Long Distance (G.E.M. song) explained

Long Distance
Cover:	GEM Long Distance.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	G.E.M.
Album:	Heartbeat
Language:	Mandarin
Genre:	Pop
Label:	Hummingbird Music
Producer:	Lupo Groinig
Prev Title:	Like You
Prev Year:	2014
Next Title:	One Way Road
Next Year:	2015

"Long Distance" (Chinese: 多遠都要在一起; pinyin: Duō yuǎn dōu yào zài yīqǐ; lit. Be together no matter how far away) is a song by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., serving as the lead single for her fourth studio album, Heartbeat (2015). It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2015, by Hummingbird Music. The song was written by G.E.M. and produced by Austrian songwriter Lupo Groinig.

The accompanying music video for "Long Distance" was filmed in Hong Kong and features actor Kang Kyung-joon. A commercial success, "Long Distance" won several accolades at regional award ceremonies, including Song of the Year and the Most Popular Mandarin Song at the Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards and Top 10 Songs at the Migu Music Awards.

Background and release

"Long Distance" was released as the first single from G.E.M.'s fourth studio album Heartbeat, on February 18, 2015. G.E.M. stated that the song encapsulates the idea that love has the power to bridge any distance, no matter how great, and expressed a desire to portray emotions of affection, comfort, and an uplifting spirit.^[1]

Music video

The music video for "Long Distance" was filmed in Hong Kong. It was directed by Zhang Dan and features G.E.M. alongside South Korean actor Kang Kyung-joon. The production schedule was rigorous, commencing at 8 a.m. and concluding at 2 a.m. the following day.^[2]

Live performances

On the same day as the release of "Long Distance", G.E.M. gave a performance of the song at the 2015 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.^[3]

Accolades

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Organization	Award	Result
2015	Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards	Song of the Year		^[4]
		Most Popular Mandarin Song
2016	Migu Music Awards	Top 10 Songs

Credits and personnel

• G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals
• Lupo Groinig – producer, keys/synths & programming, executive producer

Charts

Weekly charts

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Peak position
Malaysia Chinese Singles (RIM)^[5]	7

Release history

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Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	February 18, 2015		Original version
	September 30, 2016		Dub mix

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zhao . Xiaosong . 专访邓紫棋：多远都要在一起 . Exclusive interview with G.E.M.: We will be together no matter how far apart we are . Weibo . 24 June 2024 . zh . 2015-02-17.
2. Web site: 2015-01-29 . 邓紫棋携姜京俊拍新歌MV 将于年后发行 . G.E.M. and Kang Kyung-joon filmed a new song MV to be released after the New Year . 2024-06-24 . Sina Entertainment . zh.
3. Web site: 2015-02-18 . 羊年春晚的年轻化、娱乐化值得关注_新闻_央视网(cctv.com) . The youthfulness and entertainment of the Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Goat deserves attention . 2024-06-24 . People's Daily Online . zh.
4. Web site: 2015-08-08 . 邓紫棋独揽5奖成大赢家 环球英皇不陪玩 . Deng Ziqi won 5 awards and became the big winner, Universal and Emperor Entertainment Group did not play with her . 2024-06-24 . Sina Entertainment . zh.
5. Web site: TOP 10 Most Streamed Chinese Singles In Malaysia . . Facebook . 24 July 2024 . 2024-03-30.