"Sing for You" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on December 10, 2015, as the lead single of their fourth extended play Sing for You. It was released in both Korean and Chinese versions by their label SM Entertainment.
Background and release Produced by Kenzie, "Sing for You" has been described as a "hushed, acoustic ballad". A teaser music video was released on November 8. The single, EP, and related music videos were released on December 10.
Music video The Korean and Chinese music videos for "Sing for You" were released on December 10, 2015. The Korean music video has over 34 million views on YouTube.
Promotion EXO began performing "Sing for You" on Korean music shows on December 12, 2015.
Reception "Sing for You" peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Digital Chart.
Credits Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.
Studio Doobdoob Studio – recording In Grid Studio – recording Seoul Studio – recording SM Yellow Tail Studio – mixing Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel SM Entertainment – executive producer Lee Soo-man – producer Kim Young-min – executive supervisor Exo – vocals Chen – background vocals Kenzie – producer, Korean lyrics, arrangement Zhou Weijie – Chinese lyrics Matthew Tishler – composition Felicia Barton – composition Aaron Benward – composition Seo Mi-rae – vocal directing, background vocals, Pro Tools operating, digital editing Hong Jun-ho – guitar Jang Woo-young – recording Kim Hyun-gon – recording Jeong Eun-kyung – recording Jeong Ki-hong – recording Ji Yong-joo – recording Koo Jong-pil – mixing Tom Coyne – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2016)PeakpositionSouth Korea (Gaon)3China (Billboard)4
Monthly charts Chart (2016) Peakposition South Korea (Gaon) 10
Sales RegionSales South Korea (Gaon)Cumulative sales for "Sing for You":710,424
Accolades
Music program awards ProgramDateMusic BankDecember 18, 2015December 25, 2015January 1, 2016
Release history + Release history for "Sing for You" Region Date Format Label Various December 10, 2015
References