Magazine (EP)

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Magazine
Magazine-Ailee.jpg
EP by
Ailee
ReleasedSeptember 25, 2014 (2014-09-25)
Recorded2014
StudioYMC Studio, Seoul
Genre
Length17:43
Label
  • YMC
  • Neowiz Internet
Producer Kim Do-hoon, Seo Jae-woo, Jakops, Gaeko
Ailee chronology
A's Doll House
(2013)		Magazine
(2014)		 Vivid
(2015)
Singles from Magazine
  1. "Don't Touch Me"
    Released: September 25, 2014
  2. "Sudden Illness"
    Released: October 3, 2014
  3. "Goodbye Now"
    Released: October 15, 2014

"Magazine" is the third extended play by Korean American singer Ailee. It was released on September 25, 2014, by YMC Entertainment and Neowiz Internet. Magazine saw Ailee take greater creative control, co-writing four of the album's five songs, including the album's title track; Ailee also collaborated with long-time producer Kim Do-hoon and Korean rap twosome, Dynamic Duo. The song "Don't Touch Me" was used to promote the EP.

Contents

Background and release

On September 15, 2014, it was revealed that Ailee will make her comeback on September 25 with her third EP Magazine. [1] A teaser of the singer dressed as a clown with braided pigtails was released on the same day. The singer's agency also revealed that "Magazine" was an album that would present the singer in a matured light. [2]

In preparation for the album, the singer revealed that she lost 10 kilograms in one month for the album. [3] She stated further that her company did not force her to lose the weight and that they had pushed an originally-scheduled comeback for early 2015 to September 2014. During an interview with After School Club, Ailee revealed Magazine was the hardest she had ever worked on an album; she stated further that she conceptualized Magazine as a whole. [4]

Release

On September 21, Ailee released the music video teaser for the EP's title track "Don't Touch Me". [5] Two days later on September 23, the EP's album cover was released. [6] On September 25, 2014, Ailee released "Magazine", digitally, as well as the music video for "Don't Touch Me". [7] A comeback showcase was organised for the release of the album at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdamdong, Gangnam. [8] "Don't Touch Me" peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart the week of September 27, 2014.

Promotion

Promotions for the album started on September 25, on M Countdown . [9] Ailee also promoted on Music Bank , Music Core and Show Champion, and Inkigayo in September and October. The singles "Sudden Illness" and "Goodbye Now" were also chosen to be part of her comeback performances.

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."손대지마" (Don't Touch Me)Min Yun-jae, JakopsKim Do Hoon, Seo Jae-woo3:25
2."미치지 않고서야" (Crazy) (with Dynamic Duo)Gaeko, ChoizaGaeko, 이병호3:42
3."이제는 안녕" (Goodbye Now)Ailee, JakopsJakops3:38
4."문득병" (Sudden Illness)Ailee, JakopsJakops, Ailee2:59
5."Teardrop"Ailee귓방망이, Jakops3:59
6."손대지마" (Don't Touch Me) (Inst.) Kim Do Hoon, Seo Jae-woo3:25
Total length:17:43

Accolades

Awards
YearOrganizationNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2015 Golden Disk Awards "Don't Touch Me"Digital BonsangWon [10]
Music program awards
SongProgramDate
"Don't Touch Me" Inkigayo October 5, 2014
M Countdown October 9, 2014
Music Bank October 10, 2014
Show Champion October 15, 2014

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
South Korean Weekly Albums (Gaon) [11] 6
South Korean Monthly Albums (Gaon) [12] 22

Sales and certifications

ChartSales
South Korea (Gaon) [13] 6,251

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Worldwide [14] September 25, 2014Digital downloadYMC Entertainment
South KoreaSeptember 29, 2014CDYMC Entertainment, Neowiz

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References

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  2. ↑ Grace Danbi Hong (September 16, 2014). "Ailee Transforms into an Adorable Clown for Her Upcoming September Comeback". enewsWorld. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Grace Danbi Hong (September 25, 2014). "Ailee Said Singing and Losing 10 Kilograms at the Same Time was the Hardest Thing". enewsWorld. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  4. ↑ Ailee, Eric Nam (2014). After School Club EP105 Live on Sep 30 1PM (KST) Ailee(에일리) - Don't touch me(손대지마) (video). South Korea: ARIRANG KPOP. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ Ailee wants all the ladies to clap in 'Don't Touch Me' MV teaser
  6. ↑ Grace Danbi Hong (September 23, 2014). "Ailee Fiercely Graces the Cover of 'Magazine' in New Teaser". enewsWorld. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  7. ↑ Ailee Drops Energetic “Don’t Touch Me” Music Video
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  9. ↑ TaeTiSeo win #1 + Performances from September 25th 'M! Countdown'!
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