Run2U explained

Run2U
Artist:STAYC
Ep:Young-Luv.com
Type:single
Language:Korean
Genre:K-pop
Length:3:33
Label:
Composer:
Lyricist:
  • B.E.P
  • Jeon Goon
Chronology:STAYC
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Prev Year:2021
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Next Year:2022

"Run2U" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by South Korean girl group STAYC for their second extended play Young-Luv.com. It was released as the lead single by High Up Entertainment on February 21, 2022.

Background and release

On January 28, 2022, High Up Entertainment announced STAYC would be releasing a new album in February 2022.[1] On February 8, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their second extended play Young-Luv.com on February 21.[2] On February 16, the music video teaser was released.[3] A day later, the highlight medley video teaser was released.[4] On February 20, the second music video teaser was released.[5] The song alongside the music video was released on February 21.[6]

Composition

"Run2U" was written by B.E.P and Jeon Goon, with composition handled by the duo alongside FLYT, and arranged by Rado and FLYT.[7] The song was described as song with "retro synth sound" with lyrics that "freely express the desire to run towards you with fearing for love, regardless of what others opinion".[8] [9] "Run2U" was composed in the key of B minor, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.[10]

Commercial performance

"Run2U" debuted at number 29 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022;[11] on its component charts, the song debuted at number four on the Gaon Download Chart,[12] and number 54 on the Gaon Streaming Chart.[13] The song ascended to number four on the Gaon Digital Chart,[14] and number five on the Gaon Streaming Chart in the chart issue dated March 6–12, 2022.[15]

On the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, the song debuted at number 50 in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022,[16] ascending to number three in the chart issue dated March 26, 2022.[17] The song debuted at number 13 on the Billboard South Korea Songs in the chart issue dated May 7, 2022.[18] In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 29 on the RMNZ Hot Singles in the chart issue dated February 28, 2022.[19] In Singapore, the song debuted at number 22 on the RIAS Top Regional Chart in the chart issue dated February 18–24, 2022.[20] In United States, the song debuted at number nine on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022.[21]

Promotion

Prior to the extended play's release, on February 21, 2022, STAYC held a live showcase on YouTube to introduce the extended play and communicate with their fans.[22] The group subsequently performed on four music programs on the first week: Mnet's M Countdown on February 24,[23] KBS's Music Bank on February 25,[24] MBC's Show! Music Core on February 26,[25] and SBS's Inkigayo on February 27.[26] On the second week, the group performed on six music programs: SBS MTV's The Show on March 1 where they won first place,[27] MBC M's Show Champion on March 2,[28] Mnet's M Countdown on March 3,[29] KBS's Music Bank on March 4 where they won first place,[30] MBC's Show! Music Core on March 5,[31] and SBS's Inkigayo on March 6.[32] On the third week, the group performed on two music programs: SBS MTV's The Show on March 8, and MBC M's Show Champion on March 9, where they won first place in both appearances.[33] [34]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Melon.

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)29
Singapore (RIAS Regional)22
South Korea (Gaon)4
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)3
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)9

Year-end chart

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korea (Circle)[35] 72

Accolades

Program! scope="col"
Date
M Countdown[36]
[37]
Music Bank
[38]
Show Champion
The Show

