I Think I Explained

I Think I
Type:single
Artist:Super Junior
Album:Time Slip I Think U
Cover:I_Think_I_cover.jpg
Caption:Japanese version cover
Recorded:2019
Studio:
  • doobdoob Studio
  • Kenari Sound
Genre:
Length:3:22
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Prev Title:The Crown
Prev Year:2019
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Next Year:2019

"I Think I" is a single by South Korean boy band Super Junior released on October 4, 2019, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. The single was featured in Super Junior's ninth Korean-language studio album, Time Slip (and later in its repackage Timeless) as the fourth pre-release single. The song was then re-released in Japanese on October 30, 2019, as the lead single for their first Japanese EP, I Think U.

Background

"I Think I" features the vocals of nine active Super Junior members — Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Donghae, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun. Kyuhyun was discharged from his mandatory military service on May 7, 2019, and did not partake in the band's previous release, One More Time.[3]

Kangin, who had been on hiatus since 2016 announced his decision to depart from the band on July 11.[4] Sungmin continues his indefinite hiatus and voluntarily did not join band activities after last appearing for them for Mamacita album back in 2014.[5] As a result, Super Junior became a ten-member group with nine active members promoting.

During the band's appearance at HallyuPopFest on May 28, Leeteuk announced the band will release a new album in 2019, to celebrate the group's 15th anniversary.[6]

On September 3, Super Junior began releasing teaser images to generate hype for the album's release on October 14.[7] The song was digitally released alongside its music video on October 4, albeit five hours behind schedule due to an alleged production issue.[8] [9] On October 30, the song was digitally released in Japanese.[10]

Composition

"I Think I" is classified as a fusion between Latin pop music with jazz strings and horns, and R&B, the former was a nod to their debut extended play.[1] [2] The song was composed by Rudi Daouk, Jakob Mihoubi, Nermin Harambašić, and JINBYJIN. Its lyrics were written by January 8th, Jo Yoon-kyung, and member Eunhyuk. JINBYJIN was credited as the producer of the song.[11]

The lyrics of the song likens a time spent together akin to dancing.[1] [12]

Music video

The music video for the song features the members walking around New York's 14th Street station. The music video featured minimalist choreography for a track with a dance rhythm.[1]

The Japanese version of the music video shows the members dancing around several sets.[13]

Live performances

The group promoted the song on KBS World's Music Bank on October 18.[14] On October 26, the group performed the song at MBC's Show! Music Core.[15]

The song was included in the setlist for the group's eighth tour (in overall), Super Show 8.[16]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[17]

Studio

Personnel

Chart

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] 19

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateVersionFormatLabelRef
Various<--Inclusive of South Korea-->October 4, 2019Korean[19]
JapanJanuary 29, 2020Japanese[20]
Various <-- Inclusive of Japan -->

