Closer to You (Exo-SC song) explained

Closer to You
Type:single
Artist:Exo-SC
Ep:What a Life
Recorded:2019
Studio:SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Language:Korean
Producer:Devine-Channel
Prev Title:Just Us 2
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Telephone
Next Year:2020

"Closer to You" (; Stylized as Closer to you) is a song recorded by South Korean hip hop duo Exo-SC, the second official sub-unit of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo. It was released on July 22, 2019 by SM Entertainment as one of the three title tracks of their debut extended play What a Life.[1]

Background and release

"Closer to You" is a hip hop song with a romantic sensibility. It's described as an impressive song with an emotional melody and a highly addictive chorus with lyrics about expressing the desire to be closer to the person. Chanyeol and Sehun participated in writing the lyrics with hip hop group Rhythm Power's member Hangzoo.[2]

On July 31, a cam video of the two members separately of their performance of "Closer to You" on their showcase were released.[3] [4]

Music video

On July 18, a teaser of "Closer to You" was released along with the other two title tracks of What a Life EP.[5] On July 25, the official music video of "Closer to You" was released.[6]

On July 30, "Closer to You" music video behind photos of Sehun were released.[7] On July 31, behind photos of Chanyeol of "Closer to You" music video were released.[8] On August 1, "Closer to You" behind photos of the duo together were released.[9]

Live performance

EXO-SC performed "Closer to You" for the first time on Exo's 5th concert EXO Planet #5 - EXplOration on July 19, and will continue to do so for all the concerts in the tour.[10]

On July 22, EXO-SC performed "Closer to You" at their two showcases for the press and for the fans.[11]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[12]

Studio

Personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaJuly 22, 2019
VariousSM Entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 엑소 세훈X찬열, 데뷔 앨범 '트리플 타이틀곡'…개코 프로듀싱 [공식입장]]. Naver News. ko. 2019-07-12.
  2. Web site: 힙합유닛 세훈&찬열, 엑소 글로벌 입지 강화 기폭제. Naver News. ko. 2019-07-18.
  3. Web site: CHANYEOL CAM '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' @EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 SHOWCASE. . en. 2019-07-31.
  4. Web site: SEHUN CAM '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' @EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 SHOWCASE. . 2019-07-31.
  5. Web site: SMTOWN. EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 "What a life" Triple Title MV Trailer. 2019-07-18. 2019-07-18.
  6. Web site: SMTOWN. EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' MV. 2019-07-25. 2019-07-25.
  7. Web site: 세훈&찬열 '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' MV Behind Photos 세훈. EXO. 2019-07-29. @weareoneEXO. ko. 2019-07-30.
  8. Web site: 세훈&찬열 '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' MV Behind Photos 찬열. EXO. 2019-07-30. @weareoneEXO. ko. 2019-07-31.
  9. Web site: 세훈&찬열 '부르면 돼 (Closer to you)' MV Behind Photos. EXO. 2019-07-31. @weareoneEXO. ko. 2019-08-03.
  10. Web site: 세훈&찬열, 첸백시 이어 '엑소 新 유닛' 출격 준비 완료 [스타이슈]]. Naver News. ko. 2019-07-20.
  11. Web site: 엑소 新유닛 세훈&찬열, 데뷔 소감부터 수술 고백까지…"음악 매개체로 하나 돼" [V라이브 종합]]. Naver News. ko. 2019-07-22.
  12. . What a Life . 2019 . Credits . photobook . South Korea . SM Entertainment, Dreamus.
  13. Web site: Digital Chart – Week 30 of 2019. Circle Chart. ko. January 4, 2023.