Love 119

"Love 119"
Single by Riize
from the EP Riizing
Language
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • English
ReleasedJanuary 5, 2024
Studio
  • SM Yellow Tail
  • SM Droplet
  • Doobdoob
GenreDance
Length2:53
Label
Composer(s)
  • Jason Hahs
  • Colin Magalong
  • David Wilson
  • MZMC
Lyricist(s)
  • Jason Hahs
  • Colin Magalong
  • David Wilson
  • MZMC
  • Jeong Da-seul[A]
  • ChaMane[A]
  • Moon Seol-lee[A]
  • Cho Yoon-kyung[A]
  • Mahiro[B]
Riize singles chronology
"Talk Saxy"
(2023) 		"Love 119"
(2024) 		"Siren"
(2024)
Alternative cover
Japanese version cover
Japanese version cover
Riize Japanese singles chronology
"Love 119"
(2024) 		"Lucky"
(2024)
Music video
"Love 119" on YouTube
"Love 119" (Japanese ver.) on YouTube

"Love 119" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on January 5, 2024, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records.[1] It was later included as the eighth track on the group's EP Riizing. A Japanese version of "Love 119" was released on January 24, serving as the group's debut Japanese single.[2] "Love 119" was the first single released by the group without the participation of member Seunghan, who was on hiatus from the group at the time of release[3] and departed the group altogether in October 2024.[4]

The song was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the Circle Digital Chart, becoming Riize's highest charting song to date.[5] The song also became the group's first appearance on a Billboard chart, peaking at number 127 on the Global Excl. US chart.[6]

Background and release

On December 6, 2023 it was reported that Riize would be releasing a new single on January 5, three months after their previous single, "Talk Saxy".[7] On January 1, SM Entertainment confirmed the date, sharing a short teaser clip on their YouTube channel showing the group's members playing in the snow.[8] In the days leading up to the release, SM continued to tease the song, launching a "Love 119 Mailbox" microsite in the style of an early 2000s mobile phone,[9] and sharing an extended clip of the song's instrumental.[10]

The Korean version of "Love 119" was released for digital download and streaming on January 5, followed later by the Japanese version on January 24.[2]

Composition

"Love 119"
In "Love 119", Riize makes heavy use of vocal harmonies,[11] singing over a "nostalgic" instrumental reminiscent of the early 2000s, and sampling "Emergency Room" (2005) by Izi.[12]
Problems playing this file? See media help.

"Love 119" captures the feeling of falling in love for the first time. The juxtaposition of the rhythmic drum beats and soft piano riffs creates this dreamy, melancholic vibe. The chorus part is particularly addictive, so it would be great if you could sing along with it.

— Riize member Eunseok on the song's meaning, L'Officiel Malaysia[13]

The Korean lyrics for "Love 119" were written by Jeong Da-seul, ChaMane, Moon Seol-lee, and Cho Yoon-kyung,[14] while Japanese lyrics were contributed by Mahiro.[15] Composition and English lyrics for both versions were contributed by Jason Hahs, Colin Magalong, David Wilson and MZMC, with the latter two also handling arrangement.[14] "Love 119" contains a prominent sample of the 2005 song "Emergency Room", as written and composed by Shin Dong-woo[16] and performed by South Korean band Izi.[17]

The song has been described as an "easy-listening", "dreamy"[18] dance-pop track reminiscent of late 1990s and early 2000s music,[12] characterized by a "sweet" piano riff[19] and drum beats.[20] Vocally, the song makes heavy use of harmonies, including a cappella, vocal layering, and choir-like segments.[11] In the track's lyrics, the group sings about the feeling of first love, comparing it with an emergency situation.[21] "Love 119" was composed in the key of A-flat major, with a tempo of 99 beats per minute.[22]

Critical reception

"Love 119" received a positive critical reception, with critics noting that the song sounded "fresh" and "exciting."[19] Writing for Clash, Robin Murray wrote that the song was "irresistibly catchy", and that the song allowed "each member of Riize to shine, building to something seamless and unified."[23] For Weverse Magazine, music critic Kim Do-heon wrote that the song was "a combination of nostalgia and reminiscence", and that it was a "move towards the revival and renaissance of SM Entertainment in the mid-to-late 2000s"[12] Joanna Rose of The Honey Pop opined that the song was "magical", and that the song delivered "relatable authenticity."[24]

Music video

Fuchūkeiba-seimommae Station in Fuchū, Tokyo is featured prominently in the music video.

