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‘Bout You is the second Korean extended play (EP) of South Korean duo Super Junior-D&E, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior. The album was released on August 16, 2018, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. This is their second Korean comeback since The Beat Goes On in 2015.

‘Bout You
EP by

Super Junior-D&E
ReleasedAugust 16, 2018 (2018-08-16)
Recorded2017–18
Studio
  • Big Shot
  • Blue Cup
  • Blue Ocean
  • Concert Hall
  • Doobdoob
  • Sterling Sound
  • Yellow Tail
Genre
Length27:21
LanguageKorean
Label
ProducerTak Young-jun
Super Junior-D&E chronology
Style
(2018)		‘Bout You
(2018)		Danger
(2019)
Singles from ‘Bout You
  1. “‘Bout You”
    Released: August 16, 2018
Music video
“‘Bout You” on YouTube

Background

On August 1, 2018, the duo announced that they were making their Korean comeback.[1] The music video for the titular single track was taped in New York City during Super Junior‘s 2018 KCON performance in the nearby Newark, New Jersey.[2]

During an interview with The Korea Herald, Donghae stated that the album was originally planned to be released in winter, but it was then decided to be released in August citing the duo’s desire to meet the fans as soon as possible.[3]

Composition

Unlike most Super Junior songs, those on ‘Bout You are primarily influenced by trap, hip hop, house and R&B.[4]

“‘Bout You” the title track of the album is written by both members; the song is categorized as a trap hip-hop song. The lyrics describe a man who fell in love at first sight.[5] Donghae also stated that his friendship with Eunhyuk was the source of inspiration behind the song.[6]

Live performances

The single was performed live for the first time on August 17 with an appearance in Music Bank, with bandmates Ryeowook and Siwon also in the attendance.[7][8]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart, with three of its versions charting in the top five in its first week.[9]

Track listing

‘Bout You track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1.“‘Bout You” (머리부터 발끝까지; meolibuteo balkkeutkkaji; lit. From Head to Toe)
J-Dub3:27
2.“Rum Dee Dee”
  • Hong Soo-ji (153Joombas)
  • Kim Soo-yeon (Jam Factory
  • Kyung Jin-hee (Jam Factory)
Nico Stadi2:56
3.“I Love It” (여름밤; yeoreumppam; lit. Summer night)
  • Cho Yuri (Jam Factory)
  • Kim Bo-eun (Jam Factory)
  • Kyler Niko
  • Pete Kirkley
  • Oliver Leonard
  • Pete Kirkley
  • Oliver Leonard
3:34
4.“Livin’ In”
  • Seoro (Jam Factory)
  • Kim In-hyung (Jam Factory)
Cory Enemy3:35
5.“Evanesce II” (백야 (白夜); baeg-ya; lit. White night)
  • Maxx Song
  • Woodz
  • Jabong
  • Jabong
  • Maxx Song
3:29
6.“Lost” (지독하게; jidoghage; lit. Severely) (performed by Donghae)
  • Donghae
  • J-Dub
J-Dub3:13
7.“Illusion (Obsessed)” (performed by Eunhyuk)Eunhyuk
Jake K (FullBloom)3:19
8.“Victory” (special track)
  • Donghae
  • J-Dub
  • Donghae
  • J-Dub
J-Dub3:48
Total length:27:21

Charts

Chart performance for ‘Bout You
Chart (2018)Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[9]1

Release history

Release history for ‘Bout You
RegionDateFormatLabelRef
South KoreaAugust 16, 2018
[10]
Various
  • SM
  • Label SJ

See also

References

  1. ^ Monalisa, ed. (August 1, 2018). “Super Junior D&E akan luncurkan mini album kedua” [Super Junior-D&E will release second mini album]. ANTARA (in Indonesian). Translated by Santosa, Lia Wanadriani. Jakarta. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Herman, Tamar (August 16, 2018). “Super Junior D&E Dance All Over Town in Comeback “Bout You’ Video: Watch”. Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Hong, Dam-young (August 14, 2018). “We will keep evolving, regardless of our age: Super Junior D&E”. The Korea Herald. Asia News Network. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via The Jakarta Post.
  4. ^ Khouri, Samar (August 19, 2018). “K-Pop Corner: Super Junior’s D&E are back with new album”. Gulf News. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. ^ “Super Junior-D&E The 2nd Mini Album [‘Bout You]”. SM Entertainment. August 16, 2018. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Monalisa, ed. (August 16, 2018). “Super Junior D&E bicara mini album baru” [Super Junior D&E talks new mini album]. ANTARA (in Indonesian). Translated by Santosa, Lia Wanadriani. Jakarta. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  7. ^ “Super Junior D&E menjuarai top album iTunes di dunia” [Super Junior D&E tops iTunes albums in the world]. KBS World (Indonesia) (in Indonesian). August 17, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. ^ SUPER JUNIOR-D&E – ‘Bout you 슈퍼주니어-D&E – 머리부터 발끝까지 [Music Bank COMEBACK / 2018.08.17] on YouTube
  9. ^ a b “Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2018”. Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  10. ^ “‘Bout You”. Discogs. August 16, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2024.

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