on June 26. [2] A follow-up announcement on May 17 revealed a Korean version of the single,slated to be released in the third quarter of the year, [3] later getting a release date of July 1. [4] Teaser images for the single were released on June 11 and 12. [5] [6] A trailer clip,titled Missing Bird in Cupid Museum,was then released on June 21. [7]
The Japanese version of the single was released digitally on June 25, [8] followed by the Korean version on July 1. [9]
On June 30,prior to the release of the Korean version of "Songbird",the single was reported to have 630,000 pre-orders in South Korea and Japan combined. [1]
NCT Wish promoted the Japanese version of the single on TBS's CDTV Live! Live! on May 24,and on TV Tokyo's Ultrasound and NHK's Venue101 on May 29. [10]
On South Korean music programs,"Songbird" achieved first place win on the July 10 episode of Show Champion . [11]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Songbird" (Japanese version) | Toyosaki H. |
|
| 3:01 |
2. | "Tears Are Falling" (Japanese version) | Irodori Kaoru |
| Jeppe London Blisby | 3:05 |
Total length: | 6:06 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Songbird" (Korean version) | Kang Eun-jung |
|
| 3:01 |
2. | "Tears Are Falling" (Korean version) | Ellie Suh (153/Joombas) |
| Jeppe London Blisby | 3:05 |
Total length: | 6:06 |
Weekly charts
| Monthly charts
|
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Japan (RIAJ) [19] Physical | Gold | 100,000^ |
South Korea (KMCA) [20] | Platinum | 250,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
---|---|---|---|---|
Various | June 25, 2024 | Japanese | Avex | |
Japan | June 26, 2024 | CD | ||
Various | July 1, 2024 |
| Korean | SM |
South Korea | CD |
SM Entertainment (Korean: SM엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. It is currently one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house.
Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, known professionally as Ten, is a Thai singer and dancer based in South Korea and China. He debuted with South Korean boy band NCT in 2016 as part of its first sub-unit, NCT U. Since 2019, he has been active mainly as a member of NCT's China-based unit WayV and the South Korean supergroup SuperM. Ten has also released several solo singles through the SM Station project: "Dream in a Dream" (2017), "New Heroes" (2018), "Paint Me Naked" (2021) and "Birthday" (2022). He made his solo debut in February 2024 with his eponymous extended play.
Golden Child is a South Korean boy band formed by Woollim Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Lee Dae-yeol, Y, Lee Jang-jun, Bae Seung-min, Bong Jae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, and Hong Joo-chan. Originally an eleven-piece ensemble, members Park Jae-seok left in January 2018, and Tag, Kim Ji-beom, and Choi Bo-min left in August 2024. They debuted on August 28, 2017, with the extended play (EP) Gol-Cha!.
Oneus is a South Korean boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of five members: Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion. Originally a six member group, Ravn left October 2022. The group released their debut extended play Light Us on January 9, 2019.
Cravity is a South Korean boy band formed by Starship Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, and Seongmin. They debuted on April 14, 2020, with their extended play, Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are.
Reload is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band NCT Dream, the third sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT. It was released on April 29, 2020, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus. It marked the group's last record as a six-member unit following the termination of the age-based graduation system that was operated in the group. The album contains five songs including the lead single "Ridin'". Musically, the album incorporates several genres including trap, pop, hip hop, R&B and EDM. A music video for the lead single "Ridin'" was released to accompany the album release.
Kim Dong-young, known professionally as Doyoung (Korean: 도영), is a South Korean singer, actor, and host. He is a member of the South Korean boy band NCT through the sub-units NCT 127, and NCT DoJaeJung.
WEi is a South Korean boy band formed by Oui Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Daehyeon, Donghan, Yongha, Yohan, Seokhwa, and Junseo. The group made their debut on October 5, 2020, with their extended play Identity: First Sight.
Jeong Yun-o, professionally known as Jaehyun, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band NCT and its sub-units NCT 127 and NCT DoJaeJung. He made his solo debut on August 26, 2024, with the studio album J.
STAYC is a South Korean girl group formed by High Up Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, and J. They debuted on November 12, 2020, with the release of their debut single album Star to a Young Culture.
Dimension: Dilemma is the debut studio album by South Korean boy band Enhypen. It was released on October 12, 2021, through Belift Lab. The album consists of eight tracks, including the lead single "Tamed-Dashed". The repackaged version of the album, Dimension: Answer, was later released on January 10, 2022, including the single "Blessed-Cursed".
Billlie is a South Korean girl group formed by Mystic Story. Billlie debuted on November 10, 2021, with the extended play (EP) The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. The group originally consisted of six members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon and Haruna. A seventh member, Sheon, later joined the group.
NCT Wish is a Japanese boy band and the final sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, formed and managed by SM Entertainment and Avex Trax with SM director and soloist BoA, in charge as the producer. The group consists of six members: Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, Sakuya. They released the single "Hands Up" under their temporary name NCT New Team on 8 October 2023, ahead of their scheduled debut in 2024. They officially debuted on 28 February 2024, with the single "Wish" in both Japanese and Korean version.
NCT DoJaeJung is the fifth sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, formed and managed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of three members: Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo. They debuted on April 17, 2023, with their extended play (EP) Perfume. They are recognized for their R&B music and all-vocal performance, which distinguish them from the other sub-units within NCT.
Riize is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee, and Anton. They debuted on September 4, 2023, with the single album Get a Guitar.
N.SSign is a South Korean boy band formed through Channel A's reality competition Stars Awakening in 2022 and managed by n.CH Entertainment. The group consists of ten members: Kazuta, Hyun, Eddie, Doha, Junhyeok, Sungyun, Robin, Hanjun, Laurence and Huiwon. They debuted on August 9, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Birth of Cosmo.
"Easy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim for their third extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by Source Music on February 19, 2024.
"Wish" is the debut single by Japanese boy group NCT Wish, the Japanese-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released on February 28, 2024, as a maxi single in Japan and as the title track for the single album of the same name in South Korea. The single additionally contains the B-side track "Sail Away". The single album debuted atop the South Korean Circle Album Chart.
Dream scape is the sixth EP by South Korean boy band NCT Dream. Released on March 25, 2024, by SM Entertainment through Kakao Entertainment, the album consists of 6 tracks, including the lead single, "Smoothie".