Thunderous
{{short description|2021 single by Stray Kids}}
{{see wiktionary}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Thunderous
| cover = Stray Kids - Scars - Thunderous Japanese.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Japanese version regular cover
| type = single
| artist = Stray Kids
| album = Noeasy
| language = {{hlist|Korean|Japanese}}
| released = {{Start date|2021|08|23}}
| studio = JYPE (Seoul)
| genre =
| length = {{Duration|3:03}}
| label = JYP
| composer =
- Bang Chan
- Changbin
- Han
- HotSauce
| lyricist =
- Bang Chan
- Changbin
- Han
| producer =
| prev_title = Mixtape: Oh
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = Scars
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{External music video
| type = single
| 1 = {{YouTube|EaswWiwMVs8|"Thunderous"}}
}}
}}
"Thunderous" ({{korean|hangul=소리꾼|rr=Sori-kkun}}, {{lit}} "Singer" (of Pansori)) is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Stray Kids. It was released as the second track of their second studio album Noeasy, and serves as its lead single on August 23, 2021, through JYP Entertainment, and distributed by Dreamus. Written by 3Racha, a production team from members of Stray Kids and HotSauce, the song is described as a hip hop, and trap song with the elements of Korean traditional music (gugak), and brass instruments, expresses the firm belief that they will not be discouraged and keep to their principles no matter what anyone says. The Japanese version of "Thunderous", titled {{nihongo|"Sorikun"|ソリクン}}, was released on October 13, 2021, together with "Scars" as a double A-side single, through Epic Records Japan.
Commercially, the song debuted at number 33 on the Gaon Digital Chart, making their highest charting song ever, number 3 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales, number 80 on the Global 200. It was promoted on several South Korean music programs and took six wins from music programs, such as Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, and Inkigayo. The accompanying music video reached 100 million views in 55 days after being uploaded, making it their fifth and fastest to hit 100-million-view music video. The Japanese version peaked at number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Background and release
On July 22, 2021, Stray Kids announced to release the second studio album Noeasy, set to be released on August 23, 2021, with the "Thunderous" trailer.{{cite news |last1=Baek |first1=Ji-eun |title=[공식] 스트레이키즈, 8월 23일 '노이지' 발표확정…'킹덤' 우승 후 첫 컴백 |trans-title=[Official] Stray Kids Confirmed to Release 'Noeasy' on August 23 … First Comeback since Winning 'Kingdom' |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=202107230100167130010559&ServiceDate=20210722 |access-date=July 22, 2021 |work=Sport Chosun |date=July 22, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724090437/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=202107230100167130010559&ServiceDate=20210722 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Chin |first1=Carmen |title=Stray Kids announce new album 'NOEASY' with action-packed trailer |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-ne-album-noeasy-trailer-teaser-tracklist-release-date-2999903 |access-date=July 22, 2021 |work=NME |date=July 22, 2021 |archive-date=July 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722114224/https://www.nme.com/news/music/stray-kids-ne-album-noeasy-trailer-teaser-tracklist-release-date-2999903 |url-status=live }} The full track listing was released on August 12, and announced "Thunderous" will serve as a title track of the album.{{cite news |last1=Hwang |first1=Hye-jin |title='컴백' 스트레이 키즈 타이틀곡=소리꾼, 쓰리라차 14곡 전곡 참여 |trans-title='Comeback' Stray Kids Title Track=Thunderous, 3Racha Participates in All 14 Tracks |url=https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108120803280410 |access-date=August 12, 2021 |work=Newsen |date=August 12, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=August 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812051205/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108120803280410 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈)
On July 30, 2021, Stray Kids announced to release the second Japanese single on October 13 with five physical editions: three first press limited (A, B, C), regular, and FC.{{cite news |date=July 30, 2021 |title=Stray Kidsが10月に日本2ndシングルリリース、FC盤購入者限定イベントも開催 |language=ja |trans-title=Stray Kids Will Release Japan 2nd Single in October, Holding a Limited Event to FC Board Purchasers |work=Natalie |publisher=Natasha Inc. |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/438955 |access-date=July 30, 2021 |archive-date=October 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019210903/https://natalie.mu/music/news/438955 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Park |first1=Seo-hyun |date=August 2, 2021 |title=스트레이 키즈, 10월 13일 日새 앨범 발매..하반기 맹활약 예고(공식) |language=ko |trans-title=Stray Kids Will Release a New Single in Japan on October 13th .. Prediction of a Big Success in the Second Half (Official) |work=Herald Pop |publisher=Herald |url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202108021302429521269_1 |access-date=August 2, 2021 |archive-date=September 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909174724/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202108021302429521269_1 |url-status=live }} On September 10, The Japanese version of "Thunderous", titled {{nihongo|"Sorikun"|ソリクン}}, was announced to release as a double A-side single in Japan together with "Scars".{{cite news |date=September 9, 2021 |title=K-POPボーイズグループ新たな頂点・Stray Kids、日本2ndシングルビジュアル＆収録曲解禁
Composition
File:Korea-Busan 3404-06 Pansori.JPG of the same name.]]
