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I Think I

"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.

"I Think I"
Japanese version cover
Single by Super Junior
from the album Time Slip and I Think U
Language
ReleasedOctober 4, 2019 (2019-10-04)
Recorded2019
Studio
  • doobdoob Studio
  • Kenari Sound
Genre
Length3:22
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jinbyjin
Super Junior singles chronology
"The Crown"
(2019) 		"I Think I"
(2019) 		"Super Clap"
(2019)
Music videos
"I Think I" on YouTube
"I Think I (Japanese version)" on YouTube

Background

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"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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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

Release history

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Release history for "I Think I"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref
Various October 4, 2019 Korean
[19]
Japan January 29, 2020 Japanese
[20]
Various
  • Digital download
  • streaming

References

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  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.
  19. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 2, 2019). "'컴백' 슈퍼주니어, 4일 'I Think I' MV 선공개…오늘(2일) 티저 오픈" ['Comeback' Super Junior pre-releases 'I Think I' MV on the 4th... Teaser open today (2nd)]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via Naver.
  20. ^ "6年半ぶりのアルバム発売決定！10月30日には先行配信スタート！" [The first album in six and a half years will be released! Pre-distribution will start on October 30th!]. Avex Trax (in Japanese). October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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