Small Things
"Small Things" is a song recorded by South Korean singer-songwriter Yesung. It was released on January 25, 2023, as the lead single off his debut studio album, Sensory Flows, by labels SM Entertainment and Label SJ, with Dreamus handling the distribution.
| "Small Things" | ||||
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| Single by Yesung | ||||
| from the album Sensory Flows | ||||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Released | January 25, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
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| Genre | Indie pop | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Composer | Daniel Kim | |||
| Lyricist | Daniel Kim | |||
| Producer | Daniel Kim | |||
| Yesung singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Small Things" on YouTube | ||||
"Small Things" is a song recorded by South Korean singer-songwriter Yesung. It was released on January 25, 2023, as the lead single off his debut studio album, Sensory Flows, by labels SM Entertainment and Label SJ, with Dreamus handling the distribution.
Background
[edit]Following the release of Super Junior's 11th studio album, The Renaissance on March 16, 2021, Yesung released his fourth EP, Beautiful Night with the lead single of the same name.[1] The EP was a commercial success, ranking first in Gaon Album Chart, with over 120,000 copies sold.[2]
In 2022, Yesung, as a member of Super Junior released single album, The Road: Winter for Spring in February and releasing their 12th studio album, The Road in July.[3][4] He immediately went on a world tour with the group through Super Show 9: Road to promote the album and performed "Corazón Perdido (Lost Heart)", a song from the EP.[5]
In October, Yesung collaborated with Solar of Mamamoo for the single "After Love", a remake of the 2006 version.[6]
On January 2, 2023, Label SJ announced that Yesung would have a solo comeback with his first studio album.[7] A week later, Sensory Flows was announced as the name of the album and the label confirmed Yesung was involved in planning and the record production.[8]
On January 14, Label SJ uploaded the highlight medley of the album, and "Small Things" was announced as the lead single of the album.[9]
The song and its music video were released on the same day as the album on January 25.[10]
Composition
[edit]"Small Things" is an indie pop song that was produced, written, and composed by Daniel Kim that talks about simple emotions and stories that make everyday life worthwhile.[11] Speaking on an interview Kim Shin-young, Yesung revealed the titular track felt stylistically suited for him and adding that the song feels sophisticated.[12]
Through the release, Label SJ hoped that an indie pop release would bring joy to global listeners.[13]
The song was arranged in the key of B Major with the tempo of 142 beats per minute.[14]
Music video
[edit]The music video shows Yesung fall for a woman (played by Kim Ji-woo) over the shared love for music.[15][16]
Promotions
[edit]Yesung first performed "Small Things" during his appearance on Music Bank on January 27.[17] Two days later, he performed the song on Inkigayo and Show! Music Core on the 30th, where he performed with a live band.[18][19]
The song would be included in the setlist of Yesung's solo concerts "Unfading Sense" later that year and "It's Complicated", in 2025.[20][21]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea Downloads (Circle)[22] | 76 |
Credits
[edit]Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[23]
Studio
- Doobdoob Studio – recording
- SM LVYIN Studio – recording
- SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording, engineered for mix
- SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing
- 821 Sound Mastering – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive supervisor
- Label SJ – executive producer
- Lee Soo-man – producer
- Daniel Kim – producer, lyrics, composition, arrangement, synthesizer, other instruments, programming, background vocals
- Yesung – vocals
- Jeon Sung-woo – background vocals
- Noh Min-ji – recording, mixing
- Lee Ji-hong – recording
- Kim Hyun-gon – recording
- Lee Jung-bin – recording
- Kim Chul-soon – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | January 25, 2023 | ||
| Various |
