Bambi (EP) explained

Bambi
Type:ep
Artist:Baekhyun
Cover:Baekhyun - Bambi.png
Caption:Digital cover
Recorded:2021
Studio:
  • Doobdoob
  • Klang
  • SM Big Shot
  • SM Blue Cup
  • SM Blue Ocean
  • SM Concert Hall
  • SM LVYIN
  • SM Yellow Tail
Genre:R&B[1] [2]
Length:22:03
Language:Korean
Producer:Lee Soo-man
Prev Title:Baekhyun
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Hello, World
Next Year:2024

Bambi is the third Korean-language extended play (fourth overall) by South Korean singer Baekhyun. It was released on March 30, 2021, by SM Entertainment and contains six tracks, including the single "Amusement Park", released on December 21, 2020 and the lead single of the same name.

On April 20, 2021, it was announced that a remix version of "Bambi" will be released on April 23 as a single titled, iScreaM Vol.8 : Bambi Remixes, working by DJ and producer BRLLNT and h4rdy.[3] [4]

Background

Bambi was announced on March 4, 2021, as Baekhyun's final release before his mandatory military service.[5] [6] SM Entertainment began releasing teasers and a mood-sampler video on March 10 through Exo's official social media accounts.

The album and its title track's music video were released on March 30 at 6PM KST both digitally and physically.

Promotion

An hour before the music video and album's release, Baekhyun appeared on a live broadcast through the Naver app V Live, where he promoted and discussed the album.[7] On April 9, Baekhyun won his first Music Bank trophy with "Bambi". Contrary to his previous album releases, Baekhyun did not attend or perform on any Korean music show, citing his service obligations as the reason.[8]

Commercial performance

On March 30, hours before the album's release, Korean news media reported that pre-orders had surpassed 833,392 copies, making Bambi the most pre-ordered album by a soloist in South Korean history.[9] The record was previously held by Baekhyun's second mini album Delight (2020).[10] Bambi debuted at number one on the week 14 issue of the Gaon Album Chart for the period March 28–April 3, 2021 giving Baekhyun his third domestic chart-topper. With only two days of availability,[11] the album sold a total of 591,944 copies and topped the monthly chart for March.[12] On April 19, it was announced that the album had surpassed 1 million copies sold, making it Baekhyun's second to reach this milestone after Delight.[13]

Internationally, the album debuted at number 15 on Billboards World Albums chart in the United States, giving Baekhyun his third entry on the World ranking.[14]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[15] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[16] 12

Year-end lists

List! data-sort-type="number"
Rank
PopMattersTop 20 Best K-pop Albums of 202118[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Baekhyun – 'Bambi' mini-album review: smooth, sultry R&B that vividly explores all sides of love. Daly. Rhian. April 5, 2021. NME. July 3, 2023.
  2. Web site: 엑소 백현 'Bambi', 사랑 테마 R&B 음악 6곡 수록 .
  3. Web site: 엑소 백현, 23일 'Bambi' 리믹스 싱글 공개..BRLLNT·h4rdy 참여 .
  4. Web site: 백현, 23일 'Bambi' 리믹스 공개 .
  5. Web site: http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202103041612373489943_1&ACE_SEARCH=1. ko:엑소 백현, 원톱 솔로가 돌아온다..3월 말 새 앨범 컴백. Exo's Baekhyun, One Top Solo is back.. New comeback at the end of March. March 4, 2021. March 27, 2021. Herald Pop. ko.
  6. Web site: Exo's Baekhyun confirms solo comeback, drops duet single with NCT's Doyoung. Lee. Gyu-lee. The Korea Times. March 12, 2021. March 27, 2021.
  7. Web site: EXO Official Twitter: Baekhyun's Bambi Forecast. live. 2021-04-20. Twitter. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210330070031/https://twitter.com/weareoneEXO/status/1376791304676474881 . 2021-03-30 .
  8. Web site: '뮤직뱅크' 백현, 방송 출연 없이 1위..레드벨벳 웬디 컴백(종합). 2021-04-20. Naver News. ko.
  9. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004771273. ko:엑소 백현, '밤비' 선주문량 83만장 돌파 '자체 최고'. EXO's Baekhyun, Bambi's pre-orders surpassed 830,000 copies "His personal best". Lee. Da-kyum. March 30, 2021. Maeil Business News. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210330033635/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004771273. March 30, 2021. live. July 16, 2021. Naver.
  10. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001281282. ko:백현, 새 앨범 선주문량 83만장 돌파…자체 최고 기록[공식입장]. [Official] Baekhyun, pre-orders for his new album exceeded 830,000 copies...His own best record. Kim. Mi-ji. March 30, 2021. X Sports News. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719060334/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001281282. July 19, 2021. live. July 19, 2021. Naver.
  11. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000425121. ko:백현 'Bambi' 발매 이틀만 3월 음반 차트 1위 올킬. Baekhyun's "Bambi" was released two days ago. It topped the March album chart.. Hwang. Hye-jin. April 8, 2021. Newsen. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719063556/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000425121. July 19, 2021. live. July 19, 2021. Naver.
  12. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000425111. ko:'차트 히어로' 임영웅, 3월 가온차트 4관왕 싹쓸이. "Chart Hero" Lim Young-woong sweeps four Gaon Charts in March. Hwang. Hye-jin. April 8, 2021. Newsen. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407235146/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000425111. April 7, 2021. live. July 19, 2021. Naver.
  13. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001288986. ko:'원톱 솔로' 백현, '밤비'로 밀리언셀러 달성…그룹·솔로 통산 7번째[공식입장]. [Official Position] 'One Top Solo' Baekhyun achieves a Million-seller with 'Bambi'…This is the seventh time in his group and solo career.. Kim. Mi-ji. April 19, 2021. X Sports News. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20210717011107/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001288986. July 17, 2021. live. July 16, 2021. Naver.
  14. Web site: BTS, Baekhyun And IU: Watch These Titles On The World Albums Chart. McIntyre. Hugh. April 11, 2021. Forbes. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412002619/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/11/bts-baekhyun-and-iu-watch-these-titles-on-the-world-albums-chart/. April 12, 2021. live. July 19, 2021.
  15. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 14, 2021. Gaon Chart. ko. April 8, 2021.
  16. Web site: 2021년 Album Chart. Gaon. January 7, 2022.
  17. Web site: Ribeiro . Ana Clara . November 29, 2021 . The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2021, Page 1 . December 1, 2021 . PopMatters.
  18. Web site: BaekhyunThe 3rd Mini Album - Bambi (Jewel Case Ver.) (Random cover ver.). SM Town Store. March 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705090139/https://en.smtownandstore.com/product/baekhyun-the-3rd-mini-album-bambi-jewel-case-ver-random-cover-ver/10467/category/51/display/1/. July 5, 2023. dead.

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