Letter to Myself (song)
| "Letter to Myself" | ||||
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| Single by Taeyeon | ||||
| from the EP Letter to Myself | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | November 18, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | Ha Yoo-na (153/Joombas) | |||
| Taeyeon singles chronology | ||||
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| "Letter to Myself" on YouTube | ||||
"Letter to Myself" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyeon for her sixth extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on November 18, 2024.
Background and release
[edit]On October 27, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Taeyeon would be releasing her sixth extended play titled Letter to Myself with the lead single of the same name on November 18.[1] The music video teasers were released on November 14 and 15.[2][3] The song was released alongside the extended play and its music video on November 18.[4]
During the live event for Letter to Myself on November 18, the singer revealed that there were "split opinions" regarding the choice of the title track for her EP. While everyone in her company advocated for "Disaster", she was the only one who insisted on selecting "Letter to Myself".[5][6][7]
Composition
[edit]"Letter to Myself" was written by Ha Yoo-na from 153/Joombas, and composed and arranged by Dino Medanhodzic alongside Johanna Jansson, Rena Lovelis, Nia Lovelis, and Casey Moreta.[8] It was described as a pop rock song featuring "melodic guitar rhythm" with lyrics narrating "an honest letter conveying [Taeyeon's] present self to her past self with the awkward but solid words of comfort that was buried in her heart".[9]
Promotion
[edit]Prior to the release of Letter to Myself, on November 18, 2024, Taeyeon held a live event called "Taeyeon 'Letter to Myself' Countdown Live" on YouTube and TikTok, aimed at introducing the extended play and its songs, including "Letter to Myself", and connecting with her fanbase.[10] On November 21, a live performance clip for "Letter to Myself" was released on her YouTube channel.[11]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Letter to Myself" debuted at number 22 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart in the chart issue dated November 17–23, 2024;[12] on its component charts, the song debuted at number four on the Circle Download Chart,[13] number 43 on the Circle Streaming Chart,[14] and number 19 on the Circle BGM Chart.[15]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Letter to Myself liner notes.[16]
Studio
- SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording
- SM Wavelet Studio – recording
- SM Droplet Studio – recording
- SM Aube Studio – recording
- MonoTree Studio – Pro Tools operating
- SM Starlight Studio – digital editing
- SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing
- The Mastering Palace – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Taeyeon – vocals, background vocals
- Ha Yoo-na (153/Joombas) – lyrics
- Dino Medanhodzic – composition, arrangement
- Johanna Jansson – composition
- Rena Lovelis – composition
- Nia Lovelis – composition
- Casey Moreta – composition
- Lee Joo-hyung – vocal directing, Pro Tools operating
- Emily Yeonseo Kim – background vocals
- Noh Min-ji – recording
- Kang Eun-ji – recording
- Kim Joo-hyun – recording
- Kim Hyo-joon – recording
- Jeong Yoo-ra – digital editing
- Nam Koong-jin – mixing
- Dave Kutch – mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Circle)[12] | 22 |
| Taiwan (Billboard)[17] | 22 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | November 18, 2024 |
References
[edit]- ^ Kim, Na-yul (October 28, 2024). 태연, 'Letter to Myself'로 컴백..11월 18일 발매 [Taeyeon, comeback with 'Letter to Myself'...released on November 18th] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ TAEYEON 태연 'Letter to Myself' MV Teaser #1 (in Korean). SM Entertainment. November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ TAEYEON 태연 'Letter to Myself' MV Teaser #2 (in Korean). SM Entertainment. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Jong-hyun; Kim, Hyun-sook (November 18, 2024). 1년 만에 돌아왔다...태연 "몸과 마음으로 즐겨 주셨으면"[일문일답] [Returned after a year...Taeyeon "I hope you enjoy it with your body and mind" [Q&A]] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "[Replay] TAEYEON 태연 'Letter To Myself' Countdown Live". TAEYEON Official on YouTube. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Han Su-jin (November 19, 2024). 태연, 나를 잊지 말아요 [뉴트랙 쿨리뷰] [Taeyeon, Don't Forget Me [New Track Cool Review]]. IZE (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
회사가 타이틀로 밀었던 'Disaster(디재스터)'도 그냥 흘려듣기 아쉬운 곡이다.
['Disaster', which the company promoted as the title song, is also a song that is regrettable to just listen to.] - ^ Jesslyn Lye (November 20, 2024). "All the thoughts I had while listening to Taeyeon's 'Letter to Myself'". Vogue Singapore. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
She has shared how 'Disaster' was initially a contender for the title track, but its place now as the song to close out the album indeed feels like a far more fitting one.
- ^ Taeyeon (2024). Letter to Myself (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 6, 2024). '컴백' 태연, 'Letter to Myself'로 들려줄 폭발적 보컬 ['Comeback' Taeyeon, explosive vocals with 'Letter to Myself'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved November 8, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Seo-hyun (November 11, 2024). '컴백' 태연, 카운트다운 라이브 11월 18일 진행..글로벌 팬 만난다 [Taeyeon's 'Comeback', Countdown Live will be held on November 18th..meet global fans] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved November 16, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jo Hye-jin (November 22, 2024). 이래서 태연, 태연 하는구나…독보적 가창력 'Letter To Myself' 라이브 [So that's why Taeyeon, Taeyeon... Unique singing ability 'Letter To Myself' live] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Digital Chart – Week 47 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 17–23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Download Chart – Week 47 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 17–23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Streaming Chart – Week 47 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 17–23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Circle BGM Chart – Week 47 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 17–23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Taeyeon (2024). Letter to Myself (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
- ^ "Taeyeon Chart History (Taiwan Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.