The music video for Love 119 was first was previewed on January 1, 2024 along with the announcement of the song's upcoming release, with SM Entertainment publishing a 19-second long teaser onto their official YouTube channel.[8] The music video was also teased on the group's official website, with still images from the clip being posted to a microsite that was styled to look like an early 2000s mobile phone.[9]

The full music video was released simultaneously with the song, premiering on SM's YouTube channel on January 5,[25] while the Japanese version was released on January 24 concurrently with that version of the song.[26] Directed by Byul Yun,[27] the music videos were shot in December 2023 at various locations across Japan, including scenes in Ōta and at Fuchūkeiba-seimommae Station in Fuchū, both located in Tokyo.[28]

The music video opens with Riize member Sohee sleeping in a bed (Shotaro in the Japanese version). A radio broadcast begins to announce a satellite launch, and he is awoken by a strange message on his cell phone. Startled, he throws ping pong balls at it.[12] The video then cuts to the rest of the group members riding a train, receiving a similar strange message. In other scenes, the group is seen observing a love interest from afar, and practicing the song's choreography.[18] The video ends with the group playing in a snow-covered forest.[29]

The group noted that "Love 119" was their first music video with a storyline, and the first time they had tried acting.[28]

Live performances

Following the release of "Love 119", Riize performed on four South Korean music programs: KBS's Music Bank on January 5[30][31] and 12,[32] SBS's Inkigayo on January 7[31] and 14,[32] Mnet's M Countdown on January 11[33] and 18,[34] and MBC's Show! Music Core on January 13[32] and 20.[34] In Japan, the group performed the song on NHK's Venue101 on January 27,[35] and FNS's Mezamashi TV on April 15.[36]

To further promote the song, the group also performed the song on MBC's It's Live,[37] and Dingo Music's Dingo Live,[38] as well as the Japanese version on The First Take.[39] At the 13th Circle Chart Music Awards on January 10, the group performed "Love 119" in a medley along with previous single "Get a Guitar."[40]

The song was also included in the setlist of the group's 2024 Riizing Day concert tour.[41]

Accolades

Music program awards for "Love 119"
Program Date Ref.
M Countdown January 18, 2024 [42]
Inkigayo January 21, 2024 [43][44]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the Riizing liner notes[14] and Naver Vibe.[15]

Studio

  • SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording, engineered for mix
  • SM Droplet Studio – recording
  • Doobdoob Studio – recording, digital editing
  • Sound Pool Studio - digital editing
  • SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing
  • Sterling Sound – mastering

Personnel

  • SM Entertainment – executive producer
  • Jang Cheol-hyuk – executive supervisor
  • Tak Young-jun - executive supervisor
  • Riize – vocals
  • Jason Hahs - lyrics, composition
  • Colin Magalong - lyrics, composition, background vocals
  • David Wilson - lyrics, composition, arrangement
  • MZMC - lyrics, composition, arrangement
  • Jeong Da-seul - lyrics[A]
  • ChaMane - lyrics[A]
  • Moon Seol-lee - lyrics[A]
  • Cho Yoon-kyung - lyrics[A]
  • Mahiro - lyrics[B]
  • Esbee - background vocals
  • Oh Jin-seong - background vocals
  • Jason Hahs - background vocals
  • Shin Song-eui - piano
  • Noh Min-ji – recording, engineering
  • Kim Joo-hyun - recording
  • Kwon Yu-jin - recording, digital editing
  • Jeong Ho-jin - digital editing
  • Nam Gong-jin - mixing
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering

Charts

Release history

Release history for "Love 119"
Region Date Format Language Label
Various January 5, 2024
Korean
January 24, 2024 Japanese SM

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Korean version only
  2. ^ a b Japanese version only

