Dream (Jung Eun-ji EP) explained

Dream
Type:	EP
Artist:	Jung Eunji
Cover:	Eunji Dream.jpeg
Recorded:	2016
Language:	Korean
Next Title:	The Space
Next Year:	2017

Dream is the debut extended play by the South Korean singer Jung Eunji. It was released on April 18, 2016 by Plan A Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment.^[1] The EP sold 30,000+ copies on its first month of release.

Background and release

On April 7, 2016, Plan A Entertainment confirmed that Apink's Eunji will be releasing her first solo mini-album on April 18.^[2] This was confirmed on April 11 by A Plan Entertainment, with the announcement that Eunji would debut as a solo artist with the mini album "Dream" on April 18, with a title track "Hopefully Sky".

The title track "Hopefully Sky" features the Korean folk singer, Hareem, who played the harmonica for the background. Eunji also personally wrote the lyrics for the track, and is inspired by her father who works overseas to support their family.^{[3] [4]}

Promotion

Eunji began promotions of title track "Hopefully Sky" on music shows on April 21. She first performed the song on Mnet's M! Countdown, followed by performances on SBS's Inkigayo, MBC's Show Champion, KBS' Music Bank, and SBS MTV's The Show. She also performed the b-side "Love is Like The Wind" several times, alongside the title track.

Singles

On April 18, 2016, Eunji was announced to be releasing "Hopefully Sky", a promotional song for the album. A teaser video for the song was released on April 12, followed by its music video and digital release on April 18. Eunji performed the song for the first time at the Mnet's M! Countdown. The song peaked at number 3 on Gaon Digital Chart.

Chart performance

Chart	Peak position	Physical sales
South Korea (Gaon Weekly Album Chart)^[5]	3	39,999+^[6]
South Korea (Gaon Monthly Album Chart)^[7]	8
South Korea (Gaon Yearly Album Chart)^[8]	70

Accolades

Date	Song	Show/Program
April 28, 2016	"Hopefully Sky"	Mnet's M Countdown
May 1, 2016		SBS's Inkigayo

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide^[9]	April 18, 2016	Digital download	Plan A Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
South Korea		Digital download, CD
	June 7, 2016	LP record

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jung Eunji – Dream. Melon. Loen Entertainment. 2016-06-23.
2. Web site: Apink′s Jung Eun Ji to Make Solo Debut. mwave. bntnews. 2016-04-07.
3. Web site: Solo Debut Jung Eunji "Hopefully Sky" Healing + Hope. OSEN. Naver. Korean. 2016-04-18.
4. Web site: 5년만에 '진짜 아티스트'로 찾아온 정은지, 이제 시작입니다(종합). stardailynews. 2016-04-18.
5. Web site: 2016년 18주차 Album Chart. Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association. 2016-06-23.
6. Web site: 2016년 Album Chart. Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association. 2016-06-23.
7. Web site: 2016년 04월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association. 2016-06-23.
8. Web site: 2016년 Album Chart. Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association. 2016-06-23.
9. Web site: Jeong Eun-ji (Dream – EP). itunes. 18 April 2016 . 2016-06-23.