"Everybody" is a

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. Written by Cho Yoon-kyung, two versions of "Everybody" exist: the original Korean-language version, which served as the lead single for the group's fifth Korean EP '' Everybody'' (2013), and a Japanese-language version, which was one of the three tracks featured on their ninth Japanese single " 3 2 1" (2013). The Korean version of "Everybody" was made available for download on October 14, 2013 under the record label of

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Music video

The music video was released on October 9, 2013. The video showcased the group in an air force military concept, similar to the navy concept of their label mates

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" era. It was directed by Jang Jae-hyuk, who stated that various techniques and equipment like the steadicam, technocrane and camera matrix, were used to film the music video. The choreography of the song was produced by

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. The agency's resident choreographer Gregory Hwang also co-produced the dance moves. The group wore military uniforms designed by

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Critical reception

''Billboard'' K-Town columnist Jeff Benjamin wrote "while finding a delicous balance of hyperactive EDM and pop stylings is commendable, the most impressive point of Shinee's "Everybody" comeback is the choreography - some of 2013's best".

Live performances

The first live performance of "Everybody" was included in the set-list of the Shinee Comeback Special at Gangnam Hallyu Festival on October 6, 2013, in

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. The performances were streamed on

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's YouTube channel. The first broadcast live performance, however, was through

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'' on October 10. 2013. This was followed by performances at KBS ''

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'' on October 11, MBC ''

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'' on October 12, SBS ''

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'' on October 13, and

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'' on October 16, 2013.

Japanese version

The Japanese version was included as one of the three tracks on their ninth Japanese single "3 2 1", which was released on December 4, 2013 under the distributing label of

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Accolades

Chart performance

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Everybody (Shinee Song) 2013 singles Korean-language songs Shinee songs SM Entertainment singles Gaon Digital Chart number-one singles Songs written by Thomas Troelsen