"Jopping" is the debut single by South Korean pop group

SuperM SuperM () was a South Korean Supergroup (music), supergroup formed in 2019 by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group. The group consisted of seven members from four SM Entertainment boy bands: Taemin from Shinee, Baekhyun and Kai (entertainer, ...

. It was released on October 4, 2019 as the first single from the eponymous debut extended play by

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and

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Composition and lyrics

"Jopping", a combination of words jumping and popping, is the lead track off SuperM’s self-titled debut EP. The song features heavy electro-pop influences with references to brit-pop sounds. The song uses cinematic-style horns and a groovy beat. A fusion of pop-rock, R&B, and hip-hop genres can be heard in the vocal and rap talents of each member.

Music video

Filmed in the

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desert and

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’s urban jungle, the futuristic video features supercars and bikes in action, while a helicopter sits pretty in the background. The Meydan Bridge,

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and Sheikh Zayed Road’s famous skyline are also spotted on ‘Jopping’ video at one point, while Al Khail Road and the deserted landscape of

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also features in the 4.44 long video.

Live performances

The group performed "Jopping" for the first time on a showcase at the

building in

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on October 5, 2019. On October 9, 2019 the group made their American TV debut on ''

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'' performing the song. On February 11, 2020 the group performed the song on ''

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''.

Charts

Accolades

Release history

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.

Studio

* SM Booming System – recording, mixing, engineered for mix, digital editing * Sonic Korea – mastering

Personnel

– executive producer *

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– producer * Lee Sung-soo – production director * Tak Young-jun – management director * Kim Young-min – executive supervisor *

– vocals, background vocals * Tay Jasper – producer, lyrics,

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* Adrian Mckinnon – producer, lyrics, composition, background vocals * Kim Min-ji – lyrics * Hwang Yu-bin – lyrics * Geoffrey McCray – composition * Zachary Chicoine – composition * Nasia Jones – composition * Marcus Scott – composition *

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– producer, composition,

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– producer, arrangement, vocal directing, background vocals, recording, mixing, engineered for mix, digital editing, music and sound supervisor * Jeon Hoon – mastering

References

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