Zombie (Day6 song)
| "Zombie" | ||||
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| Single by Day6 | ||||
| from the EP The Book of Us: The Demon | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | May 11, 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
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| "Zombie" on YouTube | ||||
"Zombie" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Day6 for their sixth extended play The Book of Us: The Demon. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment on May 11, 2020.
Background and release
[edit]On April 20, 2020, JYP Entertainment reported that Day6 would be making a comeback on May 11.[1] From May 2 through May 6, the band released five pairs of teaser photos of the extended play, each featuring individual members.[2][3][4][5][6] On May 7, the band released a set of group photo teasers for "Zombie".[7] On May 9, the music video teaser of the "Zombie" was released.[8] On May 11, 2020, both "Zombie" and their sixth EP The Book of Us: The Demon were released.
Composition
[edit]"Zombie" Is written by Young K and Wonpil composed by Jae and Homg Ji-sang.[9] The song has been described as having hip-hop-based rhythm and ballad-like chord progression" and "rock sound and powerful vocals".[10] The song has been compared to people who live a repetitive daily life without any emotion to a 'zombie'.[11]
Music video
[edit]The music video features model Kim Ji-hoon, [12] who plays the main character who walks in a busy city like a zombie, and as soon as he returns to his room, he lays down as if he was tired, creating an empty atmosphere.[13] It was directed by Naive Creative Production. [14]
Promotion
[edit]On May 10, 2020 JYP Entertainment announced that Day6 would not hold any promotion for the song because the members want to focus on their health.[15]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Circle)[16] | 18 |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[17] | 15 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[18] | 13 |
Monthly charts
[edit]| Chart (May 2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Circle)[19] | 68 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2020 | Best Band Performance | "Zombie" | Won | [20] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Publication list
[edit]| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| IZM | Top 10 singles of 2020 | N/a | [21] |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 11, 2020 | JYP |
References
[edit]- ↑ "JYP 측 "데이식스, 5월 11일 컴백 확정"(공식)". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ↑ Lee, Ha-na (May 2, 2020). 데이식스 성진, 신곡 'Zombie' 개인 티저 공개 '아련+공허 눈빛' [Day6 Sungjin reveals new teaser 'Zombie' personal teaser]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (May 3, 2020). 데이식스 제이 "'좀비' 듣고 마음의 위안과 힘 얻기를" [Day6 Jae. "Listen to 'zombies' and gain comfort and strength"]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Lee, Deok-haeng (May 4, 2020). 데이식스 Young K, 'Zombie' 개인 티저 공개…"다섯 멤버 모두 만족한 새 앨범" [Day6 Young K reveals 'Zombie' personal teaser… "A new album that satisfies all five members"]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Shim, Eon-kyung (May 5, 2020). DAY6 원필, 신곡 'Zombie' 티저 공개..깊은 눈빛+훈훈 비주얼 [Oh!쎈 컷] [DAY6 Wonpil, new song 'Zombie' teaser released..Deep eye + Hoonhoon visual [Oh! 쎈 cut]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Myung, Hee-suk (May 6, 2020). 데이식스 도운, 비주얼 막내의 분위기 눈빛 '공허+신비로움' [Day6 Dowoon, visual youngest atmosphere 'Void + Mystery']. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kwon, Hye-mi (May 7, 2020). 데이식스, 신곡 'Zombie' 단체 사진 공개…공허한 분위기→독보적 아우라 [Day6 unveils group photo of new song 'Zombie'… Vacant atmosphere → unrivaled aura]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kang, Seo-jung (May 9, 2020). 데이식스, 신곡 'Zombie' 뮤비 티저 첫 공개..강한 울림 예고 [Day6 unveils new song 'Zombie' music teaser ..]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved May 9, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ "Zombie" (in Korean). Dreamus. JYP Entertainment. May 1, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2020 – via Melon.
- ↑ Kim, Seon-woo (April 30, 2020). DAY6, 타이틀곡 'Zombie'로 컴백..트랙리스트 공개 '기대감 UP' [DAY6, comeback with title song 'Zombie' .. Tracklist released 'Expectation UP']. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2020 – via Daum.
- ↑ DAY6, comforts the public with 'Zombie' "Listen to our song and cheer up a little" (in Korean). Naver. May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ The male protagonist in DAY6 'Zombie' MV is a hot topic, intense acting model Kim Ji-hoon! (in Korean). Naver. May 14, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ DAY6, new song 'Zombie' MV teaser released for the first time 'strong resonance preview' (in Korean). Naver. May 9, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2020 – via Naver.
- ↑ "DAY6 "Zombie" M/V". Studio Naive. May 13, 2020. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2020.[self-published]
- ↑ "데이식스, "팀 활동 일시적 중단..일부 멤버 심리적 불안 증세 호소" [공식]".
- ↑ "Zombie". May 10–16, 2020.
- ↑ "Day6 Chart History: Billboard Korea K-Pop 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ↑ "Day6 Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ↑ "Circle Digital Chart – May 2020" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 MAMA Nominees". mama.mwave.me. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ↑ "2020 올해의 가요 싱글". IZM. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
