Love Tune

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Love Tune
Love Tune.png
Digital cover
EP by
Fifty Fifty
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2024 (2024-09-20)
Length18:21
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
Producer
  • Blood Circle (PNP)
  • Alawn
  • Joshua Linne
  • Nikolay Mohr
  • Adam von Mentzer
  • Bhav
Fifty Fifty chronology
The Beginning
(2023)		Love Tune
(160)		Winter Glow
(2024)
Singles from Love Tune
  1. "Starry Night"
    Released: August 30, 2024
  2. "SOS"
    Released: September 20, 2024

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".

Contents

Background and release

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] [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]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM [14] Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg
NME [16] Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg

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]

Track listing

Love Tune track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Push Your Love"
  • Maria Marcus
  • Yoon Yeong-ji (PNP)
  • Lee Hyeong-seok (PNP)
  • Jeong Chil-li (PNP)
  • Hyeong-geun (PNP)
  • Ha So-ra (PNP)
  • Blood Circle (PNP)
  • Marcus
  • Ruby Baek (PNP)
Blood Circle (PNP)2:59
2."Starry Night"
  • Lee Hyeong-seok (PNP)
  • Seulrhyme (PNP)
  • Ni-woo (PNP)
  • Alawn
  • Ejae
  • Kole
Alawn3:04
3."Starry Night" (English version)
  • Ejae
  • Kole
  • Alawn
  • Ejae
  • Kole
Alawn3:04
4."SOS"
  • Lee Hyeon-seok (PNP)
  • Mola (PNP)
  • Mute (PNP)
  • Moa Pettersson Hammar
  • Joshua Linne
  • Nikolay Mohr
  • Adam von Mentzer
  • PD JJ
  • Linne
  • Mohr
  • von Mentzer
3:07
5."SOS" (English version)
  • Lee Hyeon-seok (PNP)
  • Sophiya
  • Hammar
  • Linne
  • Mohr
  • von Mentzer
  • PD JJ
  • Linne
  • Mohr
  • von Mentzer
3:07
6."Gravity"
  • Avokid
  • Lee Ga-yoon
  • Distract
  • Go-yoo (PNP)
  • Oranji (PNP)
  • Bhav
  • Lee Ga-yoon
  • Avokid
  • PD JJ
Bhav2:57
Total length:18:21

Love Tune: Rewired

Love Tune: Rewired
Love Tune digital cover.png
Remix album by
Fifty Fifty
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2025 (2025-1-24)
Length30:59
Language
  • Korean
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
Label Attrakt

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]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Starry Night" (Orchestra Version)3:05
2."SOS" (Miami Bass Remix)3:04
3."SOS" (Night Bass Remix)3:29
4."Gravity" (Garage Remix)3:35
5."Gravity" (R&B Remix)3:14
6."Push Your Love" (80s Remix)2:45
7."Push Your Love" (Funk Remix)2:48
8."Gravity" (JPN Version)2:57
9."Push Your Love" (CHN Version)2:59
10."Push Your Love" (ENG Version)2:59
Total length:30:59

Charts

Release history

Release history for Love Tune
RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
South KoreaSeptember 20, 2024 CD Original
Various Attrakt
VariousSeptember 27, 2024Sped up
United StatesOctober 25, 2024CDOriginal

References

  1. ↑ "Girl group Fifty Fifty in dispute with agency over exclusive contracts". The Korea Times . June 28, 2023. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Keena exits Fifty Fifty's lawsuit against Attrakt, seeks to rejoin agency". The Korea Times . October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Agency terminates contracts with 3 Fifty Fifty members". The Korea Times . October 23, 2023. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Dailey, Hannah (August 12, 2024). "FIFTY FIFTY New Members Announced as Departed Bandmates Sign With New Label". Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (June 14, 2024). "FIFTY FIFTY to return as a five-member group in September". NME . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Park, Seo-hyun (September 3, 2024). '20일 발매' 피프티 피프티 'LOVE TUNE' 로드맵 공개…본격 컴백 카운트다운 ['20th Release' Fifty Fifty 'LOVE TUNE' Roadmap Revealed... Full-scale Comeback Countdown] (in Korean). Herald Pop . Retrieved September 19, 2024– via Naver.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 So, Seung-geun (September 26, 2024). "Love Tune Album Review – Neo Music Communication IZM". IZM . Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Quick Reviews: FIFTY FIFTY's 're-debut' with "Starry Night" feels like empty calories". Asian Junkie. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  16. 1 2 3 Yeo, Gladys (September 23, 2024). "FIFTY FIFTY – 'Love Tune' review: uninspired sweet nothings". NME . Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – Week 38 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Circle Album Chart – September 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
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