After School (song) explained

After School
Type:single
Artist:Weeekly
Album:We Play
Label:Play M
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"After School" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Weeekly. It was released on March 17, 2021, as the lead single from their third extended play We Play.

Composition

"After School" was written by Seo Ji-eum and Seo Jeong-ah, composed by Daniel Durn, David Quinones, Denzil Remedios, Katrine Neya Klith Joergensen, Jazelle Paris, and Ryan S. Jhun, also arranged by Denzil Remedios and Ryan S. Jhun.[1] Musically, the song was described as a "pop number mixed with reggae and trap beats" and an "impressive" song with "dynamic synthesizer and popping melody". Lyrically, it portrayed the "precious" time with friends after school.[2] "After School" was composed in the key of C-sharp major, with a tempo of 164 beats per minute.[3]

Commercial performance

"After School" reached number 21 on the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart, also the group's first ever entry on the chart.[4]

Promotion

Weeekly promoted the single on several music programs starting from Mnet's M Countdown on March 18, 2021,[5] KBS2's Music Bank on March 19,[6] MBC's Show! Music Core on March 20,[7] SBS's Inkigayo on March 21,[8] SBS MTV's The Show on March 21, and Arirang TV's Simply K-Pop on March 29.[9]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Ceremony ! scope="col"
YearCategory <-- Alphabetical order -->Result
Korean Music Awards2022Best K-pop Song[10]

