Up (Aespa song) explained

Up
Type:song
Artist:Aespa
Album:Synk: Parallel Line
Genre:
Label:
Composer:
  • Slow Rabbit
  • Morgan Connie Smith
  • Taneisha Jackson
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Pxpillon
  • Emma-Lee Andersson
  • BB Elliot
  • Stella Jones
Lyricist:Karina

"Up" (stylized in all caps) is a song by South Korean singer Karina, and included on the digital single album Synk: Parallel Line by South Korean girl group Aespa. It was released through SM Entertainment on October 9, 2024. The song is a hip-hop and dance track, written and composed by multiple contributors, including Karina. It achieved widespread success, peaking at number 2 on South Korea's Circle Chart and placing on other global charts.

Background and composition

On June 29–30, 2024, Aespa held their second concert tour at Jamsil Indoor Stadium.[1] Each member of the group debuted a new solo song for the tour.[2] [3] Karina performed second with the hip-hop dance song "Up", which she had written all the lyrics for.[4] [5] The song includes an "addictive" chorus and is a "minimal" track containing a "confident" message.[6] On October 9, the group released Synk: Parallel Line to streaming platforms, including the four solo songs performed.[7]

Commerical performance

"Up" debuted at number six on Circle Digital Chart and later peaked at number two.[8] [9] The song debuted and peaked at number one on the component Download Chart.[10] On the component Streaming Chart, it debuted at number 11 and peaked at number one.[11] [12] Additionally, the song debuted and peaked at number 32 on the component BGM Chart.[13] It also debuted and peaked at number one on the South Korea Songs chart.[14]

In Japan, "Up" entered the Japan Hot 100 at number 98,[15] later peaking at number 50.[16] The song also debuted at number 68 on the component Streaming Songs chart and peaked at number 33.[17] [18] It debuted and peaked at number 80 on the component Download Songs Chart.[19] It also peaked at number number 35 on Oricon Streaming Chart.[20] In Singapore, the song peaked at number 11 on the Top Streaming Chart and reached number four on the Top Regional Chart.[21] It also debuted and peaked at number 11 on the Singapore Songs chart.[22] The song also debuted and peaked at number 12 on the Malaysia Songs chart.[23] [24] It debuted at number nine on the Hong Kong Songs chart and number three on the Taiwan Songs chart.[25] [26] In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 17 on the Hot 40 Singles chart.[27] Internationally, it entered and peaked the Billboard Global 200 at number 27,[28] while debuting and peaking at number 12 on the Global Excl. US chart.[29]

Reception

"Up" achieved viral success quickly after Karina first performed it at the Synk: Parallel Line concert tour, even before the song had an official release on streaming platforms,[30] with dance covers and challenges posted on various short-form platforms.[31] Due to the strong public response, SM Entertainment decided to release it officially, alongside the other solo songs performed at the concert.[32] It was noted by Z Yeonwoo for X why Z that "Up" stood out because Karina contributed to songwriting herself, knowing what kind of songs work best for her and the style she's most comfortable in.[33] On South Korea music programs, the song received its first music program award in Show! Music Core, marking Karina's first award as a soloist despite not having officially debuted as one yet.[34]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Melon.[35]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)27
Hong Kong (Billboard)9
Japan (Japan Hot 100)50
Japan Streaming (Oricon)35
Malaysia (Billboard)12
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)17
Singapore (RIAS)11
South Korea (Circle)2
Taiwan (Billboard)3

