He's Into Her (song)

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"He's Into Her"
He's Into Her by BGYO cover art.png
Single by BGYO
from the album The Light
LanguageEnglish
ReleasedApril 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)
Recorded2021
StudioThe Purple Room, Quezon City[1]
Genre
Length4:02
LabelStar
Songwriter(s)
  • Jonathan Manalo
  • Gabriel Tagadtad
Producer(s)Manalo
BGYO singles chronology
"The Light"
(2021) 		"He's Into Her"
(2021) 		"Runnin'"
(2021)
Music video
"He's Into Her" on YouTube

"He's Into Her" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band BGYO, after their debut single "The Light" (2021). The song was released on April 23, 2021, as the official soundtrack of iWantTFC's digital Philippine romance comedy series He's Into Her.[2][3] The song was written and composed by Jonathan Manalo and Gabriel Tagadtad.

"He's Into Her" debuted on iTunes Philippines at number one, hours before its official release and it marked as BGYO's second single to reach this spot, after "The Light".[4] The accompanying song's lyric distribution video and the visualizer video also trended in YouTube Philippines, consecutively.[4]

Composition and lyrics[]

"He's Into Her" is a Synth-pop genre-bending Original Pilipino Music or P-Pop infuses with Electronic music elements.[5][6] It runs for a total of four minutes and two seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 126 beats per minute and written in the key of A major.[7] The lyrics were written in English by Jonathan Manalo and Gabriel Tagadtad,[8] arranged and mixed by Theo Martel and mastered by Jett Galindo.[9]

Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila cited in his article "this upbeat song is about the boys being head over heels over a girl".[6] JE CC of lionhearttv.net cited in his review "He's Into Her is a frisky, electropop ballad, that narrates that magical moment when stars seemingly get aligned, and the time becomes right for the romance to bloom".[5]

The song will make listeners fall in love again.

— Gelo, Manila Bulletin[10]

Background and release[]

Prior to the official announcement of the song "He's Into Her", series of teasers of the audio track were posted on different social media platforms.[11]

"He's Into Her" premiered on Star Music YouTube channel as a song's lyric distribution video and its official track was released worldwide via digital download.[3][4] On the same day, a visualizer video was released.[12][13][14]

The official music video of "He's Into Her" was released on 4 May 2021.[15]

Reception[]

International fans considered "He's Into Her" as the newest pop anthem perfect for summer.[16] JE CC of lionhearttv.net shared in his review "BGYO’s latest single reminds us of a summer romance and that takes its listener somewhere in time—90’s".[5] Queenie Lasta of villagepipol.com cited in her article "He's Into Her offers that kilig and romance Pinoys definitely love".[17]

Promotion[]

Online show[]

On 9 April 2021, BGYO officially performed the teasers of the song "He's Into Her" live, for the first time, on Kumu.[18] On 29 May 2021, the group also took part on the virtual red carpet premiere of the series "He's Into Her".[19] On 6 June 2021, BGYO performed the song during the "BGYO Live Zoom Party", a virtual international fan meet, held via Zoom.[20] The group also attended the virtual thanksgiving party of He's Into Her on 10 June 2021.[21]

Radio[]

The group got the chance to be interviewed on SBS PopAsia on 10 June 2021, as part of the "He's Into Her" release.[22]

Television[]

On 25 April 2021, BGYO performed the full track of "He's Into Her" live, for the first time, on ASAP Natin 'To.[23][24] The live performance showcased BGYO's new dance choreography in high school uniform outfits.[25][14] On 29 May 2021, the group performed the song live on It's Showtime.[26] The day after, BGYO performed it on ASAP Natin 'To along with the casts of the series He's Into Her.[27] On 7 August 2021, BGYO performed "He's Into Her" on MYX Music Awards 2021 stage for the first time.[28][29]

Music video[]

Prior to the official release of "He's Into Her" music video, teasers were posted throughout the social media by Star Music.[30]

The music video for "He's Into Her" was produced by YouMeUs MNL, directed by Amiel Kirby Balagtas and written by Edgar Dale Reciña.[15][17] The music video was presented inside a campus wherein Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate portray students as they found a journal about young love.[17][31] The opening scene features a school hallway accompanied by a strong harmonies of the track, then leads to the magical narration of the typical student's activities in the classroom, interspersed with the sleek choreography and dance breaks along with a book.[5]

"He's Into Her" official music video surpassed 100,000 YouTube Views 5 hours after its release.[32]

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from the description of BGYO's "He's Into Her" music video.[33]

  • Words & Music by Jonathan Manalo, Gabriel Tagadtad[34][35]
  • Arranged & Mixed by Theo Martel
  • All Vocals Arranged & Recorded by Jonathan Manalo at The Purple Room Studios
  • Mastered by Jett Galindo at The Bakery USA
  • Over-all Production by Jonathan Manalo

