I Think I

2019 single by Super Junior
and I Think U Language
  • Korean
  • Japanese
ReleasedOctober 4, 2019 (2019-10-04)Recorded2019Studio
  • doobdoob Studio
  • Kenari Sound
Genre Length3:22Label
  • SM
  • Label SJ
  • Avex Trax
Composer(s)
  • Rudi Daouk
  • Jakob Mihoubi
  • Nermin Harambašić
  • Jinbyjin
Lyricist(s)
  • Jo Yoon-kyung
  • Lee Hyuk-jae
  • January 8th
  • Hideo Toyosaki (JP)
Producer(s)JinbyjinSuper Junior singles chronology
"The Crown"
(2019) 		"I Think I"
(2019) 		"Super Clap"
(2019)
Music videos""I Think I" MV"" on YouTube""I Think I" MV (Japanese version)"" on YouTube

"I Think I" is a single by South Korean boy band Super Junior released on October 4, 2019 by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. The single was featured in Super Junior's ninth Korean-language studio album, Time Slip (and later in its repackage Timeless) as the fourth pre-release single. The song was then re-released in Japanese on October 30, 2019, as the lead single for their first Japanese EP, I Think U.

Background

"I Think I" features the vocals of nine active Super Junior members — Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Donghae, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun. Kyuhyun was discharged from his mandatory military service on May 7, 2019, and did not partake in the band's previous release, One More Time.[3]

Kangin, who had been on hiatus since 2016 announced his decision to depart from the band on July 11.[4] Sungmin continues his indefinite hiatus and voluntarily did not join band activities after last appearing for them for Mamacita album back in 2014.[5] As a result, Super Junior became a ten-member group with nine active members promoting.

During the band's appearance at HallyuPopFest on May 28, Leeteuk announced the band will release a new album in 2019, to celebrate the group's 15th anniversary.[6]

On September 3, Super Junior began releasing teaser images to generate hype for the album's release on October 14.[7] The song was digitally released alongside its music video on October 4, albeit five hours behind schedule due to an alleged production issue.[8][9] On October 30, the song was digitally released in Japanese.[10]

Composition

"I Think I" is classified as a fusion between Latin pop music with jazz strings and horns, and R&B, the former was a nod to their debut extended play.[1][2] The song was composed by Rudi Daouk, Jakob Mihoubi, Nermin Harambašić, and JINBYJIN. Its lyrics were written by January 8th, Jo Yoon-kyung, and member Eunhyuk. JINBYJIN was credited as the producer of the song.[11]

The lyrics of the song likens a time spent together akin to dancing.[1][12]

Music video

The music video for the song features the members walking around New York's 14th Street station. The music video featured minimalist choreography for a track with a dance rhythm.[1]

The Japanese version of the music video shows the members dancing around several sets.[13]

Live performances

The group promoted the song on KBS World's Music Bank on October 18.[14] On October 26, the group performed the song at MBC's Show! Music Core.[15]

The song was included in the setlist for the group's eighth tour (in overall), Super Show 8.[16]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[17]

Studio

  • Doobdoob Studio – recording, digital editing
  • Golden Bell Tree Sound – recording
  • SM LVYIN Studio – engineered for mix
  • SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing
  • The Mastering Palace – mastering

Personnel

Chart

Chart performance for "I Think I"
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] 19

Release history

Release history for "I Think I"
Region Date Version Format Label
Various October 4, 2019 Korean
Japan October 30, 2019 Japanese
  • Digital download
  • streaming

References

  1. ^ a b c d Herman, Tamar (October 4, 2019). "Super Junior Release Smooth 'I Think I' Video Ahead Of Upcoming Album: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Hwang, Hye-jin (October 5, 2019). ""타이틀곡인줄" 슈퍼주니어, 완전체 컴백 기대 높인 'I Think I'[들어보고서]" ["I Think It's the Title Song" Super Junior's Expectations for Full Comeback 'I Think I' [Listen]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (May 19, 2019). "Kyuhyun is back and loving his life already: Alternative to military service gave him time to learn, grow and chill". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Kangin Putuskan Keluar dari Super Junior" [Kangin Departs from Super Junior]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta. July 11, 2019. Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Kim, So-yeon (June 3, 2019). "슈퍼주니어 성민, 어쩌다 '밉상'이 됐나" [Super Junior's Seongmin, how did he become 'hated'?]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "SuJu Umumkan akan 'Comeback' dengan Album Baru Tahun Ini" [SuJu Announces "Comeback" Plan with a New Album This Year]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta. May 28, 2019. Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "슈퍼주니어, 10월 정규 9집으로 컴백…10년만의 완전체" [Super Junior will make a comeback with their 9th studio album in October... Complete in 10 years]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). live. September 3, 2019. Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "Super Junior Goda ELF dengan Merilis Lagu I Think I" [Super Junior Teases ELF by Releasing the Song I Think I]. Insert (in Indonesian). October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Super Junior [@SJofficial] (October 4, 2019). "안녕하세요. Label SJ입니다" (Tweet) (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "I Think I -Japanese Version-". YouTube. Super Junior. November 25, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  11. ^ ""I Think I"". Melon (in Korean). January 28, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "Timeless Album Info" (in Korean). January 28, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "SUPER JUNIOR 'I Think I (Japanese Ver.)' MV". YouTube. SM Entertainment. January 23, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Super Junior - I think I [Music Bank COMEBACK / 2019.10.18]". YouTube. KBS World TV. October 18, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "[Comeback Stage] SUPER JUNIOR - I Think I , 슈퍼주니어 - I Think I Show Music core 20191026". YouTube. MBC. October 18, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Mutiasari, Dhita (ed.). "Super Junior Sapa ELF Indonesia Hari Ini, Siwon Dkk Hadiri Konser Super Show 8" [Super Junior greets Indonesian ELF today, Siwon and friends attend Super Show 8 concert]. Tribun Network (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on February 9, 2023.
  17. ^ Super Junior (2019). Time_Slip (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Label SJ. Credits.
  18. ^ "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. October 26, 2019. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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