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Songbird (NCT Wish song)

"Songbird" is a song recorded by Japanese boy group NCT Wish, the Japanese-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released on June 25, 2024, as a maxi single in Japan and on July 1, 2024, as the title track for the single album of the same name in South Korea. The single additionally contains the B-side track "Tears Are Falling".

"Songbird"
Japanese version digital cover
Single by NCT Wish
from the album Wishful
Language
  • Japanese
  • Korean
B-side"Tears Are Falling"
ReleasedJune 25, 2024
GenreDance-pop[1]
Length3:01
Label
Composer(s)
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Brown Panda (The Hub)
  • Jacob Aaron (The Hub)
  • Frankie Day (The Hub)
Lyricist(s)
  • Toyosaki H.[A]
  • Kang Eun-jung[B]
NCT Wish singles chronology
"Wish"
(2024) 		"Songbird"
(2024) 		"Dunk Shot"
(2024)
NCT singles chronology
"Moonlight"
(2024) 		"Songbird"
(2024) 		"Walk"
(2024)
Alternative cover
Korean version digital cover
Korean version digital cover
Music video
"Songbird" (Japanese version) on YouTube
"Songbird" (Korean version) on YouTube

Background and release

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On May 5, it was announced that NCT Wish will be releasing their second Japanese single "Songbird" on June 26.[2] A follow-up announcement on May 17 revealed a Korean version of the single, slated to be released in the third quarter of the year,[3] later getting a release date of July 1.[4] Teaser images for the single were released on June 11 and 12.[5][6] A trailer clip, titled Missing Bird in Cupid Museum, was then released on June 21.[7]

The Japanese version of the single was released digitally on June 25,[8] followed by the Korean version on July 1.[9]

Commercial performance

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On June 30, prior to the release of the Korean version of "Songbird", the single was reported to have 630,000 pre-orders in South Korea and Japan combined.[1]

Promotion

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NCT Wish promoted the Japanese version of the single on TBS's CDTV Live! Live! on May 24, and on TV Tokyo's Ultrasound and NHK's Venue101 on May 29.[10]

Accolades

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On South Korean music programs, "Songbird" achieved first place win on the July 10 episode of Show Champion.[11]

Track listing

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"Songbird" – Japanese version
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Songbird" (Japanese version)Toyosaki H.
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Brown Panda (The Hub)
  • Jacob Aaron (The Hub)
  • Frankie Day (The Hub)
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Brown Panda (The Hub)
3:01
2."Tears Are Falling" (Japanese version)Irodori Kaoru
  • Christopher Lund Nissen
  • Nicklas Sahl
  • Jeppe London Blisby
  • Rick Bridges
Jeppe London Blisby3:05
Total length:6:06
Songbird – Korean version
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Songbird" (Korean version)Kang Eun-jung
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Brown Panda (The Hub)
  • Jacob Aaron (The Hub)
  • Frankie Day (The Hub)
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Brown Panda (The Hub)
3:01
2."Tears Are Falling" (Korean version)Ellie Suh (153/Joombas)
  • Christopher Lund Nissen
  • Nicklas Sahl
  • Jeppe London Blisby
  • Rick Bridges
Jeppe London Blisby3:05
Total length:6:06

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Songbird"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[19]
Physical 		Gold 100,000^
South Korea (KMCA)[20] Platinum 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Songbird"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various June 25, 2024
Japanese Avex
Japan June 26, 2024 CD
Various July 1, 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Korean SM
South Korea CD

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese version only
  2. ^ Korean version only

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, Soo-jin (July 1, 2024). "'컴백' NCT WISH, 싱글 'Songbird' 韓·日 선주문 63만 장 [공식]" ['Comeback' NCT Wish, single 'Songbird' pre-orders in Korea and Japan 630,000 [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Yoon, Sung-yeol (May 4, 2024). "NCT 위시, 日 최대 패션 음악 축제 떴다..'걸스어워드' 오프닝 장식" [NCT Wish appeared at Japan's largest fashion music festival..'Girls Awards' opening decoration] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Kim, Na-yul (May 17, 2024). "NCT WISH, 전국 팬미팅 투어 전 회차 매진..서울 공연 추가 오픈" [NCT Wish, All Nationwide Fan Meeting Tours Sold Out..Additional Seoul Shows Open] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 10, 2024). "NCT WISH, 7월 1일 신곡 'Songbird' 발매…보아 프로듀서 참여" [NCT Wish to release new song "Songbird" on July 1st… BoA producer participates] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (June 11, 2024). "NCT WISH, 청량 비주얼로 돌아온다..'Songbird'" [NCT Wish returns with refreshing visuals.."Songbird"] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, Min-kyung (June 12, 2024). "NCT WISH, 'Song bird' 티저 이미지 공개" [NCT Wish, "Songbird" teaser image released] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (June 21, 2024). "NCT WISH, 동화 같은 영상美로 전하는 사랑과 행운..'Songbird'" [NCT Wish, Love and Luck Delivered through Fairytale-Like Video Beauty.."Songbird"] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Choi, Jeong-ah (June 25, 2024). "활동 스포 쏟아진다…NCT WISH, 1일 'Songbird' 발매 기념 생방" [Activity spoilers pouring in… NCT WISH, live broadcast to commemorate the release of 'Songbird' on the 1st] (in Korean). Sports World. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (July 2, 2024). "NCT WISH, 국내 주요 음반 차트 일간 1위 차지" [NCT Wish, daily No. 1 on major domestic album charts] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (June 26, 2024). "NCT WISH, 日 음악방송+토크쇼..'송버드' 현지 활동 박차" [NCT Wish, Japanese music broadcast + talk show.."Songbird" local activities spurred] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ SHOW CHAMPION 525회 TOP5 [SHOW CHAMPION Episode 525 TOP5]. MBC Plus (in Korean). July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – 2024-07-08 Oricon News. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2024-07-08" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 27 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  16. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 27 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2024-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  19. ^ "Japanese single certifications – NCT Wish – Songbird" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 10, 2024. Select 2024年6月 on the drop-down menu
  20. ^ "South Korean album certifications – NCT Wish – Songbird" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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