"Love, Money, Fame" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Seventeen featuring American music producer DJ Khaled. It was released on October 14, 2024, as the lead single from their thirteen extended play Spill the Feels. The song debuted at number one on the Circle Digital Chart, becoming their third chart topper in South Korea.

"Love, Money, Fame"
Remixes cover
Single by Seventeen featuring DJ Khaled
from the EP Spill the Feels
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedOctober 14, 2024
Genre
Length3:18
LabelPledis
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Vernon
  • Robb Roy
Producer(s)
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • DJ Khaled
Seventeen singles chronology
"Maestro"
(2024)
"Love, Money, Fame"
(2024)
"Shohikigen"
(2024)
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Paradise"
(2024)
"Love, Money, Fame"
(2024)
Music video
"Love, Money, Fame" on YouTube

Background and release

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In August 2024, Pledis Entertainment announced that Seventeen would be releasing a new Korean language EP in the October of that year, alongside an announcement for the Right Here World Tour.[1] The EP Spill the Feels was announced for release on October 14.[2]

In September, Seventeen members Woozi, Mingyu, and Vernon flew to Miami, US, to meet with American music producer DJ Khaled.[3] A collaboration was teased at on October 1 and officially announced as the album's lead single on October 3.[4][5]

Composition

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"Love, Money, Fame" has been described as having a groovy melody reminiscent of R&B and hip-hop, boosted by harmoniously arranged vocals.[6]

The song was composed by Woozi, Bumzu, DJ Khaled, Rudi Daouk, Jakob Mihoubi, Carlyle Fernandes, Charli Taft, Daniel 'Obi' Klein, and Park Ki-tae; its lyrics were written by Woozi, Bumzu, Vernon, and Robb Roy.

Music video

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The music video was released on October 14, concurrently with the album. It was directed by 725 of Sl8ight Visual Lab.[7] The video features the group handling various crises such as plane crashes and armed robbery, due to having the power of love.[8][9] The core message of the music video echoes lyrics of the song, which state "everyone wants love, money, and fame, but I only want you."[10]

The set of the music video was recreated in a partnership with Airbnb, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the video for one night.[11]

Accolades

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During the song's promotional period on South Korean music programs, "Love, Money, Fame" achieved three first place wins.

Music Program Wins for "Love, Money, Fame"
Program Date Ref.
Music Bank October 25, 2024 [12]
Show Champion October 23, 2024 [13]
Show! Music Core October 26, 2024 [14]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming – Remixes
  1. "Love, Money, Fame" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:06
  2. "Love, Money, Fame" (English version; featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:06
  3. "Love, Money, Fame" (sped up version) – 2:29
  4. "Love, Money, Fame" (Hitchhiker Remix) – 3:03
  5. "Love, Money, Fame" (TAK Remix) – 3:03
  • Digital download and streaming – Timbaland Remix[15]
  1. "Love, Money, Fame" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:06
  2. "Love, Money, Fame" (Timbaland Remix; featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:13
  • Digital download and streaming – Kenia Os Remix[16]
  1. "Love, Money, Fame" (featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:06
  2. "Love, Money, Fame" (Kenia Os Remix; featuring DJ Khaled) – 3:34

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for "Love, Money, Fame"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various October 14, 2024 Original [32]
October 18, 2024 Remixes [33]
Italy November 1, 2024 Radio airplay Original Universal [34]
Various
  • Digital download
  • Streaming
Timbaland Remix Pledis [15]
November 8, 2024 Kenia Os Remix [16]

References

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