Long Distance (G.E.M. song)

"Long Distance" (Chinese: 多遠都要在一起; pinyin: Duō yuǎn dōu yào zài yīqǐ; lit. Be together no matter how far away) is a song by Chinese-Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., serving as the lead single for her fourth studio album, Heartbeat (2015). It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2015, by Hummingbird Music. The song was written by G.E.M. and produced by Austrian songwriter Lupo Groinig.

"Long Distance"
Single by G.E.M.
from the album Heartbeat
Language	Mandarin
Released	February 18, 2015 (2015-02-18)
Genre	Pop
Length	3:37
Label	Hummingbird Music
Songwriter(s)	G.E.M.
Producer(s)	Lupo Groinig
G.E.M. singles chronology
"Like You" (2014) "Long Distance" (2015) "One Way Road" (2015)
Music video
"Long Distance" on YouTube

The accompanying music video for "Long Distance" was filmed in Hong Kong and features actor Kang Kyung-joon. A commercial success, "Long Distance" won several accolades at regional award ceremonies, including Song of the Year and the Most Popular Mandarin Song at the Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards and Top 10 Songs at the Migu Music Awards.

Background and release

"Long Distance" was released as the first single from G.E.M.'s fourth studio album Heartbeat, on February 18, 2015. G.E.M. stated that the song encapsulates the idea that love has the power to bridge any distance, no matter how great, and expressed a desire to portray emotions of affection, comfort, and an uplifting spirit.^[1]

Music video

The music video for "Long Distance" was filmed in Hong Kong. It was directed by Zhang Dan and features G.E.M. alongside South Korean actor Kang Kyung-joon. The production schedule was rigorous, commencing at 8 a.m. and concluding at 2 a.m. the following day.^[2]

Live performances

On the same day as the release of "Long Distance", G.E.M. gave a performance of the song at the 2015 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.^[3]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Long Distance"

Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref.
2015	Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards	Song of the Year	Won	[4]
		Most Popular Mandarin Song	Won
2016	Migu Music Awards	Top 10 Songs	Won

Credits and personnel

• G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals
• Lupo Groinig – producer, keys/synths & programming, executive producer

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Malaysia Chinese Singles (RIM)[5]	7

Release history

Release dates and formats

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	February 18, 2015	Digital download streaming	Original version	Hummingbird Music
	September 30, 2016		Dub mix

References

1. Zhao, Xiaosong (February 17, 2015). "专访邓紫棋：多远都要在一起" [Exclusive interview with G.E.M.: We will be together no matter how far apart we are] (in Chinese). Weibo. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
2. "邓紫棋携姜京俊拍新歌MV 将于年后发行" [G.E.M. and Kang Kyung-joon filmed a new song MV to be released after the New Year]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). January 29, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
3. "羊年春晚的年轻化、娱乐化值得关注_新闻_央视网(cctv.com)" [The youthfulness and entertainment of the Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Goat deserves attention]. People's Daily Online (in Chinese). February 18, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
4. "邓紫棋独揽5奖成大赢家 环球英皇不陪玩" [Deng Ziqi won 5 awards and became the big winner, Universal and Emperor Entertainment Group did not play with her]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). August 8, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
5. "TOP 10 Most Streamed Chinese Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. March 30, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024 – via Facebook.