"Thunderous" was written by the group's production team 3Racha (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han), and JYP in-house production team HotSauce, is a hip hop and trap song that includes various elements of Korean traditional music (gugak), brass instruments, and chuimsae. The song composed in the key of C♯ major, 172 beats per minute with a running time of 3 minutes and 3 seconds.{{cite web |title=Key, BPM of Thunderous by Stray Kids |url=https://musicstax.com/track/thunderous/3ihf9gTcRUz7EvkFnoh5TW |website=Musicstax |access-date=August 24, 2021 |date=August 23, 2021 |archive-date=August 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123336/https://musicstax.com/track/thunderous/3ihf9gTcRUz7EvkFnoh5TW |url-status=live }} The Korean title "Sori-kkun" has a dual meaning of jansori-kkun ({{lang|ko|잔소리꾼}}) means "nagger", and sori-kkun ({{lang|ko|소리꾼}}) means "singer" of pansori. As generation Z, the song expresses the firm belief that they will not be discouraged and keep to their principles no matter what anyone says.{{cite news |last1=Seon |first1=Mi-kyung |title='컴백' 스트레이 키즈, 팔색조 매력으로 글로벌 K팝 팬심 점령 |trans-title=Stray Kids 'Comeback', Captivating Global K-Pop Fans with Variety of Charms |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111636103 |access-date=August 17, 2021 |work=Osen |date=August 17, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=August 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817043528/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111636103 |url-status=live }} According to the interview, Felix, a member of the group said the concept of "Thunderous" can be described as "black and red", and "dokkaebi". Bang Chan also said, "The message of the song is that Stray Kids, as sorikkun (singer), will face off against the jansorikkun (naggers), and confidently let loose our sound."{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Min-ji |title='컴백' 스트레이 키즈 "우리 소리 줏대있게 내뱉겠다"[일문일답] |trans-title='Comeback' Stray Kids "We Will Speak Out Our Voices with Principles" [1Q1A] |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108230804592410 |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Newsen |date=August 23, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=August 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123337/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108230804592410 |url-status=live }}
Commercial performance
"Thunderous" debuted at number 33 on the thirty-fifth week of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart for the issue date of August 22–28, 2021, make their highest charting song ever,{{cite web|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021090208113675927|title=스트레이 키즈 'NOEASY' 가온 앨범차트 1위|trans-title=Stray Kids' 'NOEASY' Took First Place on Gaon Album Chart|work=Star News|language=ko|last=Mun|first=Wan-sik|date=September 2, 2021|access-date=September 2, 2021|archive-date=September 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902021249/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021090208113675927|url-status=live}} and number 90 on the Billboard K-pop 100.{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-09-11 |title=Billboard K-pop 100 The week of September 11, 2021 |date=September 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908185413/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-09-11 |archive-date=September 8, 2021 |website=Billboard Korea|access-date=September 9, 2021}} In Japan, the song entered at number 88.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2021&month=09&day=06|title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 2021/09/01|date=September 1, 2021|work=Billboard Japan|language=ja|access-date=September 1, 2021|archive-date=September 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901040237/https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2021&month=09&day=06|url-status=live}} In Malaysia, the song peaked at number 14 on Top 20 Most Streamed Songs. In Singapore, the song debuted at number 24 on the RIAS Top Streaming Chart.
