Happy Death Day (song) explained

Happy Death Day
Type:single
Cover:Xdinary Heroes - Happy Death Day.jpg
Artist:Xdinary Heroes
Language:Korean
Genre:
  • K-pop
  • rock
Length:3:40
Label:
Producer:
  • Shim Eun-ji
  • Lee Hae-sol
Next Title:Test Me
Next Year:2022

"Happy Death Day" is the debut single by the South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes. The song was released by Studio J and JYP Entertainment on December 6, 2021.[1]

Background and release

On November 1, 2021, JYP Entertainment released a teaser titled "Heroes Are Coming" hinting at a new group to debut.[2] A week later, on November 8, the logo and name of the group were revealed and the group's official social media accounts were launched.[3] Jooyeon was officially announced as the group's first member, followed by O.de, Gaon, Jun Han, Jungsu, and Gunil from November 15–20.[4] On November 22–27, teasers were released revealing the positions of the members.[5] On December 5, a teaser for the music video were released by JYP.[6] The single alongside its music video were released the next day.

Composition

"Happy Death Day" is written and composed by the band's members Jungsu and Gaon, along with Shim Eun-ji, and Lee Hae-sol.[7] Shim and Lee handled the arrangement of the song.[8] According to the Gunil, the lyrics is about "the irony of encountering the harsh truth on the happiest and most celebrated day of the year, a person's birthday."[9] The song was composed in the key of A minor, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.[10]

Promotion

The band held a debut showcase to officially commence the promotions of the single.[11] The single was also performed by the band in three music programs: KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core, and SBS's Inkigayo.[12]

Commercial performance

"Happy Death Day" debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[13]

Track listing

  1. "Happy Death Day" – 3:40
  2. "Happy Death Day" (instrumental) – 3:40

Credits and personnel

Credits adopted from Melon.

Studios

Personnel

Release history

Release history and formats for "Happy Death Day"! Region! Date! Format! Label
VariousDecember 6, 2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'JYP 신인' 엑스디너리 히어로즈, 2022 새해 소망 "팬분들과 직접 마주하길". 'JYP Rookie' Xdinary Heroes, 2022 New Year's Wish "To face the fans directly". MyDaily. Naver. Kang. D.. December 23, 2021. ko-KR. January 10, 2023. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223015848/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003564354. live.
  2. Web site: Stray Kids and TWICE's agency teases upcoming K-pop act Xdinary Heroes. Yeo. G.. November 8, 2021. NME. September 16, 2022. September 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170933/https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-twice-agency-jyp-tease-upcoming-k-pop-act-xdinary-heroes-3089746. live.
  3. Web site: JYP 신인그룹명은 '엑스디너리 히어로즈'…비범한 신예 탄생 예고. JYP's rookie group name is 'Xdinary Heroes'... Announcing the birth of an extraordinary newcomer. Sports Chosun. Naver. Baek. J.. November 8, 2021. en-US. June 30, 2022. January 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131222140/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003799258. live.
  4. Web site: JYP, 신인 그룹 Xdinary Heroes 멤버 주연 최초 공개. JYP unveils member of rookie group Xdinary Heroes for the first time. Newsen. Naver. Lee. M.. November 15, 2021. en-US. June 30, 2022. April 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220413131826/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000511288. live.
  5. Web site: Xdinary Heroes Members: Meet The New Band From JYP. Otakukart. Ghoshal. N.. November 7, 2021. en-US. June 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530220802/https://otakukart.com/xdinary-heroes-members-meet-the-new-band-from-jyp/. live.
  6. Web site: 데뷔부터 자작곡…엑스디너리 히어로즈, Z세대 대표 K팝 밴드 탄생. JYP 新밴드 엑스디너리 히어로즈, 데뷔곡 ‘Happy Death Day’ MV 티저 최초 공개. Newsen. Naver. Hwang. H.. December 5, 2021. ko-KR. January 10, 2023. December 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211205010734/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000519029. live.
  7. Web site: 데뷔부터 자작곡…엑스디너리 히어로즈, Z세대 대표 K팝 밴드 탄생. Composed song since debut... Xdinary Heroes, the birth of a representative K-pop band of Generation Z. Newsen. Naver. Hwang. H.. December 6, 2021. ko-KR. January 10, 2023. December 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211206100343/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000519574. live.
  8. Web site: Happy Death Day - Xdinary Heroes . January 10, 2023 . . ko.
  9. Web site: 'JYP 新 밴드' 엑스디너리 히어로즈, 데뷔곡 MV 1000만뷰 돌파. "JYP New Band" Xdinary Heroes' debut song MV hits 10 million views. Osen. Naver. Jin. M.. January 6, 2022. ko-KR. January 10, 2023. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106031336/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004536845. live.
  10. Web site: Key & BPM for Happy Death Day by Xdinary Heroes. Tunebat. December 6, 2021. April 2, 2023.
  11. Web site: JYP엔터테인먼트, 미래 밝히는 데뷔 라인업…12월 신인 보이밴드 엑스디너리 히어로즈→2022년 2월 신인 걸그룹. JYP Entertainment, debut lineup that brightens the future... December new boy band Xdinary Heroes → February 2022 new girl group. Korea Economic TV. Naver. Yoo. B.. December 7, 2021. ko. January 10, 2023.
  12. Web site: 'JYP 신인' 엑스디너리 히어로즈, 데뷔 첫 주 장식..음방→라디오서 보여준 풋풋 매력. 'JYP rookie' Exdinary Heroes decorated in the first week of their debut. Osen. Naver. Lee. S.. December 13, 2021. ko-KR. January 10, 2023. December 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213020221/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004525824. live.
  13. News: 엑스디너리 히어로즈, 美 빌보드 '월드 디지털 송 세일즈' 12위..데뷔 8일만. Xdinary Heroes ranked 12th on US Billboard 'World Digital Song Sales'... 8 days after debut. Osen. Naver. Kyung. J.. December 15, 2021. September 3, 2022. ko-KR. September 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220903150250/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111715299. live.
  14. Happy Death Day. Billboard. subscription. August 29, 2022. December 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214103427/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-12-18/. live.