Glitch Mode (song) explained

Glitch Mode
Type:single
Cover:NCT Dream - Glitch Mode remix.png
Caption:Remix cover
Artist:NCT Dream
Album:Glitch Mode
Language:Korean
Released:March 28, 2022
Studio:SM Yellow Tail Studio (Seoul)
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:27
Label:
Composer:
  • Benjamin 55
  • Alony 55
  • Sam SZND
Lyricist:
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"Glitch Mode" is a song that was recorded by South Korean boy group NCT Dream. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album Glitch Mode (2022) on March 28, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video. The song was written by NCT Dream's member Mark and Yoo Jae-eun and was composed by Sam SZND alongside Benjamin 55 and Alony 55, who also worked on the arrangement.

Background and release

In January 2022, SM Entertainment confirmed that NCT Dream would release a new album in March.[1] Beginning on March 14, SM released different sets of photo teasers, in which the members were depicted wearing different outfits conveying the "unusual charms" of the song, whose concept centers around "errors".[2] On March 25, NCT Dream teased all the tracks, including "Glitch Mode", with a mashup video.[3] The song was released on March 28 alongside an accompanying music video.[4]

Composition

"Glitch Mode" was written by NCT Dream's member Mark and Yoo Jae-eun and was composed by Sam SZND alongside Benjamin 55 and Alony 55, who also worked on the arrangement.[5] It is a hip hop dance song featuring a rock guitar interlude that contrasts an introductory narration with a "dynamic" 808 bass and chanting chorus.[6] [7] The song's lyrics express how someone freezes "as if buffering" when they see someone they like.[8] The accompanying choreography includes a "buffering" move that embodies the song's theme.[9]

Commercial performance

In South Korea, "Glitch Mode" debuted at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart for the issue dated March 27–April 2, 2022.[10] The song also debuted atop the component Download Chart and BGM Chart.[11] [12] It also debuted at number 31 on the component Streaming Chart.[13] The song peaked at number 52 on the Billboard's K-pop Hot 100 chart for the issue dated April 16, 2022.[14] In Japan, "Glitch Mode" debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for the issue dated April 9, 2022, becoming NCT Dream's highest ranking song on the chart to date.[15] In the United States, "Glitch Mode" debuted at number 126 on the Billboard Global Excl. US for the issue dated April 9, 2022.[16]

Promotion

NCT Dream performed "Glitch Mode" for the first time on two live broadcasts held on March 28 and 30.[17] They went on to perform the song on various South Korean music shows, including M Countdown,[18] Music Bank,[19] Inkigayo,[20] Show Champion[21] and Show! Music Core.[22] "Glitch Mode" was also part of the tracklist of the group's second online concert, "Dream Stage: Glitch Mode", held on April 5.[23] NCT Dream performed the song at Europe's first K-pop Festival, which was held in Germany on May 14 and 15, alongside their previous singles, "Hot Sauce", "Ridin'" and "Hello Future".[24]

Jinbo remix version

On June 18, 2022, it was announced that a remix version of "Glitch Mode" would be released as a single titled, iScreaM Vol.16 : 버퍼링 (Glitch Mode) Remix. It was stated that DJ and producer Jinbo would be the one working on the remix of the song. Additionally, it would be reinterpreted using Jinbo's vocals, narration, and rhythm changes. On June 20, a 39-second music video teaser for the remix version was uploaded on the official SM Town channel. The single was released on June 21 along with the music video.[25]

Accolades

"Glitch Mode" won five first place music program awards on Show Champion (April 6), M Countdown (April 7),[26] Music Bank (April 8),[27] Show! Music Core (April 9), and Inkigayo (April 10).[28] It received a nomination for Best Dance Performance – Male Group at the 2022 MAMA Awards.[29]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[30]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Global Excl. U.S. (Billboard)126
Indonesia (Billboard)[31] 15
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[32] 23
Japan (Japan Hot 100)35
Singapore Top Regional (RIAS)[33] 25
South Korea (Gaon)2
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)52
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[34] 69