In Hungary, the debuted at number 7 on Single Top 40. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 80 on the Official Charts Company's Album Downloads Chart, and number 82 on the Singles Sales Chart for the chart issue date of August 27 – September 2, 2021, becoming the group's first-ever song to appear on the charts. In the United States, the song debuted at number 3 on the World Digital Song Sales for the chart issue date of September 4, 2021.{{cite news |last1=McIntyre |first1=Hugh |title=Stray Kids Dominate One-Quarter Of Billboard's World Songs Chart With A Wave Of New Hits |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/09/02/stray-kids-dominate-one-quarter-of-billboards-world-songs-chart-with-a-wave-of-new-hits/?sh=6541e80a2f8f |access-date=September 3, 2021 |work=Forbes |date=September 3, 2021}} The song also debuted at 80 on the Billboard Global 200.{{cite magazine |title=Billboard Global 200 The week of September 4, 2021 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2021-09-04 |access-date=August 31, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=September 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924220605/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2021-09-04 |url-status=live }}
The double A-side single with "Scars" debuted at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling 119,963 copies in the first week, surpassing 37,157 copies of "Top" (Japanese version).{{cite web |date=October 25, 2021 |title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年10月25日付 |trans-title=Weekly Singles Chart October 25, 2021 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-10-25/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020021439/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-10-25/ |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |access-date=October 20, 2021 |publisher=Oricon |language=ja}} The single also entered Billboard Japan Top Single Sales at number two, selling 182,405 copies in its first week.{{cite news |date=October 18, 2021 |title=【ビルボード】櫻坂46『流れ弾』初週40.7万枚でシングル・セールス首位 |language=ja |trans-title=[Billboard] Sakurazaka46 "Nagare Dama" No. 1 on Single Sales with 407,000 Copies in the First Week |work=Billboard Japan |publisher=Hanshin Contents Link |url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/105004/2 |access-date=October 20, 2021 |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020102746/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/105004/2 |url-status=live }}
Music video
The accompanying music video of "Thunderous" was premiered on August 24, 2021, to YouTube,{{cite AV media |author=JYP Entertainment |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Stray Kids "소리꾼" M/V |medium=video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaswWiwMVs8 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |publisher=JYP Entertainment |via=YouTube |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411210745/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaswWiwMVs8 |url-status=live }} Naver TV,{{cite AV media |author=JYPNation |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Stray Kids "소리꾼" M/V |medium=video |url=https://tv.naver.com/v/22002565 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |publisher=JYP Entertainment |via=Naver TV |archive-date=September 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901105408/https://tv.naver.com/v/22002565 |url-status=live }} and V Live.{{cite AV media |author=Stray Kids |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Stray Kids "Thunderous" M/V |medium=video |url=https://www.vlive.tv/post/0-24928246 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |publisher=JYP Entertainment |via=V Live}} The music video teasers were released on August 20–21, Directed by Bang Jae-yeob,{{Cite web|first=Jae-yeob|last=Bang|title=Stray Kids - 소리꾼|website=Vimeo|date=August 23, 2021|accessdate=August 23, 2021|url=https://vimeo.com/590950075|archive-date=August 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123337/https://vimeo.com/590950075|url-status=live}} and shoot in cinematic scale, the music video mash-up Korean historical and modern styles, like sports cars in front of the palace, Stray Kids wearing modern clothes among the people in hanbok. It included Korean traditional culture like aak, pungmul nori, Bukcheong lion mask, etc.{{cite news |last1=Chu |first1=Seung-hyun |title=[이주의 가수] 스트레이 키즈, 진짜 자신의 길을 찾은 소년들 |trans-title=[Singer of the Week] Stray Kids, Boys Who Really Found Their Way |url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/22QCPBT5AC |access-date=August 30, 2021 |work=Seoul Economic Daily |date=August 28, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108021311/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsVIew/22QCPBT5AC |url-status=live }}
