0+1=1 (I Promise You) Explained

0+1=1 (I Promise You)
Type:ep
Artist:Wanna One
Cover:Wanna_One_2nd_Mini_Album_Cover.png
Released:March 19, 2018
Recorded:2018
Length:24:50
Language:Korean
Label:
  • YMC
  • Stone Music Entertainment
  • CJ E&M Music
Prev Title:1-1=0 (Nothing Without You)
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:1÷x=1 (Undivided)
Next Year:2018

0+1=1 (I Promise You) is the second extended play by South Korean boy group Wanna One, a project group created through the 2017 Mnet survival show, Produce 101 Season 2, composed of eleven trainees from different entertainment companies that will promote for 18 months under YMC Entertainment. The album was released digitally and physically on March 19, 2018, by YMC Entertainment, Stone Music Entertainment and CJ E&M Music.[1] [2] [3]

Background and release

On February 26, Wanna One announced the release date of the special theme track and their second mini-album, titled 0+1=1 (I Promise You).[4] The special theme track, "I Promise You (I.P.U.)" was released on March 5 along with its music video, marking the 333rd day since the group's first public appearance.[5] The title track "Boomerang" was released on March 19 along with the album.[6] "Boomerang" is an electro trap song that talks about one's heart reaching out to a significant other and returning after making a connection.[7] [8]

Promotion

Wanna One held a comeback show on March 19, which was broadcast live on Mnet. It showcases the group's performances of their new songs as well as behind-the-scenes footage of their music video.[9] [10]

Commercial performance

On March 5, it was announced that the number of pre-orders for the album has surpassed 700,000 copies, breaking the previous record set by the group.[11] "I Promise You (I.P.U.)" topped six online music charts of six major music sites: Melon, Genie, Bugs, Mnet, Naver and Soribada; and achieved a real-time "all-kill" status on the day of its release.[12] The song also won first place on Show! Music Core and Show Champion without any promotion.[13]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[14] 1
US World Albums (Billboard)[15] 10

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wanna One heralds golden age with '0+1=1' EP. March 19, 2018. Kpop Herald.
  2. Web site: [SBS Star] Wanna One's Golden Age Begins with 'BOOMERANG']. March 19, 2018. SBS News.
  3. Web site: [Album review] Wanna One's ill-fated album]. March 21, 2018. The Korea Herald.
  4. Web site: [SBS Star] VIDEO: Wanna One's Teaser for '0+1=1 (I PROMISE YOU)']. February 26, 2018. SBS News.
  5. Wanna One Releases 'I.P.U' Music Video: Watch. March 6, 2018. Billboard.
  6. Web site: Wanna One drops music video teaser for 'Boomerang'. March 12, 2018. Kpop Herald.
  7. Web site: Boy band Wanna One doubles down on explosive winning streak with new EP. March 19, 2018. Yonhap News Agency.
  8. Wanna One Return With Bombastic 'Boomerang' Video: Watch. March 19, 2018. Billboard.
  9. Web site: [종합IS] "차트 1위 고마워요"...워너원, 매력화수분 컴백쇼]. March 19, 2018. Ilgan Sports. ko.
  10. Web site: '워너원 컴백쇼' 유선호·MXM부터 여자 컬링 대표팀까지···컴백 응원 메시지. March 19, 2018. Seoul Economic Daily. ko.
  11. News: Wanna One's new album logs 700,000 copies in pre-order. March 5, 2018. Kpop Herald.
  12. Web site: Wanna One tops 7 music streaming charts with 'I.P.U.'. March 6, 2018. Kpop Herald.
  13. Web site: '음악중심' 워너원, 마마무 꺾고 1위...갓세븐·NCT127 컴백[종합]]. March 17, 2018. Chosun. ko.
  14. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 12, 2018. . ko . March 29, 2018.
  15. Wanna One Chart History (World Albums). Billboard. 2018-11-30.
  16. Web site: 2018년 Album Chart. Gaon. January 16, 2019.