Allure (EP)

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Allure
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EP by
Hyomin
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2019
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length24:41
LanguageKorean
Label
Producer Rhymer, Hyomin
Hyomin chronology
Sketch
(2016)		Allure
(2019)
Singles from Allure
  1. "Mango"
    Released: September 12, 2018
  2. "U Um U Um"
    Released: January 19, 2019
  3. "Allure"
    Released: February 20, 2019

Allure is the third extended play by South Korean singer Hyomin. It was released on February 20, 2019, by Sublime Artist Agency. The album was produced by Rhymer and Hyomin.

Contents

The album name Allure means "look" in French, and "a fascinating and mysterious attraction" in English, it signifies a unique sound of music only Hyomin can express.

Following her digital singles "Mango", represented by yellow, and "U Um U Um", represented by emerald; the album Allure, represented by an intense color of red, will complete the color variations. As of gain chart the album sold 10,500 Copies on Gaon [1]

Release

On August 7, 2018, it was revealed that Hyomin was aiming for a mid-September solo comeback with R&B Pop, working with producers from EXO's "Ko Ko Bop", Twice's "Dance The Night Away". [2] On September 12, 2018, Hyomin released 1st digital single titled "Mango", followed by a showcase. [3] It marked her first comeback since leaving MBK Entertainment. On January 20, 2019, Hyomin released 2nd digital single titled "U Um U Um" ahead of her 3rd solo mini album expected to be released in mid-February. [4] The single was not promoted on weekly music shows. On February 20, 2019, Hyomin released her third mini album Allure. The album's title track is also called "Allure (입꼬리)". [5]

Composition

Allure concludes the "Color Variation" project which started with th release of the digital single "MANGO" ; represented by yellow, and "U Um U Um"; represented by emerald. The album represents the intense color of red. This marks Hyomin first album in 3 years. It consists of 8 tracks but only 3 new songs. [6]

The title song "Allure" was co-produced by Rhymer, the CEO of Brand New Music, who has worked on songs by BTS, Twice, and GOT7. The music video was a joint work between GDW and segaji film, which produced BTS "Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)" and ZICO (feat. IU)'s "SOULMATE". 'Allure' means 'look' in French and 'the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating' in English. The song is an acoustic-based medium pop song with a sophisticated sound In which Hyomin expresses her confidence in making someone fall in love with her fatal charm with a provocative feel and youthful energy. The beat reminisces the confident steps that flow throughout the song fits well with Hyomin's fashionable image. 1MILLION's MayJ Lee, was in charge of the choreography. The song received a Chinese Version and a Jazz version as well which features piano and Nylon guitar as the main elements.

"U Um U Um" is an up-tempo dance pop song based on Latin beats. It conveys the humming of an excited heart with sensuous lyrics that compare the deepening feelings of falling in love to waves.

"MANGO" is a pop song based on minimal synth sounds, combining 808 bass and a unique melody line. It compares the subtle emotional lines and complex romantic psychology between a man and a woman who have just met to the fruit 'Mango'. In addition,

"YOU" is about the regret of a person who has let go of their beloved, not knowing how precious they were when they were by their side.

Reception

Commercial performance

Allure was a commercial success peaking at No.11 on Gaon weekly chart and at No.26 on the monthly chart. According to Hanteo's official yearly chart, the album sold more than 10,500 copies, making it one of the best selling female solo releases in 2019 and Hyomin's second EP to reach this mark.

"Allure", as well as "U Um U Um" and "Mango", charted at number one on the YinYueTai China chart making Hyomin the only South Korean artist to top the chart with 3 singles from the same album. The singles also charted on KKBox and appeared in various countries including Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan.

Critical reception

An editor for KKBox Taiwan praised "MANGO" and highlighted its addictive theme and melody. [7]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Allure" (Jazz Version)라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack3:10
2."Allure"라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack2:53
3."U Um U Um"황유빈Jim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt HolmenJim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt Holmen2:55
4."Mango"황유빈Kyle Buckley, George Howard, Michael Flint, Astrid Roelants, MZMCPinkSlip, The 23rd3:09
5."YOU" (눈가에 한 방울)Lohi, 라이머 (Rhymer)Lohi, SFRMLohi3:37
6."Allure" (Chinese version)라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack2:53
7."U Um U Um" (Chinese version)황유빈Jim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt HolmenJim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt Holmen2:55
8."Mango" (Chinese version)황유빈Kyle Buckley, George Howard, Michael Flint, Astrid Roelants, MZMCPinkSlip, The 23rd3:09
Total length:24:41

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
South Korean Weekly Albums (Gaon) [8] 11
South Korean Monthly Albums (Gaon) [8] 26

Credits

Credits adapted from MelOn. [6]

Album Producer – Rhymer, Hyomin

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
South Korea20 February 2019 CD
South Korea Digital download Sublime Artist Agency
Various

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