With L.O.V.E.

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With L.O.V.E.
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EP by
Brown Eyed Girls
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2008
Genre
Length26:04
Language Korean
Label Nega Network
Brown Eyed Girls chronology
With L.O.V.E.
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With L.O.V.E. is the first extended play by South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. The album was released on January 7, 2008, with the title track "L.O.V.E". With L.O.V.E. marked a significant switch in the group's music, as it is the first release that marks their official switch from their "hybrid soul" concept to a more electronic dance pop sound. [1]

Contents

Background

The title track for the mini album was originally supposed to be "Love Action" featuring Cho PD, a song written by famous composer Yoon Il-sang and a callback to their 2007 hit song "Hold The Line" with the rapper. The title track was later changed to be the electropop track "L.O.V.E" written by saintbinary, Lee Min-soo, and Kim Eana because of its exciting combination with the group's voice. The last song included, "Breakup Letter", was scheduled to be included in the second album Leave Ms. Kim, but was omitted and later included in With L.O.V.E. [2] [3]

Release and promotion

With L.O.V.E was officially released on January 7, 2008, under Nega Network with the title track "L.O.V.E". Despite expectations not being high because of the disappointment behind their previous album Leave Ms. Kim, the song was an instant success and immediately gained nationwide recongition, with the group earning their first No. 1 song and their first music show win. [4] [ unreliable source? ]

Track listing

CD1 Tracklist [5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Love Action" (feat. Cho PD)Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang 3:26
2."L.O.V.E" Kim Eana, Miryo, saintbinary, Lee Min-soo3:37
3."Breakup Letter" (이별편지)Kim Eana, Ron Boustead, Michael McGregor4:16
4."Love Action" (Rap by Miryo)Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang, Miryo3:26
5."Love Action" (inst.)Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang3:26
6."L.O.V.E" (inst.)Kim Eana, Miryo, saintbinary, Lee Min-soo3:37
7."Breakup Letter" (이별편지) (inst.)Kim Eana, Ron Boustead, Michael McGregor4:16
Total length:26:04

Cover versions

Release history

Release dates and formats for With L.O.V.E
RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaJanuary 7, 2008 CD, digital download Nega Network
WorldwideDigital download [8]

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