- Nu ABO (song)
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"Nu ABO" Single by f(x) from the album Nu ABO Released May 4, 2010 Format Digital download Recorded SM Studios in Seoul, South Korea Genre Electropop, hip-hop, dance Length 3:44 Label SM Entertainment, Avex Asia Writer(s) Thomas Troelsen, Cutfather, Jose Lopez, Engelina Larsen, Yoo Young-jin Producer Thomas Troelsen, Cutfather, Jose Lopez f(x) singles chronology "Chu"
(2009)"Nu ABO"
(2010)"Mr. Boogie"
(2011)Music video "Nu ABO" on YouTube Nu ABO (Hangul: Korean: Nu 예삐오; Nu Yeppioh) is the lead promotional single from the mini-album, Nu ABO, by a South Korean quintet pop girl band, f(x). It was released May 4, 2010 in South Korea and distributed by label agency, SM Entertainment. The first promotional performance of the song was made on May 7, 2010, on Music Bank.[1]
Contents
Background
Etymology
Nu ABO is a play on words meaning "New Blood Type": A, B and O are blood types, and if the letters are said in succession, it sounds like "ye-bbi-oh" ("예삐오"). The title is supposed to represent the fact that f(x) is a new group bringing their new talents, implying that they are the "new blood" to the music industry.[original research?]
History
The song was written by Thomas Troelsen, Cutfather, Mynority Jose Aguirre Lopez, and Engelina Larsen. The Korean lyrics were written by Yoo Young-jin. It was co-produced by Thomas Troelsen, Cutfather, and Mynority Jose Aguirre Lopez.[2] It was released May 4, 2010 in South Korea and distributed by label agency, SM Entertainment as well as Avex Asia.
Promotion
The first promotional live performance of the song was made on May 7, 2010, on KBS's Music Bank. The music video was released on May 6, 2010.[3]
Reception
It charted #1 online on Monkey3, Dosirak and Bugs.[citation needed], while it reached #2 on Melon.[4] In the Philippines, it debuted on the #20 spot on the MYX International Top 20 chart and was the group's first single to debut at the said chart.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "omonatheydidnt: Music Core 080510". Community.livejournal.com. http://community.livejournal.com/omonatheydidnt/3321612.html. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "네이트 뉴스". News.nate.com. http://news.nate.com/view/20100430n03627. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "omonatheydidnt: f(x) Nu ABO MV to be released on May 6th!". Community.livejournal.com. http://community.livejournal.com/omonatheydidnt/3296498.html. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "f(x)’s Nu ABO is already #1 on the charts". Allkpop.com. 2010-05-05. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/05/fxs-nu-abo-is-already-1-on-the-charts/comment-page-1. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
External links
- f(x) - Official website
- SM Entertainment - Official website
- "Nu ABO" Teaser MV on YouTube
- "Nu ABO" MV on YouTube
f(x) Victoria · Amber · Luna · Sulli · Krystal Studio albums Pinocchio / Hot SummerExtended play Singles albums Singles Promotional singles Reality shows Hello f(x) · f(x)'s KoalaAffiliated tours SMTown Live '10 World TourRelated topics Discography · Filmography · Videography · SM Town · SM Entertainment
Category · Official websiteCategories:- F(x) songs
- 2010 singles
- Dance-pop songs
- Korean-language songs
- S.M. Entertainment singles
- Songs written by Cutfather
- Songs written by Yoo Young-jin
- Songs written by Thomas Troelsen
- Songs written by Engelina
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