Na (EP)

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Na
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EP by
Nayeon
ReleasedJune 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)
StudioJYP Studios
Length22:27
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
Nayeon chronology
Im Nayeon
(2022)		Na
(2024)
Singles from Na
  1. "ABCD"
    Released: June 14, 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Beats Per Minute 84/100 [1]

Na is the second extended play by South Korean singer Nayeon of the girl group Twice, released through JYP Entertainment and Republic Records on June 14, 2024. The EP contains seven tracks, including the lead single "ABCD" and collaborations with singers Sam Kim and Julie from Kiss of Life. It aims to showcase a stronger and more mature side of the singer, incorporating hip hop and dance elements.

Contents

Background and release

Nayeon launched her solo career with her first EP, Im Nayeon , in June 2022. The EP peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Pop!", became "a summer hit" on domestic streaming charts, including the Circle Digital Chart, where it peaked at number two. [2] On April 9, 2024, South Korean news outlet Xsports News reported that Nayeon was preparing for a new release in June. [3] JYP Entertainment responded that no release date had been decided yet. [4] Subsequently, on May 13, it was announced that her new release would be released on June 14, 2024, with the release of a logo motion at midnight alongside a poster containing the phrase "How to Fall in Love with Na". [5] Following the announcement, the company released a series of concept images from May 20 to 30, 2024. [6]

On May 24, JYP released a teaser for her solo lead single "ABCD", released with the EP Na. The teaser featured a spoiler of the track, which is a hip hop-influenced pop dance track with the opening line, "Hey listen to me now". The lyrics, written by Rick Bridges and Park Jin-young, use the alphabet creatively to convey a message about teaching and tempting a love interest. The song was composed and arranged by Pdogg. [6]

Conception and title

On May 24, 2024, as her magazine feature, Nayeon appeared in a Cosmopolitan pictorial with a "fresh summer vibe." In her interview, she highlighted her second record, Na, noting it shows a stronger and more mature side, with hip-hop and sporty elements. She explained, "If the first album contained the image that many people think of me when they see me, I wanted to show a different side of me in the second album. You can expect a strong and mature appearance, whether in performance or vocals. It has a hip-hop feel, and also a sporty yet sexy feel. It was another challenge because it was a dance style that Twice had never done before." [7] The album title represents Nayeon's 'I' (na 나 means "I" in Korean) and conveys the message "Me! Only me!", in contrast to her first mini album, 'Im Nayeon,' which highlighted "I am Nayeon" with a near-identical spelling of the artist's last name. This album boldly emphasizes Nayeon's determination to reveal only her authentic self. [5]

Track listing

Na track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."ABCD"
  • Pdogg
  • Ghstloop
  • Aron Wyme
  • Lucky Lou
  • Shorelle
  • Ghstloop
  • Pdogg
  • Aron Wyme
  • Evan
2:42
2."Butterflies"
  • Rachel West
  • Barry Cohen
  • Rachel West
  • Barry Cohen
Gingerbread3:41
3."Heaven" (duet with Sam Kim)
  • Johan Fransson
  • Goson
  • Lily Leilani Meola
  • Sam Fischer
  • Sam Kim
  • Johan Fransson
  • Goson
  • Lily Leilani Meola
  • Sam Fischer
  • Sam Kim
  • Johan Fransson
  • Goson
3:06
4."Magic" (featuring Julie of Kiss of Life)
  • Charli Taft
  • Daniel "Obi" Klein
  • Charli Taft
  • Daniel "Obi" Klein
Daniel "Obi" Klein3:26
5."HalliGalli" Lee Chan-hyuk Lee Chan-hyukLP3:07
6."Something"Jinli
  • Sam Klempner
  • Ruuth
  • Sandra Wikström
Sam Klempner3:07
7."Count It" Sole
  • Sofia Kay
  • Aaron Berton
  • Matt Crawford
Theo and the Climb3:14
Total length:22:27

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Na
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA) [25] Platinum250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Na
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousJune 14, 2024 [26]
South KoreaNemoJYP [27]

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