Open Mind (Wonho song) explained

"Open Mind" is the second solo single released by South Korean singer Wonho. It was released as the lead single and second single from his debut EP on September 4, 2020.^{[2] [3]}

Background and release

The song alongside Wonho's EP was announced on August 9, as the first solo project of Wonho following his departure from Monsta X in October 2019.^{[4] [5]} On August 30, a twenty second video showing a preview of the choreography was released as a teaser.^[6]

Wonho performed the song on his debut showcase on the same day as the song's release, hosted through V Live.^{[7] [8]}

Composition and lyrics

It uses a foundation of Eighties-style warped bass and synth to tremendous effect, veering into the electronic music with the occasional distorted vocals and a 808 beat. Wonho's vocals on the song were described as hazy over the pre-chorus and that they lead to a groovy, funk-fuelled drop. The lyrics of the song are a bold invitation to a "one-night stand". The track also grooves with an electro-funk current.^[9]

Music video

The music video for the song was released alongside the song.^[3]

Synopsis

The music video was described as choreography-heavy, with Wonho and his backup dancers performing sleek moves on a dance floor lit up in elegant combinations of reds, purples and blues. The video is interspersed with scenes of the singer getting ready for a night out. The singer then tosses a silver coin contemplatively in the air, stands in an elevator that’s climbing past hundreds of floors and drives a powerful car through a tunnel of streaming, neon lights.^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

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Peak position
South Korea (Gaon)	15
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[10]	4

Accolades

Listicles

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Rank
BuzzFeed	35 Songs That Helped Define K-pop in 2020	6	[11]
CNN Philippines	Best K-pop Songs of 2020	Placed	[12]
Dazed	The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020	20	[13]
Medium	20 Best K-pop Songs of 2020	12	[14]
Paper	The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020	37	[15]
Rolling Stone India	20 Best K-pop Music Videos of 2020	18	[16]

See also

• List of K-pop songs on the Billboard charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: WONHO RELEASES STUNNING AND SENSUAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR HIS SOLO DEBUT TRACK, 'OPEN MIND'. Magpili. Erika. September 5, 2020. PULP. english. February 4, 2021.
2. Web site: Kim. Eun-ae. September 4, 2020. '솔로 데뷔' 원호, 전매특허 '매혹 카리스마'로 글로벌 정조준..'Open Mind'[한낮의 신곡]]. September 4, 2020. OSEN. Naver. ko.
3. Web site: K-POP Wonho 원호 Releases New Single 'Open Mind' And Official Music Video. September 6, 2020. Anyabelle. english. November 2, 2020.
4. Web site: August 10, 2020. ´솔로 컴백´ 원호, 오피셜 로고 기습 공개. September 3, 2020. Sports Daily. Jo. Yeon-kyung. ko.
5. Web site: September 4, 2020. 원호, 오늘(4일) 데뷔 앨범 'Love Synonym' 韓美 동시발매..본격 솔로 도약. September 4, 2020. Star News. Naver. Moon. Wan-sik. ko.
6. Web site: Wonho reveals teaser for Open Mind. Leonard. Menson. August 30, 2020. Somag News. english. November 2, 2020.
7. Web site: Nam. Hye-yeon. September 5, 2020. 원호, 데뷔 쇼케이스 V라이브 성료… 34만 접속+5억 개♥. September 5, 2020. Sports Seoul. ko.
8. Web site: Kim. Ye-sol. September 4, 2020. ko:원호, 'Love Synonym' 솔로 데뷔… "'바로 이거지' 반응 기분 좋아" [V라이브]. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004267963. September 4, 2020. OSEN. Naver. ko.
9. Wonho is Dangerous and Seductive in the Video For 'Open Mind'. Chakraborty. Riddhi. September 4, 2020. Rolling Stone India. english. 2020-11-02.
10. World Digital Song Sales chart for the week of September 19, 2020. Billboard. January 7, 2021.
11. Web site: 35 Songs That Helped Define K-pop in 2020. BuzzFeed. Travis. Emlyn. December 31, 2020. January 1, 2021.
12. Web site: Best K-pop Songs of 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201222105258/https://cnnphilippines.com:443/life/entertainment/Music/2020/12/22/kpop-best-of-2020.html. dead. December 22, 2020. CNN Philippines. January 1, 2021.
13. Web site: The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020 . . Glasby . Taylor . January 1, 2021 . December 19, 2020.
14. Web site: 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2020 . . Gaffney . Ciara . December 31, 2020 . January 2, 2021.
15. Web site: The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020. Paper. Bell. Crystal. December 18, 2020. January 1, 2021.
16. Web site: 20 Best K-pop Music Videos of 2020 . Rolling Stone India. Chakraborty. Riddhi. January 1, 2021. January 3, 2021. en-US.