Teddy Bear (single album) explained

Teddy Bear
Type:single album
Artist:STAYC
Cover:STAYC - Teddy Bear.png
Alt:Digital cover
Caption:Digital cover
Length:6:07
Language:Korean
Label:
Prev Title:We Need Love
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Teenfresh
Next Year:2023

Teddy Bear is the fourth single album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on February 14, 2023, and contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name.

Background and release

On January 18, 2023, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing an album in February.[1] On January 31, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their fourth single album titled Teddy Bear on February 14.[2] On February 1, the promotional schedule was released.[3] On February 3, the Korean version of "Poppy", which was previously released as the Japanese-language debut single, was pre-released alongside its performance music video.[4] The music video teasers for lead single "Teddy Bear" was released on February 5 and 12.[5] [6] The single album was released alongside the music video for "Teddy Bear" on February 14.[7]

Composition

Teddy Bear consists of two tracks. The lead single "Teddy Bear" was described as a pop punk song with lyrics that "contains a message of positivity that gives hope and comfort".[8] The second track "Poppy" was described as a "quirky" pop song with "an addictive chorus, and lovely yet kitsch mood".[9] [10]

Commercial performance

Teddy Bear debuted at number one on South Korea's Circle Album Chart in the chart issue dated February 12–18, 2023.[11]

Promotion

Following the release of Teddy Bear, on February 14, 2023, STAYC held a live event to introduce the single album and communicate with their fans.[12]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)1

Monthly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[13] 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[14] 60

Certification and sales

Certification and sales for Teddy Bear! Region! Certification! Certified units/Sales
South Korea (KMCA)[15] Platinum414,798[16] -- 398,214 + 10,000 (Gift Edition)-->
  • Web site: Circle Album Chart – March 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406045844/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month . April 6, 2023 . April 6, 2023 . Circle Music Chart . ko .
  • Web site: Circle Album Chart – First-half 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162625/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2023&hitYear=2023&termGbn=year&yearTime=1 . July 7, 2023 . July 7, 2023 . Circle Music Chart . ko .

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaFebruary 14, 2023CD
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 스테이씨, 7개월 만에 컴백 예고 "2월 컴백 목표로 준비 중. STAYC announces comeback after 7 months "Preparing for a comeback in February. Naver. Sports Seoul. ko. Kim. Min-ji. January 18, 2023. February 13, 2023. January 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120161132/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000915394. live.
  2. Web site: 스테이씨, 2월 14일 컴백 확정..새 싱글 'Teddy Bear' 발매. STAYC confirms comeback on February 14..Releases new single 'Teddy Bear'. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. February 1, 2023. February 13, 2023. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202144048/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004781848. live.
  3. Web site: 스테이씨, 3일 'Poppy' 한국어 버전 음원 깜짝 선공개. STAYC, surprise pre-release of the Korean version of 'Poppy' on the 3rd. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. February 2, 2023. February 13, 2023. February 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230213154312/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000684410. live.
  4. Web site: '컴백' 스테이씨, 'Poppy' 퍼포먼스 영상 공개..입덕 부르는 매력. 'Comeback' STAYC, 'Poppy' performance video released... The charm of singing fans. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. February 4, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214102700/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004783416. live.
  5. Web site: 스테이씨, 네 번째 싱글 타이틀곡 'Teddy Bear' MV 1차 티저 공개..14일 발매. STAYC, 4th single title song 'Teddy Bear' MV 1st teaser released..Released on the 14th. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Jung. Hyeon-tae. February 6, 2023. February 13, 2023. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215133510/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003613457. live.
  6. Web site: '컴백 D-1' 스테이씨, 타이틀곡 'Teddy Bear' M/V 티저 공개. 'Comeback D-1' STAYC, title song 'Teddy Bear' M/V teaser released. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Yoon. Jun-ho. February 13, 2023. February 13, 2023. February 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230213154308/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000596070. live.
  7. Web site: 스테이씨, 오늘(14일) 'Teddy Bear' 발매..러블리+키치 매력. STAYC releases 'Teddy Bear' today (14th)..Lovely + kitsch charm. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214010804/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003614916. live.
  8. Web site: 스테이씨, 'Teddy Bear' 로 증명할 막강한 틴프레시 에너지. STAYC, powerful teen fresh energy to prove with 'Teddy Bear'. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jo. Seong-woon. February 13, 2023. February 13, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214102457/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001032516. live.
  9. Web site: Girl group STAYC to release Korean version of Japanese single 'Poppy'. Korea JoongAng Daily. ko. Lee. Jian. February 3, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212113709/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/03/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-StayC/20230203164801092.html. live.
  10. Web site: 스테이씨, 컴백 전 '파피' 음원 선공개...러블리+키치 다 담았다. STAYC pre-releases 'Poppy' sound source before comeback...Lovely + kitsch. Naver. My Daily. ko. Kang. Da-yoon. February 3, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215133506/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003693213. live.
  11. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 7 of 2023. Circle Music Chart. ko. February 12–18, 2023. February 23, 2023. February 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230223145739/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week. live.
  12. Web site: 스테이씨(STAYC), 뭐 하고 지냈나? "미국 투어+해외 팬미팅+日데뷔". STAYC, what have you been doing? "US tour + overseas fan meeting + Japanese debut". Naver. MBC Entertainment News. ko. Lee. Ho-young. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214095935/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000180482. live.
  13. Web site: Circle Album Chart – February 2023. Circle Chart. ko. March 9, 2023.
  14. Web site: Album Chart 2023. Circle Chart. January 12, 2024.
  15. South Korea. album. Teddy Bear. September 8, 2022.
  16. Accumlated sales for Teddy Bear:<