Introduce Me a Good Person

"Introduce Me a Good Person" (Korean좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘; RRJoheun 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.

"Introduce Me a Good Person"
Single by Joy
from the album Hospital Playlist (Original Television Soundtrack)
LanguageKorean
ReleasedMarch 20, 2020
StudioSM Lvyin Studio
Length3:03
Label
Composer(s)Jung Jae-hyung
Lyricist(s)Kim Hee-tam
Joy singles chronology
"Dream Me"
(2018)
"Introduce Me a Good Person"
(2020)
"Why Isn't Love Always Easy?"
(2021)
Music video
"Introduce Me a Good Person" on YouTube

Background and composition

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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

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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 Billboard K-Pop 100 at position 73 and peaked at five.[19][20]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Introduce Me a Good Person"
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2020 APAN Music Awards Idol Champ OST Award Nominated [citation needed]
Brand of the Year Awards OST of the Year Nominated [citation needed]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST Nominated [21]
Song of the Year Nominated
2021 Seoul Music Awards OST Award Nominated [22]

Track listing

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  • Digital download / streaming[23]
  1. "Introduce Me a Good Person" – 3:03
  2. "Introduce Me a Good Person (Instrumental)" – 3:04

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Melon.[24]

Studio

  • Recorded at SM Lvyin Studio
  • Mixed at GoldenbellTree Sound
  • Mastered at Sound Max

Personnel

  • Joy – vocals
  • Kim Hee-tam – songwriting
  • Jung Jae-hyung – composition
  • Lundi Blues – arrangement
  • Lee Tae-wook – guitar
  • Dailog – bass
  • Snowman of Lundi Blues – drum
  • Jung Ye-won – chorus
  • Lee Ji-hong – recording
  • Hong Sung-joon – mixing
  • Do Jeonghoe – mastering
  • Park Jun – mastering

Charts

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Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Introduce Me a Good Person"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various March 20, 2020
[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Ko, 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
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  8. ^ [슬기로운 의사생활 OST Part 2] 조이 (JOY) (레드벨벳) - 좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘 (Introduce me a good person) MV [[Hospital Playlist OST Part 2] JOY (Red Velvet) - Introduce me a good person MV] (YouTube) (in Korean). Stone Music Entertainment. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 2020년 12주차 Digital Chart [2020, Week 12 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 15–21, 2020. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  11. ^ a b 2020년 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 2020년 12주차 BGM Chart [2020, Week 12 BGM Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. March 15–21, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  17. ^ 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.
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