WayV - Bad Alive (English Version)


  • I. Introduction

    "Bad Alive (English Version)" is a digital single from WayV, a sub-unit of the boy group, NCT. It was released on July 29, 2020.


    II. Background & Release

    WayV is a sub-unit of the boy group NCT, which is focused in China and primarily records in Mandarin. However, its members are fluent in a number of languages, including Korean, Thai, German and English.


    "Bad Alive (English Version)" is the second English language single from the group, released as a digital single during promotions for their first album, Awaken the World. The original song appeared on Awaken the World in Mandarin. This strategy was previously utilized in promotions for the group's last EP, Take Over the Moon, wherein an English language version of a song was released a week after the EP's release and later released in the physical repackage release, Take Over the Moon - The Sequel.


    This digital release was released a month after the album and accompanied by a music video. This version was also performed on Korean music shows, as well as a popular costume version as part of WayV's WINformation web series close to Halloween. Due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, WayV did not promote outside of Korea.


    III. Tracklist

    Title Lyrics Music Arrangement Length
    "Bad Alive (English Version)" Pan Yanting, Wilbart "Vedo" McCoy III Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens, Deez, Wilbart "Vedo" McCoy III Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens, Deez 3:49


    IV. Spotify Playlist


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    V. Videos

    Bad Alive MV

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    Bad Alive Dance Practice

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    Bad Alive Behind the Scenes

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    Bad Alive - Princess Version - Oct. 29, 2020

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    VI. Concept Photos

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    VII. Reception

    As with WayV's previous English release, "Bad Alive (English Version)" performed well in China and the U.S. In China, it ranked #1 on QQ Daily Digital Sales Chart and earned Gold certification hours after its release, eventually ranking #6 for the week. The song debuted at #12 on U.S. Billboard World Songs.

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