Left & Right (Seventeen song)
| "Left & Right" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Seventeen | ||||
| from the EP Heng:garæ | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | June 22, 2020 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Seventeen singles chronology | ||||
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"Left & Right" is a song by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released as the lead single from their 2020 extended play, Heng:garæ, on June 22, 2020.
Lyrics and composition[edit]
The lyrics to "Left & Right" describe youth "going left and right, not knowing what path to take," according to Woozi, who co-wrote the song. He added that it was a message to young people following their dreams. The song was inspired by conversations with his bandmates about their careers and daily lives, but particularly by main vocalist Seungkwan.[1] The members described it as being different from their other songs, but one that they could immediately imagine performing. It was co-written by Bumzu.[citation needed]
Plagiarism accusations[edit]
The American singer Cupid posted a series of social media posts on August 13, 2020, alleging that Seventeen had plagiarized his song, "Cupid Shuffle."[2] He posted a screenshot from Time magazine that described the refrain as being "resonant of the Cupid Shuffle."[2][3] Cupid also stated that he felt the plagiarism had disrespected his culture and he wanted financial compensation.[4] Cupid later tweeted that he had contacted Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen's record label, and had not received a reply.
Reception[edit]
"Left & Right" peaked at number one on the Gaon download chart and eight on the digital chart.[5] Billboard placed the song at number three on its list of the best K-Pop songs of 2020.[6]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[7] | 50 |
| South Korea (Gaon Digital Chart)[8] | 8 |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[9] | 12 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[10] | 8 |
Certifications[edit]
‹See Tfd›| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | ||
| Japan (RIAJ)[11] | Gold | 50,000,000† |
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† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Yae-rim, Kwon (2020-06-23). "Seventeen is back and they are fearless". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ a b "Cupid alleges Seventeen's 'Left & Right' inspired by 'Cupid Shuffle', Internet says 'blame Pledis, not the boys'". meaww.com. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Everything to Know About K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN". Time. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "アメリカ歌手Cupid、SEVENTEENが自分の歌「Cupid Shuffle」を盗作したと主張！". クリップケーポップ (in Japanese). 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks". Billboard. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Seventeen Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ "2020년 26주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). June 27, 2020. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Seventeen Chart History: Billboard Korea K-Pop 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "Seventeen Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – Seventeen – Left & Right" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved September 27, 2023. Select 2023年8月 on the drop-down menu