Killin' Me Good

"Killin' Me Good"
English version artwork
Single by Jihyo
from the EP Zone
LanguageKorean
ReleasedAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
StudioJYPE Studio (Seoul)
Genre
Length3:05
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lindgren
  • Hae Sol Hae
  • J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
Music video
Killin' Me Good on YouTube

"Killin' Me Good" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Jihyo for her debut extended play, Zone. It was released as the lead single by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on August 18, 2023. An English version of the song was released on September 15, 2023.[4] The song peaked at number 193 on the Billboard Global 200 and number 148 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number seven on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

Background and release

On June 5, 2023, JYP Entertainment announced Jihyo would be releasing her debut extended play titled Zone on August 18.[5] Two consecutive spoilers of "Killin' Me Good" were revealed on July 29 and 30 respectively, showing the song's music production using Pro Tools.[6][7] On July 31, JYP Entertainment revealed the EP's tracklist and released a third spoiler of "Killin' Me Good" with Jihyo humming the tune of the song at a home recording studio.[8]

Composition

"Killin' Me Good" is a rhythmical and groovy R&B[1][2][9] and dance number focused on showing "Jihyo as herself",[3] with lyrical content that narrates the ups and downs of a relationship that goes from "beautiful beginnings to a bitter break-up".[10] In terms of musical notation, it was composed in the key of F Major, with a tempo of 112 beats per minute.[11]

Promotion

Jihyo performed the song for the first time on KBS2's Music Bank on August 18, 2023, followed by SBS' Inkigayo on August 20.[12]

Reception

"Killin' Me Good" secured the first-place trophy on Music Bank on August 25, 2023.[13] It also earned the 11th spot on Dazed's list of the "Top 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2023," praising Jihyo's delivery, production, and lyrics.[14]

Award and nominations for "Killin' Me Good"
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2023 The Fact Music Awards Best Music – Fall Nominated [15]
MAMA Awards Best Dance Performance Female Solo Nominated [16]
Song of the Year Longlisted

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from EP's liner notes and Tidal.[17][18]

Studio

Personnel

  • Jihyo – vocals
  • J.Y Park – lyrics, arrangement, record producer
  • Melanie Fontana – background vocals, composition
  • Marcus Lomax– composition
  • Lindgren – composition, arrangement, record producer
  • Hae Sol Hae – arrangement, record producer
  • Earattack – vocal directing, recording
  • Lee Sangyeop – recording, digital editing
  • Lee Kyungwon – digital editing
  • Lim Chanmi – recording
  • Lee Taeseop – mixing
  • Shin Bong-won – mixing
  • Kwon Namwoo – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "Killin' Me Good"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[19] 193
Japan Heatseekers (Billboard Japan)[20] 4
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 21
Singapore (RIAS)[22] 27
South Korea (Circle)[23] 148
Taiwan (Billboard)[24] 12
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[25] 7

Release history

Release history for "Killin' Me Good"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label
Various August 18, 2023
Original
September 15, 2023 English

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Zhan, Jennifer (August 18, 2023). "Jihyo's New Zone: Stardom on Her Terms". Vulture. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Sofia E, Gomez (August 16, 2023). "TWICE's Jihyo Takes Steps Into Her 'Zone' On Debut EP". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Yoon, So-yeon (August 18, 2023). "Jihyo of Twice loving life as she drops first solo album". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (September 8, 2023). "Twice's Jihyo to drop English version of 'Killin' Me Good' on Sept. 15". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  5. ^ You-mee, Hwang (June 9, 2023). "[Today's K-pop] Twice's Jihyo to drop solo album in August". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Hwang, Soyoung (July 22, 2023). "'8월 솔로 데뷔' 지효, 미니 1집 'ZONE' 티징 타임테이블" ['Solo debut in August' Jihyo, 1st mini album 'ZONE' teasing timetable]. JTBC News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Kim, So-jeong (July 29, 2023). "지효, '킬링 미 굿' 스포일러…"경쾌한 비트, 중독성 예고"" [Jihyo, 'Killing Me Good' spoiler... "Upbeat beat, addictive notice"]. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (July 31, 2023). "트와이스 지효, 솔로 데뷔앨범 'ZONE' 6곡 참여 '헤이즈 지원사격'" [Twice Jihyo, participated in 6 songs on her solo debut album 'ZONE' 'Support shooting for Heize']. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  9. ^ Lee, Nam-kyung (August 18, 2023). "지효, 'ZONE'으로 보여줄 중독적인 지효스러움[M+핫컴백]" [Ji-hyo, addictive Ji-hyo to show with 'ZONE' [M+Hot Comeback]]. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023 – via Naver.
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  12. ^ Park, Dong-sun (August 21, 2023). "트와이스 지효, 솔로 첫 주 '완벽 ZYOs ZONE' 각인" [Twice Jihyo, solo first week 'perfect ZYOs ZONE' engraved]. Electronic Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  13. ^ Shim, Min-kyung (August 25, 2023). "[뮤직뱅크] 지효(TWICE), 솔로 첫 1위 "너무 감사하다" ♪Killin' Me Good" [[Music Bank] Jihyo (TWICE), first solo win “Thank you so much” ♪ Killin' Me Good]. KBS News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  14. ^ 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. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". NZ Music Charts. Recorded Music NZ. August 28, 2023. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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