'Bout You Explained

'Bout You
Type:ep
Artist:Super Junior-D&E
Cover:Super Junior-D&E - 'Bout You.png
Caption:Digital cover
Recorded:2017–18
Studio:
  • Big Shot
  • Blue Cup
  • Blue Ocean
  • Concert Hall
  • Doobdoob
  • Sterling Sound
  • Yellow Tail
Genre:
Length:27:21
Language:Korean
Label:
Producer:Tak Young-jun
Prev Title:Style
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Danger
Next Year:2019

'Bout You is the second Korean extended play (EP) of South Korean duo Super Junior-D&E, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior. The album was released on August 16, 2018, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. This is their second Korean comeback since The Beat Goes On in 2015.

Background

On August 1, 2018, the duo announced that they were making their Korean comeback.[1] The music video for the titular single track was taped in New York City during Super Junior's 2018 KCON performance in the nearby Newark, New Jersey.[2]

During an interview with The Korea Herald, Donghae stated that the album was originally planned to be released in winter, but it was then decided to be released in August citing the duo's desire to meet the fans as soon as possible.[3]

Composition

Unlike most Super Junior songs, those on Bout You are primarily influenced by trap, hip hop, house and R&B.[4]

"'Bout You" the title track of the album is written by both members; the song is categorized as a trap hip-hop song. The lyrics describe a man who fell in love at first sight.[5] Donghae also stated that his friendship with Eunhyuk was the source of inspiration behind the song.[6]

Live performances

The single was performed live for the first time on August 17 with an appearance in Music Bank, with bandmates Ryeowook and Siwon also in the attendance.[7]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart, with three of its versions charting in the top five in its first week.

Charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[8] 1

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabelRef
South KoreaAugust 16, 2018[9]
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Super Junior D&E akan luncurkan mini album kedua. Super Junior-D&E will release second mini album. August 1, 2018. March 4, 2024. ANTARA. id. Jakarta. Santosa. Lia Wanadriani. Monalisa.
  2. News: Super Junior D&E Dance All Over Town in Comeback ”Bout You’ Video: Watch. Billboard. August 16, 2018. October 29, 2023. Herman. Tamar.
  3. News: We will keep evolving, regardless of our age: Super Junior D&E. The Korea Herald. The Jakarta Post. August 14, 2018. March 4, 2024. Hong. Dam-young. Asia News Network.
  4. News: K-Pop Corner: Super Junior’s D&E are back with new album. August 19, 2018. March 4, 2024. Gulf News. Khouri. Samar.
  5. Web site: Super Junior-D&E The 2nd Mini Album ['Bout You]]. August 16, 2018. March 4, 2024. SM Entertainment. https://web.archive.org/web/20231103060931/https://www.smtown.com/production/album/11444. November 3, 2023.
  6. News: Super Junior D&E bicara mini album baru. ANTARA. id. Super Junior D&E talks new mini album. August 16, 2018. March 4, 2024. Santosa. Lia Wanadriani. Monalisa. Jakarta.
  7. News: Super Junior D&E menjuarai top album iTunes di dunia. id. Super Junior D&E tops iTunes albums in the world. KBS World (Indonesia). August 17, 2018. March 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2018. Circle Chart. ko. March 5, 2024.
  9. Web site: 'Bout You. August 16, 2018. July 12, 2024. Discogs.