"Zombie" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Day6 for their sixth extended play The Book of Us: The Demon. It was released as the EP's lead single by JYP Entertainment on May 11, 2020.
Background and release On April 20, 2020, JYP Entertainment reported that Day6 would be making a comeback on May 11. From May 2 through May 6, the band released five pairs of teaser photos of the extended play, each featuring individual members. On May 7, the band released a set of group photo teasers for "Zombie". On May 9, the music video teaser of the "Zombie" was released. On May 11, 2020, both "Zombie" and their sixth EP The Book of Us: The Demon were released.
Composition "Zombie" Is written by Young K and Wonpil composed by Jae and Homg Ji-sang. The song has been described as having hip-hop-based rhythm and ballad-like chord progression" and "rock sound and powerful vocals". The song has been compared to people who live a repetitive daily life without any emotion to a 'zombie'.
Music video The music video features model Kim Ji-hoon,
who plays the main character who walks in a busy city like a zombie, and as soon as he returns to his room, he lays down as if he was tired, creating an empty atmosphere. It was directed by Naive Creative Production.
Promotion On May 10, 2020 JYP Entertainment announced that Day6 would not hold any promotion for the song because the members want to focus on their health.
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (2020) Peakposition South Korea (Circle)18 South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)15 US World Digital Songs (Billboard)13
Monthly charts + Chart (May 2020) Peakposition South Korea (Circle) 68
Awards and nominations + Awards and nominations Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Mnet Asian Music Awards 2020 Best Band Performance "Zombie" Song of the Year
Publication list +"Zombie" on listicles Critic/Publication List Rank IZM Top 10 singles of 2020
Release history + Region Date Format Label Various May 11, 2020 JYP
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