Bird (Exo song)
"Bird" is a single released by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo in 2019. It is the first song to be released as a six-member group.
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| Single by Exo | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | October 10, 2019 (digital) November 4, 2019 (physical) | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
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| Length | 4:04 | |||
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Release and composition
"Bird" was the first single to be released as a six-member group after Xiumin and D.O. enlisted for their mandatory military service.[1][2] The song was first released digitally on October 10, before it was released physically on November 4, commemorating their fourth anniversary since debuting in Japan. With a mid-tempo arrangement, the lyrics convey the members feeling with their fanbase.[3][4]
Live performance
The song was performed live in Exo's fifth world tour, Exo Planet 5 – Exploration during its Japanese stop in Fukuoka's Marine Messe Arena on October 11, and in Yokohama's Yokohama Arena on October 22 and October 23.[5]
Track listing
- Japanese CD single
- "Bird" – 4:04
- "Bird" (less vocal) – 4:04
Re-release
| "Bird -The Best Ver.-" | ||||
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| Single by Exo | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | April 15, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 4:04 | |||
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"Bird" was re-released as "Bird -The Best Ver.-" as an eight-member unit, with the song now featuring the vocals of all eight members, including Xiumin and D.O. who were absent from the original version.[6]
The re-released song was performed before 50.000 fans in "EXO Channel: The Best" fan meeting event in Japan.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Billboard Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 42 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Distributor |
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| Various | October 10, 2019 | "Bird" | Avex Trax | |
| Japan | November 4, 2019 |
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| Various | April 15, 2023 |
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"Bird -The Best Ver.-" |
References
- Herman, Tamar (April 9, 2019). "EXO's Xiumin Announces Military Enlistment". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- Kim, D. (July 1, 2019). "EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military". Soompi. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- Stevania, Putri (October 10, 2019). "EXO Rilis Lagu Jepang 'Bird', Fans Protes Dan Ngamuk Gara-Gara Hal Ini" [EXO Releases Japanese Song 'Bird', Fans Protest and Rage Because of This]. WowKeren (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- Larasati, Delia Arnindita. "'BIRD' Persembahan EXO untuk Fans Dirilis November 2019" ['BIRD' EXO's Presentation to Fans to be Released November 2019]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Jakarta.
- "EXO、5度目のワールドツアー日本公演。横アリで「僕たちも会いたかったです！」" [EXO performs in Japan for the fifth time on its world tour. "We wanted to meet you too!"]. BARKS (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- Azzahra, Hafsah (April 17, 2023). "EXO Rilis Ulang "Bird" yang Dinyanyikan 8 Anggota, EXO-L Sudah Dengar Belum?" [EXO Re-releases "Bird" Sung by 8 Members, EXO-L Have You Heard It Yet?]. VIVA (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- Hernawan; Suciati, Fitri (April 17, 2023). "EXO Sukses Gelar Fanmeet Jepang 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Ribu Fans Hadir" [EXO Successfully Holds Japan Fanmeet 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Thousand Fans Attended]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- "Exo Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.