Memory (EP) explained

Memory
Type:EP
Artist:Mamamoo
Cover:Mamamoo, Memory.jpg
Released:November 7, 2016
Genre:
Length:28:31
Language:Korean
Label:RBW
Chronology:Mamamoo
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Prev Year:2016
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Next Year:2017

Memory is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released by RBW on November 7, 2016 and distributed by CJ E&M Music. It contains eight songs, including the singles "New York" and "Décalcomanie", the soundtrack single "Woo Hoo" from LG G5 And Friends OST, and the sub-unit tracks "Dab Dab" and "Angel".

Release and chart performance

On October 26, 2016, Mamamoo announced that a new album would be released in the next month.[1] They began teasing the album from October 27, by posting member teaser images, music video teasers, secret codes and the unveiling of the official track list.[2] Two sub-unit performances and a pre-release single were released prior to this to build anticipation for the group's upcoming return.[3] The first sub-unit song "Dab Dab" performed by the group's rap line (Moonbyul and Hwasa) charted at number 69, while the second sub-unit song "Angel" performed by the group's vocal line (Solar and Wheein) charted higher at number 26.[4] The first single from the album, "New York", was released on September 21,[5] the song both entered and peaked at number 9 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[6] The full album was accompanied by two music videos, one being for the title track were released on November 7.[7]

Composition and promotion

Mamamoo produced Memory with Kim Do-Hoon, an executive of Rainbow Bridge World who led them to their current success.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[9] 3
US World Albums (Billboard)[10] 12

Year-end charts

Accolades

"Decalcomanie" on select listicles!Critic/publication!Year!List!Rank!Ref.
Rolling Stone2023The 100 Greatest Songs in the History of Korean Pop Music87[13]

Awards

Music programs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mamamoo Joining Wave Of Comebacks With 4th Mini Album In November . October 25, 2016 . Soompi . November 6, 2016 . en .
  2. Web site: Latest Memory Teaser . October 31, 2016 . Soompi . November 6, 2016 . en .
  3. Web site: Mamamoo to unveil first subunit tracks . August 26, 2016 . Koreaherald . November 6, 2016 . en .
  4. Web site: 2016년 36주차 Digital Chart . Gaon Music Chart . November 6, 2016 . ko .
  5. Web site: Mamamoo Hit the Big Apple in 'New York' Music Video! . September 22, 2016 . Officially Kmusic . November 6, 2016 . en .
  6. Web site: 2016년 39주차 Digital Chart . Gaon Music Chart . November 6, 2016 . ko .
  7. Web site: 마마무, 새 앨범 'MEMORY' 전격 컴백…'기대감 UP' . November 6, 2016 . Top Star News . November 6, 2016 . ko .
  8. Web site: Mamamoo is working with their best producer for 'Memory' . Allkpop . November 6, 2016 . en .
  9. Web site: Gaon Weekly Album Chart . Gaon Chart . November 6, 2016 . ko.
  10. Mamamoo Chart History - World Albums. Billboard. March 29, 2019. subscription.
  11. Web site: South Korean Gaon Chart: Albums – November 2016. Gaon Chart. ko . May 22, 2019.
  12. Web site: 2016년 Album Chart. . ko . July 1, 2017.
  13. Web site: Han. Sarah. Ranking the 100 greatest Korean pop songs of all time. July 21, 2023. RollingStone. July 20, 2023 .