Listicles

Publisher! scope="col"
ListicleRankRef.
CNN PhilippinesOur favorite K-pop songs of 2021[11]
IdologyTop 10 Songs of the Year[12]
JoyNews24Freshest Song[13]
NMEThe 25 best K-Pop songs of 202117[14]
PaperThe 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 20214[15]
Rolling Stone India21 Best Korean Music Videos of 202121[16]
South China Morning PostThe 20 best K-pop songs of 20218[17]
Teen VogueThe 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021[18]
The RingerThe Best K-Pop Songs of 20212[19]
TimeThe Best K-pop Songs of 2021 So Far[20]
The Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2021[21]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Malaysia (RIM)[22] 16
Singapore (RIAS)[23] 26
South Korea (Gaon)[24] 155
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[25] 21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahn. Jin-yong. 컴백 위클리, 타이틀곡은 'After School'…라이언전·서지음·제아 지원사격. Weeekly comeback, title track is 'After School'...Ryan Jhun, Seo Ji-eum, JeA support shots.. March 10, 2021. Munhwa Ilbo. May 6, 2021. ko.
  2. Web site: Ji. Min-kyoung. 위클리, 오늘(17일) 신곡 'After School'로 컴백..'롱보드' 퍼포먼스 예고. Weeekly, today (17th) made a comeback with a new song, "After School". Longboard performance preview.. March 17, 2021. OSEN. March 17, 2022. ko.
  3. Web site: Key & BPM for After School by Weeekly. Tunebat. January 26, 2022. June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627220411/https://tunebat.com/Info/After-School-Weeekly/52CBUrIdyf8tbZaUY9iawE. live.
  4. Web site: McIntyre. Hugh. Blackpink, BTS, Stray Kids And Weeekly: Hits Making Moves On The World Songs Chart. April 27, 2021. Forbes. March 23, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kim. Ye-na. 블핑 로제 솔로 데뷔→제시 컴백…임영웅 고퀄리티 무대 (엠카). Blackpink Rosé's solo debut → Jessi's comeback. Lim Young-woong high quality stage. (M Countdown). March 18, 2021. Xports News. May 9, 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: Noh. Su-rin. 브레이브걸스, '롤린'으로 1위..."역주행 도와주신 모든 분들께 감사" (뮤직뱅크). Brave Girls topped the list with "Rollin"... "Thank you to everyone who helped us climb the charts." (Music Bank). March 19, 2021. Xports News. ko. May 9, 2021.
  7. Web site: Kim. Mi-ji. 임영웅, 데뷔 첫 음악방송 1위→트로트 새 역사…"영웅시대 감사" (음악중심). Lim Young-woong topped the music show for the first time since his debut → Trot new history. "Thank you for the Age of Heroes" (Music Core). March 20, 2021. Xports News. ko. May 9, 2021.
  8. Web site: Kim. Yu-jin. '인기가요' 브레이브걸스, '롤린' 역주행 1위 "국군장병 감사"… 슈퍼주니어 컴백. Brave Girls on 'Inkigayo', "Rollin'" ranked no. 1 in charts. "Thanks to the Army General." Super Junior comeback.. March 21, 2021. Xports News. ko. May 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Choi. Hee-jae. 임영웅부터 브레이브걸스까지…역대급 무대 예고 (더쇼). From Lim Young-woong to Brave Girls. All-time stage announcements. (The Show). March 23, 2021. Xports News. May 9, 2021. ko.
  10. Web site: Kim. Woo-jeong. ko:K팝 부문 신설한 한대음, 최다 부문 후보는 이랑. https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5704031. Han Dae-eum newly established in the K-pop category, and Lee Rang is the most nominated.. February 9, 2022. No Cut News. ko. February 16, 2022.
  11. Web site: Our favorite K-pop songs of 2021. December 24, 2021. CNN Philippines. January 10, 2022. December 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224044033/https://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2021/12/23/kpop-best-of-2021.html. dead.
  12. Web site: 결산 2021 : ②올해의 노래 10선. 2021 Evaluation: Top 10 Songs of the Year. December 30, 2021. Idology. ko. November 11, 2021.
  13. Web site: Jeong. Ji-won. [창간17년] 에스파, 올해의 신인 1위…신선했던 노래·내년 기대주 1위]. [17th Issue] Aespa, Rookie of the Year…Fresh songs, highly anticipated number one rising star next year.. November 11, 2021. Joynews24. ko. November 11, 2021.
  14. Web site: The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021 . Daly. Rhian. December 19, 2021. December 20, 2021. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220091538/https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/nme-best-kpop-songs-of-the-year-2021-3122366. December 20, 2021. live.
  15. Web site: Bell. Crystal. The 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. December 31, 2021. Paper Magazine. January 10, 2022.
  16. Web site: Chakraborty. Riddhi. Dongre. Divyansha. Majumder. Oysmita . 21 Best Korean Music Videos of 2021. January 4, 2022. Rolling Stone India. January 10, 2022.
  17. Web site: Herman. Tamar. The 20 best K-pop songs of 2021: inspirational sounds from BTS' Butter to The Feels from Twice, and Aespa's Next Level. December 15, 2021. South China Morning Post. January 10, 2022. December 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215124135/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3159820/20-best-k-pop-songs-2021-inspirational-sounds-bts-butter-feels. live.
  18. Web site: The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. December 17, 2021. Teen Vogue. December 17, 2021.
  19. Web site: Halliwell. Kate. The Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. December 13, 2021. December 17, 2021.
  20. Moon. Kat. The Best K-pop Songs of 2021 So Far. Time. December 10, 2021. July 1, 2021.
  21. Moon. Kat. The Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2021. Time. December 10, 2021. December 8, 2021.
  22. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia - Week 16 of Apr 16, 2021. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. July 8, 2021.
  23. Web site: RIAS Top Charts - Week 19 (7 - 13 May 2021). Recording Industry Association Singapore. July 8, 2021. May 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210520060404/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/.
  24. Web site: http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&amp;serviceGbn=ALL&amp;targetTime=27&amp;hitYear=2021&amp;termGbn=week. ko:2021년 27주차 Digital Chart. Week 27 of 2021 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 10, 2022. July 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210708032438/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=27&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
  25. World Digital Song Sales - The week of May 1, 2021. Billboard. May 1, 2021. May 2, 2021. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427170758/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-05-01/. dead.

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