He's Into Her (song) explained
He's Into Her |
Cover: | He's Into Her by BGYO cover art.png |
Border: | yes |
Type: | Single |
Artist: | BGYO |
Released: |
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Recorded: | 2021 |
Studio: | The Purple Room, Quezon City[1] |
Length: | 4:02 |
Label: | Star |
Producer: | Manalo |
Prev Title: | The Light |
Prev Year: | 2021 |
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Next Title: | Feel Good Pilipinas |
Next Year: | 2021 |
"He's Into Her" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band BGYO, after their debut single "The Light" (2021). The song was released on April 23, 2021, as the official soundtrack of iWantTFC's digital Philippine romance comedy series He's Into Her.[2] [3] The song was written and composed by Jonathan Manalo and Gabriel Tagadtad; and was one of the BGYO songs—"Kundiman", "He's Into Her", "The Baddest"—chosen to be part of The Lunar Codex's "Polaris Collection" time capsules bound to the Moon in 2023.[4]
"He's Into Her" debuted on iTunes Philippines at number one, hours before its official release and it marked as BGYO's second single to reach this spot, after "The Light".[5] The accompanying song's lyric distribution video and the visualizer video also trended in YouTube Philippines, consecutively.[5]
Composition and lyrics
"He's Into Her" is a Synth-pop genre-bending Original Pilipino Music or P-Pop infuses with Electronic music elements.[6] It runs for a total of four minutes and two seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 126 beats per minute and written in the key of A major.[7] The lyrics were written in English by Jonathan Manalo and Gabriel Tagadtad,[8] arranged and mixed by Theo Martel and mastered by Jett Galindo.[9]
Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila cited in his article "this upbeat song is about the boys being head over heels over a girl".[6] JE CC of lionhearttv.net cited in his review "He's Into Her is a frisky, electropop ballad, that narrates that magical moment when stars seemingly get aligned, and the time becomes right for the romance to bloom".
Background and release
Prior to the official announcement of the song "He's Into Her", series of teasers of the audio track were posted on different social media platforms.[10]
"He's Into Her" premiered on Star Music YouTube channel as a song's lyric distribution video and its official track was released worldwide via digital download.[3] [5] On the same day, a visualizer video was released.[11]
The official music video of "He's Into Her" was released on May 4, 2021.[12]
Reception
International fans considered "He's Into Her" as the newest pop anthem perfect for summer.[13] JE CC of lionhearttv.net shared in his review "BGYO's latest single reminds us of a summer romance and that takes its listener somewhere in time—90s".[14] Queenie Lasta of villagepipol.com cited in her article "He's Into Her offers that kilig and romance Pinoys definitely love".[15]
Promotion
Online show
On April 9, 2021, BGYO officially performed the teasers of the song "He's Into Her" live, for the first time, on Kumu.[16] On May 29, 2021, the group also took part on the virtual red carpet premiere of the series "He's Into Her".[17] On June 6, 2021, BGYO performed the song during the "BGYO Live Zoom Party", a virtual international fan meet, held via Zoom.[18] The group also attended the virtual thanksgiving party of He's Into Her on June 10, 2021.[19]
Radio
The group got the chance to be interviewed on SBS PopAsia on June 10, 2021, as part of the "He's Into Her" release.[20]
Television
On April 25, 2021, BGYO performed the full track of "He's Into Her" live, for the first time, on ASAP Natin 'To.[21] [22] The live performance showcased BGYO's new dance choreography in high school uniform outfits.[23] [24] On May 29, 2021, the group performed the song live on It's Showtime.[25] The day after, BGYO performed it on ASAP Natin 'To along with the casts of the series He's Into Her.[26] On August 7, 2021, BGYO performed "He's Into Her" on MYX Music Awards 2021 stage for the first time.[27] [28]
Music video
Prior to the official release of "He's Into Her" music video, teasers were posted throughout the social media by Star Music.[29]
