Girls' Invasion Explained

Girl's Invasion
Type:Studio Album
Artist:Lovelyz
Cover:Lovelyz_Girl's_Invasion_album_cover.jpeg
Border:yes
Caption:Girl's Invasion digital cover artwork
Recorded:2011–2014
Venue:Seoul, South Korea
Studio:Woollim Studios
Length:29:15
36:08 (Repackage edition)
Language:Korean
Next Title:Lovelyz8
Next Year:2015

Girls' Invasion is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released digitally and physically on November 17, 2014, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single "Candy Jelly Love". On March 3, 2015, the album was re-released as Hi~ with two new songs, including the lead single of the same name.

The album starts Lovelyz's school-themed Girls trilogy. The theme continued with the release of the album repackage Hi~ and finally concluded with the release of their EP Lovelyz8 (2015).

Background and release

Girls' Invasion

On November 3, 2014, Woollim Entertainment announced their first girl group Lovelyz. Woollim Entertainment also released the first teaser image, revealing the group's 8-member lineup as well as details for their debut. The group would have a pre-release on November 10 and a showcase on November 12 while their debut album would drop on November 17.[1]

On November 4, Lovelyz released individual and group teaser images and a pre-debut video, showing behind the scenes footage of the girls preparing for their debut. It was also announced that the name of their debut album would be "Girls' Invasion".[2] On November 10, a pre-release track "Good Night Like Yesterday" was released with the accompanying music video, starring Infinite's Sungkyu alongside the Lovelyz members.[3] The album preview video was released on the same day.[4] On November 17, Lovelyz officially released their debut album with title track "Candy Jelly Love".[5] On December 3, the group released a choreography version for "Candy Jelly Love".[6]

Hi~

On February 22, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would be releasing a repackaged version of the album on March 3, including two new songs. It was also confirmed that Jisoo would remain absent for the upcoming promotions.[7] On February 23, Lovelyz released a teaser video for their new track "Hi~".[8] On March 3, Lovelyz released the repackaged album "Hi~"and its music video.[9]

Promotion

Prior to debut, Woollim Entertainment confirmed that Seo Jisoo wouldn't participate in debut promotions due to personal issues.[10] Lovelyz held their debut showcase on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park. The group had their official debuted stage, performing "Good Night Like Yesterday" & "Candy Jelly Love"on November 13.[11] After the album release, the group would perform "Candy Jelly Love" on weekly music show with another track from the album, "Getaway".

Track listing

Hi~ (Repackaged album)

Charts

Albums

Girls' Invasion

ChartPeak position
scope=row South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[12] 7
scope=row South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[13] 16

Hi~

ChartPeak position
scope=row South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[14] 4
scope=row South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15] 12

Singles

Candy Jelly Love

Hi~

Release history

EditionRegionDateFormatLabel
Girls' InvasionSouth KoreaNovember 17, 2014CD, digital downloadWoollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
WorldwideDigital downloadSM C&C, Woollim Label
Hi~South KoreaMarch 3, 2015CD, digital downloadWoollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
WorldwideDigital downloadSM C&C, Woollim Label

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woollim Entertainment unveils their new girl group, 'Lovelyz'! . . 2016-06-15.
  2. Web site: Lovelyz Has a "Girls Invasion' in Image Teaser . . 2014-11-04 . 2016-06-15.
  3. Web site: Woollim's New Girl Group Lovelyz Releases Music Video for "Good Night Like Yesterday" . . 2014-11-09 . 2016-06-15.
  4. Web site: Lovelyz Reveals Audio Preview for Debut Album "GIRLS' INVASION" . . 2014-11-10 . 2016-06-15.
  5. Web site: Lovelyz Releases Adorable Music Video for "Candy Jelly Love" . . 2014-11-16 . 2016-06-15.
  6. Web site: Lovelyz8. YouTube. 3 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Lovelyz don baby blue in 1st full group teaser for March 3rd comeback . . 2016-06-15.
  8. Web site: Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in teaser video . . 2016-06-15.
  9. Web site: Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in new MV perfect for upcoming spring . . 2016-06-15.
  10. Web site: Seo Jisoo Reportedly Will Not Attend Lovelyz Debut Promotions Due To Shock. KpopStarz.
  11. Web site: [Video] Lovelyz Wishes You a 'Good Night Like Yesterday' in Debut MV |website=M.mwave.interest.me |date= |accessdate=2016-06-15].
  12. Web site: Girls' Invasion . November 22, 2014 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20150217131448/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=48&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week . February 17, 2015 .
  13. Web site: 2014년 11월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Korean.
  14. Web site: Hi~ . March 7, 2015 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20150312063407/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week . March 12, 2015 .
  15. https://web.archive.org/web/20150409154539/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month South Korea's Monthly Gaon Albums Chart (in Korean)
  16. Cumulative sales of Girls' Invasion

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