Amusement Park (Baekhyun song)

2020 single by Baekhyun

"Amusement Park"

Single by Baekhyun
from the EP  Bambi
Language| Korean
Released| December 21, 2020 (2020-12-21)
Recorded| 2020
Studio| SM Yellow Tail (Seoul)
Genre| R&B
Length| 4:17
Label|

* SM
* Dreamus

Composer(s)|

* iHwak
* Jeon Byung-sun
* Hong Young-in
* Saimon

Lyricist(s)|

* iHwak
* Jeon Byung-sun
* Hong Young-in

Producer(s)|

* Royal Dive
* Saimon

Baekhyun singles chronology
| "Candy"
(2020)  | "Amusement Park"
(2020)  | "Get You Alone"
(2021)

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Music video
"Amusement Park" on YouTube

"Amusement Park" (Korean: 놀이공원; RR: norigongwon) is a song recorded by South Korean singer Baekhyun. It was released on December 21, 2020, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus, as the pre-release single of his third EP, Bambi.

The song is Baekhyun's fourth and final release of 2020, following "My Love", "On the Road", and "Candy".

## Background

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On May 25, 2020, Baekhyun released his commercially successful sophomore EP, Delight which surpassed over 730,000 pre-ordered copies, a day before its release.[1] He became the first soloist to qualify for Triple Platinum certification from the Korea Music Copyright Association (KMCA) after exceeding 750,000 cumulative sales.[2] Delight surpassed 1 million sales by the end of June, making it the first album by a South Korean soloist to achieve this feat since Kim Gun-mo's Another Day which was released 19 years prior.[3]

On December 17, SM Entertainment announced that Baekhyun will release a new single called "Amusement Park" which will be released digitally on December 21, as the special year-end gift for the fans.[4] On December 20, SM uploaded a live teaser video to showcase the song before the release on their YouTube and Naver TV channels.[5]

The song released digitally through various music streaming service on December 21 at 6 PM KST in tandem with its live music video.[6]

## Composition

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"Amusement Park" is described as medium-tempo R&B song with mellow piano and guitar melodies.[7] It was co-composed by production team Royal Dive, Saimon, and iHwak in the key of F major with the tempo of 85 beats per minute.[8]

The lyrics were penned by Royal Dive and iHwak as it gently expresses the feelings for a loved one by comparing it to the colorful scenery of an amusement park.[7] Speaking of the lyrics, Baekhyun stated "It makes you feel like you're really in an amusement park, which deepens your immersion."[9] He also added that the listeners can listen to the song any time and they will feel as if they were on a date.[9]

## Commercial performance

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Domestically, "Amusement Park" peaked at the No. 44 of Gaon Music Chart for the 52nd week of 2020.[10] The song peaked at No. 78 in the K-pop Hot 100 chart where it stayed for a week.[11]

In the United States, the song reached and peaked at No. 10 in the World Digital Song Sales chart.[12]

## Live performances

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On the day of the song's release, SM announced that Baekhyun will hold his first online concert on V Live called "Baekhyun – Light" on January 3, 2021, with the tickets on sale starting on December 24.[13]

"Amusement Park" was included on the online concert's set list.[14] The song was later featured on the set list of his first solo Asia concert, Lonsdaleite Tour in 2024.[15]

## Cover

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DK, a member of boy band Seventeen, released a cover of the song in celebration of his 26th birthday on February 18, 2023.[16]

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Amusement Park"  Chart (2020)  | Peak
position

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Hong Kong (HKRIA)[17] | 22
South Korea (Gaon)[10] | 44
South Korea K-pop Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] | 78
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 10

## Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[18]

Studio

* SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording, digital editing, engineered for mix
* MonoTree Studio – engineered for mix
* Klang Studio – mixing
* 821 Sound Mastering – mastering

Personnel

* SM Entertainment – executive producer
* Lee Soo-man – producer
* Yoo Young-jin – music and sound supervisor
* Royal Dive – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement
* Saimon – producer, composition, arrangement
* iHwak – lyricist, composition
* Byun Baek-hyun – vocals
* Cho Seong-hak – background vocals
* Noh Min-ji – recording, engineered for mix
* Kang Seon-young – engineered for mix
* Koo Jong-pil – mixing
* Hong Young-in – bass
* Lee Seol-min – guitar
* Jin Byeong-shin – piano
* Kwon Nam-woo – mastering

