'Bout You is the second Korean extended play (EP) of South Korean duo Super Junior-D&E, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior. The album was released on August 16, 2018, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. This is their second Korean comeback since The Beat Goes On in 2015.
Background
On August 1, 2018, the duo announced that they were making their Korean comeback.[1] The music video for the titular single track was taped in New York City during Super Junior's 2018 KCON performance in the nearby Newark, New Jersey.[2]
During an interview with The Korea Herald, Donghae stated that the album was originally planned to be released in winter, but it was then decided to be released in August citing the duo's desire to meet the fans as soon as possible.[3]
Composition
Unlike most Super Junior songs, those on 'Bout You are primarily influenced by trap, hip hop, house and R&B.[4]
"'Bout You" the title track of the album is written by both members; the song is categorized as a trap hip-hop song. The lyrics describe a man who fell in love at first sight.[5] Donghae also stated that his friendship with Eunhyuk was the source of inspiration behind the song.[6]
Live performances
The single was performed live for the first time on August 17 with an appearance in Music Bank, with bandmates Ryeowook and Siwon also in the attendance.[7][8]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart, with three of its versions charting in the top five in its first week.[9]
Track listing
'Bout You track listing
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Arrangement
Length
1.
"'Bout You" (머리부터 발끝까지; meolibuteo balkkeutkkaji; lit. From Head to Toe)
^Monalisa, ed. (August 1, 2018). "Super Junior D&E akan luncurkan mini album kedua" [Super Junior-D&E will release second mini album]. ANTARA (in Indonesian). Translated by Santosa, Lia Wanadriani. Jakarta. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
^Monalisa, ed. (August 16, 2018). "Super Junior D&E bicara mini album baru" [Super Junior D&E talks new mini album]. ANTARA (in Indonesian). Translated by Santosa, Lia Wanadriani. Jakarta. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
