| 24°C | |
| Type: | ep |
| Cover: | Lee Hi - 24°C.png |
| Caption: | Digital cover |
| Artist: | Lee Hi |
| Recorded: | 2017–2019 |
| Length: | 17:25 |
| Label: | YG |
| Prev Title: | Lee Hi Japan Debut Album |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | 4 Only |
| Next Year: | 2021 |
24°C is the first EP by South Korean singer and songwriter Lee Hi, released on May 30, 2019, through YG Entertainment.[1] 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).[2] It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.[3]
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.[4] [5] Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through Mnet's M Countdown on June 6.[6]
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. 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.[7] 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.[8]
Promotion for the EP began following a coming soon poster released by YG Entertainment on May 20, 2019.[9] 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.[1] [10] Lee's first music show appearance was on MBC's Show! Music Core on June 1.[11] On June 5, Lee had a live stage broadcast on Naver Vlive with Vibe, with 40 fans chosen to attend the showcase.[12] On June 11, Lee appeared on JTBC's Idol Room.[13]
| Peak position | |
| France Digital Albums (SNEP)[14] | 129 |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[15] | 11 |
| Various | May 30, 2019 | YG Entertainment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | May 31, 2019 | CD |