Lovey Dovey (Hori7on song)

"Lovey Dovey" is a song by the Filipino boy band Hori7on. It was released on May 31, 2023, by MLD Entertainment and distributed by YG Plus, as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles.[1]

"Lovey Dovey"
Digital cover
Promotional single by Hori7on
from the album Friend-Ship
ReleasedMay 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
StudioMLD Studio
GenrePop
Length3:09
LabelMLD
Songwriter(s)
  • Bull$eye
  • How
  • Yuka
  • Meang Co
Music video
"Lovey Dovey" on YouTube


Background and release

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"Lovey Dovey" was written by composer Bull$eye for the contestants of Dream Maker to perform on their third mission, held in late January 2023.[2] Assigned to the team named "Six of Hearts", which included eventual member Marcus Cabais, the song's performance was described as a stand-out by Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila.[3] The song would become a part of Hori7on's setlist during their promotional mall tours, as well as on their first fan meet.[4]

On May 23, 2023, it was announced that the song would be released as the group's third pre-debut digital single, and the first since their arrival on South Korea.[5] Before the single's release, concept art depicting the members in bright-colored sets were released to promote the single.[6][7] The single was released on May 31, 2023, with an accompanying music video, cycling through different vibrant sets.[8][9]

The song, along with the two other pre-debut singles released by the group, was later included in the group's debut album, Friend-Ship.[10]

Composition

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The song is composed in the key of C-sharp major and carries an average tempo of 110 beats per minute.[11] The song, which been described as "lively", is about a youthful romance[12]


Credits and personnel

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Credits derived from Melon:[1]

Studio

  • MLD Studio – recording
  • Dart Studio – mixing and mastering

Personnel

  • Hori7on – vocals
  • How (Kor) – lyrics, composition
  • Bull$eye (Avec) – lyrics, composition, arrangement, recording
  • Yuka (Avec) – lyrics, composition, recording
  • Meang Co – lyrics, composition
  • Kim Ga-young – synthesizer, drum and programming
  • Yoon Young-bok – chorus
  • Kim Soo-bin – chorus
  • Hyun Woo-bin – digital editing
  • Team AMG – mixing and mastering

Track listing

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  1. "Lovey Dovey" – 3:09
  2. "Lovey Dovey" (instrumental) – 3:09

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Lovey Dovey"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31) MLD [13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lovey Dovey - HORI7ON(호라이즌)". 멜론 (in Korean). 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  2. ^ "HORI7ON's 'Lovey Dovey' music video hits 1 million views". ABS-CBN News. 2023-06-02.
  3. ^ Bautista, Rafael (2023-01-24). "Ranking Dream Maker's Mission 3 Performances From Least To Most Slay". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  4. ^ Lee, Gee-eun (2023-03-06). "'한·필 합작' 호라이즌, 필리핀 첫 공연 성료 '화려한 시작'" ['Korea-Philippines Collaboration' Hori7on successfully completed its first performance in the Philippines 'Brilliant start']. 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  5. ^ "HORI7ON to release 'Lovey Dovey' as digital single". ABS-CBN News. 2023-06-23.
  6. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (2023-05-26). "호라이즌, 31일 프리 데뷔곡 '러비 더비' 발매…상큼 비주얼 예고" [Hori7on releases pre-debut song 'Lovey Dovey' on the 31st... Refreshing Visual Preview]. 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  7. ^ Myung, Hee-sook (2023-05-26). "호라이즌, 신곡 '러비 더비' 발매…일곱 빛깔 상큼 매력" [Hori7on releases new song 'Lovey Dovey'... Seven colors, fresh charm]. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  8. ^ Myung, Hee-sook (2023-05-30). "호라이즌, 신곡 '러비 더비' MV 티저 공개…청량美 가득 비주얼" [Hori7on releases MV teaser for new song 'Lovey Dovey'... Visuals full of refreshing beauty]. www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  9. ^ Batislaong, Acer (2023-06-02). "9 Cute Moments from HORI7ON's 'Lovey Dovey' Music Video". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  10. ^ Choi, Hye-in (2023-07-13). "호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN'..본격 데뷔 예열" [Hori7on's first full-length's title track is 'SIX7EEN'.]. starnewskorea.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  11. ^ "Key, tempo of Lovey Dovey By HORI7ON | Musicstax". musicstax.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  12. ^ a b "Lovey Dovey - Single by HORI7ON". 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  13. ^ "HORI7ON drops new version of 'Lovey Dovey'". ABS-CBN News. May 31, 2023.