"Ride on the Wind" is a song recorded by South Korean co-ed group

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. It was released as the title track for their third ''extended play of the same name'' (2018). It was released in conjunction with the EP by

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and distributed by

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on July 25, 2018. A music video for the song was also released on July 25.

Composition

The song was written by Nassun, member BM and GR8MOON, and produced by Nassun and DALGUI and TAEMIN.

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described the song as an EDM track that features whistling synths and deep-toned strings, noting that the group continued their upbeat, tropically tinged dance music. It was also highlighted that member J.seph sings for the first time and member Jiwoo was given a prominent rap part.

Release

The song was released in conjunction with the EP on July 25, 2018.

Commercial performance

The song failed to enter the

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, but managed to debut and peak at number 92 on the componing Download Chart for its first three days of sales. The song also charted at number 21 on the

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in its first week and at number 22 in its second week. The song debuted and peaked at number 19 on the US

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chart, marking their sixth entry on the chart.

Music video

The music video was released on July 25. The video shows the members enjoying summertime activities, including riding around in a jeep and dancing in the wind. Vibrantly colored sets serve as a backdrop, and the group is seen performing foot-tapping and fist-pumping choreography amid meadows and on the beach.

Charts

References

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