Red Punch Explained
Red Punch |
Type: | ep |
Artist: | Rocket Punch |
Cover: | Rocket Punch - Red Punch.png |
Recorded: | 2019 |
Studio: | Woollim Studios |
Language: | Korean |
Label: | Woollim |
Prev Title: | Pink Punch |
Prev Year: | 2019 |
Next Title: | Blue Punch |
Next Year: | 2020 |
Red Punch is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Rocket Punch. The album was released digitally and physically on February 10, 2020 by Woollim Entertainment.[1] The EP contains seven tracks with the lead single "Bouncy".
Release and promotion
On January 28, 2020, the group released a comeback schedule containing multiple dates for sequential release of content for the album.[2] On January 29, the first set of solo Version A concept photos and moving poster teasers featuring members Sohee and Dahyun were released.[3] On January 30, the solo concept photos and moving poster teasers of members Yeonhee and Yoonkyung were released.[4] On January 31, the solo concept photos and moving poster teasers of members Juri and Suyun was released alongside.[5]
On February 1, a jacket shooting video of members Juri, Suyun, and Dahyun were released.[6] On February 2, another jacket making video of members Yeon-hee, Yoon-kyung and So-hee was released.[7] The full album tracklist was released on February 3.[8] A short version of the music video teaser of the lead single "Bouncy" was released on February 4.[9] On February 5, the group released the second version of concept photos for the album.[10] On February 6, a performance teaser for "Bounce" was released.[11] On February 7, a highlight medley of the album was released containing a preview of the seven album tracks.[12] The album was released on February 10 in CD and digital formats.[13] An accompanying music video for the lead single "Bouncy" was released in conjunction with the release of the album.[14]
Hours after the album's release, Rocket Punch held a showcase at the Blue Square iMarket Hall, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul which was broadcast via Naver's V Live app.[15] They performed songs from the album for the first time at the showcase.[16] The group promoted the album through a series of live performances on various South Korean music shows, starting with Mnet's M Countdown on February 13, where they performed "Bouncy".[17]
Notes and References
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 두 번째 미니앨범 '레드 펀치(RED PUNCH)' 오늘(10일) 발매. entertain.naver.com.
- Web site: 'RED PUNCH' 로켓펀치, 컴백 스케쥴러 전격 공개. 'RED PUNCH' Rocket Punch unveils comeback scheduler. January 28, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Xports News. Lee. Jeong-beom. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치 소희X다현, 개인 콘셉트 포토+무빙 포스터 공개[공식]]. Rocket Punch Sohee X Dahyun, Personal Concept Photo + Moving Poster Released [Official]. January 29, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Sports Chosun. Kim. Joon-Seok. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치 연희·윤경, 개별 콘셉트 사진+무빙 포스터 공개…반전 매력. Rocket Punch Yeonhee and Yunkyung reveal individual concept photos + moving posters… Reverse charm. January 31, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Ten Asia. Kim. Ha-jin. Naver.
- Web site: 'RED PUNCH' 로켓펀치, 쥬리-수윤 티저 공개. 'RED PUNCH' Rocket Punch, Jury-Soon Teaser released. January 31, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Xports News. Lee. Jeong-beom. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치 쥬리X수윤X다현, '레드 펀치(RED PUNCH)' 자켓 메이킹 영상 공개. Rocket Punch Jury X Suyun X Dahyun, 'RED PUNCH' jacket making video released. February 1, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Sports Chosun. Song. Ji-hoon. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치 연희·윤경·소희, 'RED PUNCH' 자켓 메이킹 공개. Rocket Punch Yeonhee, Yoonkyung, and Sohee unveiled 'RED PUNCH' jacket making. January 31, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. TV Report. Seok. Jae-seok. Naver.
- Web site: '컴백' 로켓펀치 타이틀 '바운시' "강렬한 이미지 변신". 'Comeback' Rocket Punch Title 'Bouncy' "Strong Image Change". February 3, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Star News. Yoon. Sang-geun. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 'BOUNCY' MV 숏 버전 티저 공개 [영상]]. Rocket Punch, 'BOUNCY' MV short version teaser released [Video]. February 3, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Xports News. Lee. Jeong-beom. Naver.
- Web site: '컴백' 로켓펀치 개인 티저..컬러풀 의상 키치한 매력. 'Comeback' Rocket Punch Personal Teaser..Colorful costume kitsch charm. February 3, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Star News. Yoon. Sang-geun. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 신곡 '바운시' 퍼포먼스 MV 티저 공개..틴크러쉬 매력 발산. Rocket Punch unveils new MV 'Bouncer' teaser. February 6, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. OSEN. Jim. Min-kyung. Naver.
- Web site: "숨겨진 매력 찾기"..로켓펀치, '레드펀치' 하이라이트 메들리 공개. "Find hidden charms" .. Rocket Punch, 'Red Punch' highlight medley revealed. February 6, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. OSEN. Lee. Seunghoon . Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 두 번째 미니앨범 '레드 펀치(RED PUNCH)' 오늘(10일) 발매. Rocket Punch releases second mini album 'RED PUNCH' today (10th). February 10, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Herald Corporation. Park. Seo-yeon. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치의 '새로운 한방'…미니 2집 '레드 펀치'로 컴백. Rocket Punch's 'New Herb'… Comeback with Mini 2nd Album 'Red Punch'. February 6, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Yonhap News Agency. Kim. Hyo-jung. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치 "6개월만의 컴백, 더 강렬하게 돌아왔다". Rocket Punch "The comeback after 6 months, returned more intensely". February 10, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Sports Donga. Jeon. Hyojin. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 강렬함. Rocket punch, intense. February 10, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. News1. Kim. Jin-hwan. Naver.
- Web site: 로켓펀치, 오늘(13일) '엠카운트다운'서 첫 컴백 무대. Rocket punch, today (13th) 'M Countdown' first comeback stage. February 13, 2020. May 13, 2020. ko. Star News. Yoon. Seong-Yeol. Naver.
- Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 7, 2020. Gaon Chart. ko. February 20, 2020.