References

  1. ^ a b Yoon, Soyeon (September 4, 2023). "Riize, SM Entertainment's newest act, debuts with 'Get A Guitar'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b You-mee, Hwang (January 19, 2024). "[Today's K-pop] Riize to drop Japanese-language version of 'Love 119'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Yeo, Gladys (January 5, 2024). "Rookie boyband RIIZE return with dreamy 'Love 119' music video". NME. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Fell, Nicole (October 14, 2024). "Riize's Management Says Seunghan Is Leaving the K-Pop Group Days After Announcing His Return". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Digital Chart – Week 4 of 2024". Circle Chart. January 21–27, 2024. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of January 20, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (July 25, 2024). "[단독] '괴물 신인' 라이즈, 내년 1월 5일 컴백 확정...기세 잇는다" [[Exclusive] 'Monster Rookie' Rise, comeback confirmed on January 5 next year... The momentum continues]. 다음 - 일간스포츠 (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via Daum.
  8. ^ a b "라이즈, 1월 5일 새 싱글 'Love 119' 공개..2024년 활짝 연다" [Rise, new single 'Love 119' released on January 5th.. It will open in 2024]. 조선비즈 (in Korean). Osen. January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  9. ^ a b "라이즈 'Love 119', 리얼하게 즐긴다...이색 프로모션 페이지 공개에 '시선 집중'" [Rise 'Love 119', Enjoying it Real... 'Eyes Focused' on the Unconventional Promotion Page Revealed]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "라이즈 'Love 119',첫사랑 향수 자극..'응급실' 샘플링 관심 폭발" [Rise 'Love 119', first love nostalgic stimulation..' Emergency room' sampling interest explosion]. 조선비즈 (in Korean). Osen. January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  11. ^ a b Park, Soojin. "[RIIZE] RIIZE, Growing Alongside Us with Emotional Pop: From 'Memories' to 'Love 119'". Mnet Plus. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d Kim, Doheon. "How RIIZE Takes Your Heart Back to the Past". Weverse Magazine. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Malaysia, Officiel (February 5, 2024). "Interview: RIIZE on their rise to fame, hopes and dreams, and new hit "Love 119"". L'Officiel Hommes Malaysia. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c Riize (2024). Riizing (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment.
  15. ^ a b "NAVER VIBE(바이브)". VIBE (바이브) (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  16. ^ "NAVER VIBE(바이브)". VIBE (바이브) (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  17. ^ Seung-hyun, Song (March 19, 2024). "Remake songs abundant as K-pop goes 'newtro'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (January 5, 2024). "Rookie boyband RIIZE return with dreamy 'Love 119' music video". NME. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "라이즈의 겨울, 청춘 그리고 첫사랑..'Love 119' [퇴근길 신곡]" [Rise's winter, youth and first love..'Love 119' [New song on the way home from work]]. 조선비즈 (in Korean). Osen. January 5, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  20. ^ Sun-hwa, Dong (February 18, 2024). "From TWS to RIIZE, rookie boy bands beckon casual listeners". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  21. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (January 5, 2024). "RIIZE shares highly anticipated single, "Love 119"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  22. ^ "Key & BPM for Love 119 by Riize". Tunebat. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  23. ^ Murray, Robin (January 5, 2024). "RIIZE Share New Smash 'Love 119'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  24. ^ Rose, Joanna (January 6, 2024). "RIIZE Continue Their Revolution With Latest Single 'Love 119'". The Honey POP. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  25. ^ Jin, Hyang-hee (January 6, 2024). "라이즈 'Love 119' 국내외 차트 1위" [Rise's 'Love 119' tops domestic and international charts]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  26. ^ ""RIIZE" releases Japanese version of "Love 119" today... "Hatsukoi" extended version MV also released". wowKorea. January 24, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  27. ^ @seogiung_dp (January 6, 2024). "RIIZE 라이즈 'Love 119' MV". Retrieved January 7, 2024 – via Instagram.
