Crazy (Le Sserafim song)
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{{Infobox song
| name = Crazy
| cover = Crazy (Le Sserafim song) (JP).png
| caption = Japanese single cover
| alt = Le Sserafim - Crazy
| artist = Le Sserafim
| EP = Crazy
| type = single
| released = {{Start date|2024|08|30}}
| language = {{Hlist|Korean|English|Japanese}}
| length = 2:44
| label =
| writer =
- Score (13)
- Megatone (13)
- Iluvjulia
- "Hitman" Bang
- Leven Kali
- JBach
- Jake Torrey
- Supreme Boi
- Anthony Watts
- Amanda "Kiddo A.I." Ibanez
- Huh Yunjin
- Sakura
| producer =
- 13
- Iluvjulia
- "Hitman" Bang
| chronology = Le Sserafim
| prev_title = Smart
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title = Hot
| next_year = 2025
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = PinkPantheress
| type = single
| prev_title = Turn It Up
| prev_year = 2024
| title = Crazy
| version = remix
| year = 2024
| next_title = True Religion
| next_year = 2025
}}{{External music video|{{YouTube|n6B5gQXlB-0|"Crazy"}}
{{YouTube|iI5hnXYo5as|"Crazy" (English version)}}}}
}}
"Crazy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim from their fourth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by Source Music on August 30, 2024. Several remixes of the song were released, including an English version, and remixes with American ballroom performer Dashaun Wesley, British singer PinkPantheress, and French producer David Guetta.
Background and release
On August 5, 2024, Source Music announced that Le Sserafim would be releasing their fourth extended play titled Crazy on August 30.{{cite web|title=LE SSERAFIM tease new mini-album 'Crazy'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/le-sserafim-new-mini-album-crazy-3780827 |website=NME |last=Ziwei |first=Puah |date=August 5, 2024 |access-date=August 21, 2024}} On August 14, five track sampler videos were released.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'르세라핌표 EDM' 어떨까...신보 'CRAZY'로 새 장르 도전 나선다|trans-title=How about Le Sserafim EDM?... New Album 'CRAZY' Challenges a New Genre|url=https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024081508040066916|via=Naver|publisher=MyDaily|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Do-hyeong|date=August 15, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} On August 22, the track listing was released with "Crazy" announced as the lead single.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌 'CRAZY' 트랙리스트 나왔다|trans-title=Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' Track List Released|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408220820003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} The following day, the highlight medley teaser video was released{{cite web|title=Video: LE SSERAFIM Drop Highlight Medley for 4th Mini Album 'Crazy' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Video-LE-SSERAFIM-Drop-Highlight-Medley-for-4th-Mini-Album-Crazy-20240822|website=Broadway World |last=Sharpe|first=Josh|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} and the track listing was re-uploaded, with Le Sserafim members Huh Yunjin and Sakura now credited as songwriters on "Crazy".{{Cite tweet|user=SOURCEMUSIC|number=1826634941482107054|title=LE SSERAFIM 4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' TRACKLIST}} The music videos teasers were released on August 28 and 29.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'컴백' 르세라핌, 목욕탕에서 독서까지..'Crazy' MV 티저 공개|trans-title='Comeback' Le Sserafim, From Bathhouse to Reading...'Crazy' MV Teaser Released|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202408280742073364240_1&pos=naver|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-hye|date=August 28, 2024|access-date=August 28, 2024}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌 컴백 D-1, 뮤직비디오 분위기 'CRAZY'|trans-title=Le Sserafim Comeback D-1, Music Video Atmosphere 'CRAZY'|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202408290805003?pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 29, 2024|access-date=August 29, 2024}}
Prior to the song's release, Le Sserafim posted a dance challenge video to their social media on August 23, showcasing the voguing choreography for the title track.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 문방구서 춤을···|trans-title=Le Sserafim, dancing in the stationery store...|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408240841003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Ahn|first=Byeong-gil|date=August 24, 2024|access-date=August 24, 2024}} The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on August 30.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 백만 볼트 전기처럼 짜릿한 ‘CRAZY’ 발매···이름값 하는 MV 화제! UP|trans-title=Le Sserafim, a thrilling 'CRZY' like a million volts of electricity is released...MV that lives up to its name is a hot topic!|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202408302059003?pt=nv |via=Naver |publisher=Sports Trends |language=ko |last=Son |first=Bong-seok |date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024}} Following release, there were several remixes of the song that were released in the proceeding weeks; these include an English version and a remix with American ballroom performer Dashaun Wesley on September 2,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌 ‘CRAZY’, 영어 버전 리믹스 발매|trans-title=Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' English Version Remix Released |url=https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=618490 |via=Naver|publisher=Culture News|language=ko|last=Kim |first=Do-hyung |date=September 9, 2024|access-date=September 2, 2024}} a remix featuring British singer PinkPantheress on September 4,{{cite magazine|title=Hear Le Sserafim Team Up With PinkPantheress for 'Crazy' Remix|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/le-sserafim-pinkpantheress-crazy-remix-1235094728/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |last=Zemler |first=Emily |date=September 4, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024}} and a remix from French DJ and producer David Guetta on September 9.