Other versions[]

  • On 25 June 2021, Filipina musician SAB released the revival of the song as a Digital Single.[36] SAB's version runs for a total of two minutes and forty seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 126 beats per minute and written in the key of C major.[37]

In popular culture[]

  • "He's Into Her" is used as the promotional track in the teaser trailer released on 24 April 2021 and the official trailer released on 1 May 2021 by iWantTFC for the teen romance digital series He's Into Her[40][41][42]
  • On 30 April 2021, BGYO introduced a dance challenge via TikTok with the hashtag #HIHDanceChallenge.[43]

Awards and nominations[]

Asian Academy Creative Awards[]

Year Award Results Host Country
2021 Best Theme Song or Title Theme (Philippines) Won[44] Singapore
Singapore

References[]

  1. ^ He's Into Her - BGYO (Music Video). Star Music. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ For citations about He's Into Her as the official soundtrack of the series He's Into Her,
  3. ^ a b "BGYO drops new track: 'He's Into Her' theme song". news.abs-cbn.com. 22 April 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Clara Palma (27 April 2021). "ICYMI: BGYO RELEASES FIRST OST "HE'S INTO HER"". kstreetmanila.com. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d JE CC (4 May 2021). "REVIEW: Contagious Summer Energy Explodes in BGYO's 'He's Into Her' MV". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b Rafael Bautista (23 April 2021). "From BGYO to Ariana Grande, and DAY6, here are some of the new music releases of the week". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  7. ^ "He's Into Her Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  8. ^ "BGYO makes listeners fall in love with 'He's Into Her' track". Manila Standard. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  9. ^ Gabby Balahadia (24 April 2021). "P-Pop Group BGYO drops new track 'He's Into Her'". wazzup.ph. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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  13. ^ Rafael Bautista (28 April 2021). "THE 6 THINGS WE WANT TO SEE IN DONNY PANGILINAN AND BELLE MARIANO'S NEW SHOW, HE'S INTO HER". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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  15. ^ a b "WATCH: BGYO releases MV for 'He's Into Her'". news.abs-cbn.com. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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  17. ^ a b c Queenie Lasta (6 May 2021). "P-pop group BGYO releases original soundtrack for He's Into Her". villagepipol.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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  19. ^ "Virtual Red Carpet Premiere He's Into Her". 24pilipinas.com. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  20. ^ "BGYO, Virtual Live Zoom Party". timelessnotes.live. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  21. ^ ""He's Into Her" cast, creatives thank fans for series' success in Virtual Thanksgiving Party". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  22. ^ "Rising P-Pop group BGYO cites BTS for dream collab". Manila Standard. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
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  24. ^ Calistina (26 April 2021). "BGYO presenta He's into Her" (in Spanish). koukyouzen.com. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  25. ^ "WATCH: BGYO performs 'He's Into Her' on 'ASAP'". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  26. ^ "WATCH: BGYO performs He's Into Her OST on It's Showtime stage". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  27. ^ "Darren and Morissette launch new singles on 'ASAP Natin 'To'". mb.com.ph. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  28. ^ "LANY, Ben&Ben, SB19, BGYO & More To Perform at MYX Awards 2021 on Aug. 7". myx.global. 27 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  29. ^ Danielle Domingo (19 August 2021). "BGYO's "The Baddest" Top 5 Performances". myx.global. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
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  31. ^ Jacqueline Arias (6 May 2021). "BGYO release rom-com-inspired video for 'He's Into Her'". nme.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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  35. ^ Featuresdesk (MD) (28 April 2021). "Fast rising P-Pop group BGYO drops 'He's into Her' theme song". pageone.ph. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  36. ^ "Sab marks first music anniversary and "Sunsets & Heaven" album launch with a free concert". orangemagazine.ph. Archived from the original on 23 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  37. ^ "SAB He's Into Her Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  38. ^ "Sab marks first music anniversary and "Sunsets & Heaven" album launch with a free concert". news.abs-cbn.com. 6 February 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  39. ^ "Donny Pangilinan He's Into Her Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  40. ^ Patricia Matalog (23 April 2021). "WATCH: The official 'He's Into Her' teaser is here". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  41. ^ "WATCH: Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano meet their match in 'He's Into Her' trailer". rappler.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  42. ^ Dana Cruz (2 May 2021). "WATCH: Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano meet their match in 'He's Into Her' trailer". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  43. ^ Patricia Matalog (6 May 2021). "Join the 'He's Into Her' cast in the ultimate #HIHDanceChallenge". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  44. ^ For citations of He's Into Her accolade in Asian Academy Creative Awards,

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