Fearless (Le Sserafim EP) explained

Fearless
Type:EP
Artist:Le Sserafim
Cover:Le Sserafim – Fearless.png
Alt:Digital cover
Caption:Digital cover
Genre:
  • Alternative pop
  • disco-funk
  • R&B
Length:14:12
Language:Korean
Studio:Hybe Studio (Yongsan, Seoul)[1]
Recorded:2022
Label:
Producer:
Next Title:Antifragile
Next Year:2022

Fearless is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It was released by Source Music on May 2, 2022, and contains five tracks, including the lead single of the same name. Fearless is the group's only release to include Kim Ga-ram, who was removed from the lineup on July 20, 2022.

The album debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and was certified double platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 500,000 units.

Background and release

On March 14, 2022, Source Music announced it would be debuting a new girl group in collaboration with Hybe Corporation.[2] One week later, Hybe Corporation announced the group would be debuting in May.[3] On April 13, it was announced the group would release their debut extended play Fearless on May 2.[4] On April 25, the track list was released, with "Fearless" announced as the lead single.[5] Two days later, the highlight medley video was released.[6] Music video teasers for the lead single were released on April 29 and May 1, respectively.[7] [8]

Composition

Fearless consists of five tracks and incorporates various genres of alternative pop, disco-funk, and R&B.[9] The opening track, "The World is My Oyster", is characterized by "a strong rhythm and a psychedelic mood that [is] reminiscent of the runway of a fashion show".[10] The lead single "Fearless" is a funk and alternative pop song with lyrics about "moving forward without being shaken by the past".[11] The third track "Blue Flame" is a disco-punk song with "a sophisticated melody and mysterious atmosphere". The fourth track "The Great Mermaid" was described as a retelling of The Little Mermaid fairytale "from the perspective of Le Sserafim". The final track "Sour Grapes" was "inspired by Aesop's The Fox and the Grapes" fable and features lyrics detailing "[the] psychology of pure curiosity about love and the selfish side of valuing oneself more".

Commercial performance

On April 30, it was announced that pre-orders of Fearless exceeded 380,000 copies.[12]

On the day of its release alone, the extended play (EP) sold more than 175,000 copies, breaking the record for a girl group debut set previously in January by Kep1er's First Impact, which achieved 150,000 first-day album sales.[13]

Fearless debuted at number two on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the issue dated May 1–7, 2022;[14] on the monthly chart, it debuted at number five in the issue for May 2022 with 412,696 copies sold.[15] On Billboard Japan Hot Albums, the EP debuted at number one in the chart issue dated May 11, 2022.[16] It also debuted at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart in the chart issue dated May 16, 2022;[17] on the monthly chart, it debuted at number nine in the issue for May 2022 with 32,998 copies sold.[18] The EP debuted at number 37 on the Hungarian MAHASZ Top 40 Album Chart in the issue dated May 20–26, 2022.[19]

Promotion

Following the release of Fearless, Le Sserafim held a live showcase on the same date to introduce the extended play and communicate with their fans. The group performed "Fearless" and "Blue Flame" during the showcase.[20]

Track listing

Notes

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[21] 17
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)37
Japanese Albums (Oricon)3
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)1
South Korean Albums (Gaon)2

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)9
South Korean Albums (Gaon)5

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[22] 76
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[23] 92
South Korean Albums (Circle)[24] 39

