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"Queendom"
Single by Red Velvet
from the EP Queendom
LanguageKorean
ReleasedAugust 16, 2021 (2021-08-16)
GenrePop dance
Length3:01
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Jo Yoon-kyung
Red Velvet singles chronology
"Psycho"
(2019) 		"Queendom"
(2021)
Music video
"Queendom" on YouTube

"Queendom" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Red Velvet for their sixth Korean extended play (EP) of the same name. Composed by minGtion, Anne Judith Stokke Wik, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, and Ellen Berg with Korean lyrics adapted by Jo Yoon-kyung, the pop dance song was released as the group's single from the EP on August 16, 2021 by SM Entertainment.

Background and release

After a year and eight months, SM Entertainment confirmed through Newsen on June 9, 2021, that Red Velvet will preparing a new album with the aim of making a comeback in August .[1] Previously, the group released their repackaged album The ReVe Festival: Finale last December 2019 accompanied by the title track "Psycho", followed by the unit debut of Irene and Seulgi, with Wendy and Joy making their debut as solo singers.[2][3] Moreover, Yeri had also built her acting career by appearing in tvN's Drama Stage 2021 - Mint Condition and the web drama, Blue Birthday.[4] Prior to the official release of "Queendom", Red Velvet shared a snippet of their new song, alongside a preview of its choreography.[5] The song had its official digital release on August 16, 2021, along with the extended play.[6]

Composition

"Queendom" was composed by minGtion, Anne Judith Stokke Wik, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, and Ellen Berg, while the Korean lyrics were written by Jo Yoon-kyung. Musically, "Queendom" was characterized as pop dance song.[7] Kim Na-yeon of Single List noted the rhythmical combination of flute and brass riffs on a "colorful" synth base, adding to the fun of listening to "addictive hooks", with "bright and colorful" vocals from Red Velvet.[8] Tamar Herman of South China Morning Post recognized the "lusher synth styling" on which it balanced a "catchy, magical spell-like" chorus, "That's our queendom yeah/Ladida-do Ba-badida).[9] It is composed in the key of F major, with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.[10] Lyrically, the song conveys a message of positivity, highlighting that everyone's "unique differences" is what makes the world "so beautiful".[11] It renders "feminist-centric" message, while also focusing on the co-existence of sisterhood and individuality.[12]

Reception

Following its initial release, "Queendom" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Anton Holmes of CNN Philippines labelled the track as a "definitive Red song", while calling it a "contender" as one of the songs of 2021.[13] Madison Murray of Genius Korea complimented the song's "bubbly, feel-good exception" that suggests to Red Velvet's "prowess as musical powerhouses", while allowing the group exhibit their "velvety vocals". If it weren't for COVID-19, she claimed that it would be the "perfect soundtrack" to a night on the town with friends.[14] Tamar Herman of South China Morning Post described the track as "bright, bubbly pop song of summer", praising Red Velvet's "empowering verses" that bounce between the group's tonality, with a welcome return to Wendy's "power vocals".[9] Han Su-jin of IZE magazine commented on the track's promotion of "freshness", adding that the emotions in the melody are close to subtlety.[15] Lee Deok-haeng of StarNews outlined the "high expectations" to the song as the group had previously released "summer unbeaten hit streaks" such as, "Red Flavor" (2017), "Power Up" (2018), and "Umpah Umpah" (2019).[16] Ana Clara Ribeiro of PopMatters praised the song for being "positive in sound and message", stating: "It doesn’t fail in its attempt to be empowering, but (thankfully) it doesn’t go out of its way to be, even if the lyrics sometimes verge on cliche".[17] Joshua Minsoo Kim of Pitchfork commented on how the track rarely offers the quintet the chance to flaunt their vocal prowess.[18] Rhian Daly of NME called the song as the "weakest in Red Velvet's career so far", further explaining that it is "neither bad nor bold" with mention of "incredible awkward raps" that each member delivers as the verses progresses, and concluded that there's something about the song that feels a "little hollow".[19]

