Play (Chungha song)

"Play" is a song by South Korean singer Chungha, which features Changmo. The song was released on July 6, 2020, by MNH Entertainment and Stone Music[2][3][4] as the second single from her first Korean-language studio album Querencia. The single was later repackaged into a maxi single, which consists of the two pre-released singles, together with "Stay Tonight" peaked at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart with 12,613 sales.[5][6]

"Play"
Single by Chungha featuring Changmo
from the album Querencia
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedJuly 6, 2020 (2020-07-06)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length3:19
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • VINCENZO
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
  • Anna Timgren
  • Changmo
Producer(s)
  • VINCENZO
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
  • Anna Timgren
Chungha singles chronology
"Be Yourself"
(2020)		 "Play"
(2020)		 "Bad Boy"
(2020)
Changmo singles chronology
"Countin My Guap"
(2020)		 "Play"
(2020)		 "Swoosh Flow"
(2020)
Chungha chronology
Flourishing
(2019)		 Maxi Single
(2019)		 Querencia
(2021)
Music video
"Play (MNH)" on YouTube
"Play (Stone)" on YouTube

Background and promotion

On June 21, 2020, Chungha released an ad image titled "PRE-RELEASE SINGLE #2". According to the image, photo teasers, a concept clip, concept images, track list, an online cover image, and a music video teaser would be revealed on June 24 – July 3.

On July 1, the official cover of the single was revealed. The music video teasers were released on July 1 and 2.[7][8]

Composition and lyrics

"Play" was written and produced by VINCENZO, Any Masingga, Fuxxy and Anna Timgren and Changmo. It runs for three minutes and nineteen seconds. The song is a Latin pop with various elements of reggaeton arranged in each section. The guitar sound at the verse is scattered off the beat with an iconic reggae rhythm, warms the space with an acoustic guitar sound and a synthesizer sound that unfolds instantly from the pre-chorus, then a brass section and dembow rhythm with the climax chorus light a heart to everyone with a feast of rhythm.".[9]

Stone Music said that "Play" continues the voice of the deep night expressed by the previous single "Stay Tonight", it contains the story of a more beautiful hot afternoon than the night which blurred the boundary between day and night. After a secret and private moment, the lyrics were filled with bold and striking words like the angle of the midsummer sun. Starting with Remedy, Changmo's rap which presented a new narrative combining the title of Chung Ha's singles was perfectly harmonized to complete a picture as if drawing a pupil.

Critical reception

Writing for Dazed, Taylor Glasby ranked "Play" number 28 on their list of 40 Best K-pop songs of 2020 – commenting, "Latin influences turn the energy right up on this summer banger, perfect for Chung Ha who thrives within big performances, and the music video provides a bold frame for her multifaceted abilities."[10]

Music video and promotion

The music video was released on July 6, 2020, and in the music video for the track, Chungha steps into the shoes of a matador to bullfight against a bright red sports car. She can be seen waving a red cloth around and grooving through choreography with her dancers.[11] As a pre-release single, Chungha promoted for only a week.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Play"
  • VINCENZO
  • Fuxxy
3:19
Total length:3:19
Maxi Single (CD repackaged)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Play"
  • VINCENZO
  • Fuxxy
3:19
2."Stay Tonight"
  • VINCENZO
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
  • Anna Timgren
  • VINCENZO
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
  • Anna Timgren
  • VINCENZO
  • Any Masingga
3:37
Total length:6:56

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the description of the "Play" music video.[9]

  • Lyrics – VINCENZO, Fuxxy, Any Masingga, Anna Timgren, 창모
  • Composition – VINCENZO, Fuxxy, Any Masingga, Anna Timgren, 창모
  • Arranged – VINCENZO, Fuxxy
  • Drum Performed – VINCENZO
  • Synthesizer Performed – Fuxxy
  • Bass Performed – VINCENZO
  • Keyboard Performed – Fuxxy
  • Guitar Performed – 영
  • Background Vocals – 김연서
  • Recording Engineer – 정은경, 김지현 at Ingrid Studio, CHANGMO at Neo Deokso
  • Mixing Engineer – 윤원권 at Studio DDeepKick
  • Mastering Engineer – 박정언 at Honey Butter Studio

Accolades
Awards and nominations
Year Organization Category Result Ref.
2021 10th Gaon Chart Music Awards Artist of the Year – Digital Music (July 2020) Nominated [12]

Charts

Release history
Release formats for "Play"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various July 6, 2020
[18][19]

References
  1. "PLAY". Melon music. July 6, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  2. "청하, 6일 두 번째 선공개 싱글 'PLAY' 발매…창모 피처링". Naver (in Korean). July 7, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  3. "청하, 'PLAY' 두 번째 포토 티저 공개 "화사한 카리스마"". Naver (in Korean). June 25, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  4. "청하, 라틴팝 'PLAY'의 청량+고혹+섹시미". Naver (in Korean). July 2, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  5. "Maxi Single". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). July 5–11, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  6. 2020년 7월 Album Chart [July 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  7. "CHUNG HA 청하 'PLAY' Official MV Teaser 1". Chungha. July 1, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020 – via YouTube.
  8. "CHUNG HA 청하 'PLAY' Official MV Teaser 2". Chungha. July 2, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020 – via YouTube.
  9. "CHUNG HA 청하 'PLAY (feat. 창모)' Official MV". YouTube.
  10. Glasby, Taylor (December 19, 2020). "The 40 best K-pop songs of 2020". Dazed. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  11. "Chung Ha Portrays a Bullfighter in Vibrant 'Play' Video: Watch". Billboard. July 7, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  12. "10th Gaon Chart Music Awards: Artist of the Year – Digital Music Nominees". www.gaonmusicawards.com (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  13. "Play". July 5–11, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  14. "Play". Billboard. July 18, 2020.
  15. "Play". Billboard. July 18, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  16. "Play". Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  17. "Play". Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  18. ""창모 피처링"…청하, 두 번째 싱글 'PLAY' 발매". Naver. July 6, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  19. "청하, 신곡 'PLAY' 포토 티저 공개". Naver. June 24, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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