Make Up (EP)

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Make Up
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EP by
Hyomin
ReleasedJune 30, 2014
Recorded2013-2014
Genre
Length17:33
Label
Producer Kwon Shi-bong
Hyomin chronology
Make Up
(2014)		 Sketch
(2016)
Singles from Make Up
  1. "Nice Body (featuring Loco)"
    Released: June 30, 2014

Make Up is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Hyomin. It was released on June 30, 2014, by Core Contents Media. "Nice Body" was released as the lead single.

Contents

After making an announcement that two members of T-ara would be making their solo debuts, Core Contents Media released a teaser of Hyomin on April 29, [1] followed by another teaser and another announcement about the name of the single and EP on June 2. [2]

Release and promotion

On May 29, 2014, Hyomin expressed through her agency that she would make her solo debut in the music scene, and the name of the new album will be announced on June 2. [3] Hyomin released the album concept photo on June 11. On June 16, the agency stated that Hyomin's album will be released and on June 2. On June 27, the agency stated that Hyomin's album will be released ahead of schedule on June 30 [4]

A press conference for the release of the new album was held at JBK TOWER in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul .

Hyomin made her solo debut stage on the July 4 episode of KBS' Music Bank. [5]

The full music video for "Nice Body" and full EP were released on the June 30, 2014. [6] [7]

Creative background

Hyomin said in an interview on July 2 that "34-24-36" in the music video for the title song "Nice Body" represents a woman's perfect body. In the music video of the title song "Nice Body", Hyomin puts her body in an extreme state of two poses . A regular version and a dance version of the music video were both released on June 30, 2014, the same day as the album's release.

In the interview, Hyomin stated that the creative background of her first self-written song "Overcome" is to convey the meaning of "you can do it, you can stand up" to people in real life .

Hyomin participated in the production of the album's costumes, hair styling, packaging, choreography, music video, design, etc. [8]

Compostion

The album consists of 5 tracks (3 new songs). It features Hyomin's first attempt at songwriting and composition. [9]

The title song "Nice Body" is a slow-tempo hip-hop track harmonized with groovy organ sounds, in collaboration with composer Brave Brothers. The lyrics express the feelings of a woman who wants to look good to a man. The song also criticizes society's unrealistic body norms for women. Body sizes, gym equipments were features on both the music video and the live stages to better convey the song's message.

The b-side song, "Fake It" is a medium-tempo hip-hop track. It is about the pain of pretending to be okay in order to avoid showing the other person the pain of a breakup. It is a more vocal-based song with simpler choreography in comparison to the title track.

Lastly, "Overcome (談,膽)", a self-composed track, applies a retro Hip-Hop sound. It conveys a dual meaning; a story (based on Hyomin's own life experience) and a courageous and a strong spirited protagonist.

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Nice Body" (featuring LOCO) D.C. Kang, Loco (H.W. Kwon)D.C. Kang, Elephant Kingdom3:28
2."Fake It" (척했어)D.C. Kang, ChakunD.C. Kang, Star Wars3:09
3."Overcome" (담)HyominHyomin4:04
4."Nice Body" (Instrumental) D.C. Kang, Elephant Kingdom3:28
5."Fake It" (Instrumental) D.C. Kang, Star Wars3:09
Total length:17:33

Reception

Critical reception

The album received mixed reviews as the album tracks were praised while the controversial music video caused critics to doubt the song's intentions. Scott Interrante of PopMatters praised the music video's ability the bring attention to current beauty standards "it may actually be trying to bring attention to the ridiculous standards we place on women and pop stars in our society". He also described the song as strong, fun and summery. [10]

Commercial performance

"Nice Body" charted at number 13 on the Gaon Weekly Single Chart for digital releases. [11]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryResultRef.
MTV Best Of The Best Awards 2014Best SexyWon [12]
KU AwardsBest Female ArtistWon [13] [14]
Seoul Music Awards Bonsang AwardNominated [15]
Hallyu Special AwardNominated
Popularity AwardNominated

Chart performance

Albums chart

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Weekly albums chart [16] 6
Gaon Monthly albums chart [17] 15

Singles

ChartPeak
position
YinYueTai Chart 1
Gaon Download Singles Chart [18] 9
Gaon Singles Chart [19] 13
Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 18

Sales and certifications

Make Up Physical Sales
CountrySales
South Korea Gaon [17] 8,868+
Nice Body Digital Sales
CountrySales
South Korea (Gaon)205,741+ [20]

Release history

RegionDateFormatPublisher
VariousJune 30, 2014 Digital download
South Korea MBK Entertainment
South Korea CD

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