Devil (Super Junior song) explained

Devil
Cover:Devil Suju.jpg
A-Side:"Magic" (JP)
Caption:CD+DVD version cover
Type:single
Artist:Super Junior
Album:Devil
Released:
January 6, 2016 (Japan)
Studio:
  • SM Yellow Tail Studio (Seoul)
  • In Grid Studio (Seoul)
  • doobdoob Studio (Seoul)
Label:
Lyricist:
Composer:
Producer:
  • The Stereotypes
  • Kenzie
Prev Title:Evanesce
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Magic
Next Year:2015

"Devil" is a single released by South Korean boy band Super Junior on July 16, 2015. It is the lead single of the album of the same. The track featured the vocals of Yesung after he was discharged from his mandatory military service on May 4, 2015, and it's also served as the first single without the vocals of Sungmin and Shindong who were serving their mandatory military service at that time. The single charted at number 21 on the national chart Gaon Digital Chart and sold over 150,000 digital download on said Chart.[1]

In Japan, "Devil" was released as a double A-side single titled "Devil / Magic" on January 6, 2016. It peaked at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart and sold over 65,000 copies.

Background and release

The Japanese version of the song was released in January 6, 2016 along with "Magic", the single from the repackage album of Devil (Magic).[2] The song is included in the band's Japanese compilation album, Star. The single went to sell over 65,800 physical copies.[3]

Composition

"Devil" is a funk rock song with a trendy melody produced by American production team, The Stereotypes, and SM Entertainment's resident songwriter, Kenzie. Both of them also co-wrote the song with Micah Powell.[4] The song marked the departure of Yoo Young-jin who wrote the group's title track since their debut.[5] The lyrics illustrates a candid confession of a man who is madly in love.[6] "Devil" was then re-released in Japanese version along with "Magic", the lead single from the Devil repackage album, Magic on January 11, 2016.[7]

Critical reception

Billboard columnist Jeff Benjamin praised the release of "Devil" and considered it the band's best release since "Mr. Simple" back in 2011.[8] [9]

Music video

During the group's encore concert, Super Show 6 in Seoul on July 11, 2015, band leader Leeteuk announced to the fans that the music video for "Devil" will be the first-ever music video by SM Entertainment that is classified 19+. Leeteuk explained the change from the usual family-friendly songs citing the fans' grew up together with the band in the last 10 years. At the same concert, Leeteuk also went to explain that the band hoped that "Devil" would replace "Sorry, Sorry" as the band's signature track.[10] The performance of "Devil" was crafted by choreographer Tony Testa and SM's performance director, BeatBurger.[11] The music video was officially released on YouTube on July 15, 2015.

Live performances

"Devil" has been a common setlist for Super Junior's concerts: Super Show 7, Super Show 8, and Super Show 9.[12] [13] [14]

Track listing

Japanese CD single
  1. "Devil" – 3:37
  2. "Magic" – 3:36
  3. "Devil" (Instrumental) – 3:37
  4. "Magic" (Instrumental) – 3:36

Credits

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2015–16)! scope="col"
Peak
positions
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[15] 5
Japan (Oricon)[16] 2
South Korea (Gaon) [17] 21
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] 6

Release history

Release dates and formats! Region! Date! Format(s)! Version! Distributor
Various <-- Inclusive of Japan and South Korea -->July 16, 2015KoreanSM
JapanJanuary 6, 2016JapaneseAvex Trax

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015년 07월 Download Chart . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161125050200/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month . November 25, 2016 . December 18, 2023 . Gaon Chart.
  2. Web site: January 6, 2016 . Devil Magic . November 23, 2023 . Super Junior Japanese Website.
  3. Web site: 2015-12-23 . 【2016年上半期ランキング】音楽シーンをけん引する三大勢力に新たな潮流 3ページ目 . 2023-12-18 . ORICON NEWS.
  4. Devil . . 2015 . Credits . photobook . . South Korea.
  5. News: Ghim . Sora . July 17, 2015. Super Junior’s New Album ‘Devil’ Tops iTunes Charts In 10 Countries. dead . BNTNews . https://web.archive.org/web/20150721060112/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=23857 . July 21, 2015 . November 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: 슈퍼주니어 SPECIAL ALBUM ‘Devil’. SM Entertainment. July 16, 2015. November 22, 2023.
  7. Web site: SUPER JUNIOR New Single "Devil / Magic" will be released on January 1th!. SM Entertainment Japan. November 5, 2015. November 22, 2023.
  8. News: Benjamin . Jeff . July 17, 2015 . Super Junior Show Off a Slick & Sexy Side in ‘Devil’ Video . November 23, 2023 . Billboard.
  9. News: Septyaningsih . Dwi . August 2, 2015 . Murdaningsih . Billboard Puji Lagu 'Devil' Milik Super Junior . Billboard Praise the Release of Super Junior Song, "Devil" . November 22, 2023 . . id.
  10. News: Pertama Kali Dalam Sejarah SME, Super Junior Bakal Rilis MV 19+. Kapan Lagi. July 13, 2015. November 25, 2023. Srikhandi. Ayu. id. For the first time in SME history, Super Junior will release a 19+ MV.
  11. News: Super Junior to Perform 'Devil' for First Time at Concert. November 22, 2023. CJ E&M enewsWorld. July 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710154023/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/95206/super-junior-to-perform-devil-for-first-time-at-concert. July 10, 2015. dead. Kim. Ji-yeon.
  12. News: Super Junior never short of ‘friends’. The Nation. February 2, 2018. November 25, 2023.
  13. News: December 16, 2019. November 25, 2023. Concert recap: Super Junior ends 2019 with fun-filled Manila show. ABS-CBN. Lacuata. Rose Carmelle. Manila.
  14. News: 'Legenda K-POP' SUPER JUNIOR Sukses Selesaikan 'SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD' di Jakarta, Bawakan 23 Lagu Jadi Momen Tak Terlupakan. Kapan Lagi. September 19, 2022. November 25, 2023. id. 'K-POP Legends' SUPER JUNIOR Successfully Finishes 'SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD' in Jakarta, Performing 23 Songs So Unforgettable Moments.
  15. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200609025631/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2016&month=01&day=18 . June 9, 2020 . December 18, 2023 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  16. Web site: ja:Super Junior ランキング . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603081353/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/381232/rank/single/ . June 3, 2020 . December 18, 2023 . Oricon . ja.
  17. Web site: ko:2015년 30주차 Digital Chart . http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&amp;serviceGbn=ALL&amp;targetTime=30&amp;hitYear=2015&amp;termGbn=week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160312074809/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=30&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week . March 12, 2016 . June 21, 2020 . Gaon . ko.
  18. Web site: Super Junior Biography, Music & News . 2023-12-18 . Billboard . en-US.

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