On August 30, the music video uploaded on YouTube reached 50 million views in 6 days.{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Myung-mi |title=스트레이 키즈 '소리꾼' MV, 공개 6일만 5천만뷰 돌파 |trans-title=Stray Kids' 'Thunderous' MV Surpasses 50 Million Views in 6 Days of Release |url=https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108301602330310 |access-date=August 30, 2021 |work=Newsen |date=August 30, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926122125/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202108301602330310 |url-status=live }} It surpassed 100 million views on October 18, for 55 days, making it the group's fifth 100-million-view music video, following "God's Menu", "Back Door", "Miroh", and "My Pace", and their fastest music video to hit the milestone, surpassing "God's Menu" with 71 days,{{cite news |last1=Mane |first1=Anwaya |title=Stray Kids' 'Thunderous' MV hits a new YouTube milestone; Deets Inside |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/stray-kids-thunderous-mv-hits-new-youtube-milestone-deets-inside-919657 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |work=Pinkvilla |date=October 18, 2021 |archive-date=October 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019194344/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/stray-kids-thunderous-mv-hits-new-youtube-milestone-deets-inside-919657 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last1=Ji |first1=Min-kyung |title=스트레이 키즈, '소리꾼' MV 자체 최단기간 1억 뷰 달성 [공식] |trans-title=Stray Kids, 'Thunderous' MV Achieved 100 Million Views in the Shortest Time [Official] |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111675243 |access-date=October 19, 2021 |work=Osen |date=October 19, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405182431/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111675243 |url-status=live }} and 200 million views on May 11, 2022.{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Min-ji |title=스트레이 키즈, '소리꾼' MV 2억 뷰 돌파…통산 세 번째 기록 |trans-title=Stray Kids, 'Thunderous' MV surpassed 200 Million Views... Third All-Time Recording |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4677619 |access-date=May 12, 2022 |work=News1 |date=May 12, 2022 |language=ko}}
Live performances
"Thunderous" was performed for the first time at a showcase held on the same day as the release date, as part of Kingdom Week
"Thunderous" was also performed at several awards ceremonies, including 2021 The Fact Music Awards on October 2;{{cite news |last1=Jung |first1=Byung-geun |title=오마이걸·스키즈·황치열, '2021 더팩트 뮤직 어워즈'서 펼칠 '최초 무대' 기대 |trans-title=Oh My Girl·SKZ·Hwang Chi-yeul, Looking Forward to the 'Debut Performance' at the '2021 The Fact Music Awards' |url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1890132.htm |access-date=September 28, 2021 |work=The Fact |date=September 28, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219051632/http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1890132.htm |url-status=live }} the 2021 Asia Artist Awards on December 2;{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Han-bin |title=스트레이 키즈, '2021 AAA' 올해의 퍼포먼스상 수상! |trans-title=Stray Kids, Received '2021 AAA' Performance of the Year! |url=http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=101612 |access-date=December 19, 2021 |work=Onewsa |date=December 6, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219050741/http://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=101612 |url-status=live }} the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards, arranged in the "hero" version as part of medley, titled Stray Kids World Domination;{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Seung-hoon |title=스트레이 키즈, 'Christmas EveL'로 가온차트 1위→美 타임 '베스트 K팝 앨범' 선정[공식] |trans-title=Stray Kids, 'Christmas EveL' topped Gaon Chart → Selected as 'Best K-pop Album' by US Time [Official] |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111713488 |access-date=December 13, 2021 |work=Osen |date=December 13, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213113107/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111713488 |url-status=live }} 36th Golden Disc Awards with new arrangement on January 8, 2022.