Crazy (Le Sserafim EP) explained

Crazy
Type:EP
Artist:Le Sserafim
Cover:Crazy (Le Sserafim album).png
Alt:Digital cover
Caption:Digital cover
Length:14:52
Language:Korean
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Prev Year:2024

Crazy is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It was released by Source Music on August 30, 2024, and contains five tracks including the lead single of the same name. The EP contains several styles of music, including EDM, house, rock, and hip hop.

Background and release

On August 5, 2024, Source Music announced that Le Sserafim would be releasing their fourth extended play (EP) titled Crazy, with pre-orders being made available at Target, Weverse Shop, and other retailers; a schedule for the group's promotional activities was also released.[1] The group had previously teased the EP's title in the music video for "Smart", with the word "Crazy" written on a cup in one scene of the video.[2] Prior to the EP's announcement, the group previewed the track "1-800-Hot-N-Fun" during their performance at Coachella on April 13, 2024.[3] It was later confirmed to be a track on the EP and that American producer BloodPop worked on the song.[4] During the August 15th episode of Eunchae Star Diary, Le Sserafim member Hong Eun-chae talked about the group's upcoming release, describing the title track as being similar to their previous single "Antifragile".[5] In an interview with NME, the group explained that the project would explore "the struggles of loving something so much that you would do anything for it".[6]

The comeback trailer "Chasing Lightning" was released on August 13,[7] with track samplers being released the following day.[8] Concept images for the different versions of the album were revealed from August 16 to 19.[9] The track list was revealed on August 22, with Le Sserafim member Huh Yunjin revealed to have worked on the writing and production of the final track "Crazier".[10] The highlight medley for the album was released the following day,[11] and the track list was re-uploaded with Huh Yunjin and Sakura now credited on the title track.[12] This was followed by two music video teasers for "Crazy" on August 28 and 29.[13] [14] The EP was released along with the music video for the title track on August 30, 2024.

Composition

Crazy contains various genres ranging from EDM and house, to rock and hip-hop. The intro track "Chasing Lightning" contains a techno-style instrumental with the narration "We can't change the weather, but we just chase lightning". The title track "Crazy" is described as an EDM-based house song with lyrics about the emotions someone feels when "they meet someone that drives them crazy". "Pierrot" is a hip-hop song that samples Kim Wan-sun's song "Pierrot Smiling at Us", with parts of the track "hidden throughout the [former's] melody and theme".[15] The English track "1-800-Hot-N-Fun", which was produced by American producer BloodPop, is a rock song with hip-hop elements that contain "intense guitar riffs" and "rhythmic rap" from the members. The Huh Yunjin-produced closing track "Crazier" explores the group's tender side, with a message that "inspires listeners to wholeheartedly embrace and love things that make their heart race".

Promotion

Prior to the EP's release, Le Sserafim posted a dance challenge video to their social media on August 23, showcasing the voguing choreography for the title track.[16] To celebrate the release of the EP, Source Music hosted an album release party in Seoul on August 29 and 30, featuring photo exhibitions and a listening session with commentary from the members,[17] while Geffen Records hosted a release party in Los Angeles on August 30.[18]

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] 81
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[20] 6
Greek Albums (IFPI)[21] 5
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ)[22] 8
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[23] 2
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[24] 2
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[25] 26
South Korean Albums (Circle)[26] 2
US Billboard 200[27] 7
US World Albums (Billboard)[28] 1

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[29] 4
South Korean Albums (Circle)[30] 2