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaMay 2, 2022CD
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Make sure to read the credits on BTS's and LE SSERAFIM's albums. Weverse Magazine. July 25, 2022. July 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Ex-Iz*One members Miyawaki Sakura, Kim Chaewon sign with Source Music. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yang. Haley. March 14, 2022. April 29, 2022. March 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326220403/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/03/14/entertainment/kpop/Miyawaki-Sakura-Kim-Chaewon-IZONE/20220314115220400.html. live.
  3. Web site: 사쿠라X김채원, 팀명은 '르세라핌'..하이브 첫 걸그룹 탄생[공식]]. Sakura X Kim Chae-won, team name 'Le Sserafim'..Hybe's first girl group is born [Official]. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. March 28, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092627/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003545589. live.
  4. Web site: '하이브 최초 걸그룹' 르세라핌, 5월 2일 데뷔 확정 [공식]]. 'Hybe's first girl group' Le Sserafim to debut on May 2nd [Official]. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. April 13, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092653/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000561996. live.
  5. Web site: 르세라핌, 타이틀곡은 'Fearless'...트랙리스트 공개. Le Sserafim, title song 'Fearless'...track list release. Naver. My Daily. ko. Park. Yoon-jin. April 25, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092718/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003597670. live.
  6. Web site: 르세라핌, 'Fearless' 하이라이트 메들리 공개..세련·트렌디 '기대UP'. Le Sserafim unveils 'Fearless' highlight medley...Stylish and trendy 'Expectation UP'. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. April 27, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092738/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003048204. live.
  7. Web site: 르세라핌, 클래스가 다른 비주얼..데뷔곡 'Fearless' MV 티저 공개. Le Sserafim, different class visuals..Debut song 'Fearless' MV teaser released. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. April 29, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092759/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004603426. live.
  8. Web site: 르세라핌, 'Fearless' MV 티저 공개..최정상 비주얼로 당당한 무드. Le Sserafim, 'Fearless' MV teaser released..A dignified mood with the best visuals. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. May 1, 2022. May 1, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092844/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003555067. live.
  9. Web site: Le Sserafim Makes Debut With Release of Their First EP 'Fearless'. Broadway World. Major. Michael. May 2, 2022. August 14, 2022.
  10. Web site: 르세라핌 'Fearless' 하라메 공개. Le Sserafim's 'Fearless' Highlight Medley Released. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byung-gil. April 27, 2022. April 27, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092907/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000808921. live.
  11. Web site: 르세라핌, 'Fearless' MV 티저 공개...'진짜 나'의 이야기. Le Sserafim, 'Fearless' MV teaser released...The story of 'the real me'. Naver. X-port News. ko. Lee. Seul. April 29, 2022. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092927/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001441453. live.
  12. Web site: '하이브 첫 걸그룹' 르세라핌, 데뷔앨범 선주문량 38만장 돌파. 'Hybe's first girl group' Le Sserafim, debut album pre-orders exceed 380,000 copies. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. April 30, 2022. May 1, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502092954/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000568697. live.
  13. News: K-pop girl group Le Sserafim's debut album breaks chart record within a day. The Straits Times. Singapore. 3 May 2022. 4 May 2022. May 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220503162313/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-girl-group-le-sserafims-debut-album-breaks-chart-record-within-a-day. live.
  14. Web site: 2022년 19주차 Album Chart. Week 19 of 2022 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 1–7, 2022. May 12, 2022. May 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220512025126/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=19&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. dead.
  15. Web site: 2022년 05월 Album Chart. May 2022 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. July 3, 2022. June 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022112/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. dead.
  16. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums [2022/05/11 公開]]. Billboard Japan Hot Albums [2022/05/11 Publication]. Billboard Japan. ja. May 11, 2022. May 11, 2022. May 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220511082230/https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2022&month=05&day=16. live.
  17. Web site: 週間 アルバムランキング – 2022年05月16日. Weekly Album Ranking – May 16, 2022. Oricon. ja. May 16, 2022. May 16, 2022. May 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220511031642/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-05-16/. live.
  18. Web site: 月間 アルバムランキング – 2022年05月度. Monthly Album Ranking – May 2022. Oricon. ja. June 8, 2022. June 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220608044119/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2022-05/. live.
  19. Web site: Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2022. 21. hét. Album Top 40 Chart – Week 21 of 2022. Association of Hungarian Record Companies. hu. May 20–26, 2022. July 3, 2022. June 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220603021630/https://slagerlistak.hu/album-top-40-slagerlista/2022/21. live.
  20. Web site: 르세라핌 데뷔 쇼케이스 "팬임을 자랑스럽게 여기게 할 것". Le Sserafim Debut Showcase "It will make you proud to be a fan". Naver. YTN. ko. Kwak. Hyeong-su. May 3, 2022. May 3, 2022. May 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220503075426/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001734413. live.
  21. Web site: Fearless – Week 49, 2022. December 12, 2022 . HDU. hr. December 13, 2022.
  22. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2022/p/8/. ja:年間 アルバムランキング 2022年度. Oricon. ja. Annual Album Ranking 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221222011801/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2022/p/8/. December 22, 2022. live. December 21, 2022.
  23. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums Year-End 2022 . . December 9, 2022.
  24. Web site: Album Chart 2022. Circle Chart. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113031815/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2022&hitYear=2022&termGbn=year&yearTime=3. January 13, 2023. live. January 14, 2023.

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