Metamorphic (album) explained

Metamorphic
Type:studio
Artist:STAYC
Cover:STAYC - Metamorphic.png
Caption:Digital cover
Length:39:29
Language:Korean
Label:
Prev Title:Teenfresh
Prev Year:2023

Metamorphic is the first studio album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on July 1, 2024, and contains 14 tracks, including the lead single "Cheeky Icy Thang".

Background and release

On June 3, 2024, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing their first studio album titled Metamorphic on July 1.[1] Eight days later, the trailer film was released.[2] On June 16, the track listing was released with "Cheeky Icy Thang" announced as the lead single.[3] On June 23, the first music video teaser for "Cheeky Icy Thang" was released.[4] The highlight medley teaser videos was released on June 24 and 25.[5] The album was released alongside the music video for "Cheeky Icy Thang" on July 1.[6]

Promotion

Prior to the release of Metamorphic, on July 1, 2024, STAYC held a live event aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.[7] Additionally, to commemorate the release of the album, they opened a pop-up store event in Seoul, South Korea, running from June 28 to July 21.[8]

Critical reception

Metamorphic received mixed-to-positive reviews from the music critics. Gladys Yeo of NME praised the album for showing the girl group's musical range, writing that STAYC "pushed themselves to their limits, exploring a myriad of new soundscapes and subject matter." Han Sung-hyun, in a mixed review writing for IZM, described it as a "passive collection of attempts that lack the symbolism of a first full-length album."

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[9] 3

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[10] 17

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaJuly 1, 2024CD
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ko:스테이씨, 데뷔 첫 정규 앨범 발매..7월 1일 'Metamorphic' 공개. STAYC releases his first full-length album since debut..'Metamorphic' released on July 1. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003239889. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. June 3, 2024. June 27, 2024. June 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240602230302/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003239889. live.
  2. Web site: ko:스테이씨, 비밀 찾는 소녀들..정규 1집 트레일러 필름 공개. STAYC, girls looking for secrets..1st full-length album trailer film released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003702552. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Im. Min-ji. June 12, 2024. June 27, 2024.
  3. Web site: ko:'7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 타이틀곡은 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..발칙한 변신. 'Comeback on July 1st' STAYC, title song 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..a cheeky transformation. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005099321. Naver. Osen. ko. Jang. Woo-young. June 17, 2024. June 27, 2024.
  4. Web site: ko:스테이시, 발칙해졌다...180도 달라진 신곡 뮤비 티저. STAYC became cheeky...New song music video teaser that has changed 180 degrees. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000867885. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. June 24, 2024. June 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: ko:'컴백' 스테이씨, 새로운 음악적 질주...정규 1집 전곡 하라메 공개. 'Comeback' STAYC, new musical run...Full-length 1st album highlight medley released. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001007944. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Son. Jin-ah. June 26, 2024. June 27, 2024.
  6. Web site: ko:틴프레시 벗은 스테이씨, 오늘(1일) 데뷔 첫 정규앨범 발매. Teen Fresh's STAYC releases their first full-length album since debut today (1st). https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000870311. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024.
  7. Web site: ko:[Y현장] '테디베어'는 잊어라...스테이씨, 발랄 아닌 발칙 택했다 (종합). [Y Site] Forget 'Teddy Bear'...STAYC chose to be cheeky rather than cheerful (comprehensive). https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/052/0002055233. Naver. YTN. ko. Oh. Ji-won. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024.
  8. Web site: ko:'7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 28일 팝업 오픈...사전예약 없다. 'Comeback on July 1st' STAYC opens pop-up on the 28th...No advance reservation. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001132893. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. June 19, 2024. June 27, 2024. July 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240701094414/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001132893. live.
  9. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 27 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024.
  10. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month. Circle Chart. ko. August 8, 2024.