Why (Jieqiong song)

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"Why"
Single by Zhou Jieqiong
from the album Why
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2018 (2018-09-06)
Recorded2018
Length2:39
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • 王雅君 (Tina Wang)
  • Zhou Jieqiong
Producer(s) Bumzu

"Why" is the debut solo single by Chinese singer Zhou Jieqiong released on September 6, 2018, which marks her solo debut since her debut with Pristin in 2016.

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Background

On August 31, 2018 Pledis Entertainment confirmed that Zhou would be making her solo debut in China on September 6, 2018 with digital single "Why". [1]

Composition

"Why" is a tropical sound, moombahton song with the lyrics talking about Zhou's confidence in being a confident woman. [2]

Promotions

Zhou had her solo debut stage in China the day after the song's release on iQiyi's Idol Hits. [3] [4]

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
China (QQ)64
Taiwan (KKBox) [5] 38

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousSeptember 6, 2018 Digital download, streaming Pledis Entertainment

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