Pop! (Nayeon song)
{{Short description|2022 song by Nayeon}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Pop!
| cover =
| artist = Nayeon
| EP = Im Nayeon
| type = single
| released = {{Start date|2022|6|24}}
| studio = JYPE Studios
| language = Korean
| genre = * Pop
| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=48}}
| label = * JYP
| composer = * Kenzie
- Hayden Chapman
- Greg Bonnick
- Ellen Berg
| lyricist = Lee Seu-ran
| producer =
| next_title = ABCD
| next_year = 2024
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|f6YDKF0LVWw|"Pop!"}}}}
}}
"Pop!" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Nayeon for her debut extended play, Im Nayeon. It was released as the EP's lead single on June 24, 2022, through JYP and Republic Records.{{Cite news |last=Ziwei |first=Puah |date=June 24, 2022 |title=Twice's Nayeon makes her solo debut with 'POP!' |work=NME |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-nayeon-solo-debut-pop-music-video-felix-stray-kids-wonstein-3254779 |access-date=June 25, 2022}} It is a pop and bubblegum song that features bright beats. It is characterized by live instruments, winding high notes, and a variety of ad libs, with lyrics revolving around a protagonist who sings about her ability to capture her lover's heart in line with "popping a lover's heart like a bubble."
"Pop!" received favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its catchy production and lyrics. Commercially, it peaked at number two on the Circle Digital Chart for multiple weeks as well as peaking in the top ten in Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan. In addition, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan after surpassing 100 million streams in the country.
Background and release
On May 18, 2022, Republic Records announced that Nayeon would be releasing her debut solo EP on June 24, 2022.{{Cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |date=May 18, 2022 |title=Nayeon of TWICE Set to Release Her First Solo EP 'IM NAYEON' |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/twice-nayeon-solo-ep-announcement-1235073072/ |access-date=June 25, 2022}} On May 31, JYP Entertainment released the EP's tracklist, with "Pop!" as the title track.{{Cite news |last=Jian |first=Lee |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Track list of Twice member Nayeon's solo album 'Im Nayeon' released |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/05/31/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-Nayeon/20220531115656705.html |access-date=June 25, 2022}} They also released a short snippet of the song.{{Cite news |last=Yeo |first=Gladys |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Hear a snippet of Nayeon of TWICE's debut solo single 'POP!' |work=NME |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/nayeon-twice-debut-solo-single-pop-snippet-preview-tracklist-listen-3236991 |access-date=June 25, 2022}} On June 21, the music video teaser was officially released through JYP Entertainment's YouTube channel.{{Cite news |date=June 21, 2022 |title=트와이스 나연, 솔로 데뷔곡 '팝!' MV 티저 공개…과즙미 가득 |trans-title=TWICE Nayeon, solo debut song 'Pop!' MV teaser released... full of juice |work=Chosun Biz |url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2022/06/22/3WNZ4WMLASN6DUMIKHZEGF3LEA/ |access-date=June 25, 2022}} On June 24, the song was finally released through all digital platforms.{{Cite web |date=June 24, 2022 |title=POP! NAYEON - IM NAYEON |url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/1624932774 |access-date=June 25, 2022 |publisher=Apple Music}} On June 25, 2022, Nayeon performed the song on MTV's Fresh Out Live Show to promote it.{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2022 |title=트와이스 나연, 솔로 데뷔 미니 1집 선주문 50만 장 돌파..'막강 파워' |trans-title=TWICE Nayeon, solo debut mini album first pre-orders exceed 500,000 copies... 'Great Power' |url=http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20220623/1421150 |access-date=June 25, 2022 |work=The Korea Times}} This was followed by two performances on Music Bank and one performance on Inkigayo.
Composition
"Pop!" was described as a song that "conjures classic Twice, from the fun bubblegum beat to the addictive melody and cute lyrics".{{Cite magazine |last=Kwak |first=Kristine |date=June 24, 2022 |title=Nayeon Is a 'Pop!' Star — and the First Twice Member to Go Solo |magazine=Rolling Stone |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/nayeon-twice-solo-pop-song-review-1369891/ |access-date=June 25, 2022}} It is a pop and bubblegum song that takes inspiration from the sounds of second-generation bubblegum K-pop.{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2022 |title=The Best Pop Albums Of 2022 |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/best-pop-albums-of-2022-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201200654/https://uproxx.com/pop/best-pop-albums-of-2022-list/ |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |website=Uproxx |language=en-US}} It is characterized by bright beats, live instruments such as bass, guitar, and horn,{{Cite web |title=Im Nayeon - first mini album |url=https://twice.jype.com/Mobile/DiscographyView?AamSeq=163 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320153732/https://twice.jype.com/Default/DiscographyView?AamSeq=163 |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=JYP Entertainment |language=ko}}{{Cite web |last=Rafael |first=Bautista |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Trend Alert: TikTok's Obsession With Nayeon's POP! |url=https://nylonmanila.com/tiktok-trend-nayeon-pop-challenge/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809014425/https://nylonmanila.com/tiktok-trend-nayeon-pop-challenge/ |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-US}} winding high notes, and a variety of ad libs.{{Cite web |last1= |first1= |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Our favorite K-pop songs of 2022 |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2022/12/28/favorite-kpop-2022.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228122120/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2022/12/28/favorite-kpop-2022.html |archive-date=December 28, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines}} Its lyrics revolve around "a bold declaration of confidence." Where the protagonist sings about her ability to capture her lover's heart with ease.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Seul |date=June 23, 2022 |title='솔로 데뷔' 트와이스 나연, 화려한 여름 축제…'POP!' 두 번째 MV 티저 |trans-title='Solo debut' TWICE Nayeon, splendid summer festival... 'POP!' Second MV teaser |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001465779 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623113519/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001465779 |archive-date=June 23, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |website=Xports News |language=ko}} The lyrics "explored the flirtatious and accrescent sentiments of romance using onomatopoeia to portray popping a lover's heart like a bubble."{{cite news |date=December 15, 2022 |title=The 79 Best K-Pop Songs of 2022 |work=Teen Vogue |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-k-pop-songs-2022 |url-status=live |access-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224023259/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/best-k-pop-songs-2022 |archive-date=December 24, 2022}} In terms of musical notation, the song was written in the key of D major with a tempo of 97 beats per minute.{{Cite web |title=NAYEON POP! |url=https://tunebat.com/Info/POP-NAYEON/3lOMJTQTd6J34faYwASc33 |access-date=June 25, 2022 |publisher=Tunebat}}
Critical reception
Teen Vogue's Lai Frances wrote “Pop!” pays homage to the grandiose sounds and production that embody what K-pop is known for: luxurious music video sets, designer outfits, and a plethora of instruments on top of a catchy hook that revives sounds from second generation K-pop, an era of which she's a fan. She's inspired by Twice as she turns herself into a leader, main vocal, main dancer, energy pill, and center visual all in one. With the spotlight already on her side, she's managed to utilize it as a way to talk casually and let herself be honest about her growth and creativity in music."{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2022 |title=TWICE's Nayeon Is Ready for People to Realize She Has No Limits |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/twice-nayeon-on-solo-debut-songwriting-and-spoilers-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627202110/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/twice-nayeon-on-solo-debut-songwriting-and-spoilers-interview |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |website=Teen Vogue |language=en-US}}
Beats Per Minute's JT Early praised the song's catchy energy and its usage of retro and modern sounds, writing "She sings about her ability to captivate and it's hard to disagree as the song maintains a fun and relentlessly catchy energy (the recurrent “pop pop pop”s in particular seem designed to take residence in the brain for days after hearing them). The song effectively mixes the retro and the modern where Nayeon sounds entirely at ease. An anthem for being extroverted and having faith in your own capabilities is a welcome change of pace in the pop landscape."{{Cite web |last=Early |first=JT |date=July 7, 2022 |title=ALBUM REVIEW: NAYEON – IM NAYEON |url=https://beatsperminute.com/album-review-nayeon-im-nayeon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708031451/https://beatsperminute.com/album-review-nayeon-im-nayeon/ |archive-date=July 8, 2022 |access-date=March 20, 2023 |website=Beats Per Minute |publisher=Beats per minute}}
NME
Accolades
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Music program awards for "Pop!" ! scope="col" | Program ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="3" | Inkigayo
| {{Dts|July 10, 2022}} |
|---|
| {{Dts|July 24, 2022}} |
| {{Dts|August 7, 2022}} |
| scope="row" | M Countdown
| {{Dts|July 14, 2022}} |
| scope="row" | Show! Music Core
| {{Dts|July 16, 2022}} |
Credits and personnel
Credits adopted from Melon.{{Cite web |title=IM NAYEON - 나연 (TWICE) |url=http://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=10990161 |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=멜론 |language=ko}}
Studio
- JYPE Studios – recording
- Chapel Swing Studios – mixing
- Sound 360 – mixing & mastering
- 821 Sound Mastering – mastering
Song
- Nayeon – vocals
- Sophia Pae – background vocals
- Isran – lyricist
- Kenzie — composition
- Hayden Chapman — composition
- Greg Bonnick — composition
- Ellen Berg — composition
- LDN Noise — arrangement, all instruments
- Jane Kim – musician
- Sim Eunji — vocal arrangement, audio engineer
- Hyejin Koo – recording
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- David K – mixing
- Younghyun – mixing
- Haneul Lee – Immersive mixing engineer
- Choi Jung-Hoon – Immersive mixing engineer
Charts
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= Monthly charts =
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|+ Monthly chart performance for "Pop!" ! scope="col" | Chart (2022) ! scope="col" | Position |
| scope="row" | South Korea (Circle){{Cite web |title=Digital Chart – July 2022 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month&yearTime=3 |access-date=August 11, 2022 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}
| 4 |
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=Year-end charts=
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Pop!"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|type=single|title=Pop!|artist=Nayeon|award=Platinum|streamsonly=true|certyear=2023|certmonth=7|access-date=August 23, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streamsonly=true|noshipments=true|nosales=true}}