Fear (Seventeen song)
2019 single by Seventeen
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Background and release
In July 2019, Seventeen began sharing teasers for new music, to be released in August.[1] On August 5, they released a digital single titled "Hit", and then revealed they would be releasing an album the next month.[2] The full tracklist was released September 9, revealing the lead single for the album would be titled "Fear".[3] Various lyrics from "Fear" were released four days before the album's release.[4] The song and its music video were released simultaneously on September 16.[5] On the same day, Seventeen held a showcase to commemorate the new album, performing "Fear" for the first time.[6]
Composition
"Fear" was written by Seventeen members Woozi, S.Coups and Vernon, alongside regular collaborator Bumzu, and was composed by Woozi and Bumzu.[5] It has been described as an r&b and electro-pop song with lyrics describing feelings of being the poison in a toxic relationship.[6][7] The song is in the key of G minor with a tempo of 146 beats per minute.[8]
Music video
The music video was released the same day as the album, following two teasers.[9] Directed by Yoon Rima and Jang Dongju of Rigend Film,[10] the video features the members of the group dancing and singing amongst dark colours and dramatic backdrops.[5] The makeup throughout the video was noted to be more dramatic than Seventeen's usual style, specifically the contrast of red lipstick smeared across Jeonghan's lips.[11][5]
Accolades
On South Korean music programs, "Fear" won two first place awards; one at the September 26 broadcast of M Countdown and one at the September 27 broadcast of Music Bank.[12][13] "Fear" was listed in multiple publications' year-end lists for best K-pop songs and music videos, and received nominations at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019 | 23 | [14] |
| SBS PopAsia | Top 100 Asian pop songs of 2019 | 28 | [15] |
| BuzzFeed | Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019 | 12 | [16] |
| Rolling Stone India | 10 Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019 | N/a | [17] |
| CelebMix | Top 10 K-pop songs of 2019 | 9 | [18] |
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Dance Performance – Male Group | "Fear" | Nominated | [19] |
| Song of the Year | Longlisted | ||||
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the An Ode lyric book.[20]
Location
- Recorded at Universe Factory and Ingrid Studio
- Edited at Ingrid Studio
- Mixed at Section AB and Prismfilter Mix Lab
Credits and personnel
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[21] | 24 |
| South Korea (Gaon)[22] | 66 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] | 6 |