Everybody (Shinee song) explained

Everybody
Type:single
Artist:Shinee
Ep:Everybody
Genre:
Length:4:07
Label:SM
Producer:
  • Thomas Troelsen
  • Coach & Sendo
Chronology:Shinee
Prev Title:Boys Meet U
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:3 2 1
Next Year:2013

"Everybody" is a K-pop song of the complextro music genre performed by the South Korean boy group Shinee. Written by Cho Yoon-kyung, two versions of "Everybody" exist: the original Korean-language version, which served as the lead single for the group's fifth Korean EP Everybody (2013), and a Japanese-language version, which was one of the three tracks featured on their ninth Japanese single "3 2 1" (2013). The Korean version of "Everybody" was made available for download on October 14, 2013, under the record label of SM Entertainment.[1]

Composition

"Everybody" was composed by Thomas Troelsen, who had worked on prior Shinee tracks "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" (2012) and "Love Like Oxygen" (2008), and Coach & Sendo, enlisted for their beat-making expertise. The lyrics were penned by Cho Yoon-kyung, who also wrote "Sherlock (Clue + Note)". It is a complextro song with a "funky" rhythm and dubstep elements.[2] [3] Writing for Billboard, Jeff Benjamin described it as an "easy-to-digest electro-pop track", incorporating "bleeps, bloops, build-ups and breakdowns" overlaid by "sweet boy band harmonies".[3] The lyrics are inspired by the Pied Piper; Shinee coaxes the listener to allow the music to take them away from the harsh realities of adult life to the world of their childhood.[4]

Music video

The music video was released on October 10, 2013. It was directed by Jang Jae-hyuk and filmed on a set in Ilsan at the end of September. Jang stated that various techniques and equipment like the steadicam, technocrane and camera matrix were used to film the music video.[5] The choreography of the song was created by Tony Testa, who had previously collaborated with the group on "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" and "Dream Girl" (2013), assisted by Hwang Sang-hoon, SM Entertainment's performance director.[6] Testa said he was "continually amending the dance because the track went through so many changes", and took inspiration from the action figures he used to play with as a child. The video depicts Shinee as toy soldiers, with Minho "winding up" the other members.[7] The group wore military uniforms designed by Thom Browne.[8]

Critical reception

Billboard K-Town columnist Jeff Benjamin wrote "while finding a delicous balance of hyperactive EDM and pop stylings is commendable, the most impressive point of Shinee's "Everybody" comeback is the choreography – some of 2013's best".[3]

Live performances

The first live performance of "Everybody" was included in the set-list of the Shinee Comeback Special at the Gangnam Hallyu Festival on October 6, 2013, in Samseong-dong, Seoul. The performances were streamed on SM Town's YouTube channel.[2] The first broadcast live performance, however, was through Mnet's music show M Countdown on October 10, 2013.[9] This was followed by performances at KBS Music Bank on October 11,[10] MBC Show! Music Core on October 12,[11] SBS Inkigayo on October 13,[12] and MBC Music Show Champion on October 16, 2013.[13]

Japanese version

The Japanese version was included as one of the three tracks on their ninth Japanese single "3 2 1", which was released on December 4, 2013, under the distributing label of Universal Music Japan.[14]

Accolades

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Date
Show ChampionOctober 23, 2013[15]
October 30, 2013[16]
Music BankOctober 25, 2013[17]
Show! Music CoreOctober 26, 2013[18]
InkigayoOctober 27, 2013[19]
M CountdownOctober 31, 2013[20]

