"Introduce Me a Good Person" (Korean: 좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘; RR: Joheun saram isseumyeon sogaesikyejwo) is a remake song recorded by South Korean singer and Red Velvet member Joy for the soundtrack of the 2020 drama series Hospital Playlist. Originally recorded and released by Basis in 1996 the song was re-recorded and was released on March 20, 2020, by Studio MaumC, EggIsComing, and Stone Music Entertainment. Composed by Jung Jae-hyung and written by Kim Hee-tam, the song was noted for its rhythmical and acoustic elements. The song peaked at position six on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and peaked at position five on the Billboard K-Pop 100.
Background and composition
According to Studio MaumC, Joy will be participating at the soundtrack for the drama series Hospital Playlist, revealing "Introduce Me a Good Person" would be released at noon of March 20, 2020.[1] The song is a remake of the same name released by Basis in 1996.[2] It was noted that the track would be "reborn as a more cheerful song in about 24 years" with Joy's "refreshing voice".[3]
"Introduce Me a Good Person" was composed by Jung Jae-hyung, while the lyrics were written by Kim Hee-tam.[4] The arrangement was performed by two-member production team Lundi Blues.[5] It was reported that the remake version "maximized" the rhythm and melody of the original song as it was "loved by the public in the past".[1] The track is noted for its rhythmical and acoustic elements that add to Joy's "clear vocal tone".[6] The song is composed in the key of E-flat major with a tempo of 94 beats per minute.[7] The lyrics is noted for being "lovely" that has been enhanced by Joy's "clear and refreshing voice".[3]
Promotion and reception
The music video for "Introduce Me a Good Person" was released on March 20, 2020.[8] On September 4, 2020, Joy performed the song on Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook.[9]
"Introduce Me a Good Person" debuted at position 143 on the 12th weekly issue of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart for 2020 during the period dated March 15–21.[10] It peaked at position six on the 21st weekly issue of the chart.[11] The song also debuted at position 32 on the component Download Chart and peaked at position 11.[12][13] It also debuted at position 196 on the component Streaming Chart and peaked at position nine.[14][15] In addition, the track debuted at position 45 on the component BGM Chart and peaked at position 31.[16][17] The song appeared as the 34th biggest hit single on 2020's Gaon Year-End Digital Chart.[18] The song entered the BillboardK-Pop 100 at position 73 and peaked at five.[19][20]
Accolades
Awards and nominations for "Introduce Me a Good Person"
^ abKim, Myung-mi (March 20, 2020). 레드벨벳 조이 '슬의생' OST 가창 참여, 오늘(20일) 발매 [Red Velvet's Joy Participation on 'Hospital Playlist' OST, Released Today (20th)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^Yoon, Joon-pil (March 19, 2021). '좋은사람있으면 소개시켜줘'…레드벨벳 조이, '슬기로운 의사생활' 두 번째 OST 가창 ['Introduce Me a Good Person', Red Velvet's Joy, 'Hospital Playlist' Second OST Song]. Biz Enter (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^ abKo, Seung-ah (March 20, 2020). 레드벨벳 조이, '슬기로운 의사생활' OST 가창…오늘 발매 [Red Velvet's Joy, Singing the OST for 'Hospital Playlist', Released Today]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^곡 정보 – 좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘 [Song Information – Introduce Me a Good Person]. Melon (in Korean). March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^Ji, Min-kyung (March 20, 2020). 레드벨벳 조이, '슬의생' OST 참여..‘좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘’ 리메이크 [Red Velvet's Joy, Participating in the OST for 'Hospital Playlist', Remake of 'Introduce me a Good Person']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^Noh, Yi-seul (March 20, 2020). 레드벨벳 조이, '슬의생' OST 두번째 주자...오늘(20일) 낮 12시 공개 [Red Velvet's Joy, Second Runner for the 'Hospital Playlist' OST, 12:00 PM Today (20th)]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^Chang, Hye-soo (September 4, 2020). '유스케' 레드벨벳 조이 직캠 영상 선공개···'심쿵' [Red Velvet Joy's Fancam Video Pre-release on 'Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook', 'Heartbeat']. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^ ab2020년 21주차 Digital Chart [2020, Week 21 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. May 17–23, 2020. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 12주차 Download Chart [2020, Week 12 Download Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 15–21, 2020. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 16주차 Download Chart [2020, Week 16 Download Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. April 12–18, 2020. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 12주차 Streaming Chart [2020, Week 12 Streaming Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 15–21, 2020. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 21주차 Streaming Chart [2020, Week 21 Streaming Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. May 17–23, 2020. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 12주차 BGM Chart [2020, Week 12 BGM Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 15–21, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 13주차 BGM Chart [2020, Week 13 BGM Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 22–28, 2020. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^ ab2020년 Digital Chart [2020 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^슬기로운 의사생활 OST Part 2 [Hospital Playlist Original Soundtrack Part 2]. Melon (in Korean). March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on April 1, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^2020년 05월 Digital Chart [May 2020 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
