Blossom (EP) explained

Blossom
Type:EP
Artist:Laboum
Cover:Laboum - Blossom.png
Genre:K-pop
Length:17:13
Language:Korean
Label:Interpark Music Plus
Prev Title:Two of Us
Prev Year:2019

Blossom is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Laboum. It was released on November 3, 2021, by Interpark Music Plus.[1] The EP marks the group's first release as a four-member group, after Yujeong's departure in September 2021,[2] and their first release under their new label[3] and their first Korean EP in nearly four years, following the release of Miss This Kiss (2017). The EP consists of four tracks, including the lead track "Kiss Kiss".[4]

Background

On September 8, Yujeong posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, announcing that she was going to leave the group after her contract expired. She also announced that Soyeon, ZN, Solbin and Haein have renewed their contracts, and that Laboum would continue as a quartet.[5] In addition, it was announced that the remaining members has departed from their current agency and signed with Interpark Music Plus, a subsidiary of Interpark.[6] On October 6, it was announced that Laboum would be making their comeback as a four-member group in early November.[7] ZN will be using the name Jinyea for future activities moving forward.[8] It was later announced that Laboum will be releasing their third EP Blossom on November 3.[9] On October 19, Interpark Music Plus released Soyeon's solo promotional poster.[10] The following day, Jinyea's solo promotion poster was released.[11] On October 21, Haein's solo promotional poster was released.[12] The following day, Solbin's solo promotional poster was released.[13] On October 23, The group's promotional poster was released.[14] The following day, Interpark Music Plus unveiled the track listing to the EP on their official social media accounts, revealing "Kiss Kiss" as the title track.[15]

Release

The EP was released on November 3 through many Korean online music services, including Melon.[16] For the global market, the album was made available on iTunes.[17] It was also released in physical format.[18]

Music video

On October 26, a first teaser for the music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[19] On October 31, a second teaser for the music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[20] On November 3, the official music video of "Kiss Kiss" was released.[21]

Track listing

Credits adapted from track listing[22] and Melon.[23]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[24] 18

Release history

Region !! Date !! Format !! Label
VariousNovember 3, 2021Digital downloadInterpark Music Plus
South KoreaCD, music download

Notes and References

  1. Web site: '11월 3일 컴백' 라붐, 오늘(19일) 미니 3집 'BLOSSOM' 스케줄러 공개. Naver. ko. October 19, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  2. Web site: 라붐 유정, 계약 만료로 팀 탈퇴…"새로운 도전으로 나아갈 것" [전문]]. Naver. Star News. 30 October 2021. ko.
  3. Web site: [단독]라붐, 유정 탈퇴로 4인조 활동 ... 인터파크뮤직플러스서 새출발(종합)]. [Exclusive] LABOUM and Yujeong leave, so 4 members are active ... New start at Interpark Music Plus (comprehensive). Naver. Jung Yoo-jin. September 8, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  4. Web site: 라붐, 미니 3집 '블라썸' 공개…타이틀곡은 '키스 키스'. Naver. ko. October 25, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  5. Web site: 라붐 유정, 계약 만료로 팀 탈퇴…"새로운 도전으로 나아갈 것" [전문]]. Naver. Star News. 30 October 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: [단독]라붐, 유정 탈퇴로 4인조 활동 ... 인터파크뮤직플러스서 새출발(종합)]. [Exclusive] LABOUM and Yujeong leave, so 4 members are active ... New start at Interpark Music Plus (comprehensive). Naver. Jung Yoo-jin. September 8, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: '역주행→4인조 재정비' 라붐, 11월 초 컴백 확정(공식). 'Reverse running → Reorganization of 4 members' Laboum, comeback confirmed in early November (official). Naver. Lee Min-ji. October 6, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  8. Web site: 라붐 지엔, 본명 '진예'로 활동명 변경..새 출발 [공식]]. LABOUM ZN, real name 'Jinye' changed activity name..New start [Official]. Naver. Yoon Seong-yeol. October 8, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  9. Web site: 라붐 11월 3일 컴백 확정 [공식]]. LABOUM November 3 comeback confirmed [Official]. Naver. Jeong Hee-yeon. October 19, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  10. Web site: 라붐 소연, 미니 3집 개인 티저 오픈…청초함 속 몽환美. Naver. ko. October 20, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: 라붐 지엔→진예, 고혹+우아 비주얼로 컴백 기대감 고조. Naver. ko. October 22, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  12. Web site: 라붐 해인, 'BLOSSOM' 콘셉트 포토 공개…로판 여주인공 비주얼. Naver. ko. October 22, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  13. Web site: 라붐 솔빈, 설렘주의보 '블라썸'. Naver. ko. October 23, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  14. Web site: 라붐, KCM 콘서트 게스트…'상상더하기' 인연. Naver. ko. October 24, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: 라붐, 미니 3집 '블라썸' 공개…타이틀곡은 '키스 키스'. Naver. ko. October 25, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  16. Web site: "Blossom" - EP details. Melon. 2021-11-03. ko.
  17. Web site: LABOUM BLOSSOM - EP (Apple Music). en. November 3, 2021. November 3, 2021.
  18. Web site: 라붐 (LABOUM) - BLOSSOM (미니 3집) [초도한정 포스터 3종 중 1종+지관통 무료증정]]. 리스뮤직. 2021-11-03.
  19. Web site: 라붐 티저 영상 공개 '청순美'. Naver. ko. October 27, 2021. October 30, 2021.
  20. Web site: 라붐 컴백 티저 영상 공개. Naver. ko. November 1, 2021. November 3, 2021.
  21. Web site: "살며시 다가가"…'4인조' 라붐, 반짝이는 설렘 '키스 키스' (쥬크박스). Naver. ko. November 3, 2021. November 3, 2021.
  22. officialLABOUM. 1452288781013319683. LABOUM 3rd MINI ALBUM (BLOSSOM) TRACK LIST . 2021-10-30.
  23. Web site: "Blossom" - EP details. Melon. 2021-11-03. ko.
  24. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 45, 2021. Gaon Music Chart. ko. November 11, 2021.