Peaches (Kai song)
| "Peaches" | ||||
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| Single by Kai | ||||
| from the EP Peaches | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | November 30, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:18 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | Kim Anna (ARTiffect) | |||
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| "Peaches" on YouTube | ||||
"Peaches" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Kai for his second extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on November 30, 2021.
Background and release
[edit]On October 26, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Kai will release his second solo album in November 2021.[1] On November 11, it was announced that Kai would release his second extended play Peaches on November 30, 2021.[2] The song was released alongside the extended play and its music video on November 30. The two remix versions by ScreaM Records of the song were released on February 24, 2022.[3]
Composition
[edit]"Peaches" was composed by Wolfgvng, Zach Sorgen, Harold "Alawn" Philippon, Ryan S. Jhun and Yoo Young-jin, with the arrangement was held by Wolfgvng, Jhun and Alawn.[4][5] The song features some sweet vibes, raising expectations as you can also meet hip-hop-based songs that remind you of Kai's powerful performance.[6] The lyrics, which was written by Kim Anna of ARTiffect, talks about of "entreating the address to give in to his will, so to speak, and to remain as faithful to him as he is to her".[7] The song was composed in the key of F# major, with a tempo of 134 beats per minute.[8]
Music video and promotion
[edit]The music video, which was directed by Kim Ki-hyun, was released alongside the song by SM Entertainment on November 30. Blending traditional and modern elements from various cultures, the music video paints Kai "as a celestial immortal from folktales, wandering an Eden-like paradise and plucking peaches from the trees around him", with some "smooth and graceful" choreography scenes.[9]
Before the official release, Kai held an online press conference with Sehun as his MC, where he talked about the song for the first time for the media.[10] An hour before the release, he held a live broadcast through EXO's YouTube channel, where he talked about the album, songs and production process.[11]
Kai promoted the song with televised live performances on various South Korean music programs including Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.
Commercial performance
[edit]The song debuted at number 73 on the Gaon Digital Chart issue dated November 28 to December 4, 2021.[12] And also debuted at number 1 and 47 on the components Download Chart and BGM Chart, respectively.[13][14] Additionally, the song charted at number 13 on the US Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[15]
Track listing
[edit]- Digital download / streaming (iScreaM Vol. 14: Peaches Remixes)
- "Peaches" (Sumin remix) – 3:19
- "Peaches" (No2zcat remix) – 2:52
Credits
[edit]Credits adapted from EP's liner notes.[5]
Studio
[edit]- SM Starlight Studio – recording, engineered for mix, digital editing
- SM Lvyin Studio – recording
- SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing
- 821 Sound Mastering – mastering
Personnel
[edit]- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Lee Soo-man – producer
- Lee Sung-soo – production director, executive supervisor
- Tak Young-jun – executive supervisor
- Kai – vocals, background vocals
- Kim Anna (ARTiffect) – lyrics
- Wolfgvng – composition, arrangement
- Zach Sorgen – composition
- Harold "Alawn" Philippon – composition, arrangement
- Ryan S. Jhun – composition, arrangement
- Yoo Young-jin – composition, music and sound supervisor
- Kim Yeon-seo – vocal directing
- Jeong Yu-ra – recording, engineered for mix, digital editing
- Lee Ji-hong – recording
- Jung Eui-seok – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon)[12] | 73 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[15] | 13 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label(s) |
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| Various | November 30, 2021 | Original | SM | |
| February 24, 2022 | Remixes |
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Accolades
[edit]| Publication | List | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Vogue | Best K-Pop songs of 2021 | [16] |
| Paper Magazine | The 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021 | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ Oh Yun-ju (October 26, 2021). SM "엑소 카이, 11월 말 컴백 준비 중" [공식입장] [SM "EXO Kai, preparing for a comeback at the end of November" [Official Position]]. My Daily. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Daum.
- ^ Maeng Sun-mi (November 11, 2021). 엑소 카이, 30일 새 미니앨범 'Peaches' 발매. BizEnter. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Nate.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 24, 2022). "엑소 카이, 오늘(24일) '피치스' 리믹스 버전 공개" [EXO KAI, Today (24th) 'Peaches' Remix Versions Released]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "KAI – Peaches/Song Information". Melon. November 30, 2021. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Kai (2021). Peaches (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.
- ^ Mi-kyung (November 24, 2021). '컴백' 엑소 카이, 'Peaches'에 담은 힙한 매력 ['Comeback' EXO's Kai, hip charm in 'Peaches']. Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Amanda London (December 2, 2021). ""Peaches" by KAI". Song Meanings & Facts. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Peaches by Kai". Tunebat. November 30, 2021. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Riddhi Chakraborty (November 30, 2021). "KAI Transforms into a Dreamy Celestial in 'Peaches'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ Baek Seung-hun (November 30, 2021). 엑소 세훈 "예능 속 카이 모습, 똑같더라" [EXO's Sehun "The appearance of Kai in variety shows is the same"]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Jung Byeong-geun (December 1, 2021). 엑소 카이, 생각보다 달콤하고 귀여운 남자(종합) [EXO's Kai, a sweeter and cuter man than you think (comprehensive)]. The Fact (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Digital Chart – Week 49 of 2021". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "Download Chart – Week 49 of 2021". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "BGM Chart – Week 49 of 2021" (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "World Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "The Best K-Pop Songs of 2021". Teen Vogue. December 17, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Bell, Crystal (December 31, 2021). "The 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021".