Light (Wanna One song)
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"Light" (켜줘, "Turn It On") is a song by South Korean boy band Wanna One. The song serves as the lead single of their mini-album, 1÷x=1 (Undivided). It is described as an electro-pop dance track with an EDM breakdown.[1]
Background and release
On May 7, 2018, less than two months after the release of their previous mini-album, Wanna One released a 38 second teaser of the song onto their official YouTube channel, which was released alongside the track listing of their upcoming EP.[2] From May 7, 2018 until the release of the song, teaser pictures and videos were consistently uploaded onto Wanna One's official twitter and YouTube accounts.[3] The song and its accompanying music video were released on June 4, 2018. It was the only song on 1÷x=1 (Undivided) to feature vocals from every member of the group.
Commercial reception
"Light" debuted at number two on the
Critical reception
The song received mixed reception from critics. The Korea Herald gave the song a negative review, saying that the song is "neither catchy nor impactful".[8] Seoul Beats gave the song a mixed review, stating that the track "is a sonic and visual rehash of K-pop tropes that plays things far too safe for a group of their standing." They complimented the song on its simplicity and "cool camera work" shown in the music video.[9]
Charts
Weekly chart
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| South Korea ( Gaon)[10]
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2 |
Awards and nominations
Music program awards
| Program | Date | Ref. |
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| M Countdown (Mnet) | June 14, 2018 | [11] |
| Music Bank (KBS) | June 15, 2018 | [12] |
| June 22, 2018 | [13] | |
| Show Champion (MBC M) | June 13, 2018 | [14] |
| June 20, 2018 | [15] | |
| Show! Music Core (MBC) | June 16, 2018 | [16] |
| The Show (SBS M) | June 12, 2018 | [17] |
See also
References
- ^ "Wanna One Team Up With Popular Korean Singer-Songwriters for 'Undivided' EP: Watch 'Light' Music Video". Billboard. June 14, 2018.
- ^ "[Teaser] Wanna One "1÷x=1 (UNDIVIDED)" Wanna One "1÷x=1 (UNDIVIDED)" 06.04 Album Release #WannaOne #워너원 #UNDIVIDED". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "Update: Wanna One Reveals Enchanting MV Teaser For "Light" And Preview Of All Their New Tracks". Soompi. May 6, 2018. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "Wanna One". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "[Album review] Something big is missing on Wanna One's new album". The Korea Herald. June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Wanna One's Shine Fades in "Light"". Seoulbeats. 2018-06-09. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "'엠카운트다운' 워너원 1위, 옹성우 얼굴이 강다니엘 도화지 된 공약 이행?". Sports Khan (in Korean). June 14, 2018.
- ^ "'뮤직뱅크' 워너원, 볼빨간 사춘기 누르고 1위…깨알 세리머니에 팬들 '환호'". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). June 15, 2018.
- ^ "'뮤직뱅크' 워너원, 출연 없이 2주 연속 1위…자우림 컴백". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). June 22, 2018.
- ^ "[포토] '쇼 챔피언' 워너원, 1등 해 뿌듯한 황민현-라이관린". iMBC (in Korean). June 13, 2018.
- ^ "'쇼챔피언' 워너원, '켜줘'로 2주 연속 1위..'6관왕' [종합]". Sportal Korea (in Korean). June 20, 2018.
- ^ "'음악중심' 워너원, 1위 5관왕 쾌속질주…블랙핑크·샤이니 컴백 [종합]". Sportal Korea (in Korean). June 16, 2018.
- ^ "[SBS Star] VIDEO: Congratulations to Wanna One for Winning First Place with 'Light'!". SBS News. June 15, 2018.