Dear OhMyGirl explained

Dear OhMyGirl
Type:ep
Artist:Oh My Girl
Cover:Oh My Girl - Dear OhMyGirl (Album Cover).jpg
Caption:Digital and Dun Dun Bear version cover
Genre:K-pop
Language:Korean
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Dear OhMyGirl is the eighth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Oh My Girl. It was released on May 10, 2021, by WM Entertainment and distributed by Sony Music.[1] The album contains six songs including the lead single, "Dun Dun Dance".

Background and release

Oh My Girl released their seventh EP Nonstop in April 2020. The EP spawned two singles, "Nonstop" and "Dolphin", both of which became commercially successful in South Korea, earning platinum certifications from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). On April 16, 2021, the group's label WM Entertainment announced that Oh My Girl would be releasing a new EP the following month.[2] The album's title Dear OhMyGirl was revealed on April 19.[3] [4] A promotion schedule for the mini-album was uploaded to the group's social media accounts three days later.[5]

The first track teaser film was released on April 25.[6] The first concept image teaser was uploaded the next day. The teasers feature each group member dressed in denims, holding transparent umbrellas against a rainy backdrop.[7] The full tracklist of the album was revealed on April 27.[8] On April 28, a second track teaser film was uploaded by the group.[9] A third track film was released two days later.[10] The second set of concept image photos were released on May 2. The teasers show the members dressed in floral printed outfits, against the backdrop of sofas and curtains.[11] A fourth track teaser film was uploaded by the group on May 3.[12] On May 4, the group uploaded an image containing a portion of lyrics of the lead single "Dun Dun Dance".[13] The group released a medley teaser, previewing all six tracks on the album the following day.[14] [15] A track film for the lead single was released on May 6.[16] The final set of concept image teasers was released on May 7.[17] On May 8, the fifth and the final track teaser film was uploaded.[18] The music video teaser of "Dun Dun Dance" was released on May 9.[19] The album was released on May 10, in both CD and digital formats.[20] [21] A music video for "Dun Dun Dance" was released the same day.[22] The video features Oh My Girl dancing to the track on an open green field and has a sci-fi-inspired theme.

Production and composition

The album opener and lead single "Dun Dun Dance" was written by Seo Ji-eum of Jam Factory, who co-wrote "Nonstop", with producers Scott Stoddart and Ryan S. Jhun, and composer Anna Timgren.[23] [24] "Dun Dun Dance" is a nu-disco song with a dynamic rhythm and an alternating funk and trap beat. It features retro instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and a dance-pop style refrain.[22] "Dear You" is pop song with 8-bit synth flourishes, and has warm, comforting lyrics.[15] [24] "My Doll" has lyrics written by Jung Yoon-hwa, and has a dream-pop sound.[24] "Quest" is a trap-style song characterized by bouncing instrumental elements, 808 drums, 8-bit synth effects, and multiple vocal changes.[15] [24] It was produced by Ryan S. Jhun, Jeppe London Bilsby, and Lauritz Emil Christiansen, with lyrics co-written by member Mimi.[24] "Invitation" is a bossa nova song featuring an electric guitar over a trap-style beat.[15] [24] "Swan" was described as having "dreamy" lyrics with rock beats and a drop section.[24]

Promotion

On May 10, Oh My Girl held an online comeback showcase where they performed songs from the album for the first time.[25] A choreography video for "Dun Dun Dance" was released on May 11.[26] Oh My Girl began promoting the album on music programs, starting with M! Countdown on May 13.[27]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[28] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[29] 98

