What You Waiting For (Somi song)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"What You Waiting For"
Jeon Somi What You Waiting For Single Cover.jpg
Single by Somi
LanguageKorean
ReleasedJuly 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)
Genre
Length2:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Somi singles chronology
"Birthday"
(2019) 		"What You Waiting For"
(2020) 		"Dumb Dumb"
(2021)
Music video
"What You Waiting For" on YouTube

"What You Waiting For" is a song released by Korean-Canadian singer Somi. It was released by The Black Label and Interscope Records on July 22, 2020.[1]

Background and release[]

On July 14, 2021, The Black Label released a promotional poster for the song with the release date on it, confirming that Somi would make a surprise comeback in about a week.[2] Then, on July 15, they released the second promotional poster, also unveiling the title of the song "What You Waiting For".[3] The following day, a credits poster was unveiled revealing that Somi was involved in the songs's writing and production as well.[4] On July 18, the third promotional poster was released.[5]

On July 22, "What You Waiting For" was released.[6]

Composition[]

"What You Waiting For" was written by Teddy, Somi, and Danny Chung and the former two were also composed the song with R.Tee and 24.[4] As quoted from an interview, Somi told that there's no specific inspiration for the song. But it potentially might be from the wait of the late night tacos and chicken wings.[7]

As described from Jeff Benjamin of Forbes, "The just-released track opens with a subtle synth-pop production, bouncing through DIY-vibe electronica and a racing, power-pop chorus as Somi tells an apprehensive lover 'Baby, I’ve been waiting for you all this time!'".[8]

Music video[]

On July 17, the first music video teaser was released.[9] Three days later, the second music video teaser was released.[10] A day after, the third music video teaser was released.[11] On July 22, the music video was released.[12]

The video showed Somi who looked more confident than ever embracing different looks and sides of herself as she literally breaks through barriers.[8] The video amassed over six million views in its first 24 hours of release.[13] By November 8th of 2020, the music video had gathered more then 18 million views.[14]

Commercial performance[]

The song peaked at number 53 on the South Korean Gaon chart becoming Somi's third highest entry on the chart. In Malaysia the song peaked at number 8 becoming her first top ten hit in the country. In Singapore the song hit number two becoming her highest-charting song there. The song also peaked at number 8 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart becoming her second top 10 entry on the chart.

Accolades[]

Music show win[]

On August 6, 2020, Somi took her first music show trophy with the song on Mnet's M Countdown.[15]

Program Date Ref.
M! Countdown (Mnet) August 6, 2020 [16]

Year end lists[]

Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Hypebae Best K-Pop Songs and Music Videos of 2020 N/A [17]

Charts[]

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Malaysia (RIM)[18] 8
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[19] 38
Singapore (RIAS) [20] 2
South Korea (Gaon)[21] 53
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[22] 33
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] 8

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label
Various July 22, 2020
The Black Label
United States Interscope

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Lee, Gyu-lee (July 22, 2020). "SOMI to drop new single 'What You Waiting For'". The Korea Times. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Choi, Joo-won (July 14, 2020). "전소미, 7월 컴백대전 합류 '막강 파워걸이 온다'" [Jeon So-mi will join the comeback battle in July. 'Here comes the powerful girl.']. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  3. ^ Hwang, Jee-young (July 15, 2020). "전소미, 22일 컴백 타이틀은 'WHAT YOU WAITING FOR'" [Jeon So-mi, the comeback title on the 22nd is "WHAT YOU WAITING FOR".]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Kim, Han-na (July 16, 2020). "전소미, 과감한 매혹적 스타일...티저 속 성숙한 분위기 발산" [Jeon So-mi, bold and captivating style. Give off a mature vibe in the teaser.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Lee, Ho-yeon (July 18, 2020). "'컴백 D-4' 전소미, 스타일링보다 화려한 미모" ['Comeback D-4' Jeon So-mi, more gorgeous than styling.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Hong, Hye-min (July 22, 2020). "전소미, 다시 돌아왔다" [Jeon So-mi, you're back.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Wass, Mike (August 13, 2021). "Interview: SOMI Talks "What You Waiting For" & Debut Album". Idolator. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Benjamin, Jeff (July 22, 2020). "Somi Makes Her Global K-Pop Move With 'What You Waiting For' After U.S. Record Deal". Forbes. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Hong, Hye-min (July 17, 2020). "전소미, 단발 파격 변신?...'What You Waiting For' 티저 공개" [Jeon So-mi, a shocking transformation with short hair? The teaser for "What You Waiting For" released.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Kim, Han-na (July 20, 2020). "전소미, 드레스 입고 운동장 트랙에?...신곡 2차 티저 영상 공개" [Jeon So-mi, wearing a dress on the track on the playground? Second teaser video for the new song released.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Kim, Yeon-ji (July 21, 2020). "전소미, 'What You Waiting For' MV 3차 티저 공개" [Jeon So-mi, "What You Waiting For" MV third teaser released.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Hwang, Jee-young (July 22, 2020). ""밝은 척 못해"…전소미, 끝이 보이는 사랑 노래" ["I can't pretend to be bright." Jeon So-mi, a love song with an end.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  13. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (July 22, 2020). "SOMI Releases New Single "What You Waiting For" After Signing to Interscope Records". Hypebae. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  14. ^ Oak, Jessica (November 8, 2020). "Somi Talks Interscope Deal & K-Pop Hit 'What You Waiting For'". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  15. ^ Jeong, Han-byeol (August 6, 2020). "'엠카' 전소미, '왓 유 웨이팅 포'�� 1위…레몬 먹으며 앙코르 무대" ['M Countdown' Jeon So-mi, wins first place with 'What You Waiting For'. Eating lemon while on encore stage.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  16. ^ Kim, Han-na (August 7, 2020). "전소미, 데뷔 후 첫 음악방송 1위..."솜뭉치들 사랑해요"" [Jeon So-mi, the first time to get the first place on a music show. "I love you, Som-mungchis."]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (December 14, 2020). "These Are the Best K-Pop Songs and Music Videos of 2020". Hypebae. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  18. ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  19. ^ "What You Waiting For". Recorded Music NZ. August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  20. ^ RIAS Chart:
  21. ^ "What You Waiting For – Week 31 of 2020". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  22. ^ "Somi Chart History: Billboard Korea K-Pop 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  23. ^ "Somi Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
Retrieved from ""