Young (Baekhyun and Loco song) explained

Young
Cover:Young - cover.png
Caption:Digital cover
Type:single
Artist:Baekhyun and Loco
Recorded:2018
Studio:SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre:
Length:3:50
Label:
Composer:
  • Ludvig Evers
  • Golden
  • Loco
  • Jonatan Gusmark
Lyricist:
  • JQ
  • TOMBOY
  • Loco
Chronology:Baekhyun
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Prev Year:2017
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Next Year:2019

"Young" is a single by South Korean singer Baekhyun and rapper Loco. The song was released on August 31, 2018 by SM Entertainment through STATION X 0.

Background and release

On July 23, it was revealed that Baekhyun will collaborate with Loco.[1] On August 21, it was confirmed that the single is titled "Young" and will be released on August 31 through SM Station X 0.[2]

"Young" was described as an electro pop track with a heavy beat and an addictive melody. The lyrics are about the strong aspirations of a younger generation who refuses to live the exact same way as others.

Critical reception

"Young" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Tamar Herman from Billboard wrote that the "song revels in the vocalist’s expressive tone and Loco’s rhythmic style as it critiques societal norms, such as education, that make "Young" people turn away from their own distinct paths".[3] Taylor Amani from MACG Magazine states that the "music video and lyrics mirror the irregular composition. Wanting to be unique and fighting rigid standards holds true throughout".[4]

Commercial performance

Upon release, "Young" quickly reached the top spots on South Korean music charts including Melon, Genie, Bugs, Soribada, and Olleh Music.[5] The song debuted as number eleven on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, and number four on Billboard's US World Digital Songs.

Charts

Weekly

Chart (2018)Peakposition
South Korea (Gaon)[6] 11
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)18
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[7] 4

Monthly

Release history

!Region!Date!Format!Label
South KoreaAugust 31, 2018
VariousSM Entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [단독] 백현X로꼬, 컬래버 신곡 발표…톱아이돌과 대세 래퍼의 만남]. 2020-09-04. entertain.naver.com. ko.
  2. Web site: 2018-08-21. 백현X로꼬, 일렉트로 팝 곡으로 뭉쳤다‥8월31일 공개. 2020-09-04. Newsen.
  3. 2018-08-31. EXO's Baekhyun & Loco Team Up For Motivational Track 'Young': Watch the Video. 2020-09-04. Billboard.
  4. Web site: Amani. Taylor. 2018-09-04. EXO's Baekhyun, Loco Push the Envelope in 'Young'. 2020-09-04. MACG Magazine. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2018-08-31. EXO 백현X로꼬, 'YOUNG' 차트 1위 석권…역시 음원강자 파워 입증 [마데가요]]. 2020-09-04. mydaily.co.kr.
  6. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart - Week 36 of 2018. 2020-09-04. gaonchart.co.kr.
  7. World Digital Song Sales Chart. 2020-09-04. Billboard.
  8. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart - September 2018. 2020-09-04. gaonchart.co.kr.