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"Pineapple Slice"
Single by Baekhyun
from the EP Hello, World
LanguageKorean
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
Recorded2024
StudioInGrid (Seoul)
Genre
Length3:16
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Park Tae-won
  • Shakka Philip
Producer(s)
  • Eljay
  • Dom Rivinius
Baekhyun singles chronology
"Hurt"
(2021) 		"Pineapple Slice"
(2024)
Music video
"Pineapple Slice" on YouTube

"Pinneaple Slice" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Baekhyun as the lead single of his fourth EP, Hello, World. It was released on September 6, 2024, by INB100 and distributed by Dreamus. This is his first single released under the new agency.

Background

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On January 3, 2024, Ten Asia reported that Baekhyun has established a company called I&B 100 as their CEO and added that the company had been established on June 23, 2023.[2] On January 9, Baekhyun commenced solo activities under INB100 alongside Exo-CBX, while Exo activities remain under SM Entertainment.[3] Baekhyun toured Asia as a soloist for the first time through Lonsdaleite Tour starting with a doubleheader in Seoul's KSPO Dome on March 16 and 17.[4]

During the encore concert on July 27, Baekhyun performed unreleased song "Rendez-Vous" and hinted a comeback in September by showing a teaser video of him eating a can of pineapple along with a phrase using a famous line from the movie Chungking Express at the end of the show.[5] On August 11, INB100 confirmed that Baekhyun will release his fourth EP, Hello, World on September 6.[6]

On September 2, "Pineapple Slice" was announced as the lead single through a music video teaser.[7] The music photo was uploaded the following day showing Baekhyun wearing a white t-shirt with leather boots and leather pants.[8]

The song and its music video, along the EP, was released on September 6 through various music streaming services.[9]

Composition

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"Pineapple Slice" is an R&B song produced by Eljay and Dom Rivinius. It was composed by Eljay, Shakka Philip, TMM, Forever Noh, and Rivinius that harmonizes a catchy bass line with Baekhyun's more mature vocals.[10] Eljay and Rivinius arranged the song in the key of C major with a tempo of 99 beats per minute.[11]

The lyrics were penned by Park Tae-won and Shakka Philip narrating irresistible charm by comparing it to the sweetest piece of pineapple.[10]

During an interview with Billboard, Baekhyun recalled selecting "Pineapple Slice" as the single and said "I got the feel within the first few seconds that this was the track I wanted to make as my title track. I’d been searching for a song that has a very intriguing instrumental and catches the ear."[12]

Music video

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The music video was uploaded on September 6, showing Baekhyun playing a vampire that has his eyes set on a woman before turning her into a vampire as well after biting her nearing the end of the video.[13]

Critical reception

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Tanu I. Raj of NME compared the song to Baekhyun's previous single "Candy" and gave "Pineapple Slice" a positive review, calling it "sultry and laced with playfulness and occasional yearning."[14]

Promotions

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Baekhyun performed "Pineapple Slice" for the first time during his appearance in KBS2's Music Bank on September 6.[15] He later appeared on MBC's Show! Music Core and SBS' Inkigayo on September 7 and 8 respectively.[16]

Charts

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Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[20]

Studio

Personnel

  • INB100 – executive producer
  • Kim Dong-joon – executive supervisor
  • Byun Baek-hyun – vocals
  • Eljay – producer, composition, arrangement
  • Dom Rivinius – producer, composition, arrangement
  • Shakka Philip – lyrics, composition, background vocals
  • TMM – composition
  • Forever Noh – composition
  • Park Tae-won – Korean lyrics
  • Pollen – vocal directing
  • Jeong Eun-kyung – recording, digital editing
  • Sun Yang-in – recording
  • Eom Se-won – engineered for mix
  • Koo Jong-pil – mixing
  • Kwon Nam-woo – mastering

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Pineapple Slice"
Region Date Format Label
Various September 6, 2024

References

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  1. ^ Benjamin, Jeff; Lynch, Joe; Unterberger, Andrew; Webster, Abby (December 6, 2024). "The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024: Staff Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Choi, Ji-hye (January 3, 2024). "[단독] 엑소 백현이 따로 차린 회사는 '아이앤비100'…제작자로 새출발할까" [[Exclusive] EXO's Baekhyun's own company is 'I&B 100'... Should I start anew as a producer?]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (January 8, 2024). "EXO to continue group activities under SM despite solo ventures". The Korea Times. Asia News Network. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (January 22, 2024). "백현, 3월 KSPO DOME서 솔로 콘서트…12년만에 처음" [Baekhyun will perform a solo concert at KSPO DOME in March... For the first time in 12 years]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Hong, Hye-min (July 29, 2024). "엑소 백현, 앙코르 콘서트서 9월 컴백 깜짝 발표" [EXO's Baekhyun Announces Surprise September Comeback at Encore Concert]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "Baekhyun EXO Comeback Rilis Mini Album Hello, World 6 September" [EXO's Baekhyun Comeback Releases Mini Album Hello, World September 6]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta. August 12, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  7. ^ "백현, 미니 4집 타이틀곡은 'Pineapple Slice'..뮤비 티저 공개(공식)" [Baekhyun, mini 4th album title song is 'Pineapple Slice'.. music video teaser released (official)]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). September 2, 2024. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (September 3, 2024). "백현, '파인애플 슬라이스' 뮤비 포토 공개…몽환적인 매력" [Baekhyun Releases 'Pineapple Slice' Music Photo... Dreamy charm]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  9. ^ Park, Seo-hyun (September 6, 2024). "[팝's신곡]"나 말곤 모두 잊어"‥'3년 반만 컴백' 백현, 분쟁 중에도 열일 '헬로, 월드'" [[Pop's New Song]"Forget everything but me"..'Comeback after 3 and a half years' Baekhyun 'Hello, World' in 10 days despite the conflict]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "백현, 미니 4집 'Hello, World' 플레이리스트 공개..한층 성숙해진 보컬" [Baekhyun Reveals Playlist for 4th Mini Album 'Hello, World'. More mature vocals]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  11. ^ "Key & BPM for "Pineapple Slice" by Baekhyun". TuneBat. September 6, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  12. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (September 9, 2024). "Baekhyun Says 'Hello, World' With New Album, Label & Professional Outlook: 'I Feel More Ownership'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  13. ^ Das, Hrishita (September 6, 2024). "Watch: EXO's Baekhyun brings sultry vibes with a sweet twist in Pineapple Slice MV from 4th solo album Hello, World". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  14. ^ Raj, Tanu I. (September 6, 2024). "Baekhyun – 'Hello, World' review: an unfettered re-introduction". NME. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  15. ^ "[팝업★]백현, 화덕피자부터 5만원 교통카드까지..팬 위한 감동의 역조공" [[Pop-up★] Baekhyun, wood-fired pizza to 50,000 won transportation card. A tribute to the fans]. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  16. ^ Lee, Jae-hoon (September 7, 2024). "백현, 미니 4집 첫날 판매량 90만장 육박" [Baekhyun's 4th mini album sold nearly 900,000 copies on the first day]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  17. ^ "2024 Week of 37 Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 14, 2024. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  18. ^ "Baekhyun on LyricFind Global chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  19. ^ "Digital Chart for September 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). September 30, 2024. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  20. ^ Byun, Baek-hyun (2024). Hello, World (photobook). South Korea: INB100. Credits.
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