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, DJ 데이비드 게타 만났다 ‘CRAZY’ 리믹스 음원 발매|trans-title=Le Sserafim meets DJ David Guetta and releases remix of 'CRAZY' |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202409091311236310 |via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Park |first=Soo-in |date=September 9, 2024|access-date=September 9, 2024}}
= Japanese release =
On October 18, the Japanese version of "Crazy" was announced as Le Sserafim's third Japanese single, which will also include the Japanese version of "Easy" from their third extended play of the same name.{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2024 |script-title=ja:LE SSERAFIM、約1年4ヶ月ぶりの日本音盤発売へ 日本オリジナル曲も収録 |trans-title=Le Sserafim to release first Japanese album in 1 year and 4 months, includes original Japanese songs |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2349888/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218125954/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2349888/full/ |archive-date=December 18, 2024 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=Oricon |language=ja}} The promotion schedule was released a day later.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2024 |script-title=ja:LE SSERAFIM、約1年4ヶ月ぶりの日本作品プロモーションスケジュール公開 発売翌日にショーケース開催へ |trans-title=Le Sserafim releases promotion schedule for first Japanese release in 1 year and 4 months, showcase to be held the day after release |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2350110/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241114052637/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2350110/full/ |archive-date=November 14, 2024 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |website=Oricon |language=ja}} On November 12, the track "Star Signs" from the single was pre-released, serving also as a campaign song for the Japanese fashion retail brand Lumine.{{cite web |last=Park |first=So-jin |date=November 13, 2024 |script-title=ko:르세라핌, 日 신보 'Star Signs' 깜짝 공개 |trans-title=Le Sserafim surprise release with new Japanese song "Star Signs" |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/057/0001853360 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113071731/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/057/0001853360 |archive-date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=December 6, 2024 |publisher=MBN |via=Naver}} "Star Signs" was described as having "city pop elements".{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2024 |script-title=ja:＜インタビュー＞LE SSERAFIMと振り返る2024年 5人とFEARNOTの絆を確かめる濃密な1年に |trans-title=
Composition
"Crazy" was written and produced by Score (13), Megatone (13), Iluvjulia, and "Hitman" Bang, with Leven Kali, JBach, Jake Torrey, Supreme Boi, Anthony Watts, Amanda "Kiddo A.I." Ibanez, Huh Yunjin, and Sakura participating in the writing. Described as an EDM-based house song, "Crazy" has lyrics about the emotions someone feels when "they meet someone that drives them crazy".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 김완선 히트곡 샘플링→허윤진 메인 프로듀싱...컴백 기대 UP|trans-title=Le Sserafim, Kim Wan-sun Hit Song Sampling → Huh Yunjin Main Producing... Expectations for Comeback UP|url=https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20240822513892|via=Naver|publisher=Sports World|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Dong-hyun|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} In an interview with NME, the group explained that the song explores "the struggles of loving something so much that you would do anything for it".{{cite web|title=LE SSERAFIM: the girl group redefining fearlessness|url=https://www.nme.com/features/the-cover/the-cover-le-sserafim-interview-crazy-comeback-3782771|website=NME|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=August 12, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} Sports Trends writer Son Bong-seok described it as having lyrics that hit "like a million volts of electricity" and a chorus that lingers in one's ears.
Music video
The music video, directed by Yunah Sheep, was released alongside the song by Source Music on August 30. The video shows the members wearing Y2K-inspired outfits and dancing in various locations,{{cite magazine|title=Check Out These Exclusive Photos From LE SSERAFIM's 'CRAZY' Music Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/photos/le-sserafim-crazy-music-video-exclusive-photos-1235763499/1-do-not-reuse-sakura_hong-eunchae-le-sserafim-music-video-bts-exclusives-billboard-1548/ |magazine=Billboard |last=Regan |first=Jenny |date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024}} performing voguing choreography alongside the House of Juicy Couture vogue dance team to "maximize the charm of the performance". The members move through various locations, including "a bathhouse, an aquarium, and the deep ocean", and slip on a soap bar and "land perfectly with a voguing move".