{{cite news |last1=Ahn |first1=Byung-gil |title=스트레이 키즈, 4관왕 빛났다 |trans-title=Stray Kids, Shine with 4 Awards |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202201101111003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv |access-date=January 10, 2022 |work=Sport Kyunghyang |date=January 10, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110092132/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202201101111003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv |url-status=live }} At the year-end annual music shows, "Thunderous" was performed at the 2021 KBS Song Festival on December 17, which shot at Namhansanseong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province with the theme With K-Culture, collaborated K-pop and K-cultural asset;{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=No-eul |title="한국의 기개" 오마이걸X스트레이키즈, 전무후무 문화재 퍼포먼스 [KBS 가요대축제②] |trans-title="Korea's Spirit" Oh My Girl X Stray Kids, Unprecedented Cultural Asset Performance |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1513710 |access-date=December 19, 2021 |work=Xportsnews |date=December 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219050739/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1513710 |url-status=live }} 2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 25, which arranged in Christmas version, and additionally using canes, group dance, and parodying Squid Game{{'s}} ttakji, and dalgona game;{{cite news |last1=Yeon |first1=Hwi-seon |title="'오징어 게임'이 여기 왜 나와?" 스트레이 키즈, 연말 무대가 이 정도는 돼야 [2021 SBS 가요대전] |trans-title="Why Is 'Squid Game' Here?" Stray Kids, the Year-End Stage Should Be like This [2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon] |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111723336 |access-date=December 25, 2021 |work=Osen |date=December 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225130620/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111723336 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Yeon |first1=Hwi-seon |title='2021 SBS 가요대전' 에스파→NCT, MCU 안 부러운 K팝 유니버스 [종합] |trans-title='2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon' Aespa→NCT, K-Pop Universe Not Envy MCU |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111723364 |access-date=December 25, 2021 |work=Osen |date=December 25, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225132043/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111723364 |url-status=live }} and 2021 MBC Gayo Daejejeon on December 31, adding ringing New Year's bell performance before New Year ceremony.{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Ye-seul |title='트윙클'→'스노우 프린스' ··· 'MBC 가요대제전' K-POP 레전드 무대 소환 [어저께TV] |trans-title='Twinkle'→'Snow Prince' … 'MBC Gayo Daejejeon' K-Pop Legend Stage Summon [Yesterday TV] |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111730864 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |work=Osen |date=January 1, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101042634/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111730864 |url-status=live }}
As an ambassador for the Korea Pavilion of Expo 2020, held at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Stray Kids performed "Thunderous", as part of the opening show of the Korea Pavilion's Korea National Day with the Little Angels, and K-Tigers on January 17, 2022.{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Han-bin |title=문재인 대통령, 두바이 엑스포 '한국의 날' 공식 행사 참석 |trans-title=President Moon Jae-in Attends the Official Event of 'Korea Day' at the Dubai Expo |url=https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=108327 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |work=Onews |date=January 17, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117150803/https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=108327 |url-status=live }} The group also performed "Thunderous", alongside "Miroh", "God's Menu", and "Back Door" at the Korea National Day K-Pop Concert on the same day, joining Forestella, (G)I-dle, Golden Child, Sunmi, and Psy.{{cite news |last1=Chowdhury |first1=Farhana |title=PSY, Stray Kids mark Korea National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-events/psy-stray-kids-mark-korea-national-day-at-expo-2020-dubai |access-date=January 17, 2022 |work=Khaleej Times |date=January 17, 2022 |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305171958/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-events/psy-stray-kids-mark-korea-national-day-at-expo-2020-dubai |url-status=live }}
