Spring is the debut single album by South Korean singer Park Bom. It was released on March 13, 2019, by D-Nation,[1] alongside the lead single of the same name with the premiere of its music video.[2] "Spring" was produced by Brave Brothers and was described as an "R&B song of medium tempo".[3] Additionally, the song features vocals from Park's former group-mate Sandara Park.[4] Spring was re-released as an extended play titled re:Blue Rose on May 2, 2019.[5] The lead single, titled "4:44", was produced by Brave Brothers once again and featured vocals from Mamamoo's Wheein.[5]

Spring
Single album by
ReleasedMarch 13, 2019 (2019-03-13)
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
LabelD-Nation
Producer
  • Brave Brothers
  • Red Cookie.Charcoal
  • Two Champ
Alternative cover
re: BLUE ROSE
re: BLUE ROSE
Singles from Spring
  1. "Spring"
    Released: March 13, 2019
  2. "4:44"
    Released: May 2, 2019
Music video
"Spring feat. Sandara Park ()" on YouTube
Music video
"4:44 feat. Wheein (4시 44분)" on YouTube

Live performances

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The title song "Spring" was performed for the first time during Spring's showcase event, which was held on the same day of its release.[6]

Commercial performance

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"Spring" debuted at number two on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart as highest-selling K-pop song and highest-charting new entry of that week.[7]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Spring" (봄 feat. Sandara Park)Brave Brothers, Red Cookie, CharcoalBrave Brothers, Charcoal4:03
2."My lover"Red Cookie, Brave Brothers, CharcoalBrave Brothers, Charcoal3:26
3."Shameful"Brave Brothers, Two ChampBrave Brothers, Two Champ3:33
Total length:11:02
re:BLUE ROSE [9]
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."4:44" (4시 44분 feat. Wheein)Red Cookie, Brave BrothersMabus, Brave Brothers3:44
2."Spring (Reggae Version)" (feat. Sandara Park)Red Cookie, Brave Brothers, CharcoalBrave Brothers, Charcoal3:42
3."My lover"Red Cookie, Brave Brothers, CharcoalBrave Brothers, Charcoal3:26
4."Shameful"Brave Brothers, Two ChampBrave Brothers, Two Champ3:33
5."Spring (Ballad Version)" (feat. Park Goeun)Red Cookie, Brave Brothers, CharcoalBrave Brothers, Charcoal4:35
Total length:19:00

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[10] 2

Singles

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"4:44 (4시 44분)"

Chart (2019) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[16] 84
South Korea (Kpop Hot 100)[17] 78

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards Song of the Year
"Spring"
Nominated
Best Vocal Performance (Solo) Nominated
Melon Music Awards Best R&B/Soul Nominated
2020
Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year (March) Nominated
Seoul Music Awards R&B/Hip Hop Award Nominated

References

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