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Dilemma (Apink song)

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"Dilemma"
Single by Apink
from the album Horn
LanguageKorean
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2022 (2022-02-14)
Studio821 Sound
Length3:29
Label
Composer(s)
  • B.E.P
  • Jeon Goon
Lyricist(s)
  • B.E.P
  • Jeon Goon
Apink singles chronology
"Thank You"
(2021) 		"Dilemma"
(2022) 		"I Want You To Be Happy"
(2022)
Music video
"Dilemma" on YouTube

"Dilemma" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Apink for their fourth studio album Horn. It was released as the lead single by IST Entertainment on February 14, 2022. "Dilemma" was written and composed by B.E.P with Jeon Goon, and arranged by Rado.

Background and release

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On December 22, 2021, IST Entertainment announced Apink would be releasing a new album in February 2022.[1] On January 22, it was announced that Apink would be releasing Horn on February 14.[2] Four days later, the track listing was released with "Dilemma" announced as the lead single.[3] On February 7, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[4] The music video teasers was released on February 11 and 13.[5]

Composition

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"Dilemma" was written and composed by B.E.P with Jeon Goon, and arranged by Rado. The song was described a dance song with "an addictive hook and gorgeous bass that keeps ringing in your ears".[6] "Dilemma" was composed in the key of F minor, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute.[7]

Commercial performance

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"Dilemma" debuted at position 55 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart in the chart issue dated February 13–19, 2022[8] on its component charts, the song debuted at position four on the Gaon Download Chart,[9] position 94 on the Gaon Streaming Chart,[10] and position 34 on the Gaon BGM Chart.[11] On the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, the song debuted at position 61 in the chart issue dated February 26, 2022,[12] ascending to position 60 in the following week.[13] In United States, the song debuted at position 14 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales in the chart issue dated February 26, 2022.[14]

Promotion

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Following the release of the album, Apink held a live showcase on YouTube to introduce the album and communicate with their fans.[15] The group subsequently performed "Dilemma" on two music programs on the first week: Mnet's M Countdown on February 17,[16] and SBS's Inkigayo on February 20,[17] On the second week, the group performed on three music programs: SBS MTV's The Show on February 22 where they won first place,[18] Mnet's M Countdown on February 24,[19] and KBS's Music Bank on February 25.[20]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Horn's liner notes.[21]

Studio

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Personnel

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  • B.E.P – lyrics, composition
  • Jeon Goon – lyrics
  • Kim Min-hee – recording, digital editing
  • DRK – mixing, mastering
  • Kim Jun-sang – assistant mixing
  • Ji Min-woo – assistant mixing

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Dilemma"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[8] 55
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[13] 60
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[14] 14

Accolades

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Music program awards for "Dilemma"
Title Network Date Ref.
The Show SBS MTV February 22, 2022 [18]

Release history

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Release history for "Dilemma"
Region Date Format Label
Various February 14, 2022

References

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  1. ^ Kim, No-eul (December 22, 2021). "에이핑크 측 "손나은 포함 완전체 2월 컴백, 앨범 형태 미정" [공식입장]" [Apink side "Feb comeback with Son Na-eun, album form undecided" [Official position]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (January 22, 2022). "에이핑크, 2월 14일 컴백 확정..스페셜 앨범 'HORN' 발표(공식)" [Apink, February 14 comeback confirmed..Special album 'HORN' released (official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (January 26, 2022). "'컴백' 에이핑크, 타이틀곡은 '딜레마'...스페셜 앨범 트랙리스트 공개" ['Comeback' Apink, title song 'Dilemma'...Special album track list released] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (February 8, 2022). "'컴백' 에이핑크, 신곡 '딜레마' 포함 전곡 하이라이트 메들리 공개" ['Comeback' Apink unveils highlight medley of all songs including new song 'Dilemma'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kwak, Hyeon-su (February 14, 2022). "에이핑크, 신곡 '딜레마' MV 티저 공개...4연속 히트 예고" [Apink releases new song 'Dilemma' MV teaser...4th consecutive hit notice] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Cheon, Yoon-hye (February 10, 2022). "에이핑크, 'HORN' 블랙ver. 개인 콘셉트 포토 공개..성숙한 올블랙 시크" [Apink, 'HORN' Black Ver. Personal concept photo revealed..Mature all-black chic] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  7. ^ "Key & BPM for Dilemma by Apink". Tunebat. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "2022년 08주차 Digital Chart" [Week 8 of 2022 Digital Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  9. ^ "2022년 08주차 Download Chart" [Week 8 of 2022 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  10. ^ "2022년 08주차 Streaming Chart" [Week 8 of 2022 Streaming Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  11. ^ "2022년 08주차 BGM Chart" [Week 8 of 2022 BGM Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  12. ^ "Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of February 26, 2022". Billboard. February 20–26, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Billboard K-pop Hot 100 – Week of March 5, 2022". Billboard. February 27 – March 5, 2022. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Billboard World Digital Song Sales – Week of February 26, 2022". Billboard. February 20–26, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  15. ^ Kim, Ye-na (February 14, 2022). "에이핑크, 오늘(14일) 컴백 "'혼' 담았다" [일문일답]" [Apink, today (14th) comeback "contains 'soul'" [Q&A]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Hwang, Su-yeon (February 17, 2022). "'엠카' 비비지 1위…태연·에이핑크 컴백X미연 코로나19 확진 [종합]" ['Mcar' Viviz 1st place...Taeyeon and Apink comeback X Miyeon confirmed with Corona 19 [Overall]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Kang, Da-yun (February 20, 2022). "'인기가요' 갓 더 비트, 출연 없이 1위...태연·에이핑크 컴백-비비지 데뷔 [종합]" ['Inkigayo' Got the Beat, 1st place without an appearance...Taeyeon, Apink Comeback - Viviz Debut [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ a b Lee, Ye-jin (February 22, 2022). "'더쇼' 에이핑크, 영광의 1위..."오래 걸린 컴백 기다려줘 감사" [종합]" ['The Show' Apink, Glory 1st place..."Thank you for waiting for a long comeback" [General]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Kang, Da-yun (February 24, 2022). "'엠카' 태연, 출연 없이 1위...비투비·스테이씨·트레저 컴백 [종합]" ['Mcar' Taeyeon, 1st place without appearance...BTOB STAYC Treasure comeback [General]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (February 25, 2022). "'뮤직뱅크' 트레저 1위, 에이핑크·비투비·임창정·빅마마까지 컴백 파티 [종합]" ['Music Bank' Treasure 1st place, Apink, BTOB, Lim Chang-jung, and Big Mama comeback party [General]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Apink (2022). Horn (photobook). South Korea: IST Entertainment; Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
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