X (Chungha song)

"X" (Korean: 걸어온 길에 꽃밭 따윈 없었죠; RR: Georeo-on Gir-e Kkotbat Ttawin Eobseotjyo) is a song recorded by South Korean singer Chungha. It was released on January 19, 2021, through MNH, as the third single from the singer's first Korean-language studio album, Querencia. It was originally scheduled to be released on December 10, 2020, however it was delayed after she was diagnosed with COVID-19. "X" is a modern pop rock number characterized by a rich melody.[1] The track is about going through the lowest point in your life and losing everything but putting yourself back together.[1]

"X"
Single by Chungha
from the album Querencia
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2021 (2021-01-19)
Recorded2020
GenrePop rock
Length4:15
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lin
  • Jo Hyu-il
Chungha singles chronology
"Dream of You"
(2020)		 "X"
(2021)		 "Bicycle"
(2021)
Music video
"X (MNH)" on YouTube
"X (Stone)" on YouTube

Background

On November 18, the singer dropped a series of teasers on her social media channels and one of which states a new collaboration single "Dream of You" between the singer and an unnamed artist, which would be released on November 27, accompanied with "X", that was set to be released on December 10.[2][3] Chungha also announced that her first studio album would be released on January 4, 2021.[4] On December 7, it was confirmed that Chungha has tested positive for COVID-19. All her activities were temporarily halted and she was on self-isolation.[5] On December 9, MNH Entertainment announced that Chungha's pre-release single "X" and upcoming studio album Querencia would be delayed to focus on her recovery.[6][7] On January 11, 2021 Chungha announced that "X" will be released on January 19, while Querencia will be released on February 15.[8]

Composition and lyrics

"X" was written by Cliff Lin, The Black Skirts and the production was also handled by them. "X" is a modern pop rock number characterized by a rich melody.[1] In terms of musical notation, the song is composed in the key of F♭ major, with a tempo of 138 beats per minute.[9] It runs for four minutes and fifteen seconds.[10] Lyrically, the song is about going through the lowest point in your life and losing everything but putting yourself back together.[1]

I think it's a song that anyone could relate to. And i think you could also feel a sense of cathartic release from it. I keep zoning out whenever I listen to this song. And i hope a lot of listeners, general public, and Byulharang could zone out also listening to this song. The song is pretty long. It's over 4 minutes. So how about zoning out for 4-5 minutes?

— Chungha explaining the meaning of "X", YouTube[11]

Music video

An accompanying music video directed by Dee Shin and Kim Zi Yong, was released alongside the song.[12] On December 6, 2020 the singer released a 23-second teaser of the song and music video on her official YouTube channel.[13] On January 17, 2021 the second teaser video was released.[14]

Synopsis
A scene in the music video where Chungha walks alone in the midst of a lonely and dizzying mood.

In the released music video, Chungha is a giant monster who remains alone in a world of black and white light and dances creatively.[12] The figure of Chungha walking silently in the midst of a lonely and dizzying mood makes the lyrics of this song stand out.[12] The video ends with the spoken lyrics: "You should've loved me at my worst / Now you just watch me on your TV screen."[12]

Track listing
  • Digital download / streaming[10]
  1. "X" – 4:15

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the description of the "X" music video.[15]

  • Lyrics – The Black Skirts, Cliff Lin
  • Production - Black Skirt, Lin
  • Composition – Black Skirt, Lin
  • Arranged – Black Skirt, Lin
  • Synthesizer Performed – Black Skirt, Cliff Lin
  • Guitars Performed - Cliff Lin
  • Background Vocals Performed - Black Skirt
  • Recording Engineer – Jung Eunkyeng, Kim Su Jung at Ingrid Studio
  • Mixing Engineer – Cliff Lin at The Helm Studio TN
  • Mastering Engineer – Park Jung-Un at Honey Butter Studio

Release history
Release formats for "X"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 19, 2021
[10]

References
  1. "청하, 'X'·'Querencia' 커밍순 티저 공개…컴백 카운트다운 돌입(공식)". www.heraldpop.com (in Korean). January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. "[Dream of You]". Chungha. November 18, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. "[X]". Chungha. November 18, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. "CHUNG HA to release first full album 'QUERENCIA' in January, plus new single this month". Bandwagon. November 19, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. "청하, 코로나19 확진…활동 중단+자가격리 중 [공식]". Naver. December 7, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  6. "청하 코로나19 검사결과 안내(KOR / ENG)". Naver. December 7, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  7. "K-pop star Chungha confirmed to have Covid-19, Twice member Sana undergoing testing as industry coronavirus scare widens". South China Morning Post. December 7, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  8. "청하, 'X'·'Querencia' 커밍순 티저 공개…컴백 카운트다운 돌입(공식)". www.heraldpop.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  9. "Key, BPM and analysis of X by Chungha". MusicStax. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  10. "Chungha - X". Spotify. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  11. Kim (January 21, 2021). "CHUNG HA 청하 'X (걸어온 길에 꽃밭 따윈 없었죠)' MV Making". YouTube.
  12. ""꽃밭 따윈 없었죠" 퍼포머 아닌 가수 청하의 감성 'X'[들어보고서]". Newsen. January 19, 2021.
  13. "CHUNG HA 청하 'X (걸어온 길에 꽃밭 따윈 없었죠)' MV Teaser 1". Chungha. December 6, 2020.
  14. "청하(CHUNG HA) – 'X (걸어온 길에 꽃밭 따윈 없었죠)' MV Teaser 2". Stone Music. January 17, 2021.
  15. "CHUNG HA 청하 'X (걸어온 길에 꽃밭 따윈 없었죠)' MV". YouTube. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
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