The music video for "He's Into Her" was produced by YouMeUs MNL, directed by Amiel Kirby Balagtas and written by Edgar Dale Reciña.[12] [15] The music video was presented inside a campus wherein Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate portray students as they found a journal about young love.[15] [30] The opening scene features a school hallway accompanied by a strong harmonies of the track, then leads to the magical narration of the typical student's activities in the classroom, interspersed with the sleek choreography and dance breaks along with a book.[14]
"He's Into Her" official music video surpassed 100,000 YouTube Views 5 hours after its release.[31]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the description of BGYO's "He's Into Her" music video.[32]
- Words & Music by Jonathan Manalo, Gabriel Tagadtad[33] [34]
- Arranged & Mixed by Theo Martel
- All Vocals Arranged & Recorded by Jonathan Manalo at The Purple Room Studios
- Mastered by Jett Galindo at The Bakery USA
- Over-all Production by Jonathan Manalo
Other versions
In popular culture
- "He's Into Her" is used as the promotional track in the teaser trailer released on April 24, 2021, and the official trailer released on May 1, 2021, by iWantTFC for the teen romance digital series He's Into Her[39] [40] [41]
- On April 30, 2021, BGYO introduced a dance challenge via TikTok with the hashtag #HIHDanceChallenge.[42]
- On December 11, 2022, the track was used as the challenge in the Philippine television talent search Dream Maker.[43]
Awards and nominations
Asian Academy Creative Awards
See also
Notes and References
- He's Into Her - BGYO (Music Video) . May 4, 2021 . Star Music. March 17, 2022. YouTube.
- For citations about He's Into Her as the official soundtrack of the series He's Into Her,
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- Web site: BGYO confirmed to sing 'He's Into You' OST. April 10, 2021. push.abs-cbn.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211012095636/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/4/10/fresh-scoops/bgyo-confirmed-to-sing-hes-into-you-ost-192770. October 12, 2021. live. October 12, 2021.
- Web site: Fast-rising P-pop group BGYO drops 'He's Into her' theme song. mb.com.ph. April 27, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210511084117/https://mb.com.ph/2021/04/27/fast-rising-p-pop-group-bgyo-drops-hes-into-her-theme-song/. May 11, 2021. live. October 12, 2021.
- Web site: Kara Bodegon. Jess Connelly, BGYO, catriona Gray, Coeli and more release new music - listen. Bandwagon. April 27, 2021. bandwagon.asia. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20211012100323/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/jess-connelly-coeli-bgyo-giro-alva-leanne-naara-catriona-gray-more-release-new-music-listen. October 12, 2021. live. October 12, 2021.
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- Web site: BGYO drops new track: 'He's Into Her' theme song. news.abs-cbn.com. April 22, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731192115/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/23/21/bgyo-drops-new-track-hes-into-her-theme-song. July 31, 2021. live. July 31, 2021.
- News: Kanta nina Gary, Apo, BGYO, BINI ipadadala sa buwan. Songs by Gary, Apo, BGYO, BINI will be sent to the moon. June 7, 2022. Newsen. Abante. tl. https://web.archive.org/web/20220607111401/https://www.abante.com.ph/kanta-nina-gary-apo-bgyo-bini-ipadadala-sa-buwan/. June 7, 2022. live. June 7, 2022.
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- Web site: Rafael Bautista. From BGYO to Ariana Grande, and DAY6, here are some of the new music releases of the week. nylonmanila.com. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. en.
- Web site: He's Into Her Song Metrics. songbpm.com. June 22, 2021. en.
- News: BGYO makes listeners fall in love with 'He's Into Her' track. Manila Standard. April 28, 2021. en.
- Web site: Gabby Balahadia. P-Pop Group BGYO drops new track 'He's Into Her'. wazzup.ph. April 24, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731181855/https://www.wazzup.ph/bgyo-drops-new-track-hes-into-her/. July 31, 2021. live. July 31, 2021.
- Web site: BGYO will sing the OST of the much-awaited 'He's Into Her'. villagepipol.com. April 10, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731190206/https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-will-sing-the-ost-of-the-much-awaited-hes-into-her/. July 31, 2021. live. July 31, 2021.
