Kangta - Cough Syrup (SM Station Season 2021)

I. Introduction

Cough Syrup (감기약) is a digital single from Korean singer and songwriter Kangta, formerly of the boy group H.O.T. It is the first release and single of SM Station Season 2021. It was released on January 15, 2021.

II. Background & Release

SM Station is a digital music project under SM Entertainment that involves solos or duets from members in existing SM groups, as well as opportunities for singers to experiment in other genres or collaborate with artists inside and outside of SM Entertainment. The project releases a number of singles digitally each year on digital platforms, including streaming audio like Spotify.

The first single of the new season was debuted on the annual concert event, SMTOWN. Typically, SMTOWN is a traveling concert series that combines multiple SM artists into performances; however, the COVID-19 pandemic converted this into an online event streamed through Facebook, Twitter, V Live, YouTube and TikTok. As part of the event, SM artists performed, including first, second, third and fourth generation artists. The event was watched by over 35.83 million viewers in 186 countries.

First generation artist Kangta, formerly of the boy group H.O.T., debuted a new single "Cough Syrup" at the event on January 1, 2021. The single was later released on January 15 as the first SM Station single of 2021.

The song was described by SM as "an r&b song with a unique beat and sentimental melody that compares the sorrow of parting to a cold."

III. Tracklist

IV. Spotify Playlist

V. Videos

SMTOWN LIVE:

Teaser:

MV:

VI. Concept Photos

VII. Reception

The song reached #134 on the Korean Gaon Charts.