'Bout You


'Bout You is the second Korean extended play by South Korean duo Super Junior-D&E, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior. The album was released on August 16, 2018, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ. This is their second Korean comeback since The Beat Goes On in 2015.

Background

On August 1, 2018, the duo announced that they were making their Korean comeback. The music video for the titular single track was taped in New York City during Super Junior's 2018 KCON performance in the nearby Newark, New Jersey.
During an interview with The Korea Herald, Donghae stated that the album was originally planned to be released in winter, but it was then decided to be released in August citing the duo's desire to meet the fans as soon as possible.

Composition

Unlike most Super Junior songs, those on 'Bout You are primarily influenced by trap, hip hop, house and R&B.
"'Bout You" the title track of the album is written by both members; the song is categorized as a trap hip-hop song. The lyrics describe a man who fell in love at first sight. Donghae also stated that his friendship with Eunhyuk was the source of inspiration behind the song.

Live performances

The single was performed live for the first time on August 17 with an appearance in Music Bank, with bandmates Ryeowook and Siwon also in the attendance.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart, with three of its versions charting in the top five in its first week.