Accolades
On South Korean music programs, "Crazy" won four first place awards.
Track listing
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- Digital download and streaming – Party Remixes 1
- "Crazy" – 2:44
- "Crazy" (English version) – 2:44
- "Crazy" (Vogue remix; featuring Dashaun Wesley) – 2:28
- "Crazy" (Bounce up remix) – 2:36
- "Crazy" (Dance remix) – 2:47
- "Crazy" (Sped up version) – 2:02
- "Crazy" (Slowed + reverb version) – 3:25
- "Crazy" (Instrumental) – 2:44
- Digital download and streaming – PinkPantheress remix
- "Crazy" – 2:44
- "Crazy" (featuring PinkPantheress) – 2:48
- Digital download and streaming – David Guetta remix
- "Crazy" (David Guetta remix) – 2:54
- "Crazy" – 2:44
- "Crazy" (David Guetta remix; extended version) – 4:00
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- Digital download and streaming – Party Remixes 2
- "Crazy" – 2:44
- "Crazy" (EBM remix) – 4:00
- "Crazy" (Super Crazy remix) – 2:40
- "Crazy" (Vamos remix) – 2:40
- "Crazy" (Mash-up version; featuring PinkPantheress and Dashaun Wesley) – 2:43
- CD, digital download and streaming – Japanese version
- "Crazy" (Japanese version) – 2:44
- "Easy" (Japanese version) – 2:44
- "Star Signs" – 2:40
- Digital download and streaming – Japanese version / Party Remixes
- "Crazy" (Japanese version) – 2:44
- "Crazy" (Japanese version; featuring JP the Wavy) – 2:44
- "Crazy" (Japanese version; Chaki Zulu remix) – 2:36
{{col-end}}
Personnel
- Le Sserafim – lead vocals
- Score (13) – production, drums, keyboards, vocal arrangement, digital editing
- Megatone (13) – production, bass, guitar, vocal arrangement, digital editing
- Iluvjulia – production, drums, synthesizer
- "Hitman" Bang – production
- Jake Torrey – background vocals
- Geoff Swan – mix engineering
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Hwang Min-hee – engineering
- Kim Min-jun – engineering
- Teok Hyeon-gwan – engineering
- Matt Cahill – mix engineering assistance
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Crazy" (Japanese version) ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Oricon|2|date=2024-12-23|rowheader=true|access-date=December 18, 2024}} |
| scope="row"| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon){{cite web |title=Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-12-23 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2024-12-23/ |publisher=Oricon |access-date=December 19, 2024 |language=ja |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241219060955/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2024-12-23/ |archive-date=December 19, 2024}}
| 2 |
|---|
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=Monthly charts=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Monthly chart performance for "Crazy" ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| South Korea (Circle){{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|title=Digital Chart – September 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=October 10, 2024}}
| 24 |
|---|
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Monthly chart performance for "Crazy" (Japanese version) ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| Japan (Oricon){{cite web|title=Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-12 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-12/ |publisher=Oricon |access-date=January 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250108042931/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/m/2024-12/ |archive-date=January 8, 2025}}
| 3 |
|---|
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Crazy"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|type=single|note=Physical|artist=Le Sserafim|title=Crazy|award=Gold|certyear=2024|certmonth=12|access-date=January 15, 2025}}
{{Certification Table Separator|title=Streaming}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|type=single|artist=Le Sserafim|title=Crazy|award=Gold|streamsonly=true|certyear=2025|certmonth=1|access-date=February 27, 2025|refname=st}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|streamsonly=true}}
Release history
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|+ Release history for "Crazy" ! scope="col" | Region ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Format ! scope="col" | Version ! scope="col" | Label |
| scope="row" | United States
| rowspan="2" | August 30, 2024 | CD | rowspan="2" | Original |
|---|
| scope="row" | Various
| rowspan="5" | {{Hlist|Digital download|streaming}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="4" | Various
| September 2, 2024 | Party remixes 1 |
| September 4, 2024
| PinkPantheress remix |
| September 9, 2024
| David Guetta remix |
| September 13, 2024
| Party remixes 2 |
| scope="row" | Japan
| rowspan="2" | December 11, 2024 | CD | rowspan="2" | Japanese | rowspan="3" | {{hlist|EMI|Universal Japan|Source}} |
| scope="row" | Various
| {{Hlist|Digital download|streaming}} |
| scope="row" | Various
| December 17, 2024 | {{Hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | Japanese / Party remixes |