Hello (Joy EP) explained

Hello
Type:EP
Artist:Joy
Cover:Hello Joy.jpg
Caption:Digital and physical (case/cassette) version cover
Recorded:2021
Studio:SM Studio Center (Seoul)
Length:22:45
Language:Korean
Producer:
  • Kenzie
  • Hwang Seong-je (ButterFly)
  • Hwang-hyun (MonoTree)
  • MinGtion
  • Baek Mun-chi
  • Lundi Blues

Hello is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Joy. It was released on May 31, 2021, through SM Entertainment, marketed as a special release. The EP consists of six new remakes of songs from the 1990s and 2000s, including the title song "Hello" and pre-released single "Je T'aime". In addition, a number of top musicians participated in the album such as Kenzie, Hwang Seong-jae, Hwang Hyeon, MinGtion, Park Moon-chi, and Lundi Blues.

Background and release

South Korean news outlet Star News reported on May 12, that Joy would be releasing her first solo album later in May.[1] SM Entertainment later confirmed to Newsen that the singer was preparing the project, but did not specify a release date at the time.[2] On May 17, it was announced that Hello will be released on May 31, consisting of six remake songs released from the 1990 to 2000s.[3] On May 26, "Je T'aime" was pre-released, the song is a remake of the same name song by Hey released in 2001.[4] The extended play was released digitally on May 31, alongside the music video for the title track, "Hello".[5]

Composition and lyrics

The album contains six covers of classic songs from the 1990s and 2000s.[6] The title track is a modern rock remake of singer Park Hye-kyung's "Hello" released in 2003.[7] The song features Joy's "cool" vocals in harmony, "cheerful" brass, and a "speedy" arrangement.[7] Its lyrics share a "hopeful" message to forget the past and welcome a new day.[7] "Je T'aime" is a cover of the song released by Hey in 2001.[8] The song was reinterpreted from the track's original "fresh and jazzy vibes" into a "colorful and classical arrangement".[9] The track includes a dance-like piano performance and has an "elegant string melody" that maximizes the "fantastic atmosphere" of it.[10] The lyrics are noted for "Joy's lovely confession with a sweet tone".[11] "Day By Day" is a remake of the song of the same name released in 1999 by the female duo As One.[12] The song is a medium-tempo R&B ballad song with a "groovy" bass rhythm and lyrical sound that "stimulates emotions".[12]

"If Only" featuring Paul Kim, is a remake of a song by singer Sung Si-kyung released in 2002.[13] It creates a "poignant and romantic atmosphere" with a band arrangement and soft flute performance. "Happy Birthday to You" is a medium tempo ballad remake of a song released by Kwon Jin Won in 1999.[14] with an acoustic sound-based arrangement, Joy's vocals "vividly express the happiness and excitement you feel on the way to celebrate your loved one's birthday".[14] "Be There for You" is a solo version of Toy's song released in 1996.[15] The track was reinterpreted into a retro synth-pop using a variety of keyboard instruments such as piano, synths, and melodies.[15]

Charts

Joy's special album "Hello" reached number one on the iTunes Album charts of 26 countries and entered the Top 5 of the US iTunes Album Chart.[16] Joy's title track "Hello" reached the Top 10 of the Gaon Digital Chart, with all 6 tracks from her special album debuting on the chart.[17] Joy's title track "Hello" also reached the Top 10 of Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100, with 5 tracks in total from her album also entering the chart.[18]

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position		Sales
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[19] 4KOR: 148,874[20]
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[21] 31JPN: 2363 [22]

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousMay 31, 2021
South KoreaJune 3, 2021
August 30, 2021Vinyl LP

