Glassy (single album) explained

Glassy
Type:single album
Artist:Jo Yu-ri
Cover:Jo Yu-ri – Glassy.jpg
Alt:Digital cover
Caption:Digital cover
Genre:K-pop
Length:10:12
Language:Korean
Label:
Next Year:2022

Glassy is the debut single album by South Korean singer Jo Yu-ri. It consists of three tracks, including the lead single of the same name. The single album was released by Wake One Entertainment on October 7, 2021.

Background and release

On September 24, Wake One Entertainment announced that Jo Yu-ri would be making her solo debut with single album titled Glassy on October 7.[1] The photo teaser was released on September 27 and September 30.[2] [3] On October 1, the track listing was released with "Glassy" announced as the lead single.[4] On October 3, the highlight medley video was released.[5] On October 4, the music video teaser for lead single "Glassy" was released.[6] On October 6, the second music video teaser for "Glassy" was released.[7] The single album was released on October 7, along with the music video for "Glassy".[8]

Composition

"Glassy" was described as a dance-pop song with "lively and catchy melody" and characterized by Jo Yu-ri's "charming voice".[9] "Express Moon" was described as a medium-tempo song with "impressive warm yet powerful instrumental tune" and "romantic melody". "Autumn Memories" (Korean: 가을 상자) was described as an "emotional duet" ballad song.

Promotion

Following the single album's release, Jo Yu-ri held a live event on the same day called "Jo Yuri The 1st Single album [Glassy] Showcase" on Universe to introduce the single album and communicate with her fans.[10]

Commercial performance

On October 5, Wake One Entertainment announced Glassy had more than 50,000 pre-order sales.[11] The album debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart and moved to number 5 the following week.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Melon.[12]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[13] 5

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
VariousOctober 7, 2021
South KoreaCD

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 아이즈원 조유리, 10월 7일 솔로 컴백 확정..몽환+신비 'GLASSY'[공식]]. IZ*ONE's Jo Yu-ri, solo comeback confirmed on October 7th..Dream+Mystery 'GLASSY' [Official]. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. September 24, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101146/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003479604. live.
  2. Web site: 아이즈원 메보→솔로 조유리, 눈부신 비주얼 포토 공개. IZ*ONE Mebo → Solo Jo Yu-ri, dazzling visual photo released. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. September 27, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101054/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000492024. live.
  3. Web site: 조유리, 단발머리 변신..첫 싱글 앨범 'GLASSY' 비주얼 포토 공개. Jo Yu-ri, short hair transformation..First single album 'GLASSY' visual photo released. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. September 30, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101053/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004482585. live.
  4. Web site: 조유리 'GLASSY' 트랙리스트 공개, 7일 발표. Jo Yu-ri's 'GLASSY' track list released, announced on the 7th. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Hong. Se-young. October 1, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101053/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000935968. live.
  5. Web site: '7일 발매' 조유리, 첫 싱글 'GLASSY' 전곡 하이라이트 공개. 'Released on the 7th' Jo Yu-ri, first single 'GLASSY' full song highlights revealed. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. October 3, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101148/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003541693. live.
  6. Web site: '7일 발매' 조유리, 타이틀곡 'GLASSY' MV 티저 공개...상큼+러블리 끝판왕. 'Released on the 7th' Jo Yu-ri, title song 'GLASSY' MV teaser released...The king of fresh + lovely. Naver. Maekyung Sports. ko. Kim. Na-young. October 4, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101055/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000820655. live.
  7. Web site: 조유리, 타이틀곡 '글래시' MV 티저 추가 공개...상큼 매력. Jo Yu-ri, title song 'Glassy' MV teaser released...fresh charm. Naver. X-sports News. ko. Kim. Ye-na. October 6, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101055/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001356281. live.
  8. Web site: 아이즈원 조유리, 솔로 데뷔..."차근차근 성장하겠다". IZ*ONE's Jo Yuri to debut solo..."I will grow little by little". Naver. Newsis. ko. Lee. Soo-jin. October 7, 2021. October 7, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101056/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0010757966. live.
  9. Web site: '솔로 데뷔 D-4' 조유리, 'GLASSY' 전곡 하이라이트 공개..깊어진 음악적 스펙트럼. 'Solo Debut D-4' Jo Yu-ri, 'GLASSY' All Song Highlights Revealed...Deepen Musical Spectrum. Naver. Osen. ko. Lee. Seung-hoon. October 3, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101056/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004484552. live.
  10. Web site: 조유리 'GLASSY' 쇼케이스, 유니버스에서 본다 '독점 생중계'. Jo Yu-ri's 'GLASSY' showcase to be seen in the universe 'exclusive live broadcast'. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Gong. Mi-na. September 29, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101056/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002992114. live.
  11. Web site: 조유리, 첫 싱글 'GLASSY' 선주문 5만장 돌파…글로벌 저력 [공식입장]]. Jo Yu-ri, first single 'GLASSY' surpassed 50,000 pre-orders...Global Power [Official Position]. Naver. X-sports News. ko. Lee. Seul. October 5, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005124415/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001356047. live.
  12. Web site: Glassy. Melon. Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment. Wake One Entertainment. October 7, 2021. October 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007101057/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10733520. live.
  13. Web site: 2021년 42주차 Album Chart. Week 42 of 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Association. ko. October 10–16, 2021. October 21, 2021.