Antifragile (EP) explained

Antifragile
Type:EP
Artist:Le Sserafim
Cover:Le Sserafim - Antifragile.png
Border:yes
Caption:Digital and "Vol.1 Midnight Onyx" version cover
Recorded:2022
Studio:Hybe Studio (Yongsan, Seoul)[1]
Length:13:26
Language:Korean
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:Fearless
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Unforgiven
Next Year:2023

Antifragile is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim, released by Source Music on October 17, 2022. It contains five tracks, including the lead single of the same name. Antifragile marks their first release as a quintet, following the departure of Kim Ga-ram in July 2022.

The album debuted at number two on the Circle Album Chart and was certified million by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 1,000,000 units. In the United States, it debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, becoming the group's first entry on the chart.

Background and release

On September 1, it was revealed that Le Sserafim would be making their first comeback with new music in the fall.[3] Through a short video clip published on September 19, Le Sserafim announced the title and release date of their upcoming extended play (EP).[4] Source Music then shared the EP's physical release details on social media platforms.[5] Three sets of concept photos titled "Midnight Onyx", "Iridescent Opal" and "Frozen Aquamarine" were also revealed in the weeks leading up to the release of Antifragile.[6] The track samplers and track list were released on October 3 and 4, respectively.[7] [8] The music video for the lead single was released prior to the EP.

Composition

The EP contains five songs, including the lead single of the same name, "Antifragile". Member Huh Yun-jin participated in the songwriting process of the third, fourth, and fifth tracks. In addition, member Sakura participated in writing and composing the fifth track.[9]

The record opens with "bass-heavy" intro, "The Hydra". The track references a "mythological creature", where each member speaks in their native language.[10] The second track, "Antifragile", is described as an "Afro-Latin style" pop song with a "heavy" Latin rhythm. The lyrics of the song convey the message that difficult times are stimulus for growth and that with this mindset, they will become stronger. It is followed by "Impurities", which is described as a "sophisticated" R&B track. The fourth track, "No Celestial", is a punk-pop song, characterized with heavy guitar sound. The lyrics are "all about embracing their flaws". The closing track "Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)", is another R&B track, where the members sing about finding "true courage in embracing one's flaws".

Awards and nominations

Year! scope="col"
CeremonyAwardResult
2023Circle Chart Music AwardsNew Artist of the Year – Physical [11]
Korean Music AwardsBest K-pop Album[12]

Commercial performance and reception

Following the commencement of pre-orders on September 19, the album sold more than 400,000 copies within a week.[13] As of October 6, Antifragile had sold 560,000 copies,[14] and as of October 14, it surpassed 600,000 copies.[15]

Promotion

On the day Antifragile was released, Le Sserafim hosted a live showcase on Mnet to introduce the extended play and to communicate with their fans. "Antifragile", "Impurities", "No Celestial", and "Good Parts (When the Quality Is Bad but I Am)" were all performed at the showcase.[16]

Track listing

All tracks except for track 5 (produced by Sir Nolan and Alex Bilowitz) are produced by 13 (Score, Megatone).

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[17] 5
Greek Albums (IFPI)[18] 14
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[19] 1
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[20] 1
South Korean Albums (Circle)[21] 2
US Billboard 200[22] 14
US World Albums (Billboard)[23] 1

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[24] 5
South Korean Albums (Circle)[25] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[26] 65
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[27] 82
South Korean Albums (Circle)[28] 26
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[29] 78

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various<-- Inclusive of South Korea -->October 17, 2022
South KoreaCD
VariousOctober 21, 2022