Stray Kids gave the debut performance of the Japanese version of "Thunderous" at CDTV Live! Live! on October 4,{{cite news |date=September 28, 2021 |title=『CDTVライブ!』4時間SPでキンプリ新曲メドレー Stray Kids&OH MY GIRL新曲披露 |language=ja |trans-title='CDTV Live!' King & Prince's New Song Medley, Stray Kids & OH MY GIRL New Song Unveiled at 4 Hours SP |work=Oricon |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2208385/full/ |access-date=September 28, 2021}} and, later, also performed on 35th anniversary special episode of Music Station on October 15,{{cite news |last1=Park |first1=Seo-yeon |date=October 11, 2021 |title=스트레이 키즈, 15일 日 '엠스테' 35주년 기념 스페셜 방송 출연 |language=ko |trans-title=Stray Kids Will Appear on the Special Episode to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of 'Music Station' in Japan on October 15th |work=Herald Pop |url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202110110809268793375_1 |access-date=October 11, 2021 |archive-date=October 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011041707/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202110110809268793375_1 |url-status=live }} as well as Buzz Rhythm 02 on October 31.{{cite web |title=放送内容 {{!}} バズリズム02 {{!}} 日本テレビ |url=https://www.ntv.co.jp/buzzrhythm/oa/20211029.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=Nippon TV |language=ja}} The Japanese version entered Billboard Japan Hot 100 at number 66.
Track listing
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| extra_column = Arrangement
| total_length = 9:12
| title_width = 25%
| music_width = 25%
| lyrics_width = 25%
| extra_width = 25%
| title1 = Scars
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| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Bang Chan (3Racha)|Changbin (3Racha)|Han (3Racha)|KM-Markit}}
| music1 = {{hlist|Armadillo|Bang Chan|Changbin|Han}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Versachoi}}
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Thunderous
| note2 = {{lang|ja|ソリクン}}; Japanese version
| lyrics2 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Changbin|Han|KM-Markit}}
| music2 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Changbin|Han|HotSauce}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|HotSauce|Bang Chan}}
| length2 = 3:05
| title3 = Call
| note3 =
| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Han|KM-Markit}}
| music3 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Han}}
| extra3 = Bang Chan (3Racha)
| length3 = 2:47
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = First press limited editions bonus track {{nobold|– CD}}
| extra_column = Arrangement
| total_length = 12:23
| title_width = 25%
| music_width = 25%
| lyrics_width = 25%
| extra_width = 25%
| title4 = My Pace
| note4 = Japanese version
| lyrics4 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Changbin|Han|KM-Markit|J.Y. Park 'The Asiansoul'{{ref|b|[b]}}}}
| music4 = {{hlist|Bang Chan|Changbin|Han|Earattack|Larmook}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|Earattack|Larmook|Gongdo}}
| length4 = 3:11
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = First press limited editions A {{nobold|– Blu-ray}}
| extra_column = Director(s)
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{{Track listing
| headline = First press limited editions B {{nobold|– Blu-ray}}
| extra_column = Director(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Thunderous
| note1 = Japanese version; performance music video
| extra1 = Novvkim
| length1 = 3:09
| title2 = Thunderous
| note2 = Japanese version; performance music video making movie
| extra2 =
| length2 =
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;Notes:
- {{sup|{{note|a|[a]}}}} In first press limited edition B, "Thunderous" (Japanese version) is switched to be the first track, and "Scars" to be the second track.