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 21, 2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 스테이씨, 2월 컴백 예고 "새 앨범 준비 중" [공식]]. STAYC, February comeback notice "Preparing for a new album" [Official]. Naver. My Daily. ko. Oh. Yoon-joo. January 28, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220207013750/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003573109. live.
  2. Web site: 스테이씨, 미니 2집 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' 스케줄러 공개..궁금증 증폭. STAYC, 2nd mini album 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' scheduler released...raising curiosity. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. February 8, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208014031/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003528910. live.
  3. Web site: 스테이씨 'RUN2U' 뮤비 티저 공개...더 강력해진 틴프레시. STAYC's 'RUN2U' MV teaser released...A stronger teen fresh. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. February 16, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073434/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000543206. live.
  4. Web site: 스테이씨, 하이라이트 메들리 공개. STAYC, Highlight Medley Released. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. February 17, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073432/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000961795. live.
  5. Web site: 스테이씨, 'RUN2U' MV 2차 티저 공개..휘몰아치는 틴프레시. STAYC releases the 2nd teaser for 'RUN2U' MV..Raging Teen Fresh. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. February 20, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075521/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003532961. live.
  6. Web site: 스테이씨, 오늘(21일) 'RUN2U' 발매..저돌적인 매력으로 컴백. STAYC releases 'RUN2U' today (21st)..Comeback with bold charm. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. February 21, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220221031115/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003533122. live.
  7. Web site: YOUNG-LUV.COM. Melon. Kakao Entertainment. High Up Entertainment. ko. February 21, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220221092319/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10873811. live.
  8. Web site: '컴백' 스테이씨, 틴프레시 파워 본격 가동..'YOUNG-LUV.COM'. 'Comeback' STAYC, Teen Fresh Power is fully activated..'YOUNG-LUV.COM'. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. February 18, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075602/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004559807. live.
  9. Web site: STAYC – 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' review: a mature, ambitious return that ups the ante. NME. Patricia Suacillo. Angela. February 23, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220224040734/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/stayc-young-luv-com-review-run2u-3167792. live.
  10. Web site: Key & BPM for Run2U by STAYC. Tunebat. February 26, 2022. May 10, 2022. https://archive.today/20220510130037/https://tunebat.com/Info/RUN2U-STAYC/3gFcGnU4kTdMYLXDjH1TK8. live.
  11. Web site: 2022년 09주차 Digital Chart. Week 9 of 2022 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. February 20–26, 2022. March 3, 2022. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303020857/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
  12. Web site: 2022년 09주차 Download Chart. Week 9 of 2022 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. February 20–26, 2022. March 3, 2022. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303022117/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
  13. Web site: 2022년 09주차 Streaming Chart. Week 9 of 2022 Streaming Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. February 20–26, 2022. March 3, 2022. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303041415/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
  14. Web site: 2022년 11주차 Digital Chart. Week 11 of 2022 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. March 6–12, 2022. March 17, 2022. March 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020646/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
  15. Web site: 2022년 11주차 Streaming Chart. Week 11 of 2022 Streaming Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. March 6–12, 2022. March 31, 2022. March 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220317042416/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
  16. Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of March 5, 2022. Billboard. subscription. February 27 – March 5, 2022. March 11, 2022. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303063552/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-05/. live.
  17. Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of March 26, 2022. Billboard. subscription. March 20–26, 2022. March 31, 2022. March 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220323202948/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-26/. live.
  18. Billboard South Korea Songs – Week of May 7, 2022. Billboard. subscription. May 1–7, 2022. May 10, 2022. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510124945/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-korea-songs-hotw/2022-05-07/. live.
  19. Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225210236/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5292. live.
  20. Web site: RIAS Top Charts – Week 8 (February 18–24, 2022). Recording Industry Association of Singapore. February 18–24, 2022. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301123125/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. dead.
