Falling Blossoms (Korean: 후유증; RR: Huyujeung) is the second single by the South Korean artists Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon, the duo who is known as Universe Cowards (우주겁쟁이). Their stage name is a mix of Heechul's nickname Universe Star and Buzz's song Coward.
| "Falling Blossoms" | ||||
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| Single by Universe Cowards: Kim Hee-chul x Min Kyung-hoon | ||||
| Released | February 17, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Composer(s) | Kim Heechul, Min Kyung-hoon | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Min Kyung-hoon | |||
| Universe Cowards singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Falling Blossoms on YouTube | ||||
Background and release edit
The single is released a year after the success of their first collaboration and is part of Knowing Bros music video competition,[1] released alongside Kim Young-chul's "Andenayon" and Kang Ho-dong's "I Kick My Luck Away".
Min Kyung-hoon wrote the lyrics to "Falling Blossoms" with his Buzz bandmates Yoon Woo-hyun and Shin Joon-ki.[2]
Reception edit
Billboard described it as "soft pop-rock tune that grows to a soaring, emotional cacophony" and complimented how their music video was one of the most inclusive music videos South Korea's seen in some time.[3]
In November, Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon were again nominated for Best Rock Song at the 10th Melon Music Awards, which they later won on December 1, making them the only artist to win the award two years in a row.[4][5]
Music video edit
Min acts as the head of the family in lieu of his father and developmentally disabled older brother, portrayed by Kim, but runs into trouble with gang members while trying to help his mother (Park Mi-sun) and brother. The gang beats Kim up in front of his teacher (Fromis 9's Roh Ji-sun) to get to Min. Min successfully carries out revenge after he was berated by their mother for his failure to protect Kim. As the gang leader, played by Lee Sang-Min tries to lure Min into an alleyway as an attempt of murder, it was Kim who receives the blow instead after he read the message on Min's phone, leaving the gang leader in disbelief as he ran away. Min later finds a Dying Kim on the alleyway, with Kim handing over a heartful letter he wrote to Min before he succumbs to his wound. A tearful Min then sits dejectedly beside his now-deceased brother, while holding his hand. The accompanying music video was directed by Super Junior's Shindong.[6][7][8]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Falling Blossoms" | Min Kyung-hoon, Shin Joon-ki, Yoon Woo-hyun | Lee Sang-joon, Cha Kil-wan | Cha Kil-wan | 04:10 |
| 2. | "Falling Blossoms (Inst.)" | Lee Sang-joon, Cha Kil-wan | Cha Kil-wan | 04:10 | |
| Total length: | 08:20 | ||||
Charts edit
| Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|
| KOR Gaon [9] |
KOR Hot [10] |
| 15 | 14 |
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Rock Song | Won | [4][5] | |
| 2019 | Song of the Year (February) | Nominated | [11] |
References edit
- ^ Jung, Yoo-jin (February 10, 2018). "김희철X민경훈 우주 겁쟁이, 신곡 MV서 '브로맨스' 예고" [Kim Hee-chul x Min Kyung-hoon Universe Cowards, New Song's MV Bromance Teaser]. New 1 (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Yoo-na (February 17, 2018). "우주겁쟁이 민경훈X김희철, '나비잠' 잇는 신곡 '후유증' 발매" [Universe Cowards Min Kyung-hoon x Kim Hee-chul, Release of A New Song titled "Falling Blossoms" following "Sweet Dream"]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Super Junior's Kim Heechul and Min Kyunghoon Give Visibility to Developmentally Disabled People in 'Falling Blossoms' Video". Billboard. February 18, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "'MMA' 방탄소년단·아이콘·워너원, 올해 가요계 휩쓴 '대상' [종합]" (in Korean). Star Hankookilbo. December 1, 2018. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "[2018 MMA] 방탄소년단, 7관왕…아이콘-워너원 3관왕 (종합)" (in Korean). SpoTV News. December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ Jo, Yoo-kyung (February 19, 2018). "민경훈·김희철 신곡 '후유증' 발매…뮤비서 액션까지 소화" [Min Kyung-hoon and Kim Hee-chul's single "Falling Blossoms" Release... Filming action MV]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Han, Na-yan (February 19, 2018). "박미선, 민경훈X김희철 '후유증' 뮤비 출연 소감 전해… "난 아직 멀었구나"" [Park Mi-sun appearance on Min Kyung-hoon x Kim Hee-chul's "Falling Blossoms" MV impression report... "I Still Have a Long Way to Go"]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ Jang, Eun-jin (February 12, 2018). "[근황] 김희철, 프로미스나인(fromis_9) 노지선과 투샷…"'후유증' 여자주인공"" [[Recent] Kim Hee-chul, Fromis 9's Roh Ji-sun Two shot... Falling Blossoms's female lead]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon.
- "Falling Blossoms". 17 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Kpop Hot 100". Billboard Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- "Falling Blossoms". February 26 – March 4, 2018. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "올해의 가수 (음원) 후보자" [Artist of the Year (Song) nominees]. 8th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2018 (in Korean). KMCIA. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.