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References
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- ^ 2021년 상반기 Album Chart. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Dongre, Divyansha (February 28, 2022). "Super Junior Returns With the Poignant Single 'Callin'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 12, 2022). "Super Junior Break Down Every Song on 'The Road : Keep on Going' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ 슈퍼주니어, 'SUPER SHOW 9' 서울 콘서트 성료 "그리웠고 벅차오른다" [Super Junior's 'SUPER SHOW 9' Seoul Concert Success 'I missed and was overwhelmed']. K-Pop Herald (in Korean). July 18, 2022. Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Park, Seo-hyun (October 13, 2022). 예성X솔라, 첫 듀엣 호흡..20일 '사랑 후에' 발매(공식) [Yesung X Solar, first duet breathing..20th 'After Love' released (official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Da-gyeom (January 2, 2023). 슈퍼주니어 예성, 첫 솔로 정규 앨범 컴백 [Super Junior Yesung makes a comeback with his first solo studio album]. MK Star (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Jung, Jin-ah (January 9, 2023). 슈주 예성, 국내 첫 정규앨범 '센서리 플로우스' 25일 발매 [Shuju Yesung releases Korea's first full-length album 'Sensory Flows' on the 25th]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Han, Hae-sun (January 14, 2023). 예성, 솔로 정규 1집 타이틀곡은 'Small Things' [Yesung, the title song of his 1st solo full-length album is 'Small Things']. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (January 25, 2023). 7년 기다린 보람 있는 예성의 보컬 'Small Things'[들어보고서] [Yesung's vocal 'Small Things', which has been waiting for 7 years, is rewarding[Listening to report]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Yesung Super Junior Rilis Album Studio Solo Pertama, "Sensory Flows"" [Super Junior's Yesung Releases Debut Studio Album, "Sensory Flows"]. KBS World (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Yeon-sil (January 26, 2023). "'Small Things' 예성 "다음달에 엄청난 프로젝트 준비되어 있어, 그게 진짜 시작" (정희)" ['Small Things' Yesung: "We have a big project coming up next month, that's when it really starts" (Junghee)]. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo, Byung-cheol (January 25, 2023). 예성, 정규 1집 타이틀곡 '스몰 띵스' 뮤직비디오 티저로 예고한 ‘따뜻함+자유로움’ [Yesung teases 'warmth + freedom' as a teaser for the music video for the title song of their 1st full-length album 'Small Things']. Wow TV (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Small Things by Yesung". Tunebat. January 25, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Annie (January 25, 2023). "Super Junior's Yesung releases solo album, 'Small Things' music video". United Press International. Archived from the original on October 15, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Jung-min (January 26, 2023). 신예 김지우, 예성 신곡 '스몰 띵스' MV 출연…다채로운 매력♥ [Rookie Kim Ji-woo appears in the MV of Yesung's new song 'Small Things'... Colorful charm♥]. MBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Shim, Min-kyung (January 27, 2025). [뮤직뱅크] TOMORROW X TOGETHER, 청량 몽환 섹시 치명 매력! ♪Sugar Rush Ride [[Music Bank] TOMORROW X TOGETHER, a refreshing dream sexy fatal charm! ♪Sugar Rush Ride]. KBS (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Kwak, Hyun-so (January 29, 2023). ‘인기가요’ 하이키, 4人 4色 매력 넘치는 무대 ['Inkigayo' Haiki, 4 people and 4 colors full of charm] (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Han, Yu-jin (January 30, 2023). 예성, 라이브 밴드 음악의 매력…'스몰 씽스' [Yesung, the charm of live band music...'Small Things']. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on September 27, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Cho, Seong-woon (October 23, 2023). 슈주 예성, 6년 5개월 만의 국내 콘서트 ‘Unfading Sense’ 성료 [Shuju Yesung completes Korean concert 'Unfading Sense' for the first time in 6 years and 5 months]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jeong-sun (January 20, 2025). 슈퍼주니어 예성, 솔로 콘서트 성료…전석 매진 [Super Junior Yesung, solo concert success... All seats sold out]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 17, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Week 4 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Chart. January 28, 2023. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Kang-hoon (2023). Sensory Flows (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Label SJ. Credits.