  28. ^ a b Jeong, Byeong-geun (January 5, 2024). "RIIZE, What would 'Emergency Room' be like if it were reborn as 'Imotional Pop'?" (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via Fan N Star.
  29. ^ Logan, Philip (January 6, 2024). "RIIZE share dreamy pop ballad, 'Love 119'". CelebMix. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  30. ^ Jeong, Bit (January 5, 2024). "라이즈, 오늘(5일) 새 싱글 'Love 119' 발표...'뮤직뱅크'서 첫 무대" [Rise, new single 'Love 119' released today (5th)... first stage on 'Music Bank']. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  31. ^ a b "라이즈 쇼타로X원빈, 새 싱글 'Love 119' 퍼포먼스 제작 참여" [Rise Shotaro X Won Bin Participate in the Production of New Single 'Love 119' Performance]. 조선일보 (in Korean). Osen. January 3, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  32. ^ a b c Kyeom, Ida (January 12, 2024). "라이즈, 성장史 담은 웹소설 '라이즈 앤 리얼라이즈' 시즌2 론칭" [Rise, a web novel with a history of growth, 'Rise and Realize' Season 2 launched]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  33. ^ "라이즈,데뷔4개월 만에 신인상4관왕..'톱티어 신인' 증명" [Rise, 4 Rookie Awards in 4 Months of Debut... Proving 'Top Tier Rookie']. 조선일보 (in Korean). Osen. January 11, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
  34. ^ a b Kim, Soo-young (January 19, 2024). "라이즈 "이 순간 위해 달려왔다"...첫 음악방송 1위" [Rise "Running for this moment"... First music show win]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  35. ^ "日本正式デビュー前のRIIZE、一足早く日本の音楽番組＆フェスに出演" [Before their official Japanese debut, RIIZE will be appearing on Japanese music shows and festivals]. Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). January 30, 2024. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  36. ^ "RIIZE「めざましテレビ」「ヒルナンデス！」生出演が話題に...Mrs․ GREEN APPLE 若井滉斗＆FANTASTICSらと記念ショットも" [RIIZE's live appearances on "Mezamashi TV" and "Hirunandesu!" are a hot topic... Commemorative shots with Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Wakai Koto and FANTASTICS]. Kstyle (in Japanese). April 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  37. ^ "라이즈, 美 애플뮤직·샤잠 '2024 주목해야 할 아티스트' 선정...K팝 가수 유일" [Rise, US Apple Music·Shazam selected as 'Artist to pay attention to in 2024'... The only K-pop singer]. >The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). January 9, 2024. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  38. ^ "Love 119ㅣ딩고뮤직ㅣDingo Music". YouTube. March 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  39. ^ "RIIZE、スペシャルアレンジで「Love 119 (Japanese Ver.)」披露 ＜THE FIRST TAKE＞" [RIIZE performs "Love 119 (Japanese Ver.)" with a special arrangement ＜THE FIRST TAKE＞]. Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). April 3, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  40. ^ Park, Dong-seon (January 10, 2024). "써클차트 뮤직어워즈 2023(CCMA), 'K팝 트렌드 롱런 향한 새 비전' [종합]" [Circle Chart Music Awards 2023 (CCMA), 'New Vision for K-Pop Trend Long-Run' [Comprehensive]]. 미래를 보는 창 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  41. ^ Kim, Soo-young (September 16, 2024). "라이즈, 2만8000명과 팬콘 투어 '피날레'..."자랑스러운 아티스트 되겠다"" [Rise, Fancon tour 'Finale' with 28,000 people..."I will be a proud artist"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  42. ^ Jeong, Won-hee (January 18, 2024). 라이즈, 'Love 119'로 '엠카운트다운'서 데뷔 후 첫 1위 [Riize, wins first place since debut on 'M Countdown' with 'Love 119'] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024 – via Nate.
  43. ^ 1월 셋째 주 인기가요 차트 [Inkigayo Chart for the third week of January]. SBS (in Korean). January 24, 2024. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  44. ^ Kang, Joo-hee (January 21, 2024). 라이즈 '인기가요' 1위...음방 2관왕 달성 [Riize 'Inkigayo' 1st place...Achieved 2 music shows] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  45. ^ "Love 119". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 17, 2024. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  46. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 15, 2024. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  47. ^ "Love 119". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 31, 2024. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  48. ^ "Digital Chart – February 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.