"Favorite" (stylized as "favOriTe") is the debut single released by South Korean girl group
Loona
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. It was released on August 7, 2018, by
Blockberry Creative as a digital single. This was their first release as a full twelve-member group.
Composition
The lyrics were written by Kim Su-jung and Jaden Jeong. It was produced by Sophia Pae and BADD's SlyBerry, Billie Jean, and Kim Jin-hyeong. It was described by ''
Billboard'' as a brassy
dance track that overflows with charisma and bright percussion. Adding that with prominent trills and trumpeting synths propelling the melody to its dynamic chorus, plus a woozy,
alt R&B bridge later in the song, the song condenses the act's innovative nature into a boisterous tune.
Background and release
A music video teaser was released on August 1, 2018.
"Favorite" was released as a digital single on August 7, 2018, through several music portals, including
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iTunes.
Commercial performance
"favOriTe" peaked at number 4 on the US
World Digital Song Sales
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chart, their first and highest entry as a group until the release of single "
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Music video
The music video was released alongside the single on August 7. The video focuses on the group's choreography, featuring the twelve members wearing simple uniform-inspired blouse and skirt looks.
As of December 25, 2022, the favOriTe's music video has reached 14 million views on
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Charts
Release history
References
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2018 singles
2018 songs
Loona (group) songs
Blockberry Creative singles