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->August 30, 2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LE SSERAFIM tease new mini-album 'Crazy'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. August 5, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  2. Web site: ko:르세라핌, 4집 'CRAZY' 30일 발매 확정···스포일러 영상 주목. Le Sserafim, 4th Album 'CRAZY' Confirmed for Release On the 30th...Pay Attention to Spoiler Video. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408060738003&amp;sec_id=540301&amp;pt=nv. Naver. Sports Trends. ko. Lee. Seon-myeong. August 6, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  3. Web site: Watch LE SSERAFIM debut new song '1-800-hot-n-fun' at Coachella. NME. Singh. Surej. April 14, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:'르세라핌, 화제의 미발매곡 '1-800-hot-n-fun' 미니 4집에 수록. Le Sserafim, Hot Topic Unreleased Song '1-800-hot-n-fun' Included in 4th Mini Album. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000685088. Naver. Sports World. ko. Hyung. Jeong-min. August 7, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  5. Web site: LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae teases upcoming single 'Crazy': "It feels similar to 'Antifragile'". NME. Chin. Carmen. August 16, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  6. Web site: LE SSERAFIM: the girl group redefining fearlessness. NME. Daly. Rhian. August 12, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  7. Web site: ko:"그냥 한 번 미쳐보자"..르세라핌, 미니 4집 'CRAZY' 트레일러 공개. "Let's just go crazy once"..Le Sserafim, 4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' Trailer Released. http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202408130742482343917_1&amp;pos=naver. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Park. So-hyeon. August 13, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  8. Web site: ko:'르세라핌표 EDM' 어떨까...신보 'CRAZY'로 새 장르 도전 나선다. How about Le Sserafim EDM?... New Album 'CRAZY' Challenges a New Genre. https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024081508040066916. Naver. MyDaily. ko. Kim. Do-hyeong. August 15, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  9. Web site: ko:'파격 비주얼' 르세라핌 'CRAZY' 콘셉트포토 공개. 'Breaking Visuals' Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' Concept Photo Released. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408160851003&amp;sec_id=540301&amp;pt=nv. Naver. Sports Trends. ko. Lee. Seon-myeong. August 16, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  10. Web site: ko:르세라핌 'CRAZY' 트랙리스트 나왔다. Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' Track List Released. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408220820003&amp;sec_id=540301&amp;pt=nv. Naver. Sports Trends. ko. Lee. Seon-myeong. August 22, 2024. August 22, 2024.
  11. Web site: Video: LE SSERAFIM Drop Highlight Medley for 4th Mini Album 'Crazy'. Broadway World. Sharpe. Josh. August 22, 2024. August 22, 2024.
  12. SOURCEMUSIC. 1826634941482107054. LE SSERAFIM 4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' TRACKLIST.
  13. Web site: ko:'컴백' 르세라핌, 목욕탕에서 독서까지..'Crazy' MV 티저 공개. 'Comeback' Seraphim, From Bathhouse to Reading...'Crazy' MV Teaser Released. http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202408280742073364240_1&amp;pos=naver. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. August 28, 2024. August 28, 2024.
  14. Web site: ko:르세라핌 컴백 D-1, 뮤직비디오 분위기 'CRAZY'. Le Sserafim Comeback D-1, Music Video Atmosphere 'CRAZY'. https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202408290805003?pt=nv. Naver. Sports Trends. ko. Lee. Seon-myeong. August 29, 2024. August 29, 2024.
  15. Web site: ko:르세라핌, 김완선 히트곡 샘플링→허윤진 메인 프로듀싱...컴백 기대 UP. Le Sserafim, Kim Wan-sun Hit Song Sampling → Huh Yunjin Main Producing... Expectations for Comeback UP. https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20240822513892. Naver. Sports World. ko. Ji. Dong-hyun. August 22, 2024. August 22, 2024.
  16. Web site: ko:르세라핌, 문방구서 춤을···. Le Sserafim, dancing in the stationery store.... https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408240841003&amp;sec_id=540301&amp;pt=nv. Naver. Sports Trends. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. August 24, 2024. August 24, 2024.
  17. le_sserafim. 1826439189430501643. [NOTICE] LE SSERAFIM COMEBACK 개최 공지.
  18. GeffenRecords. 1827031895210594314. ⚡Celebrate the release of LE SSERAFIM'S 4th Mini Album at the CRAZY BALL presented by @Club90sLA⚡.
  19. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 14, 2024. Billboard. September 10, 2024.
  20. Web site: Lista prodaje 39. tjedan 2024.. September 16, 2024. . hr. October 2, 2024. October 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241002095302/https://www.top-lista.hr/www/lista-prodaje-strano-39-tjedan-2024/. live.
  21. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Week: 38/2024). IFPI Greece. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925102902/https://www.ifpi.gr/charts_en.html. dead.
  22. Web site: Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2024. 38. hét . . 25 September 2024.
  23. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-09-16 . . September 12, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240912070644/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-09-16/ . September 12, 2024.
  24. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of September 11, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. September 11, 2024.
  25. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 9, 2024. September 6, 2024.
  26. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 35 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. September 5, 2024.
  27. Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Scores Second Week Atop Billboard 200. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. September 8, 2024. September 10, 2024.
  28. World Albums: Week of September 14, 2024. Billboard. September 10, 2024.
  29. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-09 . . October 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241009064415/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-09/ . October 9, 2024 . ja.
  30. Web site: Circle Album Chart – August 2024. Circle Chart. ko. September 12, 2024.

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