"Come On" is a song by the South Korean rock band CN Blue, written by Jung Yong-hwa, translated in Japanese by Kenji Tamai and composed by Lee Jong-hyun. It was released on August 1, 2012 in 3 different editions: CD+DVD,[1] Regular edition[2][3] and Lawson store limited edition.[4] It is the third major single of the group under Warner Music Japan and their sixth overall.

"Come On"
Regular edition cover
Single by CN Blue
from the album Code Name Blue
B-side
  • "Wake Up"
  • "My Miracle"
ReleasedAugust 1, 2012
Recorded2012
GenreRock
Length3:31
LabelWarner Music Japan
Songwriter(s)Jung Yong-hwa, Kenji Tamai
Producer(s)Lee Jong-hyun
CN Blue Japanese singles chronology
"Where You Are"
(2012)
"Come On"
(2012)
"Robot"
(2012)

Background

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The single was announced by their Korean label, FNC Media, on June 12, 2012, revealing details about the single.[5] On June 25, it was revealed that the song will be used as opening theme song of TV Asahi's "Music ru TV" during July.[6] On July 2, all single covers, track list and a teaser of the music video were released.[7] At this same day, the first major album of the group in Japan was announced to be released on August 29.[8][9] The Album will include the songs from the single and the songs from previous 2 singles "Where You Are" and "In My Head".

Every edition of the single will come with a different jacket cover and different features: the CD+DVD edition will include the CD single, a special DVD featuring the music video of "Come On" and a Special feature, a 44-pages photobook, four folded mini-posters, a serial code to unlock a special bonus feature and comes in a sleeve case. The regular edition will come with the CD single and a serial code. The Lawson limited edition will include with the CD single, 5 calendar cards and a serial code. This version will only be sold on Lawson.

Composition

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All songs from the single were written by the member Jung Yong-hwa. "Come On" was translated in Japanese by Kenji Tamai and composed by the member Lee Jong-hyun. "Wake Up" was composed by Ryo and Jung Yong-hwa. "My Miracle" was composed by Ryo and Lee Jong-hyun.

Music video

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A teaser of the music video was released on July 2, 2012, on Warner Music Japan's YouTube account.[10]

Track listing

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All editions:[11]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Come On"Jung Yong-hwa, Kenji Tamai (Japanese lyrics translator)Lee Jong-hyunKenji Tamai, Rui Momota3:31
2."Wake Up"Jung Yong-hwaRyo, Jung Yong-hwaKenji Tamai, Kousuke Noma2:59
3."My Miracle"Jung Yong-hwaRyo, Lee Jong-hyun 4:03
4."Come On" (instrumental) Lee Jong-hyunKenji Tamai, Rui Momota3:29
Total length:14:02
DVD[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Come On" (music video) 
2."Come On" (music video – special feature) 

Chart performance

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The physical single debuted at number four in Oricon's Daily chart with 16,532 copies sold on the first day and charted at number five in Oricon's Weekly singles chart with 33,911 copies sold in the first week.

Charts

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Oricon

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Released Oricon Chart Peak Debut Sales Sales Total Chart Run
August 1, 2012 Daily Singles Chart 4 16,532 39,250+ 5 weeks
Weekly Singles Chart 5 33,911
Monthly Singles Chart 24

Other charts

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Chart Peak
position
Billboard Japan Hot 100[12] 8
Billboard Japan Hot Singles sales[13] 5

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Japan August 1, 2012 CD single,[3] Digital download[11] Warner Music Japan

References

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  1. ^ a b "CNBLUE 「Come on (初回限定盤)」 / Warner Music Japan" (in Japanese). Warner Music Group. Archived from the original on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  2. ^ "Come on CNBLUEのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  3. ^ a b "CNBLUE 「Come on (通常盤)」 / Warner Music Japan" (in Japanese). Warner Music Group. Archived from the original on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  4. ^ "CNBLUE 「Come on (ローソン限定盤)」 / Warner Music Japan" (in Japanese). Warner Music Group. Archived from the original on 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  5. ^ "2012/8/1 : 3rd single 発売決定!!" (in Japanese). FNC Media / AI Entertainment. 2012-06-12. Archived from the original on 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  6. ^ "「Come on」のタイアップが決定いたしました!" (in Japanese). FNC Media / AI Entertainment. 2012-06-25. Archived from the original on 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  7. ^ "8月1日発売「Come on」PVスポットバージョン解禁!" (in Japanese). FNC Media / AI Entertainment. 2012-07-02. Archived from the original on 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  8. ^ "CNBLUE日本でのファーストアルバムのリリースの詳細を発表いたします!" (in Japanese). Warner Music Japan. 2012-07-02. Archived from the original on 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  9. ^ 8月29日発売;ファーストアルバムのリリースの詳細発表!! (in Japanese). FNC Media / AI Entertainment. 2012-07-02. Archived from the original on 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  10. ^ "CNBLUE - Come On (Teaser) - YouTube". YouTube. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  11. ^ a b "iTunes - ミュージック - CNBLUE「Come on - EP」" (in Japanese). iTunes. 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  12. ^ "Japan Hot 100 / Billboard JAPAN (Billboard Japan Hot 100 for August 13th)" (in Japanese). Billboard. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales / Billboard JAPAN (Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales for August 13th)" (in Japanese). Billboard. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2012-08-08.