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==Composition==
==Composition==
The electropop song is the lead single of Chungha's ''Offset'' EP and incorporates alt-[[contemporary R&B|R&B]] and groovy strings to propel the singer's vocals. The song reflects on the emotions of a relationship, comparing the ups and downs of romance to the title "Roller Coaster" ride.{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}} [[Soompi]] described it as "a dance song that's reminiscent of '90s style music but with a modern [[2-step garage|two-step]] rhythm."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1119385wpp/chungha-scores-first-win-roller-coaster-soompis-k-pop-music-chart-2018-february-week-1|title=Chungha Scores First Win With “Roller Coaster”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, February Week 1|date=February 5, 2018|website=Soompi}}</ref>
The electropop song is the lead single of Chungha's ''Offset'' EP and incorporates alt-[[contemporary R&B|R&B]] and groovy strings to propel the singer's vocals. The song reflects on the emotions of a relationship, comparing the ups and downs of romance to the title "Roller Coaster" ride.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Park |first1=So-in |title=‘컴백’ 청하 “블랙아이드필승과 작업, 친오빠처럼 잘 챙겨줘” | url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201801171430498010 |publisher=Newsen |accessdate=January 17, 2018 |language=Korean}}</ref> [[Soompi]] described it as "a dance song that's reminiscent of '90s style music but with a modern [[2-step garage|two-step]] rhythm."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1119385wpp/chungha-scores-first-win-roller-coaster-soompis-k-pop-music-chart-2018-february-week-1|title=Chungha Scores First Win With “Roller Coaster”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, February Week 1|date=February 5, 2018|website=Soompi}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==

Revision as of 17:07, 25 March 2021

"Roller Coaster"
Single by Chungha
from the EP Offset
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2018 (2018-01-17)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length3:32
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Black Eyed Pilseung
Chungha singles chronology
"LaLaLa"
(2017)
"Roller Coaster"
(2018)
"My Paradise"
(2018)
Music video
"Roller Coaster (MNH)" on YouTube
"Roller Coaster (Stone)" on YouTube

"Roller Coaster" is a song by South Korean singer Chungha, serving as the lead single from her second EP, Offset. As of February 2021, the song has close to 70 million views on YouTube, and over 40 million streams on Spotify.

Composition

The electropop song is the lead single of Chungha's Offset EP and incorporates alt-R&B and groovy strings to propel the singer's vocals. The song reflects on the emotions of a relationship, comparing the ups and downs of romance to the title "Roller Coaster" ride.[1] Soompi described it as "a dance song that's reminiscent of '90s style music but with a modern two-step rhythm."[2]

Music video

The music video for "Roller Coaster" bounces between multiple versions of Chungha as a representation of the song's meaning, alternating between a wide-eyed, sweater-wearing innocent to an early 2000s-inspired dancing queen and day-glo hued club dancer.

Charts

Sales and certifications

Streaming certifications for Roller Coaster
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[7] Platinum 100,000,000

Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Dance Performance – Solo "Roller Coaster" Won
Korea Popular Music Awards Best Digital Song Nominated [8]
Best Solo Dance Track Won
Melon Music Awards Best Dance Award (Female) Nominated
Asia Artist Awards AAA Favorite Award "Roller Coaster" & "Love U" Won [9]
2019 Golden Disc Awards Digital Daesang "Roller Coaster" Nominated
Digital Bonsang Won

References

  1. ^ Park, So-in. "'컴백' 청하 "블랙아이드필승과 작업, 친오빠처럼 잘 챙겨줘"" (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Chungha Scores First Win With "Roller Coaster"; Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart 2018, February Week 1". Soompi. February 5, 2018.
  3. ^ "Roller Coaster". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). February 25 – March 3, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "Roller Coaster". March 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Roller Coaster on US World Digital Charts (2018)". Billboard. February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "2018년 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  7. ^ "South Korean single streaming certifications – Chungha – Roller Coaster" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA).
  8. ^ Park, So-in (November 19, 2018). "방탄소년단vs엑소vs워너원, 2018 KPMA 온라인투표 격돌". Naver (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  9. ^ Norwin, Alyssa. "Asia Artist Awards 2018 Winners: BTS Takes Home Popularity Award & More — Full List". Hollywood Life. Retrieved December 13, 2018.