  21. Billboard World Digital Song Sales – Week of March 5, 2022. Billboard. subscription. February 27 – March 5, 2022. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301130001/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-03-05/. live.
  22. Web site: 스테이씨 "5개월만 컴백, 틴프레시에 성숙+강렬 더해". STAYC, "Comeback after 5 months, adding maturity and intensity to Teen Fresh". Naver. Maeil Economic Daily. ko. Lee. Da-gyeom. February 21, 2022. February 25, 2022. February 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073432/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004924719. live.
  23. Web site: '엠카운트다운' 스테이씨, 더 강력해진 틴프레시 귀환 'RUN2U'. 'M Countdown' STAYC, a stronger teen fresh return 'RUN2U'. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. February 24, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075523/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795474. live.
  24. Web site: '뮤뱅' 스테이씨, 'RUN2U' 화려한 컴백 신고식. 'Mubang' STAYC, 'RUN2U' splendid comeback ceremony. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. February 25, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075523/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795715. live.
  25. Web site: 태연, 불참해도 '음중' 1위..관록의 에이핑크x잔망미 비투비 컴백 [종합]]. Taeyeon wins 1st place in 'Umjung' even if she doesn't attend..Apink magnificence beauty x BTOB comeback [General]. Naver. Osen. ko. Park. So-young. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. February 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075524/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004564379. live.
  26. Web site: '인기가요' 태연, 출연 없이 1위...비투비·트레저·스테이씨 컴백 [종합]]. 'Inkigayo' Taeyeon, 1st place without appearance...BTOB Treasure STAYC Comeback [General]. Naver. My Daily. ko. Hwang. Su-yeon. February 27, 2022. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301125333/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415007. live.
  27. Web site: '더쇼' 스테이씨, 컴백과 동시에 1위..."스윗 보고 있나?". 'The Show' STAYC, 1st place at the same time as their comeback..."Are you watching Sweet?". Naver. X-port News. ko. Ha. Ji-won. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301125357/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415727. live.
  28. Web site: '쇼챔' 스테이씨, 틴프레시 가득 'YOUNG LUV'부터 ;RUN2U'까지. 'Show Champion' STAYC, full of teen fresh 'Young LUV' to ;RUN2U'. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. March 2, 2022. March 6, 2022. March 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220302181129/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000796578. live.
  29. Web site: '엠카' 스테이씨, Z세대 취향 저격 사랑법 'RUN2U'. 'Mcar' STAYC, 'RUN2U', a love method to sniper the Z generation. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Jin. Jin-ju. March 3, 2022. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220306100038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000851803. live.
  30. Web site: 스테이씨, 엔믹스 꺾고 눈물의 1위 (뮤직뱅크) [종합]]. STAYC, beat Nmixx to win 1st place in tears (Music Bank) [General]. Naver. X-port News. ko. Baek. Min-kyung. March 4, 2022. March 6, 2022. March 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220305085822/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001417169. live.
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  32. Web site: 태연 'INVU', 음방 5관왕...슈주 컴백·엔믹스→템페스트 핫데뷔('인기가요')[종합]]. Taeyeon's 'INVU' wins 5 music awards... Suju Comeback·Nmixx → Tempest Hot Debut ('Inkigayo') [General]. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim. Na-yeon. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220306100038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004568266. live.
  33. Web site: 스테이씨, '더쇼' 2주 연속 1위→음방 3관왕..반박불가 퍼펙트 대세. STAYC, 'The Show' 2 weeks in a row → 3 music awards..irrefutable perfect trend. Naver. Osen. ko. Park. So-young. March 8, 2022. March 8, 2022. March 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308135430/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004569267. live.
  34. Web site: '쇼챔피언' 스테이씨, 'RUN2U' 음악방송 4관왕 "너무 사랑하고 감사해". 'Show Champion' STAYC, 'RUN2U' music show 4th win "I love you so much and thank you". Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. March 9, 2022. March 9, 2022. March 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220309115312/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000798206. live.
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  36. Web site: 스테이씨 'RUN2U', '엠카운트다운' 1위 등극..음방 5관왕 '기염'. STAYC's 'RUN2U' wins 1st place on 'M Countdown'..5 crowns in music show 'Queen'. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Kim. Na-yeon. March 10, 2022. March 10, 2022. March 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220311133431/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003034687. live.
  37. Web site: '엠카' 스테이씨 1위 "스윗 고마워"...(여자)아이들→문빈&산하 컴백 [종합]]. 'Mcar' STAYC 1st place "Thank you for sweet"...(G)I-DLE → Moonbin & Sanha comeback [General]. Naver. My Daily. ko. Oh. Yoon-joo. March 17, 2022. March 17, 2022. March 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220323131419/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003585509. live.
  38. Web site: '뮤직뱅크' 스테이씨, 태연 꺾고 2주 연속 1위...코로나19 확진 불참 [종합]]. 'Music Bank' STAYC beats Taeyeon to win 1st place for 2 weeks in a row... Corona 19 confirmed absent [General]. Naver. X-port News. ko. Hwang. Soo-yeon. March 11, 2022. March 11, 2022. March 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220311133500/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001419563. live.