Falling Blossoms
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"Falling Blossoms" (Korean: 후유증; RR: Huyujeung) is the second single by the South Korean artists Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon, the duo who is known as "Universe Cowards" (우주겁쟁이). Their stage name is a mix of Heechul's nickname "Universe Star" and Buzz's song "Coward".
Background and release
The single is released a year after the success of their first collaboration and is part of Knowing Bros music video competition,[1] released alongside Kim Young-chul's "Andenayon" and Kang Ho-dong's "I Kick My Luck Away".
Min Kyung-hoon wrote the lyrics to "Falling Blossoms" with his Buzz band mates Yoo Woo-hyun and Shin Joon-ki.[2]
Reception
Billboard described it as "soft pop-rock tune that grows to a soaring, emotional cacophony" and complimented how their music video was one of the most inclusive music videos South Korea’s seen in some time.[3]
Music video
The accompanying music video was directed by Super Junior's Shindong,[4] and featured Fromis 9's Noh Ji-sun and TV host Park Mi-sun.[5][6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Falling Blossoms" | Min Kyung-hoon, Shin Joon-ki, Yoo Woo-hyun | Lee Sang-joon, Cha Kil-wan | Cha Kil-wan | 04:10 |
| 2. | "Falling Blossoms (Inst.)" | Lee Sang-joon, Cha Kil-wan | Cha Kil-wan | 04:10 | |
| Total length: | 08:20 | ||||
Charts and sales
| Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | |
|---|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [7] |
KOR Hot [8] | |
| 15 | 14 | — |
References
- ^ Jung, Yoo-jin (February 10, 2018). "김희철X민경훈 우주 겁쟁이, 신곡 MV서 '브로맨스' 예고" [Kim Hee-chul x Min Kyung-hoon Universe Cowards, New Song's MV Bromance Teaser]. New 1 (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Yoo-na (February 17, 2018). "우주겁쟁이 민경훈X김희철, '나비잠' 잇는 신곡 '후유증' 발매" [Universe Cowards Min Kyung-hoon x Kim Hee-chul, Release of A New Song titled "Falling Blossoms" following "Sweet Dream"]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Super Junior's Kim Heechul and Min Kyunghoon Give Visibility to Developmentally Disabled People in 'Falling Blossoms' Video". Billboard. February 18, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ Jo, Yoo-kyung (February 19, 2018). "민경훈·김희철 신곡 '후유증' 발매…뮤비서 액션까지 소화" [Min Kyung-hoon and Kim Hee-chul's single "Falling Blossoms" Release... Filming action MV]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Han, Na-yan (February 19, 2018). "박미선, 민경훈X김희철 '후유증' 뮤비 출연 소감 전해… "난 아직 멀었구나"" [Park Mi-sun appearance on Min Kyung-hoon x Kim Hee-chul's "Falling Blossoms" MV impression report... "I Still Have a Long Way to Go"]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Jang, Eun-jin (February 12, 2018). "[근황] 김희철, 프로미스나인(fromis_9) 노지선과 투샷…"'후유증' 여자주인공"" [[Recent] Kim Hee-chul, Fromis 9's Noh Ji-sun Two shot... Falling Blossoms's female lead]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon.
- "Falling Blossoms". 17 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Kpop Hot 100". Billboard Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- "Falling Blossoms". February 26 – March 4, 2018.