24°C
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| Released | May 30, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–2019 | |||
| Studio | YG (Seoul) | |||
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| Length | 17:25 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | YG | |||
| Lee Hi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from 24°C | ||||
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24 °C is the first EP by South Korean singer and songwriter Lee Hi, released on May 30, 2019, through YG Entertainment.[2] It is Lee's first release since her three-year hiatus following the release of her studio album in 2016. The EP features the lead single "No One" (누구없소).[3] It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.[4]
Background
[edit | edit source]On January 15, 2019, Lee released the digital single "XI" with Code Kunst; the track was sung live for the first time on MBC Dreaming Radio.[5][6] Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through Mnet's M Countdown on June 6.[7]
Music and composition
[edit | edit source]At five tracks, 24°C is the shortest material in Lee Hi's catalogue. The album explores the dark side of romantic relationships, the loneliness and the longing, the frustrating relationships, and the break-ups.[8][unreliable source?] Musically, 24°C combines these mostly darker themes with generally upbeat musical genres.
The opening track of the album, "No One" featuring B.I of iKon, as a reggaeton-infused dance track with a "groovy" tune full of vibrant percussion, smooth melodies, and quirky synths. It expresses the longing of a lonely person waiting for a lover to arrive with a knock on her door.[9] Lee Hi's collaboration with G.Soul, "No Way", is an "unashamedly laid back track" with a piano and a low bass. "Love Is Over" is "a gospel, soul-infused ballad" with a jazzy swing rhythm. It functions very much as a typical break-up tune, reflecting on the struggle to move on the relationship. "1,2" featuring Choi Hyunsuk of Treasure, is a "short but sweet" track. "20Min" is the only self-written song by Lee on the album. The "guitar-led ballad" details her anger and annoyance with a certain someone over gentle guitar strums and the sound of water-drops.[10][unreliable source?]
Promotion
[edit | edit source]Promotion for the EP began following a coming soon poster released by YG Entertainment on May 20, 2019.[11] On May 22, the date and title of the EP were unveiled, with pre-order details following on the same day. On May 25, a concept teaser of the lead single "No One" premiered, and soon after, the track list was revealed on May 27.[2][12][13] Lee's first music show appearance was on MBC's Show! Music Core on June 1.[14] On June 5, Lee had a live stage broadcast on Naver Vlive with Vibe, with 40 fans chosen to attend the showcase.[15] On June 11, Lee appeared on JTBC's Idol Room.[16]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "No One" (누구없소; Nugueobs-so) (featuring B.I of iKon) |
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| 3:14 |
| 2. | "No Way" (featuring G.Soul) |
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| 4:16 |
| 3. | "Love Is Over" |
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| Airplay | 3:37 |
| 4. | "1, 2" (한두번; Handubeon) (featuring Choi Hyun-suk of Treasure) |
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| Kang Uk-Jin | 3:22 |
| 5. | "20Min" (20분전; 20bunjeon) | Lee Hi |
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| 2:56 |
| Total length: | 17:25 | ||||
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France Digital Albums (SNEP)[17] | 129 |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[18] | 11 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[19] | 22 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[20] | 7 |
Release history
[edit | edit source]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 30, 2019 | YG Entertainment | ||
| South Korea | May 31, 2019 | CD |
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