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Make sure to read the credits on BTS's and LE SSERAFIM's albums. Weverse Magazine. July 25, 2022. July 25, 2022.
  2. News: HITS TOP 50. Hits Daily Double. October 28, 2022. October 28, 2022. October 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221029014543/https://hitsdailydouble.com/sales_plus_streaming. dead.
  3. Web site: Chin . Carmen . September 1, 2022 . LE SSERAFIM confirmed to make first comeback with new music in the fall . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901094547/https://www.nme.com/news/music/le-sserafim-confirmed-first-comeback-release-new-music-in-the-fall-3302301 . September 1, 2022 . October 5, 2022 . NME . en-GB.
  4. LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) DO YOU THINK IM FRAGILE? . September 18, 2022 . Online video . Hybe Labels . South Korea . October 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143100/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqKI6R9mFU0 . September 18, 2022 . live . YouTube.
  5. Web site: Yeo . Gladys . September 26, 2022 . LE SSERAFIM unveil stylish 'ANTIFRAGILE' trailer and upcoming album opener 'The Hydra' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922082943/https://www.nme.com/news/music/le-sserafim-october-comeback-antifragile-album-single-release-3312451 . September 22, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . NME . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Jo . Yeon-kyung . October 2, 2022 . 새로운 르세라핌 '안티프래자일' 세번째 콘셉트 '청춘 이미지' . New Le Sserafim 'Antifragile' 3rd concept 'Youth Image' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005063906/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000316038 . October 5, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . . ko . Naver.
  7. Web site: Hong . Hye-min . October 3, 2022 . "폭풍이 두렵지 않아"...르세라핌, 베일 벗은 컴백 메시지 . "I'm not afraid of the storm"...Le Sserafim, a comeback message naked . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005063751/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000700136 . October 5, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . . ko . Naver.
  8. Web site: Seon . Mi-kyung . October 4, 2022 . 르세라핌 'ANTIFRAGILE', 트랙리스트 공개…방시혁 필두 초호화 라인업 . Le Sserafim's 'ANTIFRAGILE', track list released... Super luxurious lineup led by Bang Si-hyuk . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062730/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004711447 . October 5, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . Osen . ko . Naver.
  9. Web site: Jinju . Hee . October 4, 2022 . 르세라핌, 'ANTIFRAGILE' 트랙리스트 전격 공개 . Le Sserafim unveils tracklist for 'ANTIFRAGILE' . October 17, 2022 . MK Sports . ko.
  10. Web site: Gladys Yeo . October 18, 2022 . LE SSERAFIM – 'ANTIFRAGILE' review: ascendant K-pop rookies regroup and find strength in vulnerability . https://web.archive.org/web/20221018065704/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/le-sserafim-antifragile-review-3330663 . October 18, 2022 . October 18, 2022 . NME.
  11. Web site: The Rookie of the Year. Circle Chart Music Awards. January 8, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118085221/http://www.circlemusicawards.co.kr/eng/nominees_03.php. live.
  12. Web site: Hicap . Jonathan . 9 February 2023 . K-pop group NewJeans bags most nominations at Korean Music Awards . 11 February 2023 . . February 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210004848/https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/09/k-pop-group-newjeans-bags-most-nominations-at-korean-music-awards/ . live .
  13. Web site: Seon . Mi-kyung . September 27, 2022 . '컴백' 르세라핌, 예약 판매 7일만 40만 장 돌파..자체 최고 . 'Comeback' Le Sserafim, sold 400,000 copies in just 7 days.. its best . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062355/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004706521 . October 5, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . Osen . ko . Naver.
  14. Web site: Seon . Mi-kyung . October 7, 2022 . 컴백 앞둔 르세라핌, 새 음반 선주문량 56만장 돌파 . 'Le Sserafim, ahead of comeback, surpasses 560,000 pre-orders for new album . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062355/https://www.news1.kr/articles/4826448. October 5, 2022 . October 8, 2022 . News1 . ko . Naver.
  15. Web site: Lee . Ha-na . October 16, 2022 . 르세라핌, 신보 'ANTIFRAGILE' 선주문량 60만 장 돌파‥놀라운 성장세 . Le Sserafim, new album 'ANTIFRAGILE' surpassed 600,000 pre-orders. Amazing growth . October 17, 2022 . Newsen . ko.
  16. Web site: Ahn . Jin-yong . October 5, 2022 . 르세라핌, 17일 새 앨범 발매 → Mnet서 컴백쇼 . Le Sserafim, new album release on the 17th → Comeback show on Mnet . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062002/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=021&aid=0002534329 . October 5, 2022 . October 4, 2022 . . ko . Naver.
  17. Web site: Antifragile – Week 46, 2022. 22 November 2022 . HDU. hr. November 24, 2022.
  18. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Combined) – Week: 02/2023. IFPI Greece. el. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121020811/https://www.ifpi.gr/charts_el.html. January 21, 2023. live. January 20, 2023.
  19. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2022-10-31 . . October 28, 2022. ja.
  20. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 26, 2022. Billboard Japan. ja. October 26, 2022.
  21. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43, 2022. Circle Chart. ko. October 27, 2022.
  22. Billboard 200: Week of November 5, 2022. Billboard. November 1, 2022.
  23. World Albums: Week of November 5, 2022. Billboard. November 1, 2022. subscription.
  24. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2022-10 . . November 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221109034255/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2022-10/ . November 9, 2022 . ja.
  25. Web site: Circle Album Chart – October 2022. Circle Chart. ko. November 10, 2022.
  26. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2022/p/7/. ja:年間 アルバムランキング 2022年度. Oricon. ja. Annual Album Ranking 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221222011653/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2022/p/7/. December 22, 2022. live. December 21, 2022.
  27. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums Year-End 2022 . . December 9, 2022.
  28. Web site: Album Chart 2022. Circle Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113031815/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2022&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3. January 13, 2023. live. January 14, 2023.
  29. Web site: Album Chart 2023. Circle Chart. January 12, 2024.

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