Love Tune is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Fifty Fifty and first release since their re-organization as a five-member group. It was released by Attrakt on September 20, 2024 and contains six tracks, including the lead single "SOS" and the pre-release single "Starry Night".
In 2023, after the international success of their single "Cupid", the members of Fifty Fifty filed a lawsuit against Attrakt, claiming that the company had failed to provide financial data and had neglected their mental health.[1] In October, one of the members, Keena, dropped her lawsuit and the contracts of the remaining three members (Aran, Sio, and Saena) were terminated by Attrakt.[2][3] In August 2024, Attrakt revealed the new members of the group, Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hanna, and Athena, announcing that the group would release their second extended play in September.[4][5]
On August 30, the pre-release single "Starry Night" was released by Attrakt along with its music video.[6] Attrakt revealed on September 2 that Fifty Fifty's second extended play Love Tune would be released on September 20,[7] and a promotional schedule was released the following day.[8] The first set of concept photos were released on September 6 and 7.[9] This was followed by the track listing on September 9,[10] then the second round of concept photos and a visual clip between September 10 and 12.[11] The highlight medley was released on September 13,[12] and two music video teasers for "SOS" were released on September 16 and 19.[13] The album was released alongside the music video for "SOS" on September 20.
Composition
The opening track "Push Your Love" is a bright bubblegum pop track that follows in the style of "Cupid".[14] This is followed by "Starry Night" and its English version, which is an airy and floaty tune that sounds like a JYP girl group song.[15][unreliable source?][14] "SOS" and its English version have a laid-back Latin pop vibe with a go-go rhythm and 1970s-style acoustic guitar with lyrics that "paint a cry for help on another sleepless night".[14][16] The closing track "Gravity" is an "epic EDM rock number" with explosive power and high notes from the members.[14]
Love Tune received generally favourable reviews from music critics. So Seung-geun from IZM gave the EP a score of 4.5 stars out of five, stating that it "has extracted the honest feelings [the members] have felt and have wanted to express into beautiful and good music".[14] On the other hand, Gladys Yeo from NME gave the EP a score of 3 stars out of 5, calling it a "consistent and decently performed pop record with a few major faults".[16]
Love Tune: Rewired is a remix album that contains remixed versions of tracks from the Love Tune EP. In addition to remixes, the album includes re-recorded versions in Japanese, Chinese, and English. It was released digitally on January 24, 2025.[17]
↑ Kyung, Ji-min (August 30, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 새 멤버와 새 시작..선공개 곡 'Starry Night' 공개[Fifty Fifty, New Member and New Start..Pre-released Song 'Starry Night' Revealed] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Beyong-gil (September 2, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 새 앨범 명은 'LOVE TUNE'[Fifty Fifty, the new album is called 'LOVE TUNE'] (in Korean). Sports Trends. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Beyong-gil (September 7, 2024). 피프티 피프티 'Love Tune' 개인 콘셉트 포토 공개[Fifty Fifty 'Love Tune' Individual Concept Photos Revealed] (in Korean). Sports Trends. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Beyong-gil (September 9, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 타이틀곡은 'SOS'[Fifty Fifty, the title song is 'SOS'] (in Korean). Sports Trends. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Beyong-gil (September 11, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 화려하지만 정제된[Fifty Fifty, gorgeous yet refined] (in Korean). Sports Trends. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Kim, Na-yeon (September 13, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 새 멤버와 새 시작..선공개 곡 'Starry Night' 공개[Fifty Fifty's '2nd season' new album unveiled..'Love Tune' highlight medley revealed] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Beyong-gil (September 19, 2024). 피프티 피프티, 컴백 초읽기[Fifty Fifty, countdown to comeback] (in Korean). Sports Trends. Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
1 2 3 4 5 6 So, Seung-geun (September 26, 2024). "Love Tune". IZM. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
↑ Jungmin, Yoo (January 24, 2025). 피프티피프티, 오늘(24일) 리믹스 앨범 발매...글로벌 팬사랑 화답[Fifty Fifty, remix album release today (24th)... Response to global fan love] (in Korean). Retrieved March 9, 2025– via iMBC.
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