Hann (Alone)
"Hann ", stylized as "HANN ", is a song recorded by South Korean girl group I-dle. It was released on August 14, 2018, by Cube Entertainment as a digital single. A music video for the song was also released on August 14.
Composition
The song was written by member Soyeon, who co-produced the song with Yummy Tone. Billboard described the song as a "creeping" dance-pop song built on sleek strings, echoing harmonies and vibrant, tinny percussion. The lyrics talk about trying to forget a past lover.Release
The song was released as a digital single on August 14, 2018, through several music portals, including MelOn and iTunes.Commercial performance
"Hann" debuted at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the week ending August 18 and peaked at number 8 the following week. It also debuted at number 20 on Billboard Korea's K-pop Hot 100 on the week ending August 19 and peaked at number 10 in its fourth week.It also debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard World Digital Songs, with more than 1,000 copies sold and hitting a new peak on the chart.
The song placed at number 23 for the month of August 2018.
"Hann" ranks 77 on Bugs 2018 Year End Top 100
and ranks No. 3 on Dazed's 20 Best K-pop songs of 2018.
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single on August 14. Within 12 hours, the video surpassed 2 million views on YouTube. On August 22, 2019, it has reached 100 million views on YouTube. Making this I-dle's second music video to reach a 100 million views.The scene when Soyeon tamed a scorpion was listed at #10 on Refinery29 K-Pop's Fiercest Music Video Moments of 2018.
Accolades
Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
Bugs | 2018 Year End Top 100 | 77 | |
Dazed | The 20 best K-pop songs of 2018 | 3 | |
Idolator | The 10 best K-Pop songs of 2018 | 10 | |
The Young Folks | The 20 Best K-Pop Singles of 2018 | 20 | |
KultScene | 25 Best K-pop Songs Of 2018 | 18 |
Program | Date | |
Show Champion | August 29, 2018 | |
The Show | September 4, 2018 | |
M Countdown | September 6, 2018 |