Teleparty
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| Released | January 8, 2025 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 9:15 | |||
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Teleparty is the second single album by BSS, a sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Seventeen. It was released by Pledis Entertainment on January 8, 2025, alongside its lead single "CBZ (Prime Time)".
Background and release
[edit]In November 2024, it was revealed that BSS were preparing new music.[1] Teleparty was then announced on December 27,[2] the trio's first release since their commercially successful debut single album Second Wind (2023).[3] A portmanteau of the words "telepathy" and "party", Teleparty was chosen as the album title to remind fans to "pause and savor the ordinary yet precious moments of everyday life".[4] The announcement for the album featured the members in an "election campaign-style video", rallying a crowd on the significance of enjoying their youth.[5][6]
On December 29, Pledis Entertainment announced that promotions for the single album would be paused in respect for the victims of Jeju Air Flight 2216.[7] Promotions resumed on January 5, 2025, following a national week of mourning in South Korea.[8]
The full tracklist was revealed on January 6; the songs were written by all three members of BSS, alongside Seventeen bandmate Woozi and regular collaborator Bumzu.[9] A teaser for the lead single's music video was released the following day, featuring the members handing out denim jeans to students in a classroom, with a cameo appearance from singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa.[10] The album and lead single "CBZ (Prime Time)", alongside the latter's accompanying music video, were released on January 8.[4]
Music
[edit]The single album includes three songs. The lead single, "CBZ (Prime Time)", is described as having swing jazz and country-based sounds.[10] "Happy Alone" resembles new jack swing, while "Love Song" is reminiscent of 2000s R&B.[10]
Promotion
[edit]BSS are set to host a fan party on January 12 to commemorate the album at CG Art Hall in Seoul. The event will include the members "spreading happiness to all generations", with behind-the-scenes content and special performances.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]In a review for NME, Carmen Chin awarded Teleparty five out of five stars, commending the record for its experimentation, stylistic tone, and narrative-driven music; she further recognized it as "the perfect sister album" to Second Wind.[12]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Woozi, Bumzu, Hoshi, DK, and Seungkwan.
| No. | Title | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "CBZ (Prime Time)" (청바지) |
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| 2:33 |
| 2. | "Happy Alone" |
| 3:47 | |
| 3. | "Love Song" (사랑 노래) |
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| 2:55 |
| Total length: | 9:15 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ [단독] 세븐틴 부석순, 내년 1월 초 컴백… '파이팅 해야지' 잇는 대박 기대 [[Exclusive] Seventeen's Boo Seok Soon, comeback in early January next year... 'Fighting' Expected to be a huge hit]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). 19 November 2024. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Yoon, Seung-jin (27 December 2024). "Seventeen's subunit BSS to drop single 'Teleparty' on Jan. 8". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Debut single from Seventeen unit sells record 470,000 copies on 1st day". The Korea Times. February 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Regan, Jenny (8 January 2025). "SEVENTEEN's BSS Unit: Here Are Exclusive Photos From 'CBZ (Prime Time)' Music Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (27 December 2024). "SEVENTEEN BSS announce new single album 'Teleparty' with heart-warming trailer". NME. Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Oh, Gibbeum (27 December 2024). 부석순, 그들이 돌아온다 [BOOSEOKSOON, they are coming back]. Vogue Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Choi, Young-joo (29 December 2024). 세븐틴 부석순, 제주항공 여객기 사고 여파로 프로모션 연기 [Seventeen's Boo Seok-soon postpones promotions due to Jeju Air plane accident]. No Cut News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Oh, Se-rin. 세븐틴 부석순, 국가애도기간 동참→남은 컴백 프로모션 모두 연기…발매는 예정대로 [Seventeen's Boo Seok-soon joins the national mourning period → All remaining comeback promotions postponed… Release as scheduled]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025 – via MSN.
- ^ Yoon, Seung-jin (6 January 2025). "Seventeen's subunit BSS unveils track list for upcoming single release 'Teleparty'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Kim, Na-yul (7 January 2025). 부석순, ‘청바지’ MV 티저 공개..엄정화 깜짝 등장 [Boo Seok-soon, ‘Jeans’ MV teaser released.. Uhm Jung-hwa makes a surprise appearance]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "BSS's SPECIAL FAN PARTY [To Andromeda in CBZ]". weverse.io. Weverse.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (8 January 2025). "SEVENTEEN's BSS bring retro party tunes to sing away the blues on 'Teleparty'". NME. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