## Release history

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Release history for "Amusement Park"  Region  | Date  | Format  | Label

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South Korea  | December, 21, 2020  |

* Digital download
* streaming

* SM
* Dreamus

Various  |

* SM

## References

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1. ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (May 25, 2020). "엑소 백현, 신보 'Delight' 선주문량 73만 장 돌파" [EXO's Baekhyun surpasses 730,000 pre-orders for his new album 'Delight']. YTN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
2. ^ Ananda, Pradita (July 9, 2020). "Baekhyun EXO Sukses Jadi Solois Pertama Raih Triple Platinum" [EXO's Baekhyun Successfully Became the First Soloist to Win Triple Platinum]. Okezone. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
3. ^ Herman, Tamar (June 30, 2020). "EXO's Baekhyun's 'Delight' Makes South Korean History With Over 1 Million Copies Sold". Forbes. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
4. ^ Kang, Ji-na (December 17, 2020). "엑소 백현, 팬들 위한 연말 선물...21일 신곡 '놀이공원'" [EXO's Baekhyun presents a year-end gift for fans... 21st New song 'Amusement Park']. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
5. ^ Lee, Ji-sun (December 20, 2020). "엑소 백현, 신곡 '놀이공원' 티저 공개…사랑담은 부드러운 보컬 자랑" [EXO's Baekhyun Releases Teaser for New Song 'Amusement Park'... Love story boasts soft vocals]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
6. ^ Jang, Arum (December 21, 2020). "백현, 오늘 신곡 '놀이공원' 공개 "데이트 하는 기분 들 것"" [Baekhyun Releases New Song 'Amusement Park' Today: "You'll Feel Like You're Dating"]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
7. ^ a b Jung, Hee-yeon (December 21, 2020). "[DA:투데이] 엑소 백현, 러브송 '놀이공원' 공개" [[DA:Today] EXO's Baekhyun Releases Love Song 'Amusement Park']. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
8. ^ "Key & BPM for "Amusement Park" by Baekhyun". TuneBat. December 21, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
9. ^ a b Kim, Hyo-jung (December 21, 2020). "엑소 백현의 연말 음악선물…신곡 '놀이공원'" [EXO's Baekhyun's year-end music gift... New song 'Amusement Park']. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
10. ^ a b "2020년 52주차 Digital Chart" [Week 52 of 2020 Digital Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). December 26, 2020. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
11. ^ a b "Baekhyun in Billboard K-pop 100 Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
12. ^ a b "Baekhyun Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023.
13. ^ Jung, An-ji (December 21, 2020). "엑소 백현, 1월 3일 첫 온라인 단독 콘서트 개최 [공식입장]" [EXO's Baekhyun will hold his first online solo concert on January 3 [OFFICIAL]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
14. ^ Nurcahyani, Ida, ed. (January 3, 2021). "Baekhyun gelar konser solo dan isyaratkan hal baru dari EXO tahun ini" [Baekhyun holds solo concert and hints at new things from EXO this year]. Antara (in Indonesian). Translated by Santosa, Lia Wanadriani. Jakarta. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
15. ^ Armonio, Tin (April 17, 2024). "#GMAHOAAccess: Baekhyun fulfills promise, returns to Manila for sold-out 'Lonsdaleite' concert". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
16. ^ Yeo, Gladys (February 20, 2023). "SEVENTEEN's DK releases birthday cover of Baekhyun's 'Amusement Park'". NME. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
17. ^ "Top 30 Singles Chart Hong Kong". Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance. January 1, 2021. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
18. ^ Byun, Baek-hyun (2021). Bambi (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment and Dreamus. Credits.

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Extended plays|

* City Lights (2019)
* Delight (2020)
* Baekhyun (2021)
* Bambi (2021)
* Hello, World (2024)

Singles|

* "UN Village"
* "Candy"
* "Amusement Park"
* "Bambi"
* "Pineapple Slice"

Other singles|

* "Take You Home"
* "My Love"
* "On the Road"

Collaborations|

* "Dream"
* "The Day"
* "Rain"
* "Young"

Concert and tours|

* Baekhyun – Light
* SM Town Live Culture Humanity
* Lonsdaleite Tour
* Reverie World Tour

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