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Red Velvet's Joy unveils details of upcoming solo album, 'Hello'. NME. en. Chin. Carmen. May 17, 2021. June 1, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525070542/https://www.nme.com/news/music/red-velvet-joy-solo-debut-a-remake-album-2939098. live.
  2. Web site: SM 측 "레드벨벳 조이 리메이크 앨범 준비 중"(공식입장). Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. May 12, 2021. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526095815/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000440120. live.
  3. Web site: 레드벨벳 조이, 31일 스페셜 앨범 발매…데뷔 첫 솔로 [공식입장]]. X-sports News. ko. Kim. Ye-na. May 17, 2021. May 26, 2021. May 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517005743/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001299140. live.
  4. Web site: 레드벨벳 조이, 더 사랑스러워진 소녀의 '쥬뗌므'[들어보고서]]. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526095720/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000446486. live.
  5. Web site: [종합] 레드벨벳 조이, 솔로 데뷔 "리메이크 앨범, 밝은 에너지 전하고파"]. Sports Donga. ko. May 31, 2021. May 31, 2021. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213816/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000913259. live.
  6. Web site: Red Velvet's Joy on the old-school sound of 'Hello': "I really like that retro vibe". NME. en. Yeo. Gladys. June 1, 2021. June 9, 2021. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210609164610/https://www.nme.com/news/music/red-velvet-joy-album-hello-old-school-sound-retro-vibe-explain-2953045. live.
  7. Web site: 레드벨벳 조이 '안녕' 들고 솔로 데뷔 (공식). YTN. ko. Kwak. Hyun-soo. May 31, 2021. June 9, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525173453/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001590248. live.
  8. News: Kang. Da-yoon. May 21, 2021. ko:'솔로 데뷔' 레드벨벳 조이, 수록곡 '쥬뗌므' 26일 선공개. ko. 'Solo Debut' of Red Velvet's Joy, 'Je T'aime' will be Pre-released on the 26th. MyDaily. live. June 9, 2021. https://archive.today/20210605160114/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202105210906764498&ext=na. June 5, 2021.
  9. News: Hwang. Chae-hyun. May 21, 2021. ko:조이, 스페셜 앨범 수록곡 '쥬뗌므' 26일 음원 선공개. ko. Joy's Special Album Song 'Je T'aime' will be Pre-released on the 26th. Sports Kyunghyang. live. June 9, 2021. https://archive.today/20210607153755/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202105210930003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv. June 7, 2021.
  10. News: Park. Seo-yeon. May 21, 2021. ko:레드벨벳 조이, 26일 스페셜 앨범 수록곡 'Je T'aime' 음원 선공개. ko. Red Velvet's Joy Pre-released Song 'Je T'aime' from Her Special Album on the 26th. Herald POP. live. June 7, 2021. https://archive.today/20210607152402/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202105210923051414738_1. June 7, 2021.
  11. News: Park. Kyung-hee. May 21, 2021. ko:레드벨벳 조이, 26일 'Je T'aime' 음원 선공개...러블리 티저 눈길. ko. Red Velvet's Joy, Pre-release of 'Je T'aime' on the 26th, Lovely Teaser Preview. Single List. live. June 9, 2021. https://archive.today/20210607151721/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=252818. June 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: 조이가 부르는 '데이 바이 데이'. Isplus. ko. Hwang. Ji-young. May 23, 2021. June 9, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525173448/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003119744. live.
  13. Web site: Joy - Hello. Melon. ko. May 31, 2021. June 9, 2021. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526095721/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10614899. live.
  14. Web site: 레드벨벳 조이, 'Happy Birthday To You' 리메이크..상큼 비타민 보이스. BreakNews. ko. Park. Dong-jae. May 25, 2021. June 9, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525173527/https://www.breaknews.com/808845. live.
  15. Web site: 레드벨벳 조이, 토이 '그럴때마다' 리메이크..따뜻한 울림 선사. Osen. ko. Sun. Mi-kyung. May 22, 2021. June 9, 2021. May 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525173449/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004410543. live.
  16. Web site: 김 . 예나. 레드벨벳 조이, 31일 스페셜 앨범 발매…데뷔 첫 솔로 [공식입장]]. 2021-09-10. entertain.naver.com. ko.
  17. Web site: 국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!. 2021-09-10. Gaon Chart.
  18. Web site: 빌보드코리아(Billboard Korea). 2021-09-10. billboard.co.kr. ko. March 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220329115653/http://billboard.co.kr/chart/week/. dead.
  19. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 23, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610161611/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=23&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. June 10, 2021. June 16, 2021. Gaon Chart. ko.
  20. Web site: 국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!. 2021-09-10. Gaon Chart.
  21. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2021-06-21. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210616031903/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2021-06-21/. June 16, 2021. June 16, 2021. Oricon. ja.
  22. Web site: 2021년 상반기 일본에서 가장 많이 팔린 한국어앨범 순위.txt. 2021-09-10. 네이트판. ko.

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