Killing Me (Chung Ha song)
{{Short description|2021 single by Chung Ha}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Killing Me
| cover = Chungha - Killing Me.png
| alt =
| caption = Digital cover
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Chung Ha
| album =
| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}
| released = {{Start date|2021|11|29}}
| recorded =
| studio = Ingrid (Seoul)
| genre = Dance-pop
| length = 2:44
| label = * MNH
| composer = * Musikality
- Celine Svanbäck
- Jeppe London
- Mich Hansen
- Sam Merrifield
| lyricist = * Chung Ha
| producer = * Musikality
- Jeppe London
- Cutfather
| prev_title = Bad Girl
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = White Lily
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Chung Ha
| type = album
| prev_title = Querencia
| prev_year = 2021
| title = Killing Me
| year = 2021
| next_title = Bare & Rare
| next_year = 2022
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|RHw1a0WESuA|"Killing Me" (MNH)}}
{{YouTube|qomCKkKcwn4|"Killing Me" (Stone)|link=no}}}}
}}
"Killing Me" is a song by South Korean singer Chung Ha. It was released as a special single on November 29, 2021, through MNH Entertainment, and Stone Music Entertainment.
Background
On November 19, 2021, Chung Ha announced that she will be releasing a special single titled "Killing Me" on November 29.{{Cite web |last=Chin |first=Carmen |date=2021-11-19 |title=Chung Ha announces new special single 'Killing Me' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chung-ha-announces-new-special-single-killing-me-3099591 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
Composition and lyrics
"Killing" was written by Chung Ha and Jo Yoon-kyung, and composed by Musikality, Celine Svanbäck, Jeppe London, Mich Hansen, and Sam Merrifield. It runs for two minutes and forty-four seconds.{{Cite web |title=Killing Me / 청하 |url=https://music.bugs.co.kr/track/32391569 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=Bugs! |language=ko}} The song is up-tempo pop and uses synth to transition to an EDM-heavy chorus. Lyrically it compares the monotony and helplessness of life, particularly that caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to a tunnel and speaks of the light at the end.{{Cite web |last=Seo |first=Sang-hyun |date=2021-11-29 |script-title=ko:청하, 새 스페셜 싱글 'Killing Me' 발매...독보적 솔로퀸의 귀환 |trans-title=Chungha releases new special single "Killing Me"... Return of the unrivaled solo queen |url=https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/86575 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=TOP Daily |language=ko-KR}}{{Cite web |last=Suacillo |first=Angela Patricia |date=2021-12-02 |title=Chung Ha’s new single ‘Killing Me’ is a powerful ode to the frustration of the times |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/chung-ha-killing-me-review-3109600 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = IZM{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Dong-yeop |date=December 2021 |title=Killing Me |url=http://www.izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=30992&bigcateidx=8&subcateidx=10&view_tp=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327221544/http://www.izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=30992&bigcateidx=8&subcateidx=10&view_tp=1 |archive-date=2023-03-27 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=IZM}}
| rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}
| rev2 = NME
| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}
| align = left
}}
Following its release, music critics gave "Killing Me" positive reviews. Lim Dong-yeop, writing for IZM, commented that the accompaniment and music "capture the overall atmosphere" and said that Chung Ha successfully conveys hope through "Killing Me". Angela Patricia Suacillo of NME praised the production, particularly the synth transition to an EDM chorus and the "sleek drop" that drives the vocals. Suacillo also wrote that the combination of Chung Ha's vocals and the music video made for "a powerful track that speaks to the collective hurt for the times."
Music video
The music video was released on November 29, 2021. In the video, Chung Ha attempts to recover from a breakup, partying with friends. However, she ultimately sits on a couch alone in the middle of the party.{{Cite web |last=Yeo |first=Gladys |date=2021-11-29 |title=Chung Ha struggles with heartbreak in new ‘Killing Me’ music video |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chung-ha-killing-me-music-video-3106690 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}
Credits and personnel
- Chung Ha – vocals, lyrics
- Kim Yeon-seo – background vocals
- Jo Yoon-kyung – lyrics
- Musikality – composition, arrangement
- Celine Svanbäck – composition
- Jeppe London – composition, arrangement
- Mich Hansen – composition
- Sam Merrifield – composition
- Cutfather – arrangement
- Jeong Eun-kyung (Ingrid Studio) – recording
- Alwan (Alawn Music Studios) – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo (821 Mastering Sound) – mastering
Charts
Release history
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|+ Release formats for "Killing Me" !Region !Date !Format !Label ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row"| Various
| November 29, 2021 | {{hlist|CD|download|streaming}} | {{hlist|MNH|Stone Music}} |
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