−77.82X−78.29 Explained

−77.82X−78.29
Type:EP
Artist:Everglow
Cover:Everglow - -77.82X-78.29.png
Alt:The EP title written in two parts above and below an iceberg surrounded by two concentric metal rings over a black background
Caption:Digital and −77.82X version cover
Recorded:2020
Studio:
  • Monotree Studio
  • Doobdoob Studio
Genre:
Length:13:39
Producer:
  • Ollipop
  • David Anthony
  • David Amber
  • Glashausser
  • Lindgren
  • Storyboards
Prev Title:Reminiscence
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Last Melody
Next Year:2021

−77.82X−78.29 (pronounced "negative seventy-seven point eight two by negative seventy-eight point two nine"[3]) is the second extended play and fourth release by South Korean girl group Everglow. It was released on September 21, 2020, by Yuehua Entertainment. It is available in two versions, −77.82X and −78.29, and contains four tracks, with "La Di Da" released as the lead single.

Title

The album is titled −77.82X−78.29 after the coordinates of Antarctica, which is featured on the album cover. During the showcase for the album, member E:U was asked about it; she explained, "All the albums we have released so far convey the 'Everglow universe'. It'll be quite fun putting together these clues about our story. I can't tell you everything yet, but the upcoming stories are equally enjoyable [...]".[4]

Background

On September 7, 2020, Yuehua Entertainment revealed that Everglow would release their second mini-album titled −77.82X−78.29 on September 21.[5]

Concept images came out between September 8–10.[6] The tracklist was released on September 11, revealing four tracks: lead single "La Di Da", "Untouchable", "Gxxd Boy" and "No Good Reason"; the lyrics for "La Di Da" were co-written by member E:U.[7]

The music video teaser for "La Di Da" was released on September 16,[8] and the music video on September 21.[9]

Composition

According to Yuehua Entertainment, −77.82X−78.29 represents Everglow's "powerful and intense charisma", as compared to their previous works. The album is characterized by its bolder sound.[10]

The lead single, "La Di Da", falls in the uptempo electropop and retro categories, and its lyrical content is a "warning" to the "haters who are pretending and full of dissatisfaction in [this] confusing era".

Promotion

Everglow held a live showcase on September 21, where they performed "La Di Da" and "Untouchable".[11]

The group started promoting "La Di Da" on September 24 at Mnet's M Countdown, followed by performances on KBS' Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core and SBS' Inkigayo.

They broke their first week's sales, with their album selling more than 25,000 copies.

Credits and personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes.[12] Musicians

Technical

Studios

Publishing

Charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[13] 4

Accolades

Year-end lists!Critic/Publication!List!Work!Rank!Ref.
BillboardThe 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks"La Di Da"1[14]
DazedThe 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020"La Di Da"4[15]
South China Morning PostThe Top 15 K-pop Albums of 2020−77.82X−78.29N/A[16]
TimeThe Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020"La Di Da"N/A[17]
PaperThe 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020"La Di Da"16[18]
MTVThe Best Kpop B-sides of 2020"No Good Reason"16[19]
BuzzFeedThe Best Kpop Songs of 2020"La Di Da"10[20]

Release history

Release formats for −77.82X−78.29
RegionDateFormatDistributor
VariousSeptember 21, 2020
South Korea
CD

Notes and References

  1. The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks . billboard. December 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201223154033/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9504174/best-kpop-songs-2020-top-20/. December 23, 2020. live. December 28, 2020.
  2. Web site: -77.82X-78.29 - EVERGLOW (에버글로우) . 2023-06-07 . . ko.
  3. 1308405942346604544 . Deezer . @EVERGLOW_twt have officially made a comeback with their second mini album -77.82X-78.29 . 2020-09-22 . 2024-05-19.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-21 . 헤이터들에게, 경고한다…에버글로우, 뼛속까지 불태운 '라디다' [MD신곡](종합) ]. 2023-06-06 . mydaily.co.kr.
  5. 에버글로우, 7개월만 컴백..21일 두 번째 미니앨범 '-77.82X-78.29' 발매
  6. 에버글로우, 카리스마 여전사 변신…신보 콘셉트 포토 '시선 강탈'
  7. '컴백' 에버글로우, 타이틀곡은 '라 디 다'..'던던' 인기 잇는다
  8. 에버글로우, '라 디 다' MV 티저 공개..암흑 세상 속 빛나는 카리스마
  9. "모두 다 집어치워 버려"..에버글로우, 헤이터에 전하는 경고 '라 디 다'
  10. Web site: 위에화 엔터테인먼트 . March 22, 2022 . www.yhfamily.co.kr . ko.
  11. 에버글로우 "컴백 위해 뼛속까지 불태워…뿌듯하고 행복"
  12. . -77.82X-78.29 . Booklet . 2020.
  13. Web site: 2020년 39주차 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. November 14, 2020.
  14. The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks . billboard. December 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201223154033/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9504174/best-kpop-songs-2020-top-20/. December 23, 2020. live. December 28, 2020.
  15. Web site: Glasby. Taylor. The 40 best K-pop songs of 2020. Dazed. December 28, 2020. December 19, 2020.
  16. Web site: Herman. Tamar. The top 15 K-pop albums of 2020: BTS, Twice, NCT 127, Monsta X, Super M, Gfriend and many more. South China Morning Post. December 28, 2020. December 15, 2020.
  17. Moon. Kat. The Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020. Time. December 12, 2020. December 11, 2020.
  18. Web site: Bell. Crystal. The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020. Paper. December 28, 2020. December 19, 2020.
  19. Web site: de Luna. Elizabeth. The Best Kpop B-sides of 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201229163147/http://www.mtv.com/news/3173138/best-k-pop-b-sides-taemin-boa-bts-list/. dead. December 29, 2020. MTV. December 30, 2020. December 30, 2020.
  20. Web site: Travis. Emlyn. The Best Kpop Songs of 2020. BuzzFeed. December 31, 2020. December 31, 2020.

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