- {{sup|{{note|b|[b]}}}} Signifies an additional lyricist
- "Call" is stylized in all caps
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Melon{{cite web |title=[정규] NOEASY - Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈) |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10688668 |website=Melon |access-date=August 23, 2021 |language=ko |date=August 23, 2021 |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823171707/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10688668 |url-status=live }} and the Japanese CD single liner notes.{{cite AV media notes|author=Stray Kids|title=Scars / Thunderous (Japanese ver.)|year=2021|type=booklets|publisher=Sony Music Entertainment Japan}}
;Locations:
- Originally published at JYP Publishing (KOMCA), Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (Japanese version)
- Recorded at JYPE Studios (Seoul)
- Mixed at Chapel Swing Studios (Valley Glen)
- Mastered at 821 Sound Mastering (Seoul)
;Personnel:
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- Stray Kids – lead vocals
- Bang Chan (3Racha) – lyrics, composition, arrangement
- Changbin (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
- Han (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
- KM-Markit – lyrics (Japanese version)
- HotSauce – composition, arrangement, keyboard, drum programming, computer programming, digital editing
- KayOne Lee – digital editing
- Lee Sang-yeob – recording
- Lim Hong-jin – recording (Korean version)
- Eom Se-hee – recording (Japanese version)
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- David K. Younghyun – mix engineering
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
{{div col end}}
Accolades
"Thunderous" received six first place music program awards in South Korea. It received a nomination for Best Dance Performance – Male Group at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.{{cite web |title=2021 MAMA Nominees |url=https://mama.mwave.me/en/nominees |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104094028/https://mama.mwave.me/en/nominees |archive-date=November 4, 2021 |access-date=November 4, 2021 |website=MAMA |publisher=CJ ENM}} "Thunderous" was named amongst the best K-pop songs of 2021 by Billboard (9th),{{cite magazine |author1=Billboard Staff |date=December 18, 2021 |title=25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021: Critics' Picks |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-kpop-songs-2021-year-end/stray-kids-thunderous/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 18, 2021 |archive-date=December 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218075641/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-kpop-songs-2021-year-end/stray-kids-thunderous/ |url-status=live }} Dazed (12th),{{cite magazine |last1=Glasby |first1=Taylor |date=December 20, 2021 |title=The best K-pop tracks of 2021 |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/55109/1/the-best-k-pop-tracks-of-2021 |magazine=Dazed |access-date=December 27, 2021 |archive-date=December 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220143616/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/55109/1/the-best-k-pop-tracks-of-2021 |url-status=live }} Young Post (15th) and Tonplein (16th).{{cite news |last1=Yang |first1=So-ha |date=December 17, 2021 |title=2021년 케이팝 트랙 결산 by. 양소하 |language=ko |trans-title=2021 K-Pop Track Settlement by Yang So-ha |work=Tonplein |url=http://www.tonplein.com/?p=962136&page=5 |access-date=January 6, 2022 |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211221172422/http://www.tonplein.com/?p=962136&page=5&ckattempt=1 |url-status=live }}
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|+Music program awards for "Thunderous" ! Program ! Date ! class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Show Champion
| September 1, 2021 |
|---|
| September 8, 2021 |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" |M Countdown
| September 2, 2021 |
| September 9, 2021 |
| scope="row" | Music Bank
| September 3, 2021 |
| scope="row" | Inkigayo
| September 5, 2021 |
Charts
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Certifications and sales
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|type=single|artist=Stray Kids|title=Scars / Thunderous (Japanese ver.)|award=Platinum|salesamount=136,944|certyear=2025|certmonth=3|access-date=April 10, 2025|note=Scars / Thunderous (Japanese ver.) physical|salesref=Cumulative physical sales for "Scars" / "Thunderous -Japanese ver.-":
- {{cite web |title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年10月25日付 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-10-25/ |publisher=Oricon |access-date=October 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020021439/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-10-25/ |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |language=ja |date=October 25, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-01/|title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月01日付|date=November 1, 2021|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027040915/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-01/|archive-date=October 27, 2021|access-date=October 27, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-08/p/2/|title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月08日付|date=November 8, 2021|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103050146/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-08/p/2/|archive-date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-08/p/4/|title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月15日付|date=November 15, 2021|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110045912/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-15/p/4/|archive-date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 10, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-22/p/5/|title=週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月22日付|date=November 22, 2021|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110045912/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2021-11-15/p/4/|archive-date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 17, 2021}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2022-01-17/p/5/|title=週間 シングルランキング 2022年01月17日付|date=January 17, 2021|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112042428/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2022-01-17/p/5/|archive-date=January 12, 2022|access-date=January 12, 2022}}
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