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"CBZ " is a song recorded by BSS. It was released on January 8, 2025, as the lead single of their second single album, Teleparty, which marked the group's first release in two years after their commercially successful single "Fighting". "CBZ " was written by the three members of BSS alongside Seventeen member and producer Woozi and frequent Seventeen collaborator Bumzu.
Background and release
In November 2024, it was revealed that BSS were preparing new music. A single album titled Teleparty was announced on December 27, with the tracklist revealed on January 6, including the name of the lead single, "CBZ ". A teaser for the lead single's music video was released the following day, featuring the members handing out denim jeans to students in a classroom, with a cameo appearance from singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa. "CBZ " and its accompanying music video were released on January 8.Composition
"CBZ " was written by Woozi, Bumzu, Hoshi, DK and Seungkwan. It was composed by Woozi and Bumzu, with Bumzu and BuildingOwner credited for arrangement. The song is described as having swing jazz and country-based sounds. In terms of musical notation, it was composed in the key of D Major, with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.The song's title in Korean, "", refers to a common drinking cheer in South Korea. It is an acronym for "", which translates to "youth is right now". The term "" also means "jeans", with the lyrics of the song interpreting both meanings. Throughout the song, the lyrics explore the concept of youth being a mindset rather than age, encouraging the listener to put on jeans and enjoy the moment.
Critical reception and accolades
In her review of the album Teleparty, NME Carmen Chin commended "CBZ " for its musical experimentation, highlighting its "refreshing callbacks to the more understated retro eras of pop music", which is best embodied by the song's incorporation of swing jazz and country."CBZ " won one first-place music program award from Music Bank on January 17, 2025.