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Released | March 10, 2025 |
Genre | K-pop |
Length | 12:15 |
Language | Korean |
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Singles from Air | |
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Air is the debut solo extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Yeji of the girl group Itzy. It was released by JYP Entertainment on March 10, 2025.
On January 17, 2025, it was announced that Yeji was preparing for her solo debut. [1] [2] On February 10, JYP Entertainment released a trailer for Yeji's debut EP, Air. [3] [4] [5] On February 14, the tracklist was unveiled, confirming "Air" as the lead single. [6] [7] This was followed by a series of concept photos and short films for the album. [8] [9] [10] On March 3, an album spoiler was released featuring a preview of the songs on the EP. [11] Music video teasers for the title track were then unveiled on March 5 and 7. [12] [13] On March 10, Yeji released her first EP, Air, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.
"The message of 'Air' is about showcasing my presence, my aura, through my first solo debut. There's a lyric that says, 'You take my breath away', and when I think about those overwhelming moments, they were always on stage. That's the message I wanted to convey."
— Yeji, discussing the theme of "Air"
Yeji participated in writing the lyrics of the title track, which aimed to express the feeling of intense immersion felt while performing on stage. The song included elements of synth-pop; characterized by a strong bass and an addictive hook. [14]
Chyenne Tatum of Grammy described how the EP "sees the singer fully embrace the positively overwhelming sensations she feels when she’s onstage. The dreamy synth-pop production of its lead single "Air" is immediately followed by three captivating tracks ("Invasion," "Can’t Slow Me, No," and "258") that venture into some of the most tantalizing electronica and dance-pop sounds K-pop has heard in a long while." [15]
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Air" |
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| Degeddingseze | 3:15 |
2. | "Invasion" | Danke (Lalala Studio) |
| Degeddingseze | 2:48 |
3. | "Can't Slow Me, No" | Noday |
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| 2:59 |
4. | "258" |
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| 3:13 | |
Total length: | 12:15 |
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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South Korea (KMCA) [23] | Platinum | 250,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | March 10, 2025 | ||
South Korea | CD | ||
United States | March 14, 2025 | ||
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