Jumpin'

"Jumpin'"
Single by Kara
from the album Girl's Talk
B-side "Burn"
Released November 10, 2010 (2010-11-10) (Japan)
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2010
Genre Dance-pop
Length 02:58
Label Universal Sigma
Writer(s) Han Jae-ho,
Kim Seung-soo,
Song So-yoon,
Natsumi Watanabe
Kara Japanese singles chronology
"Mister"
(2010)		 "Jumpin'"
(2010)		 "Jet Coaster Love"
(2011)
Kara Korean singles chronology
"2Me"
(2010)		 "Jumping"
(2010)		 "Step"
(2011)
Alternative Cover
Type A - CD+DVD cover
Type B - CD+Photobook cover

"Jumpin'" (ジャンピン Janpin?) is the second Japanese single by the South Korean girl group Kara. It was released on November 10, 2010.[1] The single was eventually certified as Platinum for cell-phone digital downloads, and Gold for PC downloads by the RIAJ.[2]

A Korean version was also released and included as the lead title song for the group's fourth mini-album titled Jumping, which was released in South Korea on November 17, 2010.

Contents

Background

On September 29, 2010, it was announced that Kara will be releasing their second single entitled "Jumpin'" on November 10, 2010. It was also said to be a brand-new song that will have an exclusive Japanese single release. "Jumpin'" was also chosen as the new theme song for Fuji TV's Saturday morning news and information program, Mezamashi Saturday.[3] It was also revealed that the song and concept for "Jumpin'" was inspired by the anime movie, "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time".[4] The song also served as a promotion for KDDI's "au Santa's Challenge."[5]

On December 2010, the single was then certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for having over 100 000 copies shipped.[6] Furthermore, their free music application "Kara Jumping" ranked #1 for the 'free music category' on Japan's iTunes App store chart, earning over 50 000 downloads within 10 days upon release without any official promotions. It was met with many positive reviews and a representative of production company Danal even commented, "Kara's popularity in Japan exceeds anything imaginable." [7]

Composition

It was revealed that the song and concept for "Jumpin'" was inspired by the anime movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.[8]

Track listing

Japanese Single
No. Title Length
1. "Jumping" (ジャンピン) 2:58
2. "Burn" (バーン) 3:31
3. "Jumping (Instrumental)"   2:59
Total length:
 9:27
Bonus Track (Limited Edition Version C)
No. Title Length
4. "Jumping" (점핑) (Korean Version) 2:57
Total length:
 12:24

Music videos

The promotional video teaser for "Jumpin'" was featured on Mezamashi TV on October 25, 2010. The full version was eventually released on October 28, 2010. The video features alternating scenes where the is seen wearing silvery white and dark black outfits. During the filming, it was reported that member Seungyeon cried a lot after being asked by the staff to shed a tear during an individual scene but she ended up sobbing because she became overwhelmed by her emotion.[9]

au Smart Sports version

The 'au Smart Sports version' was also released through Universal Music Japan and Universal Sigma YouTube channels on November 5, 2010. In this version, the group are dressed as cheerleaders and marathon runners, helping to promote the popular Japan carrier KDDI's "au Santa's Challenge"(which is centered around the “Run & Walk” campaign).[10][11]

South Korean version

Following the release of the group's fourth mini-album back in South Korea, a Korean version of the single was used as the title track for the album. The music video is the same as the Japanese version but contains slightly altered scenes including individual scenes where the group members are seen sitting in a black and white bedroom with a cell-phone on their hand.

Chart performance

The single debuted at #5 in the Oricon chart and eventually rose to #2, only second to Arashi. The song quickly climbed up in other charts including mobile downloads. The music video and song also ranked #1 in iTunes Japan[12] The single ranked #5 in the weekly Oricon Chart selling around 55,000 copies.[13]

The song was certified platinum by the RIAJ for cellphone digital downloads, and gold for PC downloads.[2]

Charts

Korean version

Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Chart[14] 3

Japanese version

Chart Peak
position
Billboard Japan Hot 100 4
RIAJ Digital Track Chart weekly top 100[15] 3
RIAJ Digital Track Chart yearly top 100[16] 50