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Gaon)[35] 22

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[36] 141

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousMarch 28, 2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003572775. ko:SM "NCT DREAM, 3월 목표로 새 앨범 준비 중" [공식입장]. SM "NCT DREAM, preparing a new album with the goal of March" [Official Position]. Yoon. Joo-oh. January 27, 2022. MyDaily. Naver. ko. March 25, 2022. live. February 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203060734/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003572775.
  2. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000966597. ko:NCT DREAM, 세련된 카리스마 티저 공개. NCT DREAM reveals stylish charismatic teaser. Jeon. Hyo-jin. March 15, 2022. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. March 27, 2022. live. March 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327211829/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000966597.
  3. Web site: NCT Dream share 'Glitch Mode' highlight medley. Martin. Anne. March 25, 2022. UPI. ko. March 28, 2022. live. March 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326063147/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2022/03/25/korea-NCT-Dream-Glitch-Mode-album-highlight-medley/7421648227754/.
  4. Web site: NCT Dream makes comeback with full album 'Glitch Mode'. Bernardo. Jaehwa. March 28, 2022. ABS-CBN. March 28, 2022. live. March 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220329073913/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/28/22/nct-dream-makes-comeback-with-full-album-music-video.
  5. Web site: https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=34808759. ko:곡 정보 - Glitch Mode. Song Information - Glitch Mode. ko. Melon. April 15, 2022. live. April 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220426165522/https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=34808759.
  6. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003544871. ko:NCT DREAM, 정규 2집 타이틀 '버퍼링' 퍼포먼스도 중독성甲..기대감 폭발. NCT DREAM, 2nd regular album titled 'Buffering' performance is also addictive... Explosions of anticipation. Cheon. Yoon-hye. March 25, 2022. Herald Pop. ko. March 28, 2022. live. March 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328201304/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003544871.
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  8. Web site: https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/03/14/CPRUCFNTHJYZVN75F4OQ33TTBA/. ko:NCT DREAM, 정규 2집 타이틀 곡은 ‘버퍼링’..강렬 중독성 예고. NCT DREAM, 2nd regular album title song 'buffering'... Intensely addictive notice. Ji. Min-kyung. The Chosun Ilbo. OSEN. ko. March 14, 2022. March 22, 2022. March 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220322210908/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/03/14/CPRUCFNTHJYZVN75F4OQ33TTBA/. live.
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  18. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004582472. ko:NCT DREAM, 오늘(31일) '엠카' 컴백→유튜브 '시즌비시즌' 출격..유쾌한 에너지 예고. NCT DREAM, today (31st) 'Mcar' comeback → YouTube 'Season Non-Season' scramble... Pleasant energy preview. Lee. Seung-hoon. March 31, 2022. Osen. ko. April 3, 2022. live. March 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331093118/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004582472.
  19. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004583077. ko:‘뮤직뱅크’ 레드벨벳, 출연 없이 1위..NCT DREAM·오마이걸 컴백 [종합]. 'Music Bank' Red Velvet, 1st place without appearance..NCT DREAM Oh My Girl comeback [General]. Ji. Min-kyung. April 1, 2022. Osen. ko. April 3, 2022. live. April 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220401092931/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004583077.
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  21. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001430758. ko:NCT드림, '쇼챔' 1위 "더 열심히 하겠다"…오마이걸·퍼플키스 컴백 [종합]. NCT Dream, 'Show Champion' 1st place "I will work harder"... Oh My Girl Purple Kiss Comeback [General]. Kim. Soo-jung. April 6, 2022. Xports News. ko. April 15, 2022. live. April 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415171703/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001430758.
  22. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000668556. ko:NCT 드림, '버퍼링'으로 '음악중심' 1위 "시즈니에 보답하고파". NCT Dream wins 1st place on 'Music Core' with 'buffering' "I want to repay Czennies". Jeong. Han-byul. April 9, 2022. Hankook Ilbo. ko. April 15, 2022. live. April 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220426170008/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/469/0000668556.
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