Girls' Invasion
Girl's Invasion | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 17, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2014 | |||
Venue | Seoul, South Korea | |||
Studio | Woollim Studios | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 29:15 36:08 (Repackage edition) | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | ||||
Lovelyz chronology | ||||
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Singles from Girl's Invasion | ||||
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Repackaged album cover | ||||
Singles from Hi~ | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Good Night Like Yesterday" on YouTube | ||||
"Candy Jelly Love" on YouTube | ||||
"Hi~" on YouTube |
Girls' Invasion is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released digitally and physically on November 17, 2014, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single "Candy Jelly Love". On March 3, 2015, the album was re-released as Hi~ with two new songs, including the lead single of the same name.
The album starts Lovelyz's school-themed Girls trilogy. The theme continued with the release of the album repackage Hi~ and finally concluded with the release of their EP Lovelyz8 (2015).
Background and release
[edit]Girls' Invasion
[edit]On November 3, 2014, Woollim Entertainment announced their first girl group Lovelyz. Woollim Entertainment also released the first teaser image, revealing the group's 8-member lineup as well as details for their debut. The group would have a pre-release on November 10 and a showcase on November 12 while their debut album would drop on November 17.[1]
On November 4, Lovelyz released individual and group teaser images and a pre-debut video, showing behind the scenes footage of the girls preparing for their debut. It was also announced that the name of their debut album would be "Girls' Invasion".[2] On November 10, a pre-release track "Good Night Like Yesterday" was released with the accompanying music video, starring Infinite's Sungkyu alongside the Lovelyz members.[3] The album preview video was released on the same day.[4] On November 17, Lovelyz officially released their debut album with title track "Candy Jelly Love".[5] On December 3, the group released a choreography version for "Candy Jelly Love". [6]
Hi~
[edit]On February 22, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would be releasing a repackaged version of the album on March 3, including two new songs. It was also confirmed that Jisoo would remain absent for the upcoming promotions.[7] On February 23, Lovelyz released a teaser video for their new track "Hi~".[8] On March 3, Lovelyz released the repackaged album "Hi~"and its music video.[9]
Promotion
[edit]Before its debut, Woollim Entertainment confirmed that Seo Jisoo wouldn't participate in debut promotions due to personal issues.[10] Lovelyz held their debut showcase on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park. The group had their official debuted stage, performing "Good Night Like Yesterday" & "Candy Jelly Love" on November 13.[11] After the album release, the group would perform "Candy Jelly Love" on weekly music show with another track from the album, "Getaway."
Track listing
[edit]Girls' Invasion
[edit]No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Introducing The Candy" (Intro) | OnePiece | OnePiece | 0:55 | |
2. | "Candy Jelly Love" | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 3:45 |
3. | "Good Night Like Yesterday" (어제처럼 굿나잇) | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 3:39 |
4. | "Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1) | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 2:44 |
5. | "Getaway" (비밀여행) | Enne | OnePiece, East4A | OnePiece | 3:42 |
6. | "Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung) | Song Soo-yoon | G-High, Lee Ju-hyung | G-High, Lee Ju-hyung | 4:08 |
7. | "She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of INFINITE) (그녀는 바람둥이야) | Ahn Young Min, Dongwoo | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | 3:14 |
8. | "Delight" (Yoo Ji-ae) | Song Soo-yoon | Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo | Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun | 3:28 |
9. | "Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN) | Song Soo-yoon | Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun | Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun | 3:58 |
Hi~ (Repackaged album)
[edit]No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Introducing the Candy" (Intro) | OnePiece | OnePiece | 0:55 | |
2. | "Candy Jelly Love" | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 3:45 |
3. | "Hi~" (안녕) | Seo Ji-eum | OnePiece | OnePiece | 3:39 |
4. | "Joyland" (놀이공원) | Seo Ji-eum | OnePiece | OnePiece | 2:44 |
5. | "Good Night Like Yesterday" | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 3:42 |
6. | "Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1) | Kim Eana | OnePiece | OnePiece | 4:08 |
7. | "Getaway" (비밀여행) | Enne | OnePiece, East4A | OnePiece | 3:14 |
8. | "Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung) | Song Soo-yoon | G-High, Lee Ju-hyung | G-High, Lee Ju-hyung | 3:28 |
9. | "She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of Infinite) (그녀는 바람둥이야) | Ahn Young Min Dongwoo | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | 3:58 |
10. | "Delight" (Yoo JiAe) | Song Soo-yoon | Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo | Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun | 3:28 |
11. | "Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN) | Song Soo-yoon | Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun | Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun | 3:15 |
Charts
[edit]Albums
[edit]Girls' Invasion
Chart | Peak position |
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South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[12] | 7 |
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[13] | 16 |
Hi~
Chart | Peak position |
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South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[14] | 4 |
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15] | 12 |
Singles
[edit]Candy Jelly Love
Chart | Peak position |
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Gaon Singles chart | 48 |
Hi~
Chart | Peak position |
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Gaon Singles chart | 23 |
Sales and certifications
[edit]Chart | Amount |
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Gaon Charts | *KOR: 11,377[16] |
Release history
[edit]Edition | Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Girls' Invasion | South Korea | November 17, 2014 | CD, digital download | Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment |
Worldwide | Digital download | SM C&C, Woollim Label | ||
Hi~ | South Korea | March 3, 2015 | CD, digital download | Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment |
Worldwide | Digital download | SM C&C, Woollim Label |
References
[edit]- ^ "Woollim Entertainment unveils their new girl group, 'Lovelyz'!". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz Has a "Girls Invasion' in Image Teaser". Soompi. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Woollim's New Girl Group Lovelyz Releases Music Video for "Good Night Like Yesterday"". Soompi. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz Reveals Audio Preview for Debut Album "GIRLS' INVASION"". Soompi. 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz Releases Adorable Music Video for "Candy Jelly Love"". Soompi. 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz8". YouTube. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Lovelyz don baby blue in 1st full group teaser for March 3rd comeback". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in teaser video". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in new MV perfect for upcoming spring". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Seo Jisoo Reportedly Will Not Attend Lovelyz Debut Promotions Due To Shock". KpopStarz.
- ^ "[Video] Lovelyz Wishes You a 'Good Night Like Yesterday' in Debut MV". M.mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Girls' Invasion". November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015.
- ^ "2014년 11월 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
- ^ "Hi~". March 7, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.
- ^ South Korea's Monthly Gaon Albums Chart (in Korean) Originally from Gaon Music Chart (March 2015). Archived on April 9, 2015. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Girls' Invasion
- "Gaon Album Chart November 2014 (see #16)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
- "Gaon Album Chart December 2014 (see #41)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- "Gaon Album Chart January 2015 (see #44)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- "Gaon Album Chart February 2015 (see #72)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- "Gaon Album Chart March 2015 (see #94)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- "Gaon Album Chart January 2016 (see #95)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- "Gaon Album Chart February 2016 (see #97)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 10, 2016.