ABCD (song) explained

ABCD
Artist:Nayeon
Ep:Na
Cover:Nayeon – ABCD.jpg
Type:single
Language:Korean
Genre:
Length:2:43
Label:
Composer:
  • Pdogg
  • Ghstloop
  • Aron Bergerwall
  • Louise Lindberg
  • Shorelle
Lyricist:
  • Rick Bridges
  • J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
Producer:
  • Ghstloop
  • Pdogg
  • Bergerwall
  • Evan
Chronology:Nayeon
Prev Title:Pop!
Prev Year:2022

"ABCD'" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Nayeon for her second extended play Na. It was released by JYP Entertainment as the EP's lead single on June 14, 2024.

Background and release

On May 13, 2024, JYP Entertainment announced that Nayeon would be releasing her second extended play titled Na on June 14. The promotional schedule was also released on the same day.[1] Three days later, the track listing was released with "ABCD" announced as the lead single.[2] On May 24, a snippet of the song was released.[3] On June 7, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[4] On June 10, the first music video teaser was released,[5] followed by the second music video teaser two days later.[6] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on June 14.[7]

Composition

"ABCD" was written by Rick Bridges and J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", composed and arranged by Pdogg, Ghstloop, and Aron Bergerwall with Louise Lindberg and Shorelle participating in the composition, and Evan participating in the arrangement.[8] It was described as a dance-pop and hip hop song with "early 2000s pop diva vibes" and containing the message of "teaching and tempting the person who is my type from A to Z about love from beginning to end".[9] [10] In terms of musical notation, it was composed in the key of E-flat minor, with a tempo of 106 beats per minute.[11]

Music video

The music video directed by Guzza of Kudo was released alongside the song by JYP Entertainment on June 14. The visual depicts "Nayeon walking down a busy street after a car crash [with] drivers and onlookers captivated by her as she moves through different time periods and set locations". Throughout the video, the singer dances with "effortless charisma showcasing her captivating presence with every move".[12]

Promotion

Prior to the release of Na, on June 13, 2024, Nayeon held a live offline event aimed at introducing the extended play and its tracks, including "ABCD", and connecting with her fanbase.[13] She subsequently performed on three music programs: KBS's Music Bank on June 14,[14] MBC's Show! Music Core on June 15,[15] and SBS's Inkigayo on June 16.[16]

Accolades

On South Korean music programs, "ABCD" achieved first place wins on the June 19 episode of Show Champion,[17] and June 21 episode of Music Bank.[18]

Track listing

  1. "ABCD" (original version) – 2:42
  2. "ABCD" (extended version) – 3:20
  3. "ABCD" (original version; instrumental) – 2:42
  4. "ABCD" (extended version; instrumental) – 3:20

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes of Na.

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[19] 54
Hong Kong (Billboard)[20] 17
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[21] 25
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[22] 29
Malaysia (Billboard)[23] 23
Malaysia International (RIM)[24] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[25] 17
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[26] 73
Singapore (RIAS)[27] 12
South Korea (Circle)[28] 95
Taiwan (Billboard)[29] 9
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[30] 42
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[31] 2

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[32] 109

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->June 14, 2024Original
June 24, 2024Digital EP

