Replay (EP) explained

Replay
Type:EP
Artist:Shinee
Cover:Noona is so Pretty.jpg
Released: (South Korea)
Recorded:April – May 2008
Length:18:50
Language:Korean
Label:SM Entertainment
Producer:Lee Soo-man
Next Title:The Shinee World
Next Year:2008

Replay (Korean: 누난 너무 예뻐; lit: Noona (Older Girl) Is So Pretty) is the debut EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 22, 2008 through their label SM Entertainment. The lead single, "Replay", was created by producer Yoo Young-jin with a contemporary, sophisticated R&B feel and rhythm. The EP consists of five tracks and debuted at number 10 on the MIAK charts (Music Industry Association of Korea), peaking at number eight. The lead single became a hit, especially with the adult female demographic, because of its line, "Noona (older sister), you’re so pretty". Rino Nakasone worked on the choreography for the title song. The Korean music video included f(x)'s Victoria as the female lead, while the song's Japanese music video featured Yoona of Girls' Generation.

Background and release

On May 22, 2008, Shinee released their first EP under SM Entertainment which contains five tracks, including a remix version of their title song.[1] The eponymous title track was choreographed by Rino Nakasone, a Japanese dancer and choreographer.[2] The Korean music video includes f(x)'s Victoria as the female lead.[3] The Japanese music video, which was released in 2011, features Yoona of Girls' Generation.[4]

After the release the title song gained huge success, especially with the older female demographic.[5] The EP debuted at number 10 on the Korean music chart MIAK,[6] which compiled sales figures for music releases until 2008,[7] and peaked at number eight,[8] selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008.[9] Also, Shinee's fashion style, which was created by designer Ha Sang-beg and features high-top sneakers, skinny jeans, and colorful sweaters, gained a lot of attention.[10] Their style created a fashion trend amongst students which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend".[11] [1] Following the success of their debut, Shinee were chosen as endorsers for several brands, such as the cosmetic brand Nana's B[12] and the sports brand Reebok.[13]

On June 22, 2011, Shinee debuted in Japan and released the Japanese version of "Replay",[14] selling more than 91,000 copies in the first week. It was subsequently certified Gold by RIAJ for selling over 100,000 copies. As of 2011, it was also the highest sales a Korean idol group had achieved for their debut in their first week of sales.[15]

Composition

Shinee were introduced as a contemporary R&B boy group[16] and debuted with a mini-album which includes a variety of genres mixed to create a total of five diverse R&B songs. Songwriters Yoo Young-jin and Kenzie participated in the composition of the album to create a "sophisticated sound with a wide range of vocals".[17] [18]

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
South KoreaMay 22, 2008SM
TaiwanJune 27, 2008CDAvex[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shinee Open to New Opportunities. Han. Sang-hee. The Korea Times. February 23, 2011. November 10, 2008. December 22, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081222035648/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/11/143_34146.html. live.
  2. News: The Japanese Woman Behind K-Pop Bands' Moves. Chosun. September 5, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121324/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/09/05/2009090500222.html. March 4, 2016.
  3. News: f(x) 리더 빅토리아 공개! 중국에서도 폭발적 관심 . f(x) leader Victoria revealed! Explosive interest in China. Chosun. August 30, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20160726212258/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/08/30/2009083000202.html. July 26, 2016. ko .
  4. News: 샤이니, 내일 日데뷔 뮤직비디오 공개. Shinee to release their Japanese debut music video tomorrow. Lee. Hye-rin. Chosun. May 26, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160726212431/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/05/26/2011052600643.html. July 26, 2016. ko .
  5. News: Shinee keep changing for fans. The Korea Times. Kwaak. Je-yup. May 1, 2012. May 17, 2015. January 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150114164706/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/05/113_110038.html. live.
  6. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20090308020324/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200805.htm. March 8, 2009. May 2008 Album Sales. Music Industry Association of Korea. March 8, 2009. ko.
  7. Web site: Korea Launches First Official Music Charts Gaon . Han, Sang-hee . February 23, 2010 . November 24, 2010 . The Korea Times . August 4, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100804044458/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/06/201_61266.html . live .
  8. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080718045228/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200806.htm. July 18, 2008. June 2008 Album Sales. Music Industry Association of Korea. March 8, 2009. ko.
  9. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20080805184800/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2008_1.htm . August 5, 2008 . 2008 First Half-year Sales . Music Industry Association of Korea . February 23, 2011 . ko . dead .
  10. Web site: SM 신병기 샤이니, 유명디자이너 하상백 직접 스타일링. Ha Sang-beg, Shinee's designer. Newsen. Kim. Hyeong-woo. January 18, 2009. May 20, 2008. ko. December 12, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081212022829/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200805200847141002. live.
  11. Web site: Shinee: The princes of the K-pop scene. https://web.archive.org/web/20150704183458/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/25294/1/shinee-the-princes-of-the-k-pop-scene. July 4, 2015. Jakob. Dorof. Dazed. July 4, 2015. July 2, 2015.
  12. Web site: LG생활건강, 아이돌 밴드 '샤이니' 영입...10대 화장품 나나스비 모델 전속계약. LG H&H recruits idol group Shinee... Exclusive contract to model for top teen cosmetics brand Nana's B. Asia Today. November 24, 2008. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215180930/http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/news/view.asp?seq=183791. December 15, 2013 .
  13. Web site: ko:샤이니 리복 새얼굴로 활동, 전속모델발탁. Shinee is Reebok's new face, selected as an exclusive model. http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200901050929071010. Newsen. January 5, 2009. May 6, 2010. ko. February 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209201354/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200901050929071010. live.
  14. Web site: SHINee、韓国グループのデビュー作歴代最高9.1万枚. Korean group Shinee's debut album has sold 91,000 copies. Oricon Style. June 28, 2011 . ja. June 28, 2011. August 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811160508/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/89275/. live.
  15. Web site: ko:샤이니, 韓그룹 일본 데뷔 싱글 사상 최고 판매량 기록!. Shinee's debut single in Japan recorded the highest sales ever!. http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2011062905737&intype=1. Hankyung. Kim. Myung-shin. https://web.archive.org/web/20150704191447/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2011062905737&intype=1. July 4, 2015. November 5, 2012. November 4, 2012. ko.
  16. Web site: SM 5인조 컨템퍼러리밴드 샤이니 첫공개. SM's new 5-member contemporary group Shinee revealed for the first time. Kim. Hyeong-woo. Newsen. May 21, 2008. May 19, 2008. ko. September 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160902134750/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200805190845361002. live.
  17. Web site: Myung-shin. Kim. '미소년 밴드' 샤이니, '누나' 열풍으로 가요계 흔들흔들~!. Boy band Shinee is shaking the music industry with the 'sister' craze!. Hankyung. July 26, 2016. May 21, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20160726211224/http://hei.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2008052120577. July 26, 2016. ko.
  18. Web site: Kyung-min. Kim. 샤이니, 데뷔앨범 '누난 너무 예뻐' 23일 발매. Shinee's debut album to be released May 23rd. Now News Seoul. July 26, 2016. May 21, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20160726211002/http://nownews.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20080521603002. July 26, 2016. ko.
  19. Web site: http://www.avex.com.tw/Artist/artist_disco_songlist.asp?catalogNo=AVKCD80217%2FA. zh:首張迷你專輯. The First Mini Album. Avex Taiwan. January 16, 2022. zh. January 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116160752/http://www.avex.com.tw/Artist/artist_disco_songlist.asp?catalogNo=AVKCD80217%2FA. live.

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