- Web site: Rafael Bautista. THE 6 THINGS WE WANT TO SEE IN DONNY PANGILINAN AND BELLE MARIANO'S NEW SHOW, HE'S INTO HER. nylonmanila.com. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. en.
- Web site: WATCH: BGYO releases MV for 'He's Into Her'. news.abs-cbn.com. May 4, 2021. May 4, 2021. en.
- Web site: BGYO's 'He's Into Her' is the perfect summer anthem, according to int'l fans. April 27, 2021. starcinema.abs-cbn.com. en.
- Web site: JE CC. REVIEW: Contagious Summer Energy Explodes in BGYO's 'He's Into Her' MV. May 4, 2021. lionheartv.net. May 4, 2021. en.
- Web site: Queenie Lasta. P-pop group BGYO releases original soundtrack for He's Into Her. May 6, 2021. villagepipol.com. May 7, 2021. en.
- Web site: BGYO REVEALS FAN CLUB NAME + TO SING "HE'S INTO HER" OST. April 10, 2021. kstreetmanila.com. en.
- Web site: Virtual Red Carpet Premiere He's Into Her. June 2, 2021. 24pilipinas.com. en.
- Web site: BGYO, Virtual Live Zoom Party. timelessnotes.live. June 6, 2021.
- Web site: "He's Into Her" cast, creatives thank fans for series' success in Virtual Thanksgiving Party. June 12, 2021. starcinema.abs-cbn.com. en.
- News: Rising P-Pop group BGYO cites BTS for dream collab. Manila Standard. June 12, 2021.
- Web site: WATCH: BGYO performs 'He's Into Her' on 'ASAP'. April 25, 2021. filipino.news. April 25, 2021. en.
- Web site: Calistina. BGYO presenta He's into Her. koukyouzen.com. April 26, 2021. May 2, 2021. es.
- Web site: WATCH: BGYO performs 'He's Into Her' on 'ASAP'. April 25, 2021. news.abs-cbn.com. en.
- Web site: BGYO "He's Into Her" Visualizer & ASAP Performance. April 29, 2021. myx.global. April 27, 2021. en.
- Web site: WATCH: BGYO performs He's Into Her OST on It's Showtime stage. June 1, 2021. ent.abs-cbn.com. en.
- Web site: Darren and Morissette launch new singles on 'ASAP Natin 'To'. June 1, 2021. mb.com.ph. May 29, 2021. en.
- Web site: LANY, Ben&Ben, SB19, BGYO & More To Perform at MYX Awards 2021 on Aug. 7. myx.global. July 27, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828072202/https://myx.global/myxawards_performers/. August 28, 2021. live. August 28, 2021.
- Web site: Danielle Domingo. BGYO's "The Baddest" Top 5 Performances. August 19, 2021. myx.global. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828090339/https://myx.global/bgyo-thebaddest/. August 28, 2021. live. August 28, 2021.
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- Web site: redaccion. He's Into Her – BGYO (Music Video), He's Into Her OST. celebrity.land. May 8, 2021. May 9, 2021. en.
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- Web site: Sab marks first music anniversary and "Sunsets & Heaven" album launch with a free concert. orangemagazine.ph. July 22, 2021 . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823114126/https://orangemagazine.ph/2021/sab-launches-sunsets-and-heaven-album-launch-with-a-free-concert/. August 23, 2021. live. August 23, 2021.
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- Web site: Sab marks first music anniversary and "Sunsets & Heaven" album launch with a free concert. news.abs-cbn.com. February 6, 2021. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831053626/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/06/21/donny-pangilinan-releases-version-of-hes-into-her-theme-song. August 31, 2021. live. August 31, 2021.
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- Web site: Patricia Matalog. Join the 'He's Into Her' cast in the ultimate #HIHDanceChallenge. July 9, 2021. May 6, 2021. starcinema.abs-cbn.com. en.
- Web site: Dream Maker: Team Drei performs BGYO's "He's Into Her" - Episode 8. December 13, 2022. December 11, 2022. ent.abs-cbn.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213050154/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dreammaker2022/videos/team-drei-performs-bgyos-hes-into-her-338974. December 13, 2022. live.
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