- For other music titled 'Dreamers', see Dreamers.
"Dreamers" is an English OST by Jung Kook. It was released on November 20, 2022, as part of the soundtrack for 2022 FIFA World Cup, and features Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi.
Background[]
On November 19, 2022, BigHit Music announced through a statement on Weverse that Jung Kook would participate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.[1] The next day, FIFA's official Twitter account shared a video of the singer teasing his upcoming performance.[2]
Composition[]
"Dreamers" conveys themes of respect, hope, and unity, which align with Qatar's goals during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The recurring mention of "respect" in the lyrics reflects the nation’s commitment to promoting global peace, mutual understanding, hospitality and inclusion.[3]
Promotions[]
The performance featured Jung Kook in an all black suit surrounded by background dancers, being joined by Fahad Al Kubaisi wearing Qatari traditional clothes.[4] This partnership symbolized Qatar's openness to diverse influences and its strategic effort to promote cultural unity by blending local talent with international fame on a global stage.[5]
Commercial performance[]
Just 13 hours after it first dropped, "Dreamers" reached #1 on the iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 102 different regions, including the world’s eight biggest music markets.[6] It also set a new record for the fastest official FIFA World Cup song to hit No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs charts in the United States, taking just 2 hours and 11 minutes to reach the top.[7]
For the week ending on December 3, "Dreamers" debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart. With this achievement, Jung Kook has now become the first Korean solo artist ever to debut more than one song at number one in this chart.[8] It also entered Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart at #1 this week.[9] In addition, the song debuted at #4 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, #9 on the Global 200, and #10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[10]
Trivia[]
- Jung Kook revealed that he learned the choreography for "Dreamers" the day before the performance, and confessed to being nervous.[11]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Weverse: [Notice] Information on BTS Jung Kook’s Participation in the Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ (+KOR/JPN/CHN)
- ↑ Billboard: BTS' Jung Kook Drops World Cup Song 'Dreamers' Featuring Qatari Singer Fahad Al Kubaisi: Listen
- ↑ Elite Daily: Jung Kook’s New Song For The 2022 FIFA World Cup Is Inspiring
- ↑ Billboard: BTS' Jung Kook Mesmerizes With Live Debut of 'Dreamers' at 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony
- ↑ Rolling Stone: See BTS' Jung Kook Debut New Single 'Dreamers' at FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jung Kook Sweeps iTunes Charts + Sets New U.S. Record With His World Cup Song "Dreamers"
- ↑ The Daily Star: Jung Kook sets new US iTunes record with World Cup song "Dreamers"
- ↑ Soompi: BTS's Jung Kook Is 1st Korean Soloist Ever To Debut Multiple Songs At No. 1 On Billboard's Digital Song Sales Chart
- ↑ Allkpop: BTS Jung Kook's 'Dreamers' spends 2 consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard's 'World Digital Song Sales' chart
- ↑ Billboard: Jung Kook’s ‘Dreamers’ Debuts Atop Hot Trending Songs Chart
- ↑ Hindustan Times: Jung Kook recalls not having choreo for FIFA World Cup performance, Suga talks about Jin's wish before military service
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