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Up (Aespa song)

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"Up"
Song by Aespa
from the album Synk: Parallel Line
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedOctober 9, 2024 (2024-10-09)
Genre
Length2:47
Label
Composer(s)
  • Slow Rabbit
  • Morgan Connie Smith
  • Taneisha Jackson
  • Sofia Quinn
  • Pxpillon
  • Emma-Lee Andersson
  • BB Elliot
  • Stella Jones
Lyricist(s)Karina
Audio video
"Up" on YouTube

"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

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On June 29–30, 2024, Aespa held their second concert tour Synk: Parallel Line 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

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"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

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"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

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Credits adapted from Melon.[35]

  • Karina – vocals, lyrics
  • Slow Rabbit – composition, arrangement
  • Morgan Connie Smith – composition
  • Taneisha Jackson – composition
  • Sofia Quinn – composition
  • Pxpillon – composition, arrangement
  • Emma-Lee Andersson – composition
  • BB Elliot – composition
  • Stella Jones – composition

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for "Up"
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various October 9, 2024
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hyun, Jung-min (July 1, 2024). 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)]. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Yeo, Gladys (July 1, 2024). "aespa debut unreleased solo tracks at 'SYNK: Parallel Line' concert in Seoul". NME. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Ko, Seung-ah (July 1, 2024). 에스파, 이것이 '쇠맛'이다…더욱 확장된 초신성 에너지 [N리뷰] [aespa, This is the 'So Taste'…More Extended Supernova Energy [N Review]]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Yoon, Ki-baek (July 1, 2024). 이쯤 되면 '쇠슐랭' 맛집… 에스파가 '에스파' 했다 [리뷰] [At this Point, 'Michelin' It's a Good Restaurant… aespa did 'aespa' [Review]]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Lee, Min-ji (July 1, 2024). 에스파 두 번째 단독 콘서트도 ‘수수수 수퍼 히트’ [The Second Solo Concert of aespa is also 'Sususu Super Hit']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Yoo, Won-jung (October 12, 2024). 카리나 솔로곡 'Up' 멜론 일간 1위…컴백 예열 끝났다 [Karina's Solo Song 'Up' Topped Melon's Daily Chart…Done Pre-heating Comeback]. No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (October 7, 2024). "Girl group aespa to release members' solo tracks on Oct. 9". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "Digital Chart – 2024 Weeks 41". Circle Chart (in Korean). October 6–12, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Digital Chart – 2024 Weeks 42". Circle Chart (in Korean). October 13–19, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 41". Circle Chart (in Korean). October 6–12, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "Streaming Chart – 2024 Weeks 41". Circle Chart. October 6–12, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Streaming Chart – 2024 Weeks 42". Circle Chart. October 13–19, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  13. ^ "BGM Chart – 2024 Weeks 41". Circle Chart. October 6–12, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "South Korea Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Hot 100 [2024/10/16 公開] [Hot 100 [Released on 2024/10/16]]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Hot 100 [2024/10/23 公開] [Hot 100 [Released on 2024/10/23]]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Top Streaming Songs [2024/10/16 公開] [Top Streaming Songs [Released on 2024/10/16]]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  18. ^ Top Streaming Songs [2024/10/23 公開] [Top Streaming Songs [Released on 2024/10/23]]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  19. ^ Top Download Songs [2024/10/16 公開] [Top Download Songs [Released on 2024/10/16]]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  20. ^ a b 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]. Oricon (in Japanese). October 14–20, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "RIAS Top Charts – Week 42 (11 - 17 Oct 2024)". Recording Industry Association Singapore. Archived from the original on October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  22. ^ "Singapore Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "Malaysia Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Malaysia Songs – Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. October 27 – November 2, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  25. ^ a b "Hong Kong Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  26. ^ a b "Taiwan Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Hot 40 Singles – 21 October 2024". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. October 15–21, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.[dead link‍]
  28. ^ a b "Billboard Global 200 – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  29. ^ "Billboard Global Excl. US – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. October 20–26, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  30. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (October 8, 2024). "aespa to drop four solo tracks following concert buzz". The Korea Times. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  31. ^ Lee, Seung-hon (October 7, 2024). 느낌 좋은 '쇠맛'..에스파, 9일 솔로곡 깜짝 발매 ['Iron Taste' with a Good Feeling..aespa, Will Release a Surprise Solo Song on the 9th]. StarNews (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  32. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (October 8, 2024). "aespa to drop four solo tracks following concert buzz". koreatimes. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  33. ^ Kim, Eun-gu (October 22, 2024). "[X why Z] 카리나가 쏘아올린 'UP'" [[X why Z] Karina's 'UP']. Ilgan Sports. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  34. ^ Choi, Hye-jin (October 19, 2024). 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"]. StarNews (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  35. ^ 곡 정보 – UP (KARINA Solo) [Song Information – UP (KARINA Solo)]. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  36. ^ "Digital Chart – October 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  37. ^ Jung, Bit (October 7, 2024). "aespa to Release Surprise Solo Tracks Ahead of October Comeback". Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
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