Cosmic (EP) explained

Cosmic
Type:EP
Artist:Red Velvet
Cover:Red Velvet - Cosmic.png
Caption:Digital cover
Length:20:11
Language:Korean
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Prev Year:2023

Cosmic is the seventh Korean extended play and by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released by SM Entertainment on June 24, 2024, and contains six tracks including the lead single of the same name. On August 1, 2024, an alternate version with the addition of the EP's second single "Sweet Dreams" was released to commemorate the group's 10th anniversary.

Background and release

On June 10, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet would be releasing their seventh Korean extended play titled Cosmic.[1] A day later, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On June 13, it was announced that the lead single would be titled "Cosmic".[3] A day later, mood teasers of individual members was released.[4] On June 20, a trailer video titled "Love is Cosmic" was released.[5] Three days later, the music video teaser for "Cosmic" was released.[6] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Cosmic" on June 24.[7]

On July 14, it was announced that a new version titled "Cosmie version" containing the single "Sweet Dreams" would be released on August 1.[8]

Composition

Cosmic contains six tracks. The lead single, "Cosmic", was described as a dance-pop song characterized by "synth strings and disco rhythm" with "fairytale-like" lyrics about "about meeting [the listener], a lonely traveler who crash-landed on [Red Velvet] and learning about infinite love like the universe".[9] The second track, "Sunflower", was described as a dance-pop song featuring "lively yet emotional melody" with lyrics about "a sunflower having a crush on the sun and wanting to stay with you even if I had to fly into space and change day and night". The third track, "Last Drop, was described as a "bass heavy" R&B pop song with lyrics about "I was able to shine because you were always protecting me like the universe".[10] The fourth track, "Love Arcade", was described as a "medium-tempo" dance-pop song featuring "fun sound effects reminiscent of an arcade and keyboard sounds" with lyrics about "a witty story about letting go and creating our own world as our hearts guide us, including breaking all the rules that stand in the way between you and me".[11] The fifth track, "Bubble", was described as a synth-pop and dance song featuring "drum beat, bass, and keyboard performance" with lyrics about "the world is so dazzling around you that the entire universe will envy you wherever you are". The last track, "Night Drive", was described as a "medium-tempo" R&B pop song featuring a "dream-like atmosphere with languid melody over a dreamy synth rhythm" with lyrics about "a drive on a wonderful night with our memories engraved like stars, expressing the desire to trust each other and move forward together wherever we go in the future".

Promotion

Prior to the release of Cosmic, on June 24, 2024, Red Velvet held a live event called "Red Velvet 'Cosmic' Countdown Live" on YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse, aimed at introducing the extended play and connecting with their fanbase.[12]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[13]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[14] 20
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[15] 13
South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 3

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[17] 11

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
South KoreaJune 24, 2024CDStandard
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->
South KoreaAugust 1, 2024CDCosmie
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:'데뷔 10주년' 레드벨벳, 신보 '코스믹'으로 24일 컴백 확정. '10th Anniversary of Debut' Red Velvet confirms comeback on the 24th with new album 'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007590404. Naver. News1. ko. Ahn. Tae-hyun. June 10, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240610152932/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007590404. live.
  2. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, '코스믹' 스케줄 포스터 공개..환상적인 여행. Red Velvet releases 'Cosmic' schedule poster..a fantastic trip. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003241869. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Choi. Hye-jin. June 11, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621053641/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003241869. live.
  3. Web site: ko:컴백 앞둔 레드벨벳, '코스믹'으로 들려줄 황홀한 사랑 이야기. Red Velvet, ahead of comeback, tells an ecstatic love story with 'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001736612. Naver. Xports News. ko. Kim. Ye-eun. June 13, 2024. June 21, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 'Cosmic'에 담은 찬란한 사랑의 유니버스..무드 클립 공개. Red Velvet, a universe of brilliant love contained in 'Cosmic'...mood clip released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003703485. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kang. Ka-hee. June 17, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617151153/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003703485. live.
  5. Web site: ko:'컴백' 레드벨벳, 'Cosmic' 트레일러 공개...감각적 영상미. 'Comeback' Red Velvet, 'Cosmic' trailer released...Sensuous visual beauty. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000970093. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Kim. Na-yeon. June 20, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621053644/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000970093. live.
  6. Web site: ko:'컴백 D-1' 레드벨벳, 신곡 'Cosmic' MV 티저 공개. 'Comeback D-1' Red Velvet releases MV teaser for new song 'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001133684. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Ko. Young-jun. June 23, 2024. June 24, 2024. June 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624162849/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001133684. live.
  7. Web site: ko:'데뷔 10주년' 레드벨벳, 새 앨범 '코스믹' 발매. '10th Anniversary of Debut' Red Velvet releases new album 'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005323799. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Lee. Da-gyeom. June 24, 2024. June 24, 2024. June 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624162820/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005323799. live.
  8. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 8월1일 데뷔 10주년 기념 팬송 'Sweet Dreams' 공개. Red Velvet releases fan song 'Sweet Dreams' to commemorate 10th anniversary of debut on August 1st. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000875410. Naver. Newsen. ko. Kim. Myung-mi. July 15, 2024. July 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 극강의 우아美 입은 서머퀸..'Cosmic'. Red Velvet, summer queen wearing the ultimate elegance..'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005101229. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. June 20, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240620031619/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005101229. live.
  10. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 신보 '코스믹'에 담긴 사랑 유니버스. Red Velvet, the love universe contained in the new album 'Cosmic'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003243332. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Heo. Ji-hyung. June 17, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617022737/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003243332. live.
  11. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 신보 '코스믹' 티저 이미지 공개...판타지 같은 비주얼. Red Velvet releases teaser image for new album 'Cosmic'...Fantasy-like visuals. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007607477. Naver. News1. ko. Ahn. Tae-hyun. June 18, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621053641/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007607477. live.
  12. Web site: ko:레드벨벳, 데뷔 10주년 계획 직접 스포일러한다...24일 카운트다운 라이브. Red Velvet directly spoils plans for their 10th anniversary of debut...24th countdown live. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003842208. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. June 19, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240619002318/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003842208. live.
  13. Cosmic . . 2024 . . poster, clipbook . Credits . South Korea.
  14. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-08-05 . . August 1, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240801043413/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-08-05/p/2/ . August 1, 2024.
  15. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of July 31, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. July 31, 2024.
  16. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 4, 2024.
  17. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024.06 Month. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024.

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