Poison (Secret song)
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| Single by Secret | ||||
| from the album Poison | ||||
| Released | September 13, 2012 | |||
| Format | CD single, digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, dance-pop, R&B, jazz, hip-hop | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | TS Entertainment | |||
| Writer(s) | Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum | |||
| Producer(s) | Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum | |||
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"Poison" is a song by South Korean K-pop girl group Secret. The song was released as the lead single of their third mini-album of the same name on September 13, 2012. The song was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum, the same producers of their previous hits such as "Magic", "Madonna" "Shy Boy", "Starlight Moonlight" and "Love is Move". "Poison" is a dance-pop song with influences from R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop music which utilizes repeating saxophone segments. Lyrically, the song describes the protagonist's feelings of being unable to break away even while knowing that as one falls in love, it only ends up becoming poison to the individual.
The music video for the song was recorded on August 2012. On September 7, 2012, TS Entertainment released a 30 second video teaser of "Poison" which features the intro and the hook of the song. The music video revolves around Secret acting as thieves while seducing a male detective to steal jewelries and ended up killing him. The theme of the music video was based off the 1940s British ‘lady look’ and ‘espionage look’. The concept of the music video was influenced by the film Noir and portrays a femme fatale image.
Background and influence
In August 2012, TS Entertainment announced that after nearly a year absence in the South Korean music scene, Secret will have a comeback in South Korea sometime in September.[1][2] The song is described as an "upbeat dance track" and was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum whom they previously worked with their previous hit singles.[1][2] According to TS Entertainment, “Poison will have all the unique characteristics and colors of Secret but will have a change in concept from the cute and friendly image [shown in the past] to a sexy and feminine concept. It will be a new leaping point for Secret.”[1][2] TS Entertainment emphasized that the song is "armed with a fresh, new, musical style and a feminine concept". The agency added it planned to show an upgraded level of the bright and healthy woman image the group has been known for in the past.[1][2]
Between September 2–5, 2012, TS Entertainment released the teaser photo of the members. According to their stylist, the girls are going with a concept “based off the 1940s British ‘lady look’ and ‘espionage look’.” On September 02, Jun Hyoseong's teaser photo was released showcasing her with a short hair, red outfit, as well as a noticeably slimmer face and body.[3] On September 03, Song Jieun's teaser photo was released wearing a red outfit and with a short hair style.[4] On September 04, Zinger's teaser photo was released, wearing a red dress and a matching hair piece.[5] On September 05, Han Sunhwa's teaser photo was released, wearing a pink ensemble that is different from the other members and a braided hair style.[6] The same day, TS Entertainment released the group shot photo of the teasers with the same attire as their individual teasers.
On September 7, 2012, TS Entertainment released the MV teaser for "Poison".[7] Featuring an old Hollywood styled concept, the teaser is first seen that a valuable diamond has been stolen. Along with scenes of Hyoseong entering a detective’s office, the teaser briefly showcases the other members in a bar. A repetitive saxophone tune is played throughout the teaser. The lyrics “you are my poison” are heard at the end.[8]
Composition and theme
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"Poison (2012)"
 A 25-second sample of the song. Secret sings the chorus and hook of the song featuring repeating saxophone segments, synthesizers and drum instrumentation.
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"Poison" is an uptempo song with influences from R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop music which utilizes repeating saxophone segments.[9] The song was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum whom Secret had previously worked with their previous singles.[9] The audio mixing for the title track "Poison" was mixed by Grammy Award winning musician Lu Diaz, who have mixed tracks for Pitbull, DJ Khaled and other American artists.[9] And to raise the overall quality of the song, Chris Gehringer (from Sterling Sound) was called in from America for the audio mastering of "Poison". Gehringer has mastered the sounds of world famous artists such as Madonna, Jason Mraz, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and others.[9] Lyrically, the song describes the protagonist's feelings of being unable to break away even while knowing that as one falls in love, it only ends up becoming poison to the individual.[9]
Music video
Background and influence
The music video for the song was recorded on August 2012. On September 7, 2012, TS Entertainment released a 30 second video teaser of "Poison" which features the intro and the hook of the song. The theme of the music video was based off the 1940s British ‘lady look’ and ‘espionage look’. The concept of the music video was influenced by the film Noir and portrays a femme fatale image. The song's music video was directed by Hong Won Ki of Zany Bros, who also directed the music videos of B.A.P's "Warrior", Girls’ Generation’s "The Boys", B2ST’s "Shock" and their single "Love is Move".[10]
Chart performance
Upon the release of "Poison", it quickly climbed up at the number one spot on various digital music stores in South Korea such as Naver, Bugs, Daum, Melon, Soribada, Mnet, Olleh and others.[11][12] Upon the release of the song, Secret became one of the most searched terms on search engine websites in South Korea, further showing the public’s interest in the group.[11][12]
Live performances
Between September 13 to 17, 2012, Secret had their comeback stage on M! Countdown, Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo performing "Calling U" first and followed by their lead single, "Poison".[11] On September 15, 2012, Secret attended the World Cyber Games 2012 and performed "Poison" together with their previous singles; Shy Boy, Starlight Moonlight and Love is Move.[13]
Track listing
- Digital download[14]
- "Poison" - 3:25
Credits and personnel
These credits were adapted from the Poison liner notes.[15]
- Kim Tae-sung – executive producer co-producing
- Song Jieun - vocals
- Han Sunhwa - vocals
- Jun Hyoseong - vocals
- Jung Hana - vocals, rap, songwriting
- Kang Jiwon - co-producing, songwriting, arranger, music
- Kim Kibum - co-producing, songwriting, arranger, music
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Chart Korea[16] | 4 |
| Gaon Singles Chart[17] | 4 |
| Gaon Local Singles chart[17] | 4 |
| Gaon Monthly Singles chart[17] | 9 |
| Gaon Streaming Singles chart[17] | 6 |
| Gaon Download Singles chart[17] | 4 |
| Gaon Mobile Ringtone chart[17] | 16 |
| Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 | 8 |
Sales
| Chart | Sales[17] |
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| Gaon digital sales |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Worldwide | September 13, 2012 | Digital download | TS Entertainment |
| South Korea | Digital download |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ho, Stewart (2012-08-28). "Secret to Return Sexier Than Ever With ‘Poison’". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Smith, Corynn (2012-08-23). "Secret Scheduled for Mid-September Comeback". MTV Iggy News. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-03). "Secret’s Jun Hyoseong Goes for a Sexy and Short Bob in ‘Poison’ Teaser". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-04). "Secret’s Song Ji Eun Rocks the Red in ‘Poison’ Teaser Image". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-05). "Secret’s Zinger Shows Her Slimmed Down Appearance in ‘Poison’ Teaser". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-06). "Secret Reveals Final ‘Poison’ Teaser Image for Han Sunhwa". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 (Korean)"Music Special: Secret's Poison". Music Naver. NHN Corp. 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ (Korean)Hong Dong-hui (2012-09-13). "시크릿, 13일 ‘포이즌’ 음원 및 뮤비 공개" [SECRET releases Music Video of "Poison" on September 13]. Gaon News. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 (Korean)"시크릿, '포이즌' 온라인 음원차트 '올킬'" [Secret heads straight to the top on several online music charts]. TV Report News. TV Report. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "SECRET sweeps music charts + models for ‘Nylon’ magazine". Allkpop. 6theory Media. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ (Korean)Choe Min-suk (2012-08-24). "WCG 2012 한국대표선발전에 걸그룹 ‘시크릿’이 온다!" [SECRET to perform at World Cyber Games 2012]. Sports News Nate. SK Communications. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- ↑ "Poison - EP". iTunes. September 13, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ↑ Poison (Secret EP)(Liner Notes) (Physical Single, Digital Download). Secret (South Korean group). Seoul, South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2012.
- ↑ (Korean) "Chart Korea ranking for the first week of October 2012". StarNStar Corp. and Chart Korea. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
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