Music video

Background

On August 13, 2021, a 27-second video teaser for "Queendom" was uploaded on the official SM Town channel, with the official video being released three days later.[20][21] The visual was released on SM Entertainment's official YouTube channel on August 16, 2021 to coincide with the digital release of Queendom.[22]

Synopsis and reception

The music video for "Queendom" is set in a "blindingly vibrant" Alice In Wonderland-esque world with a series of magical corridors taking Red Velvet across different realms.[23] It starts on a magic-like pattern carved manhole cover, where a man passing over suddenly drops his AirPods into the group's world.[24] It placed the four oldest members of the group in a general store selling props, while showing their youngest member, Yeri, how to cast spells. The group later left the shop to have a garden tea party and dance on a light-up stage complete with fireworks.[14] The visual concluded with the group in a celestial setting against a starry backdrop for their final message of "unity in diversity".[12] Following the visual's release, writer Gladys Yeo of NME described it as a "whimsical, colourful new" music video.[23] Divyansha Dongre of Rolling Stone India noted the visual for its "vivid, animated" cinematography.[12] Michele Mendez of Elite Daily mentioned the "bright and colorful" scene of the visual, along with its "mesmerizing" choreography.[11] Natasha Ho of South China Morning Post's Young Post pointed out the music video's modern take of Alice in Wonderland that meets Harry Potter.[25] Rappler labelled the visual concept as "whimsical" highlighting Red Velvet's "refreshing vocals".[26]

Promotion

On August 12, 2021, Red Velvet appeared on the YouTube channel, Civilization Express - MMTG, for their comeback special along with MC Jaejae, where they performed "Queendom" for the first time.[27]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Queendom.[28]

Studio

  • Recorded and engineered for mix at SM Big Shot Studio
  • Recorded at SM Yellow Tail Studio
  • Mixed at SM Blue Cup Studio

Personnel

  • Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, Yeri) – vocals, background vocals
  • Jo Yoon-kyung – Korean lyrics
  • minGtion – composition, arrangement, directing, bass, piano, synthesizer, digital editing
  • Anne Judith Stokke Wik – composition, background vocals
  • Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker – composition, background vocals
  • Ellen Berg – composition, background vocals
  • Lee Min-kyu – recording, mixing engineer
  • Noh Min-ji – recording
  • Jeong Eui-seok – mixing

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Queendom"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various August 16, 2021
[29]

