Sexy, Free & Single (song)

"Sexy, Free & Single" is a song by South Korean boy band Super Junior, released as their thirteenth Korean and lead single from their sixth studio album, Sexy, Free & Single digitally on July 1, 2012 by SM Entertainment in South Korea.

"Sexy, Free & Single"
Single by Super Junior
from the album Sexy, Free & Single
ReleasedJuly 1, 2012 (2012-07-01)
Recorded2012
Length3:44
LabelSM Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Yoo Young-jin, Daniel Klein, Thomas Sardorf, Lasse Lindorff
Producer(s)Yoo Young-jin, Daniel Klein, Thomas Sardorf, Lasse Lindorff
Super Junior singles chronology
"A-Cha"
(2011)		 "Sexy, Free & Single"
(2012)		 "Spy"
(2012)
Music video
"Sexy, Free & Single" on YouTube

Background

The title track "Sexy, Free & Single", describes the sexy and free life of a single man in a soulful Eurohouse genre with an easy and infectious chorus.[1] It is composed and arranged by Danish songwriters Daniel 'Obi' Klein, Thomas Sardorf and Lasse Lindorff. The group reportedly filmed a music video in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province,[2] with a Devin Jamieson choreographed dance for title track, "Sexy, Free & Single", who had worked with artists such as BoA, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Hilary Duff.[3] In addition, their performance also benefit from the support provided by other choreographers such as Lyle Beniga, Nick Baga and Devon Perri.[4] On June 29, the teaser for the MV was released on their official YouTube channel,[5] this was followed by the full music video on July 3.[6]

Track listing

1. "Sexy, Free & Single"

Chart
South Korea Chart Peak
position
South KoreanGaon Single Chart (overall)[7] 5
Gaon Single Chart (download)[8] 4

Japanese release
"Sexy, Free & Single (Japanese version)"
CD and DVD cover
Single by Super Junior
B-side"Our Love"
ReleasedAugust 22, 2012 (2012-08-22)
Recorded2012
Length13:48
Labelavex trax
Songwriter(s)Yoo Young-jin, Daniel Klein, Thomas Sardorf, Lasse Lindorff
Producer(s)Yoo Young-jin, Daniel Klein, Thomas Sardorf, Lasse Lindorff
Super Junior singles chronology
"Opera"
(2012)		 "Sexy, Free & Single (Japanese version)"
(2012)		 "Blue World"
(2013)

On June 29, during the press conference at the Mnet 20's Choice Awards, members of the group confirmed that they have recorded the Japanese version of title track, "Sexy, Free & Single", and an original Japanese MV, as well as other tracks. However, there are still no plans to conduct any promotional activities in Japan.[9] The track was released on August 22, 2012 as their fourth Japanese single.[10] On August 22, Super Junior officially released their fourth Japanese single “Sexy Free & Single". After first day of sales, the single placed 2nd on the Oricon Daily Chart by selling 63,813 units and in the next day they placed first in the Oricon Daily Chart.

Track listing

CD

  1. Sexy, Free & Single - 3:48
  2. Our Love - 6:11
  3. Sexy, Free & Single (Korean version)(CD-only version) - 3:49

DVD track listing

  1. Sexy, Free & Single - Music Video -
  2. Sexy, Free & Single - Music Video - [Korean ver.]
  3. Making Clip
  4. Way - SUPER SHOW4 in TOKYO ver. -[Memorial Clip](limited edition CD+DVD only)

Charts and sales
Oricon Chart Peak Debut Sales Sales Total Ref
Daily Albums Chart 1 63,813 123,140+ [11]
Weekly Albums Chart 2 109,821 [12]
Monthly Albums Chart 6 118,902 [13]
Yearly Albums Chart 59 123,140 [14]

Sales and certification
Chart Amount
Oricon physical sales 123,140+
RIAJ certification Gold[15]

Music programs awards
Program Date
MBC Music's Show Champion July 10, 2012
July 17, 2012
July 24, 2012
Mnet's M Countdown July 11, 2012
July 19, 2012
July 26, 2012
KBS2's Music Bank July 20, 2012
July 27, 2012

References
  1. Ho, Stewart (June 25, 2012). "Super Junior's Kangin and Sungmin's Comeback Teaser Images Revealed". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  2. Sunwoo, Carla (June 22, 2012). "Super Junior to release sixth album". Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
  3. Park, Elli (June 29, 2012). "Michael Jackson's choreographer takes part in Super Junior's sixth album". Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  4. Ho, Stewart (June 28, 2012). "Super Junior's 'Sexy, Free & Single' Choreographed by Devin Jamieson". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. Ho, Stewart (June 29, 2012). "Watch Super Junior's 'Sexy, Free & Single' MV Teaser". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  6. Ho, Stewart (July 3, 2012). "Super Junior Members Are 'Sexy, Free & Single' in New Music Video". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
  7. "Digital Ranking Aggregate (01/07/2012-07/07/2012) This links to current week-select the week from drop down menu". Gaon Single Charts (overall) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  8. "Digital Ranking Aggregate (01/07/2012-07/07/2012) This links to current week-select the week from drop down menu". Gaon Single Charts (download) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  9. Suk, Monica (June 29, 2012). "Super Junior says: finished shooting Japanese version of music video and tracks for Sexy, Free & Single". 10 Asia. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  10. Yun, Seong Yeol (July 17, 2012). "Super Junior releases Japanese version of Sexy, Free & Single". Star News. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  11. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2012-08-22/
  12. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2012-09-03/
  13. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2012-08/more/2/
  14. http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/y/2012/more/3/
  15. "ゴールド等認定作品一覧　2012年8月" RIA Japan August 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2012 (in Japanese)
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