"Lovey Dovey" is a song by the Filipino boy band Hori7on. It was released on May 31, 2023, by MLD Entertainment and distributed by YG Plus, as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles.[1]
"Lovey Dovey" | |
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Promotional single by Hori7on | |
from the album Friend-Ship | |
Released | May 31, 2023 |
Studio | MLD Studio |
Genre | Pop |
Length | 3:09 |
Label | MLD |
Songwriter(s) |
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Music video | |
"Lovey Dovey" on YouTube |
Background and release
edit"Lovey Dovey" was written by composer Bull$eye for the contestants of Dream Maker to perform on their third mission, held in late January 2023.[2] Assigned to the team named "Six of Hearts", which included eventual member Marcus Cabais, the song's performance was described as a stand-out by Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila.[3] The song would become a part of Hori7on's setlist during their promotional mall tours, as well as on their first fan meet.[4]
On May 23, 2023, it was announced that the song would be released as the group's third pre-debut digital single, and the first since their arrival on South Korea.[5] Before the single's release, concept art depicting the members in bright-colored sets were released to promote the single.[6][7] The single was released on May 31, 2023, with an accompanying music video, cycling through different vibrant sets.[8][9]
The song, along with the two other pre-debut singles released by the group, was later included in the group's debut album, Friend-Ship.[10]
Composition
editThe song is composed in the key of C-sharp major and carries an average tempo of 110 beats per minute.[11] The song, which been described as "lively", is about a youthful romance[12]
Credits and personnel
editCredits derived from Melon:[1]
Studio
- MLD Studio – recording
- Dart Studio – mixing and mastering
Personnel
- Hori7on – vocals
- How (Kor) – lyrics, composition
- Bull$eye (Avec) – lyrics, composition, arrangement, recording
- Yuka (Avec) – lyrics, composition, recording
- Meang Co – lyrics, composition
- Kim Ga-young – synthesizer, drum and programming
- Yoon Young-bok – chorus
- Kim Soo-bin – chorus
- Hyun Woo-bin – digital editing
- Team AMG – mixing and mastering
Track listing
edit- Digital[12]
- "Lovey Dovey" – 3:09
- "Lovey Dovey" (instrumental) – 3:09
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 31, 2023 | MLD | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Lovey Dovey - HORI7ON(호라이즌)". 멜론 (in Korean). 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "HORI7ON's 'Lovey Dovey' music video hits 1 million views". ABS-CBN News. 2023-06-02.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (2023-01-24). "Ranking Dream Maker's Mission 3 Performances From Least To Most Slay". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ Lee, Gee-eun (2023-03-06). "'한·필 합작' 호라이즌, 필리핀 첫 공연 성료 '화려한 시작'" ['Korea-Philippines Collaboration' Hori7on successfully completed its first performance in the Philippines 'Brilliant start']. 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "HORI7ON to release 'Lovey Dovey' as digital single". ABS-CBN News. 2023-06-23.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (2023-05-26). "호라이즌, 31일 프리 데뷔곡 '러비 더비' 발매…상큼 비주얼 예고" [Hori7on releases pre-debut song 'Lovey Dovey' on the 31st... Refreshing Visual Preview]. 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Myung, Hee-sook (2023-05-26). "호라이즌, 신곡 '러비 더비' 발매…일곱 빛깔 상큼 매력" [Hori7on releases new song 'Lovey Dovey'... Seven colors, fresh charm]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Myung, Hee-sook (2023-05-30). "호라이즌, 신곡 '러비 더비' MV 티저 공개…청량美 가득 비주얼" [Hori7on releases MV teaser for new song 'Lovey Dovey'... Visuals full of refreshing beauty]. www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Batislaong, Acer (2023-06-02). "9 Cute Moments from HORI7ON's 'Lovey Dovey' Music Video". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ Choi, Hye-in (2023-07-13). "호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN'..본격 데뷔 예열" [Hori7on's first full-length's title track is 'SIX7EEN'.]. starnewskorea.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Key, tempo of Lovey Dovey By HORI7ON | Musicstax". musicstax.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ a b "Lovey Dovey - Single by HORI7ON". 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "HORI7ON drops new version of 'Lovey Dovey'". ABS-CBN News. May 31, 2023.