Fear
Seventeen
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Seventeen" is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of 13 members and they are known for their self-reliant approach to their music – each member has a hand in writing their songs, choreographing their dance routines, and creating their on-stage performances.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Fear" was released on September 16, 2019, as the lead single of their third studio album "An Ode."
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Conceptualization"Fear" represents a darker concept compared to their previous songs. It explores deep emotions and struggles within oneself.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Fear" present a narrative of a person who is afraid to reveal their inner flaws and fears to someone they love, expressing that they would rather be left alone rather than causing pain to their loved ones due to their flaws.
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Song structure"Fear" has a heavy electronic and synth-pop sound, featuring an intense timbre that perfectly corresponds with the theme of the song.
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ChoreographyThe choreography for "Fear" is intricate and intense. It strategically uses shadows and mirroring to represent the theme of fear and inner demons.
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ReceptionUpon its release, "Fear" received positive responses from critics and fans alike for its composition, performance, and deep meanings.
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Awards"Fear" won Seventeen their second Daesang (Grand Prize) for Best Album at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards.
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Chart Performance"Fear" debuted at number 4 on the Gaon Digital Chart and has sold over 650,000 digital copies as of 2020 in South Korea.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fear" has a distinctly artistic and cinematic feel, filled with vibrant colors and symbolic elements that echo the song's themes. It currently has over 100 million views on YouTube.
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Lyrics SymbolismThere's a line in the song that goes "Poison, I know that can’t take no more", here "Poison" symbolizes the persona's negative traits that they want to hide from their loved ones. It's a metaphor for the fear of revealing one's true self.
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English VersionSeventeen also released an English version of "Fear" taking their international fans into consideration.
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Album PerformanceCoupled with the release of "Fear", Seventeen's third album "An Ode" enjoyed massive success, selling over 700,000 copies in its first week.
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Influence"Fear" not only marked a mature phase in Seventeen's musical journey but also influenced the theme of their future projects.
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Iconic PerformanceSeventeen's performance of “Fear” at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was highly applauded and is considered as one of the most dynamic K-pop performances.
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