Blossom (EP)

Blossom
EP by
Laboum
ReleasedNovember 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)
GenreK-pop
Length17:13
LanguageKorean
LabelInterpark Music Plus
Laboum chronology
Two of Us
(2019) 		Blossom
(2021)
Singles from Blossom
  1. "Kiss Kiss"
    Released: November 3, 2021

Blossom is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Laboum. It was released on November 3, 2021, by Interpark Music Plus.[1] The EP marks the group's first release as a four-member group, after Yujeong's departure in September 2021,[2] and their first release under their new label[3] and their first Korean EP in nearly four years, following the release of Miss This Kiss (2017). The EP consists of four tracks, including the lead track "Kiss Kiss".[4]

Background

On September 8, Yujeong posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, announcing that she was going to leave the group after her contract expired. She also announced that Soyeon, ZN, Solbin and Haein have renewed their contracts, and that Laboum would continue as a quartet.[5] In addition, it was announced that the remaining members has departed from their current agency and signed with Interpark Music Plus, a subsidiary of Interpark.[6] On October 6, it was announced that Laboum would be making their comeback as a four-member group in early November.[7] ZN will be using the name Jinyea for future activities moving forward.[8] It was later announced that Laboum will be releasing their third EP Blossom on November 3.[9] On October 19, Interpark Music Plus released Soyeon's solo promotional poster.[10] The following day, Jinyea's solo promotion poster was released.[11] On October 21, Haein's solo promotional poster was released.[12] The following day, Solbin's solo promotional poster was released.[13] On October 23, The group's promotional poster was released.[14] The following day, Interpark Music Plus unveiled the track listing to the EP on their official social media accounts, revealing "Kiss Kiss" as the title track.[15]

Release

The EP was released on November 3 through many Korean online music services, including Melon.[16] For the global market, the album was made available on iTunes.[17] It was also released in physical format.[18]

Music video

On October 26, a first teaser for the music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[19] On October 31, a second teaser for the music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[20] On November 3, the official music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[21]

Track listing

Credits adapted from track listing[22] and Melon.[23]

Blossom track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Kiss Kiss"
  • Soyeon
  • Maxx Song
  • Red Hair Anne
  • ChaPpiPpi
  • Maxx Song
  • dr.ahn
  • Secret Weapon & Park Man-soon
SWIN LEE3:09
2."How I Wish" (얼마나 좋을까)Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • Jung Sung-min (Psycho Tension)
Psycho Tension (Jung Sung-min, Mollo, DOO)3:48
3."Repeat" (똑같잖아)
  • Solbin
  • SWIN LEE
  • AVIN
  • SLAY
  • AVIN
  • SLAY
  • CHASE
3:25
4."Love on You"
  • Soyeon
  • Maxx Song
  • Soyeon
  • Maxx Song
  • Kim Young-shin
Kim Young-shin3:40
5."Kiss Kiss" (Instrumental) 
  • Maxx Song
  • dr.ahn
  • Secret Weapon & Park Man-soon
SWIN LEE3:09
Total length:17:13

Charts

Chart performance for Blossom
Chart (2021) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[24] 18

Release history

Release history and formats for Blossom
Region Date Format Label
Various November 3, 2021 Digital download Interpark Music Plus
South Korea CD, music download

References

  1. ^ "'11월 3일 컴백' 라붐, 오늘(19일) 미니 3집 'BLOSSOM' 스케줄러 공개". Naver (in Korean). October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "라붐 유정, 계약 만료로 팀 탈퇴…"새로운 도전으로 나아갈 것" [전문]". Naver (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  3. ^ "[단독]라붐, 유정 탈퇴로 4인조 활동 ... 인터파크뮤직플러스서 새출발(종합)" [[Exclusive] LABOUM and Yujeong leave, so 4 members are active ... New start at Interpark Music Plus (comprehensive)]. Jung Yoo-jin. September 8, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
  4. ^ "라붐, 미니 3집 '블라썸' 공개…타이틀곡은 '키스 키스'". Naver (in Korean). October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "라붐 유정, 계약 만료로 팀 탈퇴…"새로운 도전으로 나아갈 것" [전문]". Naver (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  6. ^ "[단독]라붐, 유정 탈퇴로 4인조 활동 ... 인터파크뮤직플러스서 새출발(종합)" [[Exclusive] LABOUM and Yujeong leave, so 4 members are active ... New start at Interpark Music Plus (comprehensive)]. Jung Yoo-jin. September 8, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
  7. ^ "'역주행→4인조 재정비' 라붐, 11월 초 컴백 확정(공식)" ['Reverse running → Reorganization of 4 members' Laboum, comeback confirmed in early November (official)]. Lee Min-ji. October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "라붐 지엔, 본명 '진예'로 활동명 변경..새 출발 [공식]" [LABOUM ZN, real name 'Jinye' changed activity name..New start [Official]]. Yoon Seong-yeol. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
  9. ^ "라붐 11월 3일 컴백 확정 [공식]" [LABOUM November 3 comeback confirmed [Official]]. Jeong Hee-yeon. October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021 – via Naver.
  10. ^ "라붐 소연, 미니 3집 개인 티저 오픈…청초함 속 몽환美". Naver (in Korean). October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "라붐 지엔→진예, 고혹+우아 비주얼로 컴백 기대감 고조". Naver (in Korean). October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "라붐 해인, 'BLOSSOM' 콘셉트 포토 공개…로판 여주인공 비주얼". Naver (in Korean). October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  13. ^ "라붐 솔빈, 설렘주의보 '블라썸'". Naver (in Korean). October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  14. ^ "라붐, KCM 콘서트 게스트…'상상더하기' 인연". Naver (in Korean). October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "라붐, 미니 3집 '블라썸' 공개…타이틀곡은 '키스 키스'". Naver (in Korean). October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  16. ^ ""Blossom" - EP details". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  17. ^ "LABOUM BLOSSOM - EP (Apple Music)". November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  18. ^ "라붐 (LABOUM) - BLOSSOM (미니 3집) [초도한정 포스터 3종 중 1종+지관통 무료증정]". 리스뮤직. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  19. ^ "라붐 티저 영상 공개 '청순美'". Naver (in Korean). October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  20. ^ "라붐 컴백 티저 영상 공개". Naver (in Korean). November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  21. ^ ""살며시 다가가"…'4인조' 라붐, 반짝이는 설렘 '키스 키스' (쥬크박스)". Naver (in Korean). November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  22. ^ @officialLABOUM (October 24, 2021). "LABOUM 3rd MINI ALBUM (BLOSSOM) TRACK LIST" (Tweet). Retrieved 2021-10-30 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ ""Blossom" - EP details". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  24. ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 45, 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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