Teddy Bear is the fourth single album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on February 14, 2023, and contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
On January 18, 2023, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing an album in February.[1] On January 31, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their fourth single album titled Teddy Bear on February 14.[2] On February 1, the promotional schedule was released.[3] On February 3, the Korean version of "Poppy", which was previously released as the Japanese-language debut single, was pre-released alongside its performance music video.[4] The music video teasers for lead single "Teddy Bear" was released on February 5 and 12.[5][6] The single album was released alongside the music video for "Teddy Bear" on February 14.[7]
Teddy Bear consists of two tracks. The lead single "Teddy Bear" was described as a pop punk song with lyrics that "contains a message of positivity that gives hope and comfort".[8] The second track "Poppy" was described as a "quirky" pop song with "an addictive chorus, and lovely yet kitsch mood".[9][10]
^Kim, Min-ji (January 18, 2023). "스테이씨, 7개월 만에 컴백 예고 "2월 컴백 목표로 준비 중" [STAYC announces comeback after 7 months "Preparing for a comeback in February] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (February 1, 2023). "스테이씨, 2월 14일 컴백 확정..새 싱글 'Teddy Bear' 발매" [STAYC confirms comeback on February 14..Releases new single 'Teddy Bear'] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (February 2, 2023). "스테이씨, 3일 'Poppy' 한국어 버전 음원 깜짝 선공개" [STAYC, surprise pre-release of the Korean version of 'Poppy' on the 3rd] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (February 4, 2023). "'컴백' 스테이씨, 'Poppy' 퍼포먼스 영상 공개..입덕 부르는 매력" ['Comeback' STAYC, 'Poppy' performance video released... The charm of singing fans] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jung, Hyeon-tae (February 6, 2023). "스테이씨, 네 번째 싱글 타이틀곡 'Teddy Bear' MV 1차 티저 공개..14일 발매" [STAYC, 4th single title song 'Teddy Bear' MV 1st teaser released..Released on the 14th] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Yoon, Jun-ho (February 13, 2023). "'컴백 D-1' 스테이씨, 타이틀곡 'Teddy Bear' M/V 티저 공개" ['Comeback D-1' STAYC, title song 'Teddy Bear' M/V teaser released] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Na-yul (February 14, 2023). "스테이씨, 오늘(14일) 'Teddy Bear' 발매..러블리+키치 매력" [STAYC releases 'Teddy Bear' today (14th)..Lovely + kitsch charm] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jo, Seong-woon (February 13, 2023). "스테이씨, 'Teddy Bear' 로 증명할 막강한 틴프레시 에너지" [STAYC, powerful teen fresh energy to prove with 'Teddy Bear'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kang, Da-yoon (February 3, 2023). "스테이씨, 컴백 전 '파피' 음원 선공개...러블리+키치 다 담았다" [STAYC pre-releases 'Poppy' sound source before comeback...Lovely + kitsch] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Ho-young (February 14, 2023). "스테이씨(STAYC), 뭐 하고 지냈나? "미국 투어+해외 팬미팅+日데뷔"" [STAYC, what have you been doing? "US tour + overseas fan meeting + Japanese debut"] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment News. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
