Falling in Love (2NE1 song)

"Falling in Love" is a song by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The single was released on July 8, 2013 through YG Entertainment. The song was produced by the group's long-time collaborator Teddy Park, and was co-written by Park and Choice37. Musically, "Falling in Love" is a breezy K-pop song that infuses elements of reggae, electronic and hip hop.[1][2][3] The music video was uploaded to the group's official YouTube channel the day before.[1] The video reached more than one million views in less than a day.[4]

"Falling in Love"
Single by 2NE1
ReleasedJuly 8, 2013 (2013-07-08)
Recorded2012
Genre
Length3:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Teddy Park
2NE1 singles chronology
"I Love You"
(2012)		 "Falling in Love"
(2013)		 "Do You Love Me"
(2013)

The song experienced commercial success in South Korea, topping the Gaon Digital Chart and sold over 885,000 digital units by the end of the year. In addition, the single peaked at number three on the Korea K-pop Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.

Background and release

A snippet of the track was first heard as the intro of 2NE1's comeback stage for "I Love You" on SBS' Inkigayo a year prior on July 8, 2012, with CL rapping a verse in English.[1][5][6] On June 18, 2013, YG Entertainment announced that the group would make a comeback in early July, making it the group's first release in a year, with the reggae-themed "Falling in Love" as the title. YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk stated, "Although it is a new genre challenge, the unique colors and strengths of the group that 2NE1 has given are intact [sic]. It will be loved by enthusiasts and the public by adding work with new overseas choreographers." The agency also unveiled initial plans for the release of a new single every month leading up to a new album in October.[7] The single was subsequently released for digital download and streaming on July 8, 2013 by YG Entertainment.[8]

Composition

"Falling in Love" is described as a relaxed and breezy summery track, incorporating elements of reggae, hip hop, and electronic music. It served as a change of pace from much of the group's previous works, containing a "rather slow but comfortable rhythm".[9] Chris Martins of Spin wrote, "The beat combines sunny No Doubt-style pop with dancehall riddims and trap-rap effects."[10] The song also references several of the group's previous singles, with CL rapping: “Yeah, in the club is getting ugly I don’t care / Can’t nobody stop the fire / let them haters sit and stare.”[10]

Music video and promotion
A still from the music video, showcasing the summery and tropical-themed nature of the song.

The accompanying music video was uploaded to the group's official YouTube channel in conjunction with the release of the single. The video includes the members singing and performing the track's choreography on various sets, including luxurious Egyptian-themed palace with a swimming pool, a sandy beach, and a tropical-urban gold-embellished street with basketball courts.[9] The music video was deemed a change of pace from the group's usual brash energy, and was considered more laid back and relaxed with a sense of urban flair. Model and actors Lee Soo-hyuk and Hong Jong-hyun made cameos in the video.[11]

Promotions for the song featured 2NE1 appearing on various South Korean music programs during the month of July, including SBS' Inkigayo, Mnet's M Countdown, and MBC's Show! Music Core.[12] The group was originally slated to make their comeback stage on Inkigayo on July 7, 2013, but the show was cancelled because of the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash that occurred the day before.[13][14] The single instead debuted on M Countdown on July 11, 2013.[14] The song received three first place music program wins during the course of its promotion.

Reception

Commercially, the song performed well in South Korea, debuting at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, and sold 363,843 digital units within a week.[15] The song peaked at number four on the US World Digital Song Sales chart for the week of July 26, 2013[16] and at number two on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, making it the second top five hit for the group on the Korean Billboard chart.[17] By the end of the year, the song sold over 885,000 digital units.[18]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Falling in Love"Teddy, Choice37Teddy3:46
Total length:3:46

Chart performance

Weekly charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[19] 1
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100) 2
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] 4

Monthly charts
Chart (July 2013) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[20] 4

Accolades
Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2013 MTV Iggy Song of the Summer Won [21]
Music program awards
Program Date
M! Countdown (Mnet) July 18, 2013
Show! Music Core (MBC) July 20, 2013
Inkigayo (SBS) July 21, 2013

Release history
Country Date Label Format Ref.
Various July 8, 2013 YG Entertainment
[8]

References
  1. Peterson, Jacques (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Delivers Reggae Realness With Breezy New Summer Single, "Falling In Love"". Popdust. Popdust Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  2. Barretto, Clyde (July 7, 2013). "Watch 2NE1 "Falling In Love" (Video)". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  3. Sager, Jessica (July 7, 2013). "2NE1 ARE SMITTEN WITH WESTERN BEAUTY IN 'FALLING IN LOVE' VIDEO". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  4. Hon, Jing Yi (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 back with new music video". Today Online. MediaCorp Press Ltd. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  5. "2NE1_0708_SBS Inkigayo_INTRO + I LOVE YOU". YouTube. July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  6. Benjamin, Jeff (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Kicks Off New Album With Reggae-Tinged 'Falling in Love': Listen". Billboard.com. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  7. "2NE1, 레게도 합니다…'Falling in Love'". Newsis (in Korean). Nate. June 18, 2013.
  8. "Falling In Love - Single by 2NE1". Apple Music (US). Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  9. Kang, Min-young (July 8, 2013). "2NE1, 신곡 'Falling in Love' 9개 음원 차트 1위 올킬". Sports World (in Korean). Nate.
  10. Martins, Chris (July 9, 2013). "K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1's 'Falling in Love' Video". Spin.
  11. Shin, Seong-ah (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 Falling in Love, 공개 동시에 9개 음원차트 '올킬'" (in Korean). Nate.
  12. "2NE1 'Falling in Love', 7개 음원 사이트서 주간 차트 1위". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Nate. July 16, 2013.
  13. "SBS' 'Inkigayo' cancels July 7th broadcast due to the Asiana Airlines crash". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  14. Hong, Grace Danbi (July 8, 2013). "2NE1 to Make a Stage Comeback on 'M COUNTDOWN'". omg.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (via CJ E&M enewsWorld). Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  15. "2013년 29주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  16. "2NE1 Billboard Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  17. Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (July 18, 2013). "Davichi Holds Off 2NE1 for No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  18. "2013년 Download Chart". See #69: Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.CS1 maint: location (link)
  19. "2013년 29주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  20. "2013년 07월 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  21. "Falling in Love Chosen as MTV Iggy's Song of the Summer!". Twitter. July 23, 2013.
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