Jopping Explained

Jopping
Type:single
Artist:SuperM
Ep:SuperM
Released:October 4, 2019
Recorded:September 2019
Studio:
  • SM Booming System (Seoul)
Genre:
Length:4:11
Composer:
  • Geoffrey McCray
  • Tay Jasper
  • Adrian Mckinnon
  • Zachary Chicoine
  • Nasia Jones
  • Marcus Scott
  • LDN Noise
Lyricist:
  • Tay Jasper
  • Adrian Mckinnon
  • Kim Min-ji
  • Hwang Yu-bin
Next Title:Let's Go Everywhere
Next Year:2020

"Jopping" is the debut single by South Korean pop group SuperM.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It was released on October 4, 2019 as the first single from the eponymous debut extended play by SM Entertainment and Capitol Records.[6] [7]

Composition and lyrics

"Jopping", a combination of words jumping and popping, is the lead track off SuperM’s self-titled debut EP.The song features heavy electro-pop influences with references to brit-pop sounds. The song uses cinematic-style horns and a groovy beat. A fusion of pop-rock, R&B, and hip-hop genres can be heard in the vocal and rap talents of each member.[8] [9]

Music video

Filmed in the UAE desert and Dubai’s urban jungle, the futuristic video features supercars and bikes in action, while a helicopter sits pretty in the background. The Meydan Bridge, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road’s famous skyline are also spotted on ‘Jopping’ video at one point, while Al Khail Road and the deserted landscape of Ras Al Khor also features in the 4.44 long video.[10]

Live performances

The group performed "Jopping" for the first time on a showcase at the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles on October 5, 2019.[11] On October 9, 2019 the group made their American TV debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show performing the song.[12] On February 11, 2020 the group performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[13]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 85
France Download (SNEP)[15] 140
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[16] 27
Malaysia (RIM)[17] 20
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 24
Singapore (RIAS)[19] 11
South Korea Download (Gaon)[20] 108
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[21] 84
UK Digital Singles (OCC)[22] 96
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[23] 25
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[24] 1

Accolades

Year-end lists!Critic/Publication!List!Rank!Ref.
DazedThe 20 best K-pop songs of 201915[25]
BillboardThe 25 best K-pop Songs of 201925[26]
South China Morning PostThe 10 best K-pop songs of 20197[27]
BuzzFeedBest K-pop Music Videos of 201913[28]

Release history

!Region!Date!Format!Label
United StatesOctober 4, 2019
VariousSM

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[29]

Studio

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: K-pop supergroup SuperM release video for their debut song, 'Jopping'. NME. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  2. Web site: Integrantes de outros grupos famosos, formam o 'SuperM' e lançam primeiro mini-álbum. Mais QI Nerds. Carvalho. Alana. pt-BR. September 9, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  3. Web site: SuperM Unboxes And Reacts To Their Soon-To-Be-Launched Album: Watch E! News. m.eonline.com. October 5, 2019. September 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190921030154/https://m.eonline.com/ap/amp/news/1071763/superm-unboxes-and-reacts-to-their-soon-to-be-launched-album-watch. dead.
  4. Web site: K-pop Group SuperM Announces the Release Date of Their First Album. Murphy. Eryn. Showbiz Cheat Sheet. August 28, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: SuperM The 1st Mini Album 'SuperM' – SuperM Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. October 5, 2019.
  6. Web site: SuperM - The 1st Mini Album. Spotify. October 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: Taemin: SuperM 1st Mini Album 8/4 Release Info~!. SHINee USA. September 3, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  8. Web site: SuperM – Jopping Lyrics. Genius. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  9. Web site: What is the meaning of Jopping? How to do the SuperM dance!. HITC. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  10. Web site: K-Pop's SuperM drop 'Jopping' music video filmed in Dubai. gulfnews. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  11. SuperM Takes Over Hollywood at First-Ever Live Show Outside Capitol Records Building: Watch. Billboard. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  12. SuperM Wonder Why Ellen Is So 'Curious' About Their Relationship Status During U.S. TV Debut. Billboard. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  13. SuperM to Perform 'Jopping' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Billboard. EN. October 4, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  14. Canadian Hot 100: October 19, 2019. Billboard. October 19, 2019.
  15. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 41, 2019). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. October 19, 2019.
  16. Web site: SuperM - Japan Hot 100 (Week 41). Billboard Japan.
  17. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia. English. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. 20 October 2019.
  18. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. October 12, 2019.
  19. Web site: Singapore Top 30 Regional Streaming Chart. Recording Industry Association (Singapore). https://web.archive.org/web/20191017120641/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. October 17, 2019. October 31, 2019. dead.
  20. Web site: http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=40&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week. ko:2019년 40주차 Download Chart. Week 40 of 2019 Download Chart. September 29, 2019. Gaon Music Chart. October 20, 2019. ko.
  21. Web site: Billboard Korea K-Pop 100. Billboard Korea - Kpop Hot 100. https://web.archive.org/web/20191031031851/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-k-pop-100/2019-10-12. October 31, 2019. October 31, 2019.
  22. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100: October 11, 2019. OCC. October 15, 2019.
  23. SuperM, Bubbling Under Hot 100. Billboard. October 15, 2019.
  24. Web site: Jopping - US World Digital Songs Sales . . October 19, 2019.
  25. Web site: The 20 best K-pop songs of 2019 . Dazed . December 6, 2019 . December 6, 2019.
  26. The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019: Critics' Picks . Billboard . December 30, 2019 . December 29, 2019.
  27. Web site: The 10 best K-pop songs of 2019: hit tracks from supergroups BTS and Blackpink, and newcomers SuperM and Itzy. South China Morning Post. Benjamin. Jeff. December 21, 2019. December 30, 2019.
  28. Web site: Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019 . January 1, 2020 . BuzzFeed. January 1, 2020.
  29. SuperM. SuperM. 2019. Credits. photobook. SM Entertainment; Dreamus. South Korea.

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