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korea (Circle)[36] 3

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel(s)
Various<--Inclusive of South Korea-->October 9, 2024[37]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyun . Jung-min . July 1, 2024 . ko:에스파와 기깔나는 시간…출구 없는 마성의 매력에 갇힐 수 밖에(싱크:페러렐 라인) . Time to Have a Blast with aespa…You're Bound to be Trapped by the Charm of Magic without Exit (Synk: Parallel Line) . October 25, 2024 . Sports World . ko.
  2. Web site: Yeo . Gladys . July 1, 2024 . aespa debut unreleased solo tracks at 'SYNK: Parallel Line' concert in Seoul . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701094939/https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-debut-unreleased-solo-songs-synk-parallel-line-tour-seoul-3770968 . July 1, 2024 . October 25, 2024 . NME . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Ko . Seung-ah . July 1, 2024 . ko:에스파, 이것이 '쇠맛'이다…더욱 확장된 초신성 에너지 [N리뷰] . aespa, This is the 'So Taste'…More Extended Supernova Energy [N Review] . October 24, 2024 . News1 . ko.
  4. Web site: Yoon . Ki-baek . July 1, 2024 . ko:이쯤 되면 '쇠슐랭' 맛집… 에스파가 '에스파' 했다 [리뷰] . At this Point, 'Michelin' It's a Good Restaurant… aespa did 'aespa' [Review] . October 25, 2024 . Edaily . ko.
  5. Web site: Lee . Min-ji . July 1, 2024 . ko:에스파 두 번째 단독 콘서트도 ‘수수수 수퍼 히트’ . The Second Solo Concert of aespa is also 'Sususu Super Hit' . October 25, 2024 . Newsen . ko.
  6. Web site: Yoo . Won-jung . October 12, 2024 . ko:카리나 솔로곡 'Up' 멜론 일간 1위…컴백 예열 끝났다 . Karina's Solo Song 'Up' Topped Melon's Daily Chart…Done Pre-heating Comeback . October 25, 2024 . No Cut News . ko.
  7. Web site: Yoon . So-yeon . October 7, 2024 . Girl group aespa to release members' solo tracks on Oct. 9 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241007010521/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-10-07/entertainment/kpop/Girl-group-aespa-to-release-members-solo-tracks-on-Oct-9/2149297 . October 7, 2024 . October 25, 2024 . Korea JoongAng Daily . en.
  8. Web site: October 6–12, 2024 . Digital Chart – 2024 Weeks 41 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart . ko.
  9. Web site: October 13–19, 2024 . Digital Chart – 2024 Weeks 42 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart . ko.
  10. Web site: October 6–12, 2024 . Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 41 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart . ko.
  11. Web site: October 6–12, 2024 . Streaming Chart – 2024 Weeks 41 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart.
  12. Web site: October 13–19, 2024 . Streaming Chart – 2024 Weeks 42 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart.
  13. Web site: October 6–12, 2024 . BGM Chart – 2024 Weeks 41 . October 24, 2024 . Circle Chart.
  14. October 20–26, 2024 . South Korea Songs – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  15. Web site: ja:Hot 100 [2024/10/16 公開] . Hot 100 [Released on 2024/10/16] . October 24, 2024 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  16. Web site: ja:Hot 100 [2024/10/23 公開] . Hot 100 [Released on 2024/10/23] . October 24, 2024 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  17. Web site: ja:Top Streaming Songs [2024/10/16 公開] . Top Streaming Songs [Released on 2024/10/16] . October 24, 2024 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  18. Web site: ja:Top Streaming Songs [2024/10/23 公開] . Top Streaming Songs [Released on 2024/10/23] . October 24, 2024 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  19. Web site: ja:Top Download Songs [2024/10/16 公開] . Top Download Songs [Released on 2024/10/16] . October 24, 2024 . Billboard Japan . ja.
  20. Web site: October 14–20, 2021 . ja:週間　ストリーミングランキング – 2024年10月28日付 . Weekly Streaming Ranking – October 28, 2024 . https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/st/w/2024-10-28/p/4/ . October 30, 2024 . Oricon . ja.
  21. Web site: RIAS Top Charts – Week 42 (11 - 17 Oct 2024) . dead . https://archive.today/20241022070145/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/ . October 22, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Recording Industry Association Singapore.
  22. October 20–26, 2024 . Singapore Songs – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  23. October 20–26, 2024 . Malaysia Songs – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  24. October 27 – November 2, 2024 . Malaysia Songs – Week of November 2, 2024 . October 30, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  25. October 20–26, 2024 . Hong Kong Songs – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  26. October 20–26, 2024 . Taiwan Songs – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  27. Web site: October 15–21, 2024 . Hot 40 Singles – 21 October 2024 . October 24, 2024 . The Official New Zealand Music Chart.
  28. October 20–26, 2024 . Billboard Global 200 – Week of October 26, 2024 . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  29. October 20–26, 2024 . Billboard Global Excl. US – Week of October 26, 2024 . subscription . October 24, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  30. Web site: Pyo . Kyung-min . October 8, 2024 . aespa to drop four solo tracks following concert buzz . October 25, 2024 . The Korea Times . en.
  31. Web site: Lee . Seung-hon . October 7, 2024 . ko:느낌 좋은 '쇠맛'..에스파, 9일 솔로곡 깜짝 발매 . 'Iron Taste' with a Good Feeling..aespa, Will Release a Surprise Solo Song on the 9th . October 25, 2024 . StarNews . ko.
  32. News: Pyo . Kyung-min . aespa to drop four solo tracks following concert buzz . 13 November 2024 . koreatimes . 8 October 2024 . en.
  33. Web site: Kim . Eun-gu . October 22, 2024 . [X why Z] 카리나가 쏘아올린 ‘UP’ ]. [X why Z] Karina's 'UP' . November 11, 2024 . Ilgan Sports.
  34. Web site: Choi . Hye-jin . October 19, 2024 . ko:에스파 카리나, 솔로곡 1위에 눈물 셀카 "이렇게 사랑받아도 되나혼자 울 것" . aespa Karina, A Crying Selfie for Winning 1st Place in Solo Song "Can I Be Loved Like This..I Will Cry Alone" . October 25, 2024 . StarNews . ko.
  35. Web site: ko:곡 정보 – UP (KARINA Solo) . Song Information – UP (KARINA Solo) . October 25, 2024 . Melon . ko.
  36. Web site: Digital Chart – October 2024. Circle Chart. ko. November 7, 2024.
  37. Web site: Jung . Bit . October 7, 2024 . aespa to Release Surprise Solo Tracks Ahead of October Comeback . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241007101631/https://www.sportschosun.com/k-pop/2024/10/official-on-9th-all-members-of-espa-21899 . October 7, 2024 . October 25, 2024 . Sports Chosun.

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