Shake It (EP) explained

Shake It
Type:EP
Artist:