Bloom (Red Velvet album)

Last updated

Bloom
Red Velvet - Bloom Regular.jpeg
Digital and Regular edition cover
Studio album by
Red Velvet
ReleasedApril 6, 2022 (2022-04-06)
Genre J-pop
Length36:59
LanguageJapanese
Label Avex Trax
Red Velvet chronology
The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm
(2022)		Bloom
(2022)		 The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday
(2022)
Singles from Bloom
  1. "Wildside"
    Released: March 28, 2022

Bloom is the first Japanese studio album (third overall) by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released on April 6, 2022, through Avex Trax. Bloom is Red Velvet's first studio album released in four years and five months after the group's second Korean studio album Perfect Velvet (2017).

Contents

Background and release

On December 10, 2021, it was announced that Red Velvet would be releasing their first Japanese studio album, Bloom. [1] The album will mark the girl group's first Japanese release in almost two years, following the May 2019 extended play (EP) Sappy , which featured the singles "Sappy" and "Sayonara". [2] Five of Bloom's eleven tracks are new, including the lead single "Wildside". [3] In addition to the digest video of the premium event Red Velvet ReVeluv-Baby Party held in 2019, the first production limited edition DVD and Blu-ray will include footage of previous activities in Japan, live videos from A-Nation, and behind-the-scenes videos of the album shoot. [4] Each member also created individualized shots with "special" designs for the release. [5]

The album was initially set to be released on February 2, 2022, but postponed due to production issues, with no new release date stated. [6] By March 12, the group opened their official Japanese Twitter account and announced that Bloom would be released on April 6. [7] A content schedule was also posted, indicating that the gradual release of various promotional content for the album. [8] The lead single was released on March 28, ahead of the album itself. [9]

Composition

The lead single, "Wildside", is a "cool" and "seductive" song "unique" to Red Velvet, and the lyrics contain a message that they will support themselves who do not give up to reach where they want to go. [10] "Marionette" samples a xylophone signature line from the classic song, "The Nutcracker". [11] "Jackpot" is a song described for its "exciting" atmosphere. [12] "Snap Snap" expresses an era that relies on social media. [13] "Color of Love" is a song described for its "charming" and "soft" melody. [14] In addition, there are a total of 11 existing songs including "Sappy", "#Cookie Jar", "Sayonara", "Aitai-tai", "Swimming Pool", and "Cause It's You". [15]

Commercial performance

Bloom debuted at number five on Japan's weekly Oricon Albums Chart in the chart issue dated April 4–10, 2022. [16] It also peaked at number two on the component daily Albums Chart. [17] The album debuted at number two on Billboard Japan Hot Albums in the chart issue dated April 7–13, 2022. [18] Additionally, it also debuted at numbers 41 and two on the component Download Albums and Top Albums Sales in the chart issue dated April 7–13, 2022. [19] [20]

Track listing

Bloom track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Marionette"Kenji Toyosaki
  • Alysa
  • Andy Love
 3:48
2."Wildside"Boyhood
 3:49
3."Sappy"
  • Andreas Öberg
  • Emyli
3:19
4."Jackpot"UME
 3:02
5."#Cookie Jar"MEG.ME
  • Dsign Music
  • Efraim Faramir Sixten Fransesco Vindalf Cederqvist Leo
3:33
6."Snap Snap"H.Toyosaki
  • Ellen Berg
  • Cazzi Opeia
  • Alexander Karlsson
  • Alexej Viktorovitch
 3:23
7."Sayonara"Daisuke Nojima (
)
  • Hyuk Shin (Joombas)
  • Kyum Lyk (Joombas)
  • Ashley Alisha (Joombas)
  • JJ Evans (Joombas)
  • Joombas
3:15
8."Aitai-tai"
  • H.Toyosaki
  • Hyun Hwang (MonoTree)
  • Hyun Hwang (MonoTree)
  • MonoTree
3:14
9."Swimming Pool"
(Agehasprings)
  • Didrik Thott
  • Sean Alexander (Avenue 52)
  • Daren "Baby Dee Beats" Smith
  • Avenue 52
3:20
10."'Cause It's You"Izumi Soratani (Agehasprings)
2:59
11."Color of Love"Natsumi Kobayashi
  • Ashley Alisha
  • Hyuk Shin
  • JJ Evans
  • Hong Young-in (Royal Dive)
  • Jun Byoung-sun (Royal Dive)
 3:07
Total length:36:59
Bloom– DVD and Blu-ray
No.TitleLength
1."Red Velvet "ReVeluv-Baby Party 2019" Digest" 
2."Red Velvet Making of Japan" 
3."A-Nation Best Selection" 
4."Bloom Jacket Making Clip" 