Accolades

Song! width="160"
ProgramDate
"Dun Dun Dance"The ShowMay 18, 2021[30]
May 25, 2021[31]
Show ChampionMay 26, 2021[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000430100. ko: '5월10일 컴백' 오마이걸, 타이틀곡 'Dun Dun Dance' 티저 공개. 'May 10th Comeback' Oh My Girl, title song 'Dun Dun Dance' teaser released. Lee. Min-ji. Newsen. April 19, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. April 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210419031919/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000430100.
  2. Web site: Yoon . So-yeon . Girl group Oh My Girl to drop new album on May 10 . . May 9, 2021 . April 16, 2021 . live . April 18, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418195902/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/04/16/entertainment/kpop/Oh-My-Girl-Nonstop-Dolphin/20210416180700410.html .
  3. Web site: https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202104190078I. ko: '5월 10일 컴백' 오마이걸, 타이틀곡은 '던 던 댄스'. 'May 10th Comeback' Oh My Girl, the title song'Dun Dun Dance'. Lee. Joon-Hyun. Hankyung. April 19, 2021. ko. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121836/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202104190078I.
  4. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004390290. ko: 오마이걸, 컴백 타이틀곡은 'Dun Dun Dance'..5월 10일 발매[공식]. Oh My Girl's comeback title song 'Dun Dun Dance'..released on May 10th [Official]. Sun. Mi-kyung. Osen. April 19, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121834/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004390290.
  5. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001290288. ko: 오마이걸, 컴백 스케줄러 공개…특별한 신호 '던 던 시그널'. Oh My Girl reveals comeback scheduler... Special signal 'Dun Dun Dance'. Choi. Hee-jae. Xports News. April 22, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121849/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001290288.
  6. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002949921. ko: '컴백' 오마이걸 첫 트랙 필름..햇살 가득 의미심장한 지호. 'Comeback' Oh My Girl's first track film... full of sunshine and meaningful Jiho. Yoon. Sang-geun. Star News. April 25, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. April 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425050441/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002949921.
  7. Web site: https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202104265859I. ko: 오마이걸, 신보 'Dear OhMyGirl' 첫 콘셉트 포토 공개. Oh My Girl unveils the first concept photo of the new album 'Dear OhMyGirl'. Lee. Joon-Hyun. Hankyung. April 25, 2021. ko. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121845/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202104265859I.
  8. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000433798. ko: ‘5월 10일 컴백’ 오마이걸 트랙리스트 공개, 러블리+빈티지 무드. 'May 10th Comeback' Oh My Girl track list released, lovely + vintage mood. Hwang. Hye-jin. Newsen. April 25, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121837/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000433798.
  9. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003426924. ko: 오마이걸, 두 번째 트랙 필름 공개..봄의 한복판 속 청량한 분위기. Oh My Girl unveils the second track film... A refreshing atmosphere in the middle of spring. Kim. Nayul. Herald Corporation. April 25, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121859/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003426924.
  10. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004916795. ko: 라이벌이 된 오마이걸 미미 VS 승희. Oh My Girl Mimi VS Seunghee who became rivals. Yoon. Ki-baek. Edaily. April 30, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121854/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004916795.
  11. Web site: http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=202105021135353&mode=sub_view. ko:‘러블리한 빈티지무드 가득’ 오마이걸, ‘Dun Dun Dance’ 새 콘셉트 포토 공개. 'Full of lovely vintage mood' Oh My Girl,'Dun Dun Dance' new concept photo released. BNT News. May 2, 2021. ko. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121844/https://www.youtube.com/embed/cvvkydc2RJU.
  12. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002951981. ko: 오마이걸, 'Dear OhMyGirl' 새 트랙 필름 공개…독특한 몽환 감성. Oh My Girl unveils new track film for 'Dear OhMyGirl'... Unique dreamy sensibility. Lee. Deok-haeng. Star News. April 25, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121854/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002951981.
  13. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004399599. ko: '컴백' 오마이걸이 전할 상큼 발랄 에너지. 'Comeback' Oh My Girl's fresh and lively energy. Sun. Mi-kyung. Osen. May 4, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121838/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004399599.
  14. Web site: Chin . Carmen . Oh My Girl preview upcoming mini-album with medley teaser . . May 9, 2021 . May 5, 2021 . live . May 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507033250/https://www.nme.com/news/music/oh-my-girl-dear-ohmygirl-dun-dun-dance-release-date-music-video-2933782 .
  15. Web site: http://www.cbci.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=414872. ko: 오마이걸 프리뷰, 다채로운 장르의 트랙 수록. Oh My Girl preview tracks of various genres. Lee. Kiho. CBC News Korea. May 5, 2021. ko. May 9, 2021. live. May 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509191641/http://www.cbci.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=414872.
