Fast Forward (song)

"Fast Forward"
Single by Jeon Somi
from the EP Game Plan
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedAugust 7, 2023 (2023-08-07)
Genre
Length2:40
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Jeon Somi singles chronology
"XOXO"
(2021) 		"Fast Forward"
(2023) 		"Ex-Mas"
(2023)
Music video
"Fast Forward" on YouTube

"Fast Forward" is a song recorded by South Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter Jeon Somi. It was released by The Black Label and Interscope Records on August 7, 2023, as the lead single from the singer's first extended play, Game Plan. It was composed by Teddy, Vince, R.Tee, and Bekuh Boom, and Jeon Somi participated in writing the lyrics along with Teddy, Bekuh Boom, and Vince.

Domestically, the song was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the Circle Digital Chart and on the Billboard's South Korea Songs, respectively, making it the singer's highest charting song on said charts. It also managed to chart in New Zealand, the US, and Singapore.

Background

In October 2021, Somi's released her first studio album, XOXO, along with its title track of the same name. Prior to that, Somi's released the pre-release single "Dumb Dumb," which became her first top-ten hit on both the Circle Digital Chart and the Kpop Hot 100 at the time. The singer later released a music video for the track "Anymore" as a fan gift .[1] On June 2, 2023, an official spokesperson from the artist's parent agency, The Black Label, confirmed to the South Korean media outlet Star News that Somi is preparing for her comeback.[2] On July 24, her agency posted a "profile image" on Somi's official SNS, announcing the EP's release date, August 7, alongside its title track.[3]

Composition

"Fast Forward" was written by Somi alongside Teddy, Bekuh Boom, and Vince, and composed by Teddy, Vince, R.Tee, and Bekuh Boom.[4] It is a deep house song that "coolly colors the summer with refreshing instruments," characterized by an "uplifting" pre-chorus and energetic hook.[5] Lyrically, it is a song "that captures the desire to meet a true love".[6] Fast Forward's hook samples the introductory vocal of Chained to the Rhythm, a 2017 track by Katy Perry.

Critical reception

Business Insider ranked it number 9 in their list of The best K-pop songs of 2023 while Dazed placed it at 21 in their list of Top 50 best K-pop tracks of 2023.[7][8]

Accolades

Award and nominations for "Fast Forward"
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2023 The Fact Music Awards Best Music – Fall Nominated [9]
MAMA Awards Best Dance Performance – Female Solo Nominated [10]
Song of the Year Longlisted

Credits and personnel

Song credits

Visual credits

  • Han Sa-min – music video director
  • Jeawook Lee – choreographer director
  • Sadeck Waff – choreography, choreographer director
  • BabyZoo – choreography, choreographer director,
  • Aya Sato – choreography
  • Kiel Turin – choreography

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Fast Forward"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 7, 2023
[20]

References

  1. ^ Yeo, Gladys (June 5, 2023). "Jeon Somi preparing to make first comeback in nearly two years". NME. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Kim, No-eul (June 2, 2023). "전소미, 2년 만에 팬들 곁으로 "컴백 준비 중"[공식]" [Jeon Somi, "Preparing for a comeback" with fans after 2 years [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (July 24, 2023). "전소미, 새 EP 앨범 'GAME PLAN' 8월7일 발매[공식]" [Jeon Somi, new EP album 'GAME PLAN' released on August 7 [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Fast Forward - 전소미". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Ah, Ha-na (August 13, 2023). "'인가' 전소미 "'Fast Forward' 작사 참여, 많이 들어달라" [M+이슈TV]" [Jeon So-mi of 'Insure' "'Fast Forward' participated in the lyrics, please listen to it" [M+Issue TV]]. MBN Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Kim, Do-gon (August 1, 2023). "전소미, 빛나는 아우라" [Somi Jeon, Shining Aura]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Haasch, Palmer (December 26, 2023). "The best K-pop songs of 2023, ranked". Business Insider. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Glasby, Taylor (December 15, 2023). "From Jung Kook to NewJeans and aespa, we look back on the K-pop tracks that ruled the last 12 months". Dazed. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "TMA Best Music (Fall)". en.fannstar.tf.co.kr. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  10. ^ Grein, Paul (October 19, 2023). "Seventeen, Jung Kook, Stray Kids & Jisoo Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of September 2, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of September 13, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 34 (18 - 24 Aug 2023)". RIAS. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 35 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  17. ^ "Billboard Vietnam Hot 100: Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  18. ^ "Digital Chart – September 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  19. ^ "Digital Chart 2023". Circle Chart. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  20. ^ "GAME PLAN - EP by JEON SOMI", Apple Music, August 7, 2023, retrieved September 20, 2023