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: ko:'솔로 컴백' 트와이스 나연, 타이틀곡은 'ABCD'..박진영·피독 참여. 'Solo comeback' Twice Nayeon, title song is 'ABCD'..Park Jin-young and Pdog participate. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005077482. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. May 16, 2024. June 14, 2024. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531221500/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005077482. live.
  3. Web site: ko:나연, 솔로 신곡 'ABCD' 음원 일부 공개...힙합 가미. Nayeon releases part of the new solo song 'ABCD'...Hip hop tinge. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007560010. Naver. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyeon. May 24, 2024. June 14, 2024. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531221501/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007560010. live.
  4. Web site: ko:트와이스 나연, 미니 2집 'Na' 컴백 D-7..'서머퀸' 예고 메들리 공개. Twice Nayeon, 2nd mini album 'Na' comeback D-7..'Summer Queen' preview medley released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004153693. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Jo. Ji-young. June 7, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123808/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004153693. live.
  5. Web site: ko:트와이스 나연, 고전영화 비주얼...신곡 'ABCD' MV 티저 공개. Twice Nayeon, classic movie visual...New song 'ABCD' MV teaser released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003839606. Naver. My Daily. ko. Park. Seo-yeon. June 10, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123807/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003839606. live.
  6. Web site: ko:'컴백 D-2' 트와이스 나연, 타이틀곡 'ABCD' 퍼포먼스 일부 최초 공개. 'Comeback D-2' Twice Nayeon reveals part of title song 'ABCD' performance for the first time. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000666132. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Yoon. Jun-ho. June 12, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123807/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000666132. live.
  7. Web site: ko:트와이스 나연, 오늘(14일) 미니 2집 'Na' 발매..서머퀸의 귀환. Twice Nayeon releases 2nd mini album 'Na' today (14th)..return of summer queen. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003703002. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Park. Seo-hyun. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123808/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003703002. live.
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  9. Web site: Twice's Nayeon shows off her bolder side with solo album 'NA'. The Korea Times. Pyo. Kyung-min. June 14, 2024. June 15, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616063253/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/06/732_376628.html. live.
  10. Web site: ko:트와이스 나연, 눈부신 '여름 디바'. Twice Nayeon, dazzling 'summer diva'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005311277. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Seong. Jeong-eun. May 30, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123810/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005311277. live.
  11. Web site: Key & BPM for ABCD by Nayeon. Tunebat. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://archive.today/20240614120355/https://tunebat.com/Info/ABCD-NAYEON/0V2passWyAXnON67kfAj7y. live.
  12. Twice's Nayeon releases second mini-album 'NA,' drops "ABCD" music video. Billboard Philippines. Gabriel. Saulog. June 14, 2024. June 15, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616063221/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/twices-nayeon-releases-second-mini-album-na-drops-abcd-music-video-comeback-2024/. live.
  13. Web site: ko:트와이스 나연, 오늘(14일) 미니 2집 'Na' 발매..."과감한 새 모습 보여드릴 것". Twice Nayeon releases 2nd mini album 'Na' today (14th)..."We will show you a bold new look". https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001005114. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Kim. Seung-hye. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123832/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001005114. live.
  14. Web site: ko:"슈퍼노바~"...'뮤직뱅크' 에스파, 출연 없이도 1위 트로피 [종합]. "Supernova~"...'Music Bank' Aespa wins 1st place trophy even without appearing [Comprehensive]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003841136. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614123811/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003841136. live.
  15. Web site: ko:'음악중심' 뉴진스, 아이브·에스파 제치고 2주 1위, 슈퍼주니어→나연 컴백[종합]. 'Music Core' New Jeans beats Ive and Espa to take first place for 2 weeks, Super Junior → Nayeon comeback [Comprehensive]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000865114. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Ha-na. June 15, 2024. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616063224/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000865114. live.
  16. Web site: ko:'인기가요' 에스파, 에스파 꺾고 1위..슈주·나연·선미 컴백 [종합]. 'Inkigayo' Aespa defeats Aespa to take first place...Suju, Nayeon, Sunmi comeback [Comprehensive]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005098832. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616063224/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005098832. live.
  17. Web site: ko:SHOW CHAMPION 522회 TOP5. SHOW CHAMPION Episode 522 TOP5. https://www.mbcplus.com/web/program/contentView.do?pageIndex=1&amp;searchCondition=001005&amp;seq=189120&amp;programMenuSeq=178&amp;programInfoSeq=67. MBC Plus. ko. June 19, 2024. June 23, 2024.
  18. Web site: ko:[뮤직뱅크] '써머퀸'으로 돌아온 트와이스 나연, 'ABCD'로 에스파 누르고 1위. [Music Bank] TWICE's Nayeon, who returned as 'Summer Queen', beat Espa and took first place with 'ABCD'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000065707. Naver. KBS Media. ko. Lee. Nam-hee. June 21, 2024. June 23, 2024.
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