  16. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004400624. ko: "왕관 쓴 유아" 오마이걸, 타이틀곡 ‘Dun Dun Dance’ 트랙 필름 공개. Oh My Girl, title song 'Dun Dun Dance' track film released. Ji. Min-kyung. Osen. May 6, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121856/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004400624.
  17. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004401398. ko: ‘컴백 D-3’ 오마이걸, 마지막 콘셉트 포토 공개.."심플+시크". 'Comeback D-3' Oh My Girl, the last concept photo released..."Simple + Chic". Ji. Min-kyung. Osen. May 7, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121900/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004401398.
  18. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004923882. ko: '오마이걸 축제'가 시작된다… 마지막 트랙 필름 공개. 'Oh My Girl Festival' begins... Last Track Film Revealed. Yoon. Ki-baek. Edaily. May 8, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121840/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004923882.
  19. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004402383. ko: '컴백 D-1' 오마이걸, UFO→외계인으로 변신? 'Dun Dun Dance' 뮤비 티저 오픈 [공식]. 'Comeback D-1' Oh My Girl, UFO → transformed into an alien? 'Dun Dun Dance' MV Teaser Out Now [Official]. Lee. Seung-Hoon. Osen. May 9, 2021. ko. Naver. May 9, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121905/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004402383.
  20. Web site: https://www.hankyung.com/news/article/2021051067685. ko: 오마이걸, 10일 새 앨범 ‘Dear OhMyGirl’ 발매. Oh My Girl releases new album 'Dear OhMyGirl' on the 10th. Yoo. Byung-cheol. Hankyung. May 10, 2021. ko. May 10, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121847/https://www.hankyung.com/news/article/2021051067685.
  21. Web site: Dear OhMyGirl – EP . . May 10, 2021 . May 10, 2021 . live . May 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121913/https://music.apple.com/us/album/dear-ohmygirl-ep/1565769105 .
  22. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001296992. ko: "지구를 등지고 떠올라"…오마이걸이 보내는 초대장 '던 던 댄스' [쥬크박스]. 'Leave the world behind you' Invitation from Oh My Girl 'Dun Dun Dance' [Jukebox]. Choi. Hee-jae. Xports News. May 10, 2021. ko. Naver. May 10, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121852/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001296992.
  23. Web site: Chin . Carmen . Oh My Girl unveil quirky music video for 'Dun Dun Dance' . . May 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507033250/https://www.nme.com/news/music/oh-my-girl-dear-ohmygirl-dun-dun-dance-release-date-music-video-2933782 . May 7, 2021 . May 10, 2021 . live.
  24. Web site: Dear OhMyGirl . . . May 10, 2021 . May 10, 2021 . live . May 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121911/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10604729 .
  25. Web site: https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105106769H. ko: 활짝 만개한 오마이걸, '던 던 댄스'로 올해도 직진 [종합]. Oh My Girl in full bloom, go straight this year with 'Dun Dun Dance' [General]. Kim. Soo-young. Hankyung. May 10, 2021. ko. May 10, 2021. live. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510121912/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105106769H.
  26. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004404833. ko: 오마이걸 'Dun Dun Dance' 안무 영상, 유튜브 삼켰다..조회수 상승 곡선. Oh My Girl's 'Dun Dun Dance' choreography video, YouTube swallowed.. Views rising curve. Lee. Seung-Hoon. Osen. May 13, 2021. ko. Naver. May 13, 2021. live. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513105039/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004404833.
  27. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003433042. ko: [종합]"사랑받아 행복"..'엠카' Itzy, 1위 영광→오마이걸·NCT Dream 컴백. [Comprehensive]'Happy Being Loved'..'M-Car' Iitzy, No. 1 Glory → Oh My Girl·NCT Dream Comeback. Kim. Na-yul. Herald Corporation. May 13, 2021. ko. May 13, 2021. live. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513105704/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003433042.
  28. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 20, 2021. Gaon Chart. ko. May 26, 2021.
  29. Web site: 2021년 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 9, 2022.
  30. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004408322. ko: 오마이걸, 음방 1위 시동 걸렸다..'Dun Dun Dance' 열풍각. Oh My Girl achieves first place in music broadcasting. Park. So-young. Osen. May 19, 2021. ko. May 30, 2021. live. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519023937/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004408322.
  31. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002958216. ko: '더쇼' 오마이걸 'Dun Dun Dance' 1위 [★밤TView]. 'The Show' Oh My Girl 'Dun Dun Dance' achieves 1st place [★Night TView]. Lee. Si-yeon. Star News. May 25, 2021. ko. May 30, 2021. live. May 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210530144202/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002958216.
  32. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002958589. ko: '쇼챔' 오마이걸 1위 "미라클 고마워요"..로켓펀치·프로미스나인 컴백[★밤TView]. 'Show Champion' Oh My Girl takes 1st place "Thank you"... Rocket Punch Fromis9 Comeback [★Bam TView]. Yeo. Do-kyung . Star News. May 26, 2021. ko. May 30, 2021. live. May 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210530144624/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002958589.

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