Latata (EP) explained

Latata
Type:ep
Artist:(G)I-dle
Cover:IDLE-LATATA-EP.jpg
Caption:Digital cover
Recorded:2019
Genre:J-pop
Language:Japanese
Prev Title:I Made
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:I Trust
Next Year:2020

Latata is the debut Japanese-language extended play (third overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Universal Music Japan on July 31, 2019.[1] The EP contains Japanease versions of previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)", alongside two original Japanease tracks, "Light My Fire" and "For You".

Background and release

On May 19, 2019 it was revealed that (G)I-dle would make their Japanese debut with the EP Latata, with title track Latata on July 31, 2019. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition (A), a limited CD+PHOTOBOOK 28P edition (B), and a regular CD edition.[2] A Japanease version of Hann (Alone) was released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track.

The song "For You" was written and composed by member Minnie.[3]

Promotion

(G)I-dle held a live showcase at the Mainabi Blitz Akasaka on July 23, 2019.[4] The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people.[5]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[6] 15
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music)[7] 8

Release history

RegionDateFormatDistributor
VariousJuly 31, 2019Digital downloadCube, Universal Music
Japan
CD

Notes and References

  1. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2135780/full/ “幕張ジャック”(G)I-DLE、7・31日本デビュー ショーケースも決定
  2. https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/g-i-dle/latata/# (G)i-dle Latata versions
  3. https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/239699 (G)I-DLE 日本デビュー作にはメンバー書き下ろしの新曲も、収録内容&ジャケット写真公開
  4. Web site: (G)I-DLE、7月に『LATATA』で日本デビュー決定&ショーケースも開催. 20 May 2019. Excite Japan.
  5. Web site: (G)I-DLE、日本初ライブでデビュー曲「LATATA」初披露<セットリスト>. 24 July 2019. Model Press Japan.
  6. Web site: Hot Albums (2020/08/12). Billboard Japan. ja. September 4, 2020.
  7. Web site: 第32 週 統計時間:2019/8/2 - 2019/8/8. 5music. Five Music. November 29, 2019. zh. To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner