Run2U

On January 28, 2022, High Up Entertainment announced STAYC would be releasing a new album in February 2022.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, 2월 컴백 예고 "새 앨범 준비 중" [공식]|trans-title=STAYC, February comeback notice "Preparing for a new album" [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003573109|via=Naver|publisher=My Daily|language=ko|last=Oh|first=Yoon-joo|date=January 28, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207013750/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003573109|url-status=live}} On February 8, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their second extended play Young-Luv.com on February 21.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, 미니 2집 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' 스케줄러 공개..궁금증 증폭|trans-title=STAYC, 2nd mini album 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' scheduler released...raising curiosity|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003528910|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-hye|date=February 8, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208014031/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003528910|url-status=live}} On February 16, the music video teaser was released.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨 'RUN2U' 뮤비 티저 공개...더 강력해진 틴프레시|trans-title=STAYC's 'RUN2U' MV teaser released...A stronger teen fresh|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000543206|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073434/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000543206|url-status=live}} A day later, the highlight medley video teaser was released.{{cite web|title=스테이씨, 하이라이트 메들리 공개|trans-title=STAYC, Highlight Medley Released|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000961795|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Hyo-jin|date=February 17, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073432/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000961795|url-status=live}} On February 20, the second music video teaser was released.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, 'RUN2U' MV 2차 티저 공개..휘몰아치는 틴프레시|trans-title=STAYC releases the 2nd teaser for 'RUN2U' MV..Raging Teen Fresh|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003532961|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-yul|date=February 20, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075521/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003532961|url-status=live}} The song alongside the music video was released on February 21.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, 오늘(21일) 'RUN2U' 발매..저돌적인 매력으로 컴백|trans-title=STAYC releases 'RUN2U' today (21st)..Comeback with bold charm|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003533122|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-yul|date=February 21, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221031115/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003533122|url-status=live}}

"Run2U" was written by B.E.P and Jeon Goon, with composition handled by the duo alongside FLYT, and arranged by Rado and FLYT.{{Cite web|title=YOUNG-LUV.COM|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10873811|via=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment|agency=High Up Entertainment|language=ko|date=February 21, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221092319/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10873811|url-status=live}} The song was described as song with "retro synth sound" with lyrics that "freely express the desire to run towards you with fearing for love, regardless of what others opinion".{{Cite web|title='컴백' 스테이씨, 틴프레시 파워 본격 가동..'YOUNG-LUV.COM'|trans-title='Comeback' STAYC, Teen Fresh Power is fully activated..'YOUNG-LUV.COM'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004559807|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Seon|first=Mi-kyung|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075602/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004559807|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=STAYC – 'YOUNG-LUV.COM' review: a mature, ambitious return that ups the ante|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/stayc-young-luv-com-review-run2u-3167792|website=NME|last=Patricia Suacillo|first=Angela|date=February 23, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224040734/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/stayc-young-luv-com-review-run2u-3167792|url-status=live}} "Run2U" was composed in the key of B minor, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.{{Cite web|title=Key & BPM for Run2U by STAYC|url=https://tunebat.com/Info/RUN2U-STAYC/3gFcGnU4kTdMYLXDjH1TK8|website=Tunebat|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220510130037/https://tunebat.com/Info/RUN2U-STAYC/3gFcGnU4kTdMYLXDjH1TK8|url-status=live}}

"Run2U" debuted at number 29 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022.{{cite web|title=2022년 09주차 Digital Chart|trans-title=Week 9 of 2022 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|date=February 20–26, 2022|access-date=March 3, 2022|archive-date=March 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303020857/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|url-status=live}} The song ascended to number four in the chart issue dated March 6–12, 2022.{{cite web|title=2022년 11주차 Digital Chart|trans-title=Week 11 of 2022 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|date=March 6–12, 2022|access-date=March 17, 2022|archive-date=March 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020646/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}

On the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, the song debuted at number 50 in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022,{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of March 5, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-05/|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|date=February 27 – March 5, 2022|access-date=March 11, 2022|archive-date=March 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303063552/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-05/|url-status=live}} ascending to number three in the chart issue dated March 26, 2022.{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of March 26, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-26/|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|date=March 20–26, 2022|access-date=March 31, 2022|archive-date=March 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323202948/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2022-03-26/|url-status=live}} The song debuted at number 13 on the Billboard South Korea Songs in the chart issue dated May 7, 2022.{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard South Korea Songs – Week of May 7, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-korea-songs-hotw/2022-05-07|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|date=May 1–7, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510124945/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-korea-songs-hotw/2022-05-07/|url-status=live}} In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 29 on the RMNZ Hot Singles in the chart issue dated February 28, 2022.{{Cite web|title=Hot 40 Singles|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-02-25|website=Recorded Music NZ|date=February 28, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225210236/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5292|url-status=live}} In Singapore, the song debuted at number 22 on the RIAS Top Regional Chart in the chart issue dated February 18–24, 2022.{{Cite web|title=RIAS Top Charts – Week 8 (February 18–24, 2022)|url=https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts|website=Recording Industry Association of Singapore|date=February 18–24, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301123125/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/|url-status=dead}} In United States, the song debuted at number nine on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales in the chart issue dated March 5, 2022.{{Cite magazine|title=Billboard World Digital Song Sales – Week of March 5, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-03-05/|magazine=Billboard|url-access=subscription|date=February 27 – March 5, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301130001/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-03-05/|url-status=live}}

