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| Released | March 17, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
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| Producer | Ryan S. Jhun | |||
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Sketch is the second extended play by South Korean singer Hyomin. It was released on March 17, 2016, by MBK Entertainment. The album featured 2 self-composed songs by Hyomin; "Still" and "Only We Are Aware of Our Story".
In January 2016, Hyomin's agency, MBK Entertainment revealed that Hyomin was actively preparing to return to the music scene, [1] and was expected to release a solo album in March after a year and nine months. The music video was previously shot for artists under YG Entertainment. [2] The video was directed by Lee Ki-bo . On February 19, Hyomin posted a photo with JeA through Instagram, saying that JeA is the singing teacher of this album. [3] Hyomin revealed the name and concept photo of the new album through SNS on February 25 and confirmed the name of the new song "Sketch" . MBK Entertainment released the preview of the new album "Sketch" on March 9, with the song "Still" in the album as the preview melody. [4]
Hyomin released first single "Still" on March 14. The album was released on March 17 with double title tracks "Sketch" and "Gold" along with two versions of the music video for "Sketch". Hyomin made her first comeback at M Countdown on March 17, promoting both title tracks.
On March 18, Hyomin held her first release showcase for the album at Shinhan Card Fan square in Seoul.
On March 28, due to popular demand, Hyomin released a "KIHNO" version of her album, The 'KIHNO' album runs on smartphones as a new music platform. [5]
The album consists of 7 tracks (5 new songs). It feautres 2 self-composed songs by Hyomin. [6]
The title track "Sketch" is an R&B electronic soul song. It compares the love between a man and a woman to a painting, hence love becomes a work of art combining an electronic-based sensuous rhythm with metaphorical lyrics. Hyomin, reportedly, spent over a week recording as she focused on recording a detailed track to fit the concept. The song had a Chinese Version and a Chorus Version as well.
"Gold" is a vocal-based song that features sophisticated synth sound and piano tone. The song sends a message about being able to move forward with hope in life through the love of a loved one. Hyomin sang and played the piano simultaneously for the song's performances.
Similarly to "Sketch", "Road Trip" is an electronic-based song. It is about rhythmic vocals that bring out the mood of the song and vividly express the drive with a loved one.
"Still", a self-composed song is a 6/8 beat song with a bluesy atmosphere. It expresses the conflict of longing for someone who must be forgotten. Banding and huskiness were added to the vocals by Hyomin to fit the song's concept.
"Only we don't know our story", another self-written and composed track, is a bright song with an acoustic piano and guitar melody featuring a band sound and rhythmic melody. It's described as a song that you can relate to if you have ever experienced love conveying a contradictory and implicit meaning that 'we are the only ones who don't know our story'. Guitarist Lee Tae-wook, a member of the band Soran, participated in the song's recording.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Gold" |
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| 3:49 |
| 2. | "Road Trip" | Shin Jin-hye (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:44 |
| 3. | "Sketch" | Seo Ji-eum (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:20 |
| 4. | "Still" (아직은) | Yong Jun-hyung |
| Mokujin's | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Only We Are Unaware of Our Story" (우리의 이야기를 우리만 모르는 채) |
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| Mokujin's | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Sketch" (Chinese version) | Seo Ji-eum (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:20 |
| 7. | "Sketch" (Chorus version) | Seo Ji-eum (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:20 |
| Total length: | 23:16 | ||||
On March 1, 2016, MBK Entertainment released a promotional photo of the album teaser. Compared with the previously announced behind-the-scenes photos, it was found that the promotional photo originally taken with clothes was turned into a half-naked photo after it was released, which caused anger to fans. After the comparison, it was found that Hyomin was wearing black underwear when she originally took the promotional photo, and the published promotional photo had obvious traces of editing on Hyomin's arm. [7]
Gold was well-received by critics praising mostly its lyrics and Hyomin's vocals. Tamar Herman from Billboard praised the song's atmosphere and its "warm embrace of the hazy synths and layered strings paired with the T-ara member’s breathy cooing sounds" pointing out the similarities to British pop singer Sia's songs. She also praised Park's performance of the song and how she "earnestly expresses how love improves her, or makes her golden, it’s hard not to feel the power of love". The song was included on the list of best K-pop songs to listen on Valentine’s Day. [8] It was also placed among the "The 40 Best K-Pop Deep Cuts of the Decade Critics’ Picks" list, by Billboard. [9]
The album was a commercial success peaking at 3 on the Weekly Gaon album chart and at 8 on the monthly chart becoming Hyomin's highest peaks on the charts. By the end of April, Sketch (Album) sold over 13,000 physical copies becoming Hyomin's best-selling album to date. [10] [11]
| Chart | Peak |
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| Gaon Weekly Albums | 3 [10] |
| Gaon Monthly Albums | 8 [11] |
| Region | Sales |
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| South Korea | 13,000 |
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Recipient | Placement | Ref. |
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| Billboard | 2017 | The 40 Best K-Pop Deep Cuts of the Decade Critics’ Picks | Gold | 14th | [9] |
| 2019 | 35 K-Pop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day | Placed | [8] |
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | March 17, 2016 | CD | |
| South Korea | Digital download | MBK Entertainment | |
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| South Korea | March 28 | KIHNO Album | MBK Entertainment |
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