| Sexy Love | |
| Cover: | Sexy Love (Japanese version) cover art.jpg |
| Caption: | Japanese version cover |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | T-ara |
| Album: | Treasure Box, Mirage |
| Ep: | Mirage |
| Released: | 4 September 2012 |
| Genre: | Electronic, dance pop |
| Length: | 3:45 |
| Producer: | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Kyu-sung |
| Chronology: | T-ara |
| Prev Title: | Day by Day |
| Prev Year: | 2012 |
| Sexy Love (2012) | |
| Next Title: | Number Nine |
| Next Year: | 2013 |
"Sexy Love" (Korean: 섹시러브) is a single by South Korean girl group T-ara and the lead single from their seventh mini-album Mirage. It was released by Core Contents Media on 4 September 2012. This is the first Korean single released by T-ara without its former member Hwayoung. The song was released in Japan and served as the first single from the group's second Japanese album Treasure Box.
In mid-July 2012, T-ara's agency Core Contents Media stated that after "Day by Day" promotional schedule was over, a follow-up single arranged by Shinsadong Tiger would be released on 15 August. On an episode of T-ara's "Star Life Theater" broadcast by KBS on 17 July, a picture of T-ara's recording was revealed with former member Hwayoung also participated in the recording. However, due to Hwayoung's removal from the group, it was not until 30 August 2012, that the official album cover and concept photos of the seventh mini-album Mirage were released. The music video trailer for the single "Sexy Love" was also announced on the same day.[1] On September 6, T-ara performed a comeback performance of "Sexy Love" and "Day and Night" on the live music program M Countdown, and officially launched the promotion schedule.
On 14 September 2012, T-ara released the Japanese version of "Sexy Love" as their fifth single in the country. All songs were later re-released under the group's second full album Treasure Box. The single was released in three versions: Limited Editions A and B with a DVD, and a regular edition. Each edition included a Japanese remake of a previously released song. Regular editions A & B come with DVDs containing music videos and other content.[2] [3]
The single peaked in the top five on both the Korean and Japanese charts. The Japanese version peaked at number 4 on Oricon singles chart and charted for a total of 10 weeks.[4]
| Concert Tour Name: | ~Sexy Love~ PREMIUM Showcase Tour |
| Location: | Japan |
| Albums: | Sexy Love (Japanese Ver.) |
| Start Date: | November 11, 2012 |
| End Date: | Sexy Love 18, 2012 |
| Number Of Shows: | 6 |
| Last Tour: | T-ara Japan Tour 2012: Jewelry Box (2012) |
| Next Tour: | Bunny Style! Special Showcase Tour (2013) |
| Artist: | T-ara |
A special promotional showcase (Mini-Live) tour was held to celebrate the release of Sexy Love (Japanese Ver.). Tour was held across 6 cities in Japan. The purchase of at least one copie of the single was mandatory for access.[5] Additionally, a message card handover event was held after every showcase date, participants were chosen by lottery. The tour kicked off on November 11, 2012 in Fukuoka and ended on November 18, 2012 in Osaka. The Tokyo show held on November 17 reportedly drew a crowd of 3,000 fans.[6]
| November 11, 2012 | Fukuoka | Japan | Zepp Fukuaka | — | |
| November 11, 2012 | Oita City | Park Place Oita | — | ||
| November 16, 2012 | Tokyo | Tokyo Dome City Hall | 3,000 | ||
| November 17, 2012 | Kyoto | Kyoto Theatre | — | ||
| November 17, 2012 | Nagoya | Oasis 21 | — | ||
| November 18, 2012 | Osaka | NHK Osaka Hall | — | ||
| Total | — | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon) | 4 | |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[7] | 5 | |
| South Korea (Gaon)[8] | 3 | |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[9] | 4 | |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard) | 7 |
| Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon)[10] | 165 | |
| South Korea (Gaon)[11] | 60 | |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[12] | 40 |
| Version | Date | Region | Form | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean version | 4 September 2012 | Various | Digital download | Core Contents Media |
| Digital download | ||||
| Japanese version | 7 November 2012 | Japan | Digital download | EMI Music Japan |
| 14 November 2012 | CD[14] |