Notes and References

  1. Super Junior Release Smooth ‘I Think I’ Video Ahead Of Upcoming Album: Watch. Billboard. October 4, 2019. May 1, 2024. Herman. Tamar. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402141652/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/super-junior-i-think-i-video-8532179/. April 2, 2023.
  2. News: “타이틀곡인줄” 슈퍼주니어, 완전체 컴백 기대 높인 ‘I Think I’[들어보고서]]. ko. Naver. October 5, 2019. May 3, 2024. Hwang. Hye-jin. "I Think It's the Title Song" Super Junior's Expectations for Full Comeback 'I Think I' [Listen]. Newsen. https://web.archive.org/web/20220618104004/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=030&aid=0002844082. June 18, 2022. live.
  3. News: Kyuhyun is back and loving his life already: Alternative to military service gave him time to learn, grow and chill. May 19, 2019. May 3, 2024. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. https://web.archive.org/web/20230826080528/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2019/05/19/etc/Kyuhyun-is-back-and-loving-his-life-already-Alternative-to-military-service-gave-him-time-to-learn-grow-and-chill/3063256.html. August 26, 2023. live.
  4. News: Kangin Putuskan Keluar dari Super Junior. CNN Indonesia. July 11, 2019. May 3, 2024. id. Kangin Departs from Super Junior. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711093903/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190711124844-227-411188/kangin-putuskan-keluar-dari-super-junior. July 11, 2019. live. Jakarta.
  5. News: 슈퍼주니어 성민, 어쩌다 '밉상'이 됐나. June 3, 2019. May 3, 2024. ko. The Korea Economic Daily. Kim. So-yeon. Super Junior's Seongmin, how did he become 'hated'?. https://web.archive.org/web/20200207112505/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/amp/201906032327H. February 7, 2020. live.
  6. News: SuJu Umumkan akan 'Comeback' dengan Album Baru Tahun Ini. May 28, 2019. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20190528121935/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190528154056-227-399178/suju-umumkan-akan-comeback-dengan-album-baru-tahun-ini. May 28, 2019. id. CNN Indonesia. Jakarta. live. SuJu Announces "Comeback" Plan with a New Album This Year.
  7. News: 슈퍼주니어, 10월 정규 9집으로 컴백…10년만의 완전체. ko. Super Junior will make a comeback with their 9th studio album in October... Complete in 10 years. September 3, 2019. May 3, 2024. The Dong-a Ilbo. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925055930/https://www.donga.com/news/amp/all/20190903/97242079/1. September 25, 2019. live. live.
  8. News: Super Junior Goda ELF dengan Merilis Lagu I Think I. id. Super Junior Teases ELF by Releasing the Song I Think I. Insert. October 4, 2019. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115175603/https://www.insertlive.com/film-dan-musik/20191004222228-25-60376/super-junior-goda-elf-dengan-merilis-lagu-i-think-i. January 15, 2021. live.
  9. Super Junior. SJofficial . 1180058984746635265. 안녕하세요. Label SJ입니다. live. May 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240502084456/https://twitter.com/SJofficial/status/1180058984746635265. May 3, 2024. ko.
  10. Web site: I Think I -Japanese Version-. November 25, 2019. May 3, 2024. YouTube. Super Junior.
  11. Web site: "I Think I". ko. January 28, 2020. May 3, 2024. Melon.
  12. Web site: Timeless Album Info. ko. January 28, 2020. May 3, 2024.
  13. Web site: SUPER JUNIOR 'I Think I (Japanese Ver.)' MV. January 23, 2020. May 3, 2024. YouTube. SM Entertainment.
  14. Web site: Super Junior - I think I [Music Bank COMEBACK / 2019.10.18]]. YouTube. KBS World TV. October 18, 2019. May 3, 2024.
  15. Web site: [Comeback Stage] SUPER JUNIOR - I Think I, 슈퍼주니어 - I Think I Show Music core 20191026]. October 18, 2019. May 3, 2024. YouTube. MBC.
  16. News: Super Junior Sapa ELF Indonesia Hari Ini, Siwon Dkk Hadiri Konser Super Show 8. id. Super Junior greets Indonesian ELF today, Siwon and friends attend Super Show 8 concert. Mutiasari. Dhita. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209071308/https://pontianak.tribunnews.com/2020/01/11/super-junior-sapa-elf-indonesia-hari-ini-siwon-dkk-hadiri-konser-super-show-8. February 9, 2023. live. Tribun Network.
  17. Time_Slip. Super Junior. 2019. photobook. Credits. South Korea. SM Entertainment, Label SJ.
  18. Web site: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. May 1, 2024. March 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210308015007/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2019-10-26. dead. October 26, 2019.
  19. News: ‘컴백’ 슈퍼주니어, 4일 ‘I Think I’ MV 선공개…오늘(2일) 티저 오픈. October 2, 2019. June 20, 2024. ko. 'Comeback' Super Junior pre-releases 'I Think I' MV on the 4th... Teaser open today (2nd). https://web.archive.org/web/20200205233435/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20191002/97691071/1. February 5, 2020. Sports Donga. Naver. Jeon. Hyo-jin. live.
  20. News: 6年半ぶりのアルバム発売決定!10月30日には先行配信スタート!. October 21, 2019. June 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617150533/https://superjunior-jp.net/en/news/detail.php?id=1077758. June 17, 2024. live. ja. The first album in six and a half years will be released! Pre-distribution will start on October 30th!. Avex Trax.