"Young" is a single by South Korean singer

Baekhyun Byun Baek-hyun (; born May 6, 1992), better known mononymously as Baekhyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. Baekhyun began training under SM Entertainment in 2011. A few months later, he made his debut in 2012 as a member of the ...

and rapper

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. The song was released on August 31, 2018 by

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through STATION X 0''.''

Background and release

On July 23, it was revealed that Baekhyun will collaborate with Loco. On August 21, it was confirmed that the single is titled "Young" and will be released on August 31 through

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. "Young" was described as an electro pop track with a heavy beat and an addictive melody. The lyrics are about the strong aspirations of a younger generation who refuses to live the exact same way as others.

Critical reception

"Young" received generally favorable reviews from

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. Tamar Herman from ''

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'' wrote that the "song revels in the vocalist’s expressive tone and Loco’s rhythmic style as it critiques societal norms, such as education, that make "Young" people turn away from their own distinct paths". Taylor Amani from ''MACG Magazine'' states that the "music video and lyrics mirror the irregular composition. Wanting to be unique and fighting rigid standards holds true throughout".

Commercial performance

Upon release, "Young" quickly reached the top spots on South Korean music charts including Melon, Genie, Bugs, Soribada, and Olleh Music. The song debuted as number eleven on Korea's

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, and number four on ''Billboard'''s US World Digital Songs.

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Awards and nominations

Release history

References

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