Chart performance

Weekly chart performance for "Everybody"
Chart (2013)Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[21] 1
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[22] 15
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] 3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shinee - Everybody. S.M. Entertainment. October 12, 2013. March 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316231750/http://shinee.smtown.com/Discography/AlbumInfo/604. dead.
  2. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002630213. ko:'컴백 D-9' 샤이니, 오늘(5일) 신곡 메들리 영상 공개. ‘'Comeback D-9' Shinee releases new song medley video today (5th). Osen. Naver. Park. Hyun-min. October 5, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  3. SHINee's 'Everybody' Showcases Some of 2013's Top Choreography: Watch. Billboard. Benjamin. Jeff. October 15, 2013. October 18, 2013. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019084435/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5755739/shinees-everybody-showcases-some-of-2013s-top-choreography-watch. live.
  4. Web site: https://www.ize.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=30380. ko:샤이니 'Everybody'. Shinee 'Everybody'. Ize. Kim. Young-jin. April 14, 2024. ko.
  5. News: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002633990. ko:샤이니, 오늘(10일) 신곡 MV 전격 공개..'파워풀 예고'. The music video for Shinee's new song will be released today (10th)...'Powerful preview'. Osen. Naver. Hwang. Mi-hyeon. October 10, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  6. News: 샤이니, 오늘(8일) 신곡 'Everybody' 뮤비 티저 공개 . MV teaser for Shinee's new song 'Everybody' to be released today (8th). Xports News . Kim. Young-jin. October 8, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014141845/http://xportsnews.hankyung.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=376069 . October 14, 2013. ko .
  7. Web site: Looking back at K-pop group Shinee's extraordinary 10-year career. Dazed. Glasby. Taylor. July 18, 2018. April 14, 2024.
  8. Web site: 샤이니 'Everybody' 제복 패션 화제, 톰브라운 콜렉션 의상 공수. Shinee's 'Everybody' uniform fashion buzz, Thom Browne costumes airlifted. The Korea Economic Daily. Naver. Choi. Song-hee. October 10, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607234147/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0002960582. June 7, 2021. live.
  9. Web site: 아이유-샤이니-티아라… 오늘(10일) 반가운 가수들의 컴백러시. IU - Shinee - T-ARA... Today (10th) is the comeback rush. Seoul Economy. Naver. Yang. Joo-hee. October 10, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607235212/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0002405564. June 7, 2021. live.
  10. Web site: 샤이니, '뮤뱅'으로 컴백..'명불허전' 입증. Shinee makes a comeback on 'Music Bank'. Star News. Naver. Kim. Seong-hee. October 11, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607224013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002252267. June 7, 2021. live.
  11. Web site: '음악중심' 샤이니, 제복 입으니 더 멋진 다섯 남자. 'Music Core' Shinee, five men who look more handsome in uniform. Asian Economy. Naver. Jang. Young-joon. October 12, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607224741/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=277&aid=0003104279. June 7, 2021. live.
  12. Web site: '컴백' 샤이니, 감미+섹시+카리스마..3색 매력 발산. 'Comeback' Shinee, sweet + sexy + charismatic... tricolor charm. Osen. Naver. Kim. Kyung-joo. October 13, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607230401/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002636241. June 7, 2021. live.
  13. Web site: 샤이니, 태풍 뚫고 무사 귀국.."스케줄 이동 중". Shinee returned home safely during typhoon.. 'Schedule is proceeding'. Osen. Naver. Lim. Young-jin. October 16, 2013. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210607232505/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002638077. June 7, 2021. live.
  14. Web site: Shinee - 321. EMI Music Japan. December 4, 2013. December 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207082145/http://www.shinee.jp/discography/single/3_2_1_1.php. dead.
  15. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0002412476. ko:샤이니, 컴백 후 '쇼 챔피언' 첫 1위… 트로피 들고 인증 사진 공개. Shinee takes first place on 'Show Champion' after comeback… Certification photo of trophy released. Seoul Economic Daily. Naver. Seong. Go-eun. October 23, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  16. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002648477. ko:[사진]샤이니,'저희가 1위 했어요'. [Photo] Shinee, 'We won first place'. Osen. Naver. Kwak. Young-rae. October 30, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  17. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002644848. ko:샤이니, 아이유 제치고 '뮤뱅' 1위..음원·음반 석권. Shinee beats IU and takes first place on 'Music Bank'... sweeping music and albums. Osen. Naver. Choi. Na-young. October 25, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  18. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003062245. ko:샤이니 '음악중심' 1위, 아이유-케이윌 누르고 정상. Shinee takes first place on 'Music Core', beating IU and K. Will. Maeil Business Newspaper. Naver. Son. Jin-ah. October 26, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  19. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000140491. ko:샤이니, '인기가요'서 1위 차지… 지상파 3사 석권. Shinee takes first place on 'Inkigayo'... Dominates all three terrestrial broadcasters. Sports Dong-a. Naver. Hong. Se-young. October 27, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  20. Web site: https://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1383215724597855010. ko:'엠카' 샤이니 1위…키 립스틱 공약당첨 "아 이게 뭐야" 폭소. Shinee ranks first on 'M Countdown'... Key wears lipstick as winner's pledge. "Ah, what is this?". TV Daily. Kim. Yu-min. October 31, 2013. April 14, 2024. ko.
  21. Web site: 2013년 43주차 Digital Chart. Digital Chart – Week 43 of 2013. Gaon Chart. June 7, 2021. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210424031750/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. April 24, 2021. live.
  22. K-pop Hot 100 – Week of November 2, 2013. Billboard. June 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20150719211328/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02. July 19, 2015. dead.
  23. Shinee Chart History (World Digital Song Sales). Billboard. June 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418224957/https://www.billboard.com/music/shinee/chart-history/WDT. April 18, 2021. live.

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