Zombie (Everglow song) explained

Zombie
Cover:Everglow Zombie Logo.png
Artist:Everglow
Album:Zombie
Caption:Official logo
Type:single
Language:Korean
Studio:Doob Doob Studio (Seoul)
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:19
Label:
Composer:
Lyricist:
  • Gina Kushka
  • Dalton Diehl
  • Ahn Young-joo (MUMW)
  • Young (MUMW)
  • Claire
  • 72
Producer:
Chronology:Everglow
Prev Title:Slay
Prev Year:2023

"Zombie" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Everglow for their fifth single album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single by Yuehua Entertainment on June 10, 2024.

Background and release

On May 20, 2024, Yuehua Entertainment announced that Everglow would be releasing their fifth single album titled Zombie on June 10.[1] A day later, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On May 29, the track listing was released with "Zombie" announced as the lead single.[3] The music video teasers were released on June 3 and 4.[4] On June 7, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[5] The song was released alongside its music video and the single album on June 10.[6]

Composition

"Zombie" was written by Gina Kushka, Dalton Diehl, Ahn Young-joo (MUMW), Young (MUMW), Claire, and 72. It was composed by Ray Romulus, Jonathan Yip, and Jeremy Reeves from The Stereotypes, along with Luke Milano and Jeff Baranowski from 9am. The arrangement was handled by The Stereotypes and 9am.[7] Described as a hip hop song with lyrics that "depicts the bittersweet emotions of being hurt by love".[8] "Zombie" was composed in the key of E minor, with a tempo of 122 beats per minute.[9]

Promotion

Following the release of Zombie, on June 10, 2024, Everglow held a live showcase aimed at introducing the album and its tracks, including "Zombie", and connecting with their fanbase.[10] They subsequently performed on six music programs: SBS M's The Show on June 11,[11] MBC M's Show Champion on June 12,[12] Mnet's M Countdown on June 13,[13] and KBS's Music Bank on June 14,[14] MBC's Show! Music Core on June 15,[15] and SBS's Inkigayo on June 16.[16]

Credits and personnel

Adapted from the single album liner notes.

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korea Download (Circle)[17] 43

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various<-- Inclusive of South Korea -->June 10, 2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:에버글로우, 6월 10일 컴백 확정..美→日 찍고 '커밍순'. Everglow confirms comeback on June 10th..'Coming order' after filming in US → Japan. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003236578. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. May 20, 2024. June 14, 2024. May 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240520121038/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003236578. live.
  2. Web site: ko:에버글로우, 10개월만에 컴백...'Zombie' 스케줄러 이미지 공개. Everglow, comeback after 10 months...'Zombie' scheduler image released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000663151. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Lee. Min-kyung. May 21, 2024. June 14, 2024. May 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521131527/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000663151. live.
  3. Web site: ko:에버글로우, '좀비' 트랙리스트 공개..6월 10일 컴백. Everglow, 'Zombie' tracklist revealed..comeback on June 10th. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003699911. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. May 29, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165106/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003699911. live.
  4. Web site: ko:'10일 컴백' 에버글로우, 새 타이틀곡 'Zombie' MV 티저 공개..'오싹'. Everglow, comeback on the 10th, releases MV teaser for new title song 'Zombie'..'Chilling'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003240529. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. June 3, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240605070230/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003240529. live.
  5. Web site: ko:에버글로우가 돌아온다...'Zombie' 하라메 '기대감 폭발'. Everglow is back...'Zombie' Harame 'Expectations explode'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/014/0005196473. Naver. FN News. ko. Lee. Seol. June 7, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165140/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/014/0005196473. live.
  6. Web site: ko:에버글로우, '좀비'로 10개월 만에 컴백...여름 가요계 접수. Everglow, comeback after 10 months with 'Zombie'...Summer music industry reception. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001735305. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myung. Hee-sook. June 10, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614164824/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001735305. live.
  7. Zombie. Yuehua Entertainment; Stone Music Entertainment. South Korea. Credits. photobook. Everglow. 2024.
  8. Web site: ko:색다른 변신 '컴백 D-2' 에버글로우, 'Zombie' 하라메 공개. Everglow's unique transformation 'Comeback D-2', 'Zombie' Harame revealed. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001130513. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jo. Seung-un. June 8, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240609085455/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001130513. live.
  9. Web site: Key & BPM for Zombie by Everglow. Tunebat. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://archive.today/20240614163219/https://tunebat.com/Info/ZOMBIE-EVERGLOW/57RkVmnj3b1FUJoUdkSuZD. live.
  10. Web site: ko:에버글로우, 오늘(10일) 'Zombie' 발매..10개월만 컴백. Everglow releases 'Zombie' today (10th)..comeback after 10 months. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003702104. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. June 10, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614164711/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003702104. live.
  11. Web site: ko:'더쇼' 에버글로우, 신곡 'Zombie' 무대 첫 공개. 'The Show' Everglow debuts new song 'Zombie' on stage. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000967687. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. June 11, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240611171811/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000967687. live.
  12. Web site: ko:'쇼챔' 에버글로우, 압도적 강렬함 '좀비'...'콘셉트 장인' 귀환. 'Show Champion' Everglow, overwhelming intensity 'Zombie'...Return of 'Concept Craftsman'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/408/0000226341. Naver. MBC Entertainment News. ko. Yoo. Jeong-min. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165252/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/408/0000226341. live.
  13. Web site: ko:'엠카' 에버글로우, 'Zombie' 컴백 완료. 'M Countdown' Everglow completes comeback with 'Zombie'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000968324. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165413/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000968324. live.
  14. Web site: ko:'뮤뱅' 에버글로우, 매혹적인 'Zombie'들의 여름 사냥. 'Mu-Bang' Everglow, summer hunting of fascinating 'Zombie'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000968570. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614165417/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000968570. live.
  15. Web site: ko:'음중' 에버글로우, 서슬 퍼런 러브송...여름 무더위 날린 'Zombie' 핫 컴백. 'Music' Everglow, a fierce love song...'Zombie' hot comeback to beat the summer heat. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001005505. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Geum. Bit-na. June 15, 2024. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616064621/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001005505. live.
  16. Web site: ko:'인기가요' 에스파, 에스파 꺾고 1위..슈주·나연·선미 컴백 [종합]. 'Inkigayo' Aespa defeats Aespa to take first place...Suju, Nayeon, Sunmi comeback [Comprehensive]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005098832. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616063224/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005098832. live.
  17. Web site: Circle Download Chart – Week 24 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. June 9–15, 2024. June 20, 2024.

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