"Jopping" is the debut single by South Korean pop group SuperM.[1][2][3][4][5] It was released on October 4, 2019 as the first single from the eponymous debut extended play by SM Entertainment and Capitol Records.[6][7]

"Jopping"
Single by SuperM
from the EP SuperM
Language
ReleasedOctober 4, 2019
RecordedSeptember 2019
Studio
  • SM Booming System (Seoul)
Genre
Length4:11
Label
Composer(s)
  • Geoffrey McCray
  • Tay Jasper
  • Adrian Mckinnon
  • Zachary Chicoine
  • Nasia Jones
  • Marcus Scott
  • LDN Noise
Lyricist(s)
  • Tay Jasper
  • Adrian Mckinnon
  • Kim Min-ji
  • Hwang Yu-bin
SuperM singles chronology
"Jopping"
(2019)
"Let's Go Everywhere"
(2020)
Music video
"Jopping" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

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"Jopping", a combination of words jumping and popping, is the lead track off SuperM’s self-titled debut EP. The song features heavy electro-pop influences with references to brit-pop sounds. The song uses cinematic-style horns and a groovy beat. A fusion of pop-rock, R&B, and hip-hop genres can be heard in the vocal and rap talents of each member.[8][9]

Music video

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Filmed in the UAE desert and Dubai’s urban jungle, the futuristic video features supercars and bikes in action, while a helicopter sits pretty in the background. The Meydan Bridge, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road’s famous skyline are also spotted on ‘Jopping’ video at one point, while Al Khail Road and the deserted landscape of Ras Al Khor also features in the 4.44 long video.[10]

Live performances

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The group performed "Jopping" for the first time on a showcase at the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles on October 5, 2019.[11] On October 9, 2019 the group made their American TV debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show performing the song.[12] On February 11, 2020 the group performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[13]

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 85
France Download (SNEP)[15] 140
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[16] 27
Malaysia (RIM)[17] 20
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 24
Singapore (RIAS)[19] 11
South Korea Download (Gaon)[20] 108
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[21] 84
UK Digital Singles (OCC)[22] 96
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[23] 25
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[24] 1

Accolades

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Year-end lists
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Dazed The 20 best K-pop songs of 2019 15 [25]
Billboard The 25 best K-pop Songs of 2019 25 [26]
South China Morning Post The 10 best K-pop songs of 2019 7 [27]
BuzzFeed Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019 13 [28]

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United States October 4, 2019
Various SM

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[29]

Studio

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Personnel

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  • SM Entertainment – executive producer
  • Lee Soo-manproducer
  • Lee Sung-soo – production director
  • Tak Young-jun – management director
  • Kim Young-min – executive supervisor
  • SuperM – vocals, background vocals
  • Tay Jasper – producer, lyrics, composition, background vocals
  • Adrian Mckinnon – producer, lyrics, composition, background vocals
  • Kim Min-ji – lyrics
  • Hwang Yu-bin – lyrics
  • Geoffrey McCray – composition
  • Zachary Chicoine – composition
  • Nasia Jones – composition
  • Marcus Scott – composition
  • LDN Noise – producer, composition, arrangement
  • Yoo Young-jin – arrangement, vocal directing, background vocals, recording, mixing, engineered for mix, digital editing, music and sound supervisor
  • Jeon Hoon – mastering

References

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  1. ^ "K-pop supergroup SuperM release video for their debut song, 'Jopping'". NME. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Carvalho, Alana (September 9, 2019). "Integrantes de outros grupos famosos, formam o 'SuperM' e lançam primeiro mini-álbum". Mais QI Nerds (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "SuperM Unboxes And Reacts To Their Soon-To-Be-Launched Album: Watch | E! News". m.eonline.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Murphy, Eryn (August 28, 2019). "K-pop Group SuperM Announces the Release Date of Their First Album". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "SuperM The 1st Mini Album 'SuperM' – SuperM | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "SuperM - The 1st Mini Album". Spotify. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  7. ^ "Taemin: SuperM 1st Mini Album 8/4 Release Info~!". SHINee USA. September 3, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "SuperM – Jopping Lyrics". Genius. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "What is the meaning of Jopping? How to do the SuperM dance!". HITC. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  10. ^ "K-Pop's SuperM drop 'Jopping' music video filmed in Dubai". gulfnews. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "SuperM Takes Over Hollywood at First-Ever Live Show Outside Capitol Records Building: Watch". Billboard. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "SuperM Wonder Why Ellen Is So 'Curious' About Their Relationship Status During U.S. TV Debut". Billboard. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  13. ^ "SuperM to Perform 'Jopping' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'". Billboard. October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  14. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: October 19, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  15. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 41, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  16. ^ "SuperM - Japan Hot 100 (Week 41)". Billboard Japan.
  17. ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  18. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  19. ^ "Singapore Top 30 Regional Streaming Chart". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  20. ^ 2019년 40주차 Download Chart [Week 40 of 2019 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). September 29, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  21. ^ "Billboard Korea K-Pop 100". Billboard Korea - Kpop Hot 100. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100: October 11, 2019". OCC. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  23. ^ "SuperM, Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  24. ^ "Jopping - US World Digital Songs Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  25. ^ "The 20 best K-pop songs of 2019". Dazed. December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  26. ^ "The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2019: Critics' Picks". Billboard. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  27. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (December 21, 2019). "The 10 best K-pop songs of 2019: hit tracks from supergroups BTS and Blackpink, and newcomers SuperM and Itzy". South China Morning Post. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  28. ^ "Best K-pop Music Videos of 2019". BuzzFeed. January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  29. ^ SuperM (2019). SuperM (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.