Hann (Alone)
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| "Hann (Alone)" | ||||
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| Single by (G)I-dle | ||||
| Released | August 14, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Cube Studio | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Cube | |||
| Songwriter | Soyeon | |||
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| (G)I-dle singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "한(一)(HANN(Alone))" on YouTube | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The 405 | 8/10[3] |
"Hann (Alone)" (Korean: 한(一); stylized as "HANN (Alone)") is a song recorded by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released on August 14, 2018, by Cube Entertainment as a digital single. A music video for the song was also released on August 14.[2]
The song was written by member Soyeon, who co-produced the song with Big Sancho.[4] Billboard described the song as a "creeping" dance-pop song built on sleek strings, echoing harmonies and vibrant, tinny percussion. The lyrics talk about trying to forget a past lover.[2]
Release
Commercial performance
"Hann (Alone)" debuted at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the week ending August 18 and peaked at number 8 the following week.[7][8] It also debuted at number 20 on Billboard Korea's K-pop Hot 100 on the week ending August 19 and peaked at number 10 in its fourth week.[9][10] It also debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard World Digital Songs, with more than 1,000 copies sold and hitting a new peak on the chart.[11][12] The song placed at number 23 for the month of August 2018.[13]
Music video
The music video was released simultaneously with the single on August 14. Within 12 hours, the video surpassed 2 million views on YouTube.[2] On August 22, 2019, it has reached 100 million views on YouTube. Making this (G)I-dle's second music video to reach a 100 million views.[14] The scene when Soyeon tamed a scorpion was listed at #10 on Refinery29 K-Pop's Fiercest Music Video Moments of 2018.[15]
Accolades
"Hann (Alone)" ranked at number 77 on Bugs 2018 Year End Top 100[16] and number 3 on Dazed's 20 Best K-pop songs of 2018 list.[17] It was also named one of the best K-pop songs of 2018 by Idolator (number 10) and The Young Folks (number 20).[18][19]
| Program | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Show Champion | August 29, 2018 | [20] |
| The Show | September 4, 2018 | [21] |
| M Countdown | September 6, 2018 | [22] |