References

  1. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 9, 2021). SM 측 "레드벨벳 8월 컴백 준비중, 많은 기대 부탁" [SM's "Red Velvet is Preparing for its Comeback in August, Please Look Forward to it"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Oh, Yoon-joo (June 9, 2021). SM 측 "레드벨벳, 8월 컴백 준비 중" [SM's "Red Velvet, Preparing for August Comeback"]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Kim, Na-young (June 9, 2021). 레드벨벳, 8월 컴백…SM 측 "새 앨범 준비중" [Red Velvet, Comeback in August…SM's "Preparing for a New Album"]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Lee, Eun-ho (August 16, 2021). '서머 퀸' 레드벨벳이 돌아온다 ['Summer Queens' Red Velvet is Coming Back]. Kuki News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Yeo, Gladys (August 13, 2021). "Hear a snippet of Red Velvet's upcoming single 'Queendom'". NME. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  6. ^ Ha, Na-young (August 16, 2021). [오늘노래] '서머퀸' 자리 오를까…1년 8개월 만의 '레드벨벳' 컴백 [[Today's Song] Will the 'Summer Queen' Rise?…'Red Velvet' Comeback After a Year and Eight Months]. Digital Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Kim, Min-ji (August 4, 2021). 믿고 듣는 레드벨벳표 청량 팝 '퀸덤', 가요계 점령 예고 [Red Velvet's Cool Pop 'Queendom' Which You Can Trust and Listen to, Predicts Occupation of the Music Industry]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Kim, Na-yeon (August 4, 2021). 레드벨벳 신곡 'Queendom', '청량팝'으로 가요계 점령 예고 [Red Velvet's New Song 'Queendom', 'Cool Pop' to Take Over the Music Industry]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Herman, Tamar (August 17, 2021). "K-pop's Red Velvet reign triumphant with Queendom, the girl group's long-awaited sixth EP". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  10. ^ "Key & BPM for Queendom by Red Velvet". Tunebat. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Mendez, Michele (August 17, 2021). "The Meaning Behind Red Velvet's New Song Will Make You Feel Like Royalty". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  12. ^ a b c Dongre, Divyansha (August 16, 2021). "Watch Red Velvet's Magical Video for 'Queendom'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Holmes, Anton (August 16, 2021). "Scarlet Royalty: Red Velvet's Journey to "Queendom"". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Murray, Madison (August 19, 2021). "[REVIEW] 'Queendom' is the Shiny Red Velvet Comeback We've All Been Waiting For". Genius Korea. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  15. ^ Han, Su-jin (August 19, 2021). 레드벨벳에 대한 괜한 걱정 [No Worries About Red Velvet]. IZE (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  16. ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (August 16, 2021). '완전체' 레드벨벳, 부담감 떨쳐내고 7년 차 저력 과시할까 [★FOCUS] ['Perfect' Red Velvet, Shall We Shake Off the Burden and Show Off Our 7th Year Potential [★FOCUS]]. StarNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  17. ^ Ribeiro, Ana Clara (August 18, 2021). "Red Velvet Serve Elegant Flavors on 'Queendom'". PopMatters. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  18. ^ Kim, Joshua Minsoo (August 20, 2021). "Red Velvet: Queendom Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  19. ^ Daly, Rhian (August 18, 2021). "Red Velvet – 'Queendom' review: a safe but sometimes spellbinding return from SM's ruling girl group". NME. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  20. ^ Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Queendom' MV Teaser [Red Velvet 'Queendom' MV Teaser] (YouTube) (in Korean). SMTOWN. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  21. ^ Kim, Soo-hyun (August 13, 2021). '컴백 D-3'레드벨벳, 신곡 'Queendom' MV 티저 오늘(13일) 첫 공개 ['Comeback D-3'Red Velvet, New Song 'Queendom' MV Teaser Released Today (13th) for the First Time]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; August 19, 2021 suggested (help)
  22. ^ Park, Sang-woo (August 13, 2021). '컴백 D-3' 레드벨벳, '퀸덤' 뮤비 티저 "우리 모두 자기 인생의 퀸" ['Comeback D-3' Red Velvet, Music Video Teaser for 'Queendom' "We're All Queens of Our Own Lives"]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  23. ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (August 16, 2021). "Red Velvet drop whimsical new 'Queendom' music video". NME. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  24. ^ Baek, Na-kyung (August 17, 2021). [Opinion] Queendom: 길 잃은 영혼들을 위하여 [음악] [[Opinion] Queendom: For the Lost Souls [Music]]. Art Insight (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  25. ^ Ho, Natasha (August 17, 2021). "Red Velvet's 'Queendom' music video: 5 reactions we had to Seulgi's orange hair and similarities to 'Zimzalabim' MV". Young Post. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021 – via South China Morning Post.
  26. ^ "WATCH: Red Velvet reclaims their throne in 'Queendom' music video". Rappler. August 17, 2021. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  27. ^ Ji, Dong-hyun (August 13, 2021). 최초 공개된 신곡 '퀸덤' 무대서 '원조 썸머퀸' 증명한 레드벨벳 (영상) [Red Velvet Proved the 'Original Summer Queens' on the Stage of Their New Song 'Queendom']. Insight (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  28. ^ Queendom (photobook). Red Velvet. South Korea: SM Entertainment, Dreamus. 2021. Credits.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  29. ^ Kim, Min-ji (August 16, 2021). 레드벨벳, 오늘 2년 만에 완전체 컴백…'서머 퀸' 귀환 [Red Velvet, It's Been Two Years Since the Whole Group Made a Comeback…'Summer Queens' are Back]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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