Prior to the extended play's release, on February 21, 2022, STAYC held a live showcase on YouTube to introduce the extended play and communicate with their fans.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨 "5개월만 컴백, 틴프레시에 성숙+강렬 더해"|trans-title=STAYC, "Comeback after 5 months, adding maturity and intensity to Teen Fresh"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004924719|via=Naver|publisher=Maeil Economic Daily|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Da-gyeom|date=February 21, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225073432/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004924719|url-status=live}} The group subsequently performed on four music programs on the first week: Mnet's M Countdown on February 24,{{Cite web|title='엠카운트다운' 스테이씨, 더 강력해진 틴프레시 귀환 'RUN2U'|trans-title='M Countdown' STAYC, a stronger teen fresh return 'RUN2U'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795474|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075523/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795474|url-status=live}} KBS's Music Bank on February 25,{{Cite web|title='뮤뱅' 스테이씨, 'RUN2U' 화려한 컴백 신고식|trans-title='Mubang' STAYC, 'RUN2U' splendid comeback ceremony|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795715|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|date=February 25, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075523/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000795715|url-status=live}} MBC's Show! Music Core on February 26,{{Cite web|title=태연, 불참해도 '음중' 1위..관록의 에이핑크x잔망미 비투비 컴백 [종합]|trans-title=Taeyeon wins 1st place in 'Umjung' even if she doesn't attend..Apink magnificence beauty x BTOB comeback [General]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004564379|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-young|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226075524/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004564379|url-status=live}} and SBS's Inkigayo on February 27.{{Cite web|title='인기가요' 태연, 출연 없이 1위...비투비·트레저·스테이씨 컴백 [종합]|trans-title='Inkigayo' Taeyeon, 1st place without appearance...BTOB Treasure STAYC Comeback [General]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415007|via=Naver|publisher=My Daily|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Su-yeon|date=February 27, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301125333/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415007|url-status=live}} On the second week, the group performed on six music programs: SBS MTV's The Show on March 1 where they won first place,{{Cite web|title='더쇼' 스테이씨, 컴백과 동시에 1위..."스윗 보고 있나?"|trans-title='The Show' STAYC, 1st place at the same time as their comeback..."Are you watching Sweet?"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415727|via=Naver|publisher=X-port News|language=ko|last=Ha|first=Ji-won|date=March 1, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022|archive-date=March 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301125357/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001415727|url-status=live}} MBC M's Show Champion on March 2,{{Cite web|title='쇼챔' 스테이씨, 틴프레시 가득 'YOUNG LUV'부터 ;RUN2U'까지|trans-title='Show Champion' STAYC, full of teen fresh 'Young LUV' to ;RUN2U'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000796578|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|date=March 2, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022|archive-date=March 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302181129/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000796578|url-status=live}} Mnet's M Countdown on March 3,{{Cite web|title='엠카' 스테이씨, Z세대 취향 저격 사랑법 'RUN2U'|trans-title='Mcar' STAYC, 'RUN2U', a love method to sniper the Z generation|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000851803|via=Naver|publisher=MK Sports|language=ko|last=Jin|first=Jin-ju|date=March 3, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022|archive-date=March 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306100038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000851803|url-status=live}} KBS's Music Bank on March 4 where they won first place,{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, 엔믹스 꺾고 눈물의 1위 (뮤직뱅크) [종합]|trans-title=STAYC, beat Nmixx to win 1st place in tears (Music Bank) [General]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001417169|via=Naver|publisher=X-port News|language=ko|last=Baek|first=Min-kyung|date=March 4, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022|archive-date=March 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305085822/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001417169|url-status=live}} MBC's Show! Music Core on March 5,{{Cite web|title='음중' 태연 2주 연속 1위, 슈퍼주니어·트레저 컴백→엔믹스 데뷔(종합)|trans-title='Umjung' Taeyeon 1st place for 2 weeks in a row, Super Junior Treasure comeback → Nmixx debut (comprehensive)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000548818|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Ha-na|date=March 5, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022|archive-date=March 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306100050/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000548818|url-status=live}} and SBS's Inkigayo on March 6.{{Cite web|title=태연 'INVU', 음방 5관왕...슈주 컴백·엔믹스→템페스트 핫데뷔('인기가요')[종합]|trans-title=Taeyeon's 'INVU' wins 5 music awards... Suju Comeback·Nmixx → Tempest Hot Debut ('Inkigayo') [General]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004568266|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-yeon|date=March 6, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022|archive-date=March 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306100038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004568266|url-status=live}} On the third week, the group performed on two music programs: SBS MTV's The Show on March 8, and MBC M's Show Champion on March 9, where they won first place in both appearances.{{Cite web|title=스테이씨, '더쇼' 2주 연속 1위→음방 3관왕..반박불가 퍼펙트 대세|trans-title=STAYC, 'The Show' 2 weeks in a row → 3 music awards..irrefutable perfect trend|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004569267|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-young|date=March 8, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2022|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308135430/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004569267|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title='쇼챔피언' 스테이씨, 'RUN2U' 음악방송 4관왕 "너무 사랑하고 감사해"|trans-title='Show Champion' STAYC, 'RUN2U' music show 4th win "I love you so much and thank you"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000798206|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|last=Son|first=Bong-seok|date=March 9, 2022|access-date=March 9, 2022|archive-date=March 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309115312/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000798206|url-status=live}}

Credits adapted from Melon.

Studio

• Ingrid Studio – recording, digital editing
• Koko Sound Studio – mixing
• Metropolis Mastering Studios – mastering

Personnel

• STAYC – vocals
• Sieun – background vocals
• Jeon Goon – background vocals, lyrics, composition
• FLYT – composition, arrangement, keyboard, bass
• Rado – arrangement, drums
• B.E.P – lyrics, composition
• Jung Eun-kyung – recording, digital editing
• DRK – mixing
• Kim Jun-sang – mixing (assistant)
• Kim Min-woo – mixing (assistant)
• Stuart Hawkes – mastering

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