Oricon Chart

Released Oricon Chart Peak Debut Sales Sales Total Chart Run
November 10, 2010 Daily Singles Chart 2 54,977 120,000+ 31 weeks
Weekly Singles Chart 5
Monthly Singles Chart 8
Yearly Singles Chart 77

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
RIAJ physical single[17] Gold (100,000+)
RIAJ ringtone downloads[18] 2× Platinum (500,000+)
RIAJ full-length cellphone downloads[19] 2× Platinum (500,000+)
RIAJ PC downloads[20] Platinum (250,000+)

References

  1. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/jumpin/id398452474?i=398452476&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
  2. ^ a b "レコード協会調べ　2月度有料音楽配信認定 ＜略称：2月度認定＞" (in Japanese). RIAJ. February 20, 2011. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w110220.html. Retrieved February 21, 2011. 
  3. ^ {[1]. "Fuji TV" October 2, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2010
  4. ^ {Kara、セカンドシングル「ジャンピン」衝撃PV解禁' . "Entertainment News" October 25, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2010
  5. ^ {카라 日 대표 통신사 얼굴 됐다 ‘광고 속 비주얼 폭발’ . "Nate" November 5, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2010
  6. ^ Recording Industry Association of Japan. "RIAJ". December 20, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2010
  7. ^ 카라 앱 日 앱스토어 1위 ‘일본 스마트폰도 점령’. "Newsen". December 17, 2010. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  8. ^ {Kara、セカンドシングル「ジャンピン」衝撃PV解禁' . "Entertainment News" October 25, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2010
  9. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/karas-seungyeon-cries-while-filming-new-mv
  10. ^ {카라 日 대표 통신사 얼굴 됐다 ‘광고 속 비주얼 폭발’. "Nate". November 5, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2010
  11. ^ 카라, 日진출 3개월만에 유명 통신사 모델 발탁. Sports Seoul." October 28, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010
  12. ^ {카라 , 日 음반 발매 동시에 5위 '역시 한류돌~'’ . "Nate" November 11, 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2010
  13. ^ {[2]"Biglobe" November 16, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2010
  14. ^ http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=%EC%B9%B4%EB%9D%BC (Korean)
  15. ^ "レコード協会調べ 2010年11月10日～2010年11月16日「着うたフル(R)」 2010年有料音楽配信「年間チャート」（通称：レコ協チャート）". RIAJ. November 16, 2010. http://satsuki.musicdb.gr.jp/all_info/ranking_weekly/WeeklyRankingAction.do?term=2010s&weeklyCd=20101116&rankKbn=50. Retrieved August 31, 2011. 
  16. ^ "レコード協会調べ 2009年12月16日～2010年12月14日「着うたフル(R)」 2010年有料音楽配信「年間チャート」（通称：レコ協チャート） [Record Association Analysis: December 16, 2009—December 14, 2010 Full-length Cellphone Download 2010 paid digital sales "Yearly Chart" (Abbreviated: RIAJ Chart)]". RIAJ. December 20, 2010. http://www.riaj.or.jp/release/2010/pdf/pr101220.pdf. Retrieved December 22, 2010. 
  17. ^ "ゴールド等認定作品一覧　2010年12月 [Record Association report: March digital music download certifications (Abbreviation: March Certifications)]" (in Japanese). RIAJ. September 27, 2011. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201012.html. Retrieved September 27, 2011. 
  18. ^ "レコード協会調べ　2月度有料音楽配信認定 ＜略称：2月度認定＞ [Record Association report: February digital music download certifications (Abbreviation: February Certifications)]" (in Japanese). RIAJ. March 25, 2011. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w110325.html. Retrieved March 25, 2011. 
  19. ^ "レコード協会調べ　6月度有料音楽配信認定＜略称：6月度認定＞ [Record Association report: June digital music download certifications (Abbreviation: June Certifications)]" (in Japanese). RIAJ. July 20, 2011. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w110720.html. Retrieved August 5, 2011. 
  20. ^ "レコード協会調べ　3月度有料音楽配信認定＜略称：3月度認定＞ [Record Association report: March digital music download certifications (Abbreviation: March Certifications)]" (in Japanese). RIAJ. April 20, 2011. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/chart/w110420.html. Retrieved April 20, 2011. 
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