Notes

Charts

Release history

Release history for Bloom
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousApril 6, 2022 Avex Trax [26]

Related Research Articles

Cube Entertainment Inc. is a South Korean entertainment company currently manages several artists, namely Jo Kwon, Pentagon, Yoo Seon-ho, (G)I-dle, and Lightsum. It also manages several entertainers, including Lee Hwi-jae and Heo Kyung-hwan. It was formerly home to K-pop artists such as 4Minute, Beast, G.NA, Roh Ji-hoon, A Train To Autumn, Lai Kuan-lin, Jang Hyun-seung, CLC, and BtoB.

This is a list of singles and albums released under Starship Entertainment. The entertainment company is home to prominent artists such as K.Will, Monsta X, Brother Su, WJSN, Cravity, and Ive, as well as formerly artists such as Sistar, Boyfriend, Junggigo, Mad Clown, and Jooyoung.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Red Velvet (group)</span> South Korean girl group

Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by SM Entertainment. They originally debuted on August 1, 2014, with the single "Happiness" with the four-member line-up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. A fifth member, Yeri, joined in March 2015, following the release of their first extended play, Ice Cream Cake. Sonically, the music of Red Velvet reflects their group name: their predominantly-pop "red" side experiments occasionally with electronic and funk, while their "velvet" side focuses on '90s-influenced R&B with elements of ballad and hip hop. Their genre versatility and catchy hooks have garnered critical praise.

<i>The Red</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Red Velvet

The Red is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released on September 9, 2015, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus. LDN Noise, Ryan S. Jhun, Denzil "DR" Remedios, Dsign Music, Kenzie, Deekay, Charli Taft, Jinbo, Dem Jointz, as well as others, handled production of the album, with SM founder Lee Soo-man serving as the executive producer. The record primarily showcases the group's "red" image with "fun, peppy" pop-oriented musical styles.

<i>Depend on Me</i> (album) 2016 studio album by VIXX

Depend on Me is the first Japanese studio album by South Korean boy band VIXX. It was released on January 27, 2016, under the labels of Jellyfish Entertainment and CJ Victor Entertainment. It features the single "Depend on Me" and previously released Japanese singles "Error" and "Can't Say".

<i>Dangerman</i> (album) 2016 studio album by Seven

Dangerman is the second Japanese studio album by South Korean recording artist Seven. It was released on December 7, 2016, under Victor Entertainment. His first studio album in ten years since First Seven (2006), the record is meant to showcase a different perspective of the singer. Dangerman was released in three editions: Regular, Limited, and Premium Editions.

<i>Cookie Jar</i> (EP) 2018 EP by Red Velvet

#Cookie Jar(Hashtag Cookie Jar) is the debut Japanese extended play and the sixth overall by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. Following the group's initial Japan showcase in October 2017, SM Entertainment announced that the group would "formally" debut in Japan in July 2018 with a Japanese release. The extended play was then released on July 4, 2018, by Avex Trax and features a total of six Japanese tracks; containing three re-recorded versions of their previous hits – namely "Dumb Dumb", "Russian Roulette", and "Red Flavor", while also featuring three original Japanese tracks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">AB6IX</span> South Korean boy band

AB6IX is a South Korean boy band formed by Brand New Music. The group currently consists of four members: Jeon Woong, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin and Lee Dae-hwi. Former leader Lim Young-min's departure from the group was announced on June 8, 2020.

<i>Brotherhood</i> (N.Flying album) 2019 studio album by N.Flying

Brotherhood is the first Japanese language studio album by the South Korean band N.Flying, released by FNC Entertainment on May 22, 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taeyong</span> South Korean rapper (born 1995)

Lee Tae-yong, known mononymously as Taeyong, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is a member and leader of South Korean boy band NCT under SM Entertainment, having debuted in the group's first sub-unit, NCT U, in 2016 and becoming the leader of its second sub-unit, NCT 127, later that year. In 2019, he debuted as a member of the South Korean supergroup SuperM, a joint project under SM Entertainment and Capitol Records. As a songwriter, Taeyong has participated in writing over 40 songs in four languages, released mostly by NCT's various units and himself as a soloist. He made his official solo debut in June 2023 with his EP Shalala, making him the first soloist from NCT.

<i>Bloom*Iz</i> 2020 studio album by Iz*One

Bloom*Iz is the first and only Korean-language studio album by South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One, a project group formed through the 2018 Mnet reality competition show Produce 48. The album was released on February 17, 2020 by Off the Record Entertainment and distributed by Stone Music Entertainment and Genie Music. It features 12 tracks, including the lead single "Fiesta".

<i>Universe: The History</i> 2020 studio album by Pentagon

Universe: The History is the second studio album and debut Japanese album release by South Korean boy group Pentagon. The album was released on September 23, 2020, containing Japanese songs from their debut mini album Gorilla and debut singles "Cosmo" and "Happiness / Sha La La". Member Jinho participated in the activities before enlisted for his mandatory military service on May 11, 2020.

<i>Breaking Dawn</i> (album) 2021 studio album by the Boyz

Breaking Dawn is the first Japanese studio album by South Korean boy group the Boyz. It was released on March 17, 2021, through Ariola Japan. The album debuted at number four on the Oricon Albums Chart, selling over 20,000 physical copies in its first week.

The year 2021 in Japanese music.

The year 2022 in Japanese music.

<i>The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm</i> 2022 EP by Red Velvet

The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm is the fifth special extended play and thirteenth overall by South Korean girl group Red Velvet, released by SM Entertainment on March 21, 2022, to commemorate the birthday of German Baroque music composer J.S. Bach. It consists of six tracks, including the lead single "Feel My Rhythm", in three physical versions, two "ReVe" versions with different covers and the "Orgel" version.

<i>28 Reasons</i> 2022 EP by Seulgi

28 Reasons is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Seulgi. It was released by SM Entertainment on October 4, 2022, and contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.

The year 2023 in Japanese music.

<i>Chill Kill</i> 2023 studio album by Red Velvet

Chill Kill is the third Korean studio album and fourth overall by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released by SM Entertainment on November 13, 2023, and contains ten tracks, including the lead single of the same name.

References

  1. ↑ Red Velvet 初の”全曲日本オリジナル楽曲”となるフルアルバム発売決定 [Red Velvet's First Full Album to be Released "All Songs, Original Japanese Songs"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (March 14, 2022). "Red Velvet unveil teasers for first-ever Japanese studio album 'Bloom'". NME. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  3. ↑ Red Velvet、日本1stフルアルバム『Bloom』2月にリリース [Red Velvet's First Full Album in Japan, "Bloom", Will be Released in February]. Barks (in Japanese). December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  4. ↑ K-POP人気ガールズグループRed Velvet！日本1stフルアルバム『Bloom』ジャケットが解禁！春らしい花をあしらったポップでキュートなビジュアル！ [K-POP Popular Girl Group Red Velvet! Japan 1st Full Album "Bloom" Jacket has been Lifted! Pop and Cute Visuals Decorated with Spring Flowers!]. KanStarpress (in Japanese). March 13, 2022. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  5. ↑ Red Velvet、全曲オリジナル楽曲！日本で初のフルアルバム「Bloom」2022年2月2日に発売決定 [Red Velvet, All Original Songs! Japan First Full Album "Bloom" will be Released on February 2, 2022]. Kstyle (in Japanese). December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Red Velvet Japan 1st Full Album "Bloom" Release Date Postponed". Red Velvet. January 14, 2022. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  7. ↑ RedVelvet、全曲日本オリジナルアルバム『Bloom』4・6発売 日本公式ツイッター開設 [Red Velvet's Original Japanese Album "Bloom" will be Released on April 6, Official Twitter Opening in Japan]. Oricon News (in Japanese). March 12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  8. ↑ Red Velvet วงเกิร์ลกรุ๊ป K-pop ประกาศวันวางจำหน่ายอัลบั้มเต็มญี่ปุ่นชุดแรก 'Bloom' [Red Velvet, A K-pop Girl Group, Announced the Release Date of their First Japanese Full-Length Album 'Bloom']. TrueID Music (in Thai). March 12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Red Velvet: todo lo que sabemos de su próximo álbum "Bloom"" [Red Velvet: All We Know About their Next Album, "Bloom"]. El Comercio Perú (in Spanish). March 13, 2022. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  10. ↑ Park, Seol-i (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳 日 첫 정규 앨범 'Bloom' 4월 6일 발매 [공식] [Red Velvet's First Full-length Album 'Bloom' Released on April 6 [Official]]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  11. ↑ Ji, Min-kyung (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳, 6일 日 첫 정규 앨범 'Bloom' 발매 [공식] [Red Velvet, To Release Its First Full-length Album 'Bloom' on the 6th]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  12. ↑ Kim, Min-ji (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳, 6일 日 첫 정규 '블룸' 발매…11곡 수록 [Red Velvet, Will Release Its First Full-length Album 'Bloom' on the 6th…11 Tracks in the Album]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  13. ↑ Lee, Seul (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳, 6일 日 첫 정규 'Bloom' 발매…타이틀곡은 'WILDSIDE' [Red Velvet, Will Release Its First Full-length Album 'Bloom' on Thursday…The Title Track is 'WILDSIDE']. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  14. ↑ Oh, Yoon-joo (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳, 日 첫 정규 앨범 'Bloom' 발매 [공식] [Red Velvet, To Release Its First Full-length Album 'Bloom' in Japan [Official]]. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  15. ↑ Lee, Deok-haeng (April 5, 2022). 레드벨벳 日 첫 정규 앨범 'Bloom' 4월 6일 발매 [Red Velvet's First Full-length Album 'Bloom' will be Released on April 6]. StarNews (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  16. 1 2 2022年04月04日～2022年04月10日 オリコン週間 アルバムランキング [April 04, 2022 ~ April 10, 2022 Oricon Weekly Album Ranking]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 4–10, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  17. ↑ 2022/04/06付 オリコンデイリー アルバムランキング [Oricon Daily Album Ranking on April 6, 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). April 6, 2022. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  18. 1 2 Billboard Japan Hot Albums – 2022/04/13 公開 [Billboard Japan Hot Albums – 2022/01/12 Release]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 7–13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  19. ↑ Billboard Japan Download Albums – 2022/04/13 公開 [Billboard Japan Download Albums – 2022/04/13 Release]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 7–13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  20. ↑ Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – 2022/04/13 公開 [Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – 2022/04/13 Release]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 7–13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  21. ↑ Red Velvet、全曲日本オリジナル楽曲のJapan 1stアルバム『Bloom』2月リリース [Red Velvet's Japan 1st Album "Bloom", All Original Japanese Songs, Will be Released in February]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  22. ↑ Red Velvet、日本1stフルアルバム「Bloom」集合ジャケットを公開…華やかな雰囲気 [Red Velvet Unveils Japan's 1st Full Album "Bloom" Collective Jacket…Gorgeous Atmosphere]. Kstyle (in Japanese). March 13, 2022. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022– via Yahoo! Japan.
  23. ↑ Dongre, Divyansha (April 6, 2022). "RED VELVET Release Their Highly Anticipated Japanese Album 'Bloom'". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  24. ↑ 月間 アルバムランキング - 2022年04月度 [Monthly album ranking - April 2022]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales Year-End 2022". Billboard Japan . Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Red Velvet Japan 1st Full Album "Bloom" will be released on April 6th (Wednesday)! !!". Red Velvet. March 12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.