Superstar (TVXQ song)

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"Superstar"
Single by Tohoshinki
from the album Tone
B-side "I Don't Know"
Released July 20, 2011
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre J-Pop
Length 3:44
Label Avex Trax
Writer(s) Luna
Producer(s) Lars Halvor Jensen, Johannes Joergensen, Drew Ryan Scott, Lindy Robbins
Tohoshinki singles chronology

"Before U Go"
(2011)		 "Superstar"
(2011)		 "Winter"
(2011)

"Superstar" is a song by Tohoshinki. The song was released as their 32nd Japanese single, and their second as a duo. The song "I Don't Know" was released as its B-side. The single was released July 20, 2011.

Background

"Superstar" was originally written with English lyrics and titled "Everyday Superstar".[1] When the song was translated into Japanese the lyrics and meaning were completely changed apart from the single word "Superstar". Co-writer Lars Halvor Jensen told HitQuarters that the translator kept it in because "it's a catchy word that everybody understands".[1] The original English language song was recorded by the Irish pop duo Jedward and included on their second album Victory. It was also included as the bonus track on the Japanese release of their debut album Planet Jedward.

"Superstar" was featured in an Seven-net Shopping commercial.

Music video

A music video for "Superstar" was shot, but was not included with the CD+DVD version of the single. It was later released on the album Tone. Both the music video's for "Superstar" and "I Don't Know" were included with the Tone as well as their respective dance versions.[2]

Chart performance

The single was released July 20, 2011, and sold 75,687 units on its first day of release. It peaked at #1 on the daily chart and #2 of the weekly chart on the Oricon chart. The single sold over 184,317 copies.[3]

Track list

No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "Superstar"  LunaLars Halvor Jensen, Johannes Joergensen, Drew Ryan Scott, Lindy Robbins 3:44
2. "I Don't Know"  Kim Boo Min, Lunahitchhiker 3:25
3. "Superstar (Summer Heat Remix)"  LunaLars Halvor Jensen, Johannes Joergensen, Drew Ryan Scott, Lindy Robbins 2:53
4. "Superstar (Less Vocal)"     3:44
5. "I Don't Know (Less Vocal)"     3:25
DVD
No. Title Length
1. "I Don't Know"    
2. "Off Shot Movie"    

Credits

  • Vocals: Tohoshinki (U-Know & Max)
  • Recording: Hideaki Jinbu (avex studio) ("Superstar") / JongPil Gu @ Yellowtail Studio ("I Don't Know")
    • Location: Avex Studio Azabu ("Superstar")/ Yellowtail Studio ("I Don't Know")
  • Mix engineers: Naoki Yamada (I to I communications) ("Superstar")/ JongPil Gu @ Yellowtail Studio ("I Don't Know")
  • Music: UTA for Tiny Voice Production ("Superstar")/ hitchhiker ("I Don't Know")
  • Music director: Katsutoshi Yasuhara (AEI) ("Superstar")/ hitchhiker ("I Don't Know")

Charts, peaks and certifications

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Japan Oricon Daily Singles Chart 1
Japan Oricon Weekly Singles Chart 2
Japan Oricon Monthly Singles Chart 7
Japan Oricon Yearly Singles Chart 41

Sales and certifications

Country Provider Sales Certification
Japan RIAJ 184,317+ Gold

Release history

Country Date Label
Japan July 20, 2011 (2011-07-20) Avex Trax
South Korea August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)[4] SM Entertainment
Taiwan August 13, 2011 (2011-08-13)[5] Avex Asia Limited
Hong Kong August 13, 2011 (2011-08-13)[6] Avex Asia Limited

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Q&A on K-pop with Lars Halvor Jensen". HitQuarters. 24 Oct 2011. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011. 
  2. ↑ http://toho-jp.net/discography/
  3. ↑ http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/348854/products/music/923672/1/
  4. ↑ http://www.yesasia.com/global/dong-bang-shin-ki-superstar-korea-version/1024688790-0-0-0-en/info.html
  5. ↑ http://www.yesasia.com/global/superstar-taiwan-version/1024741543-0-0-0-en/info.html
  6. ↑ http://www.yesasia.com/global/superstar-single-dvd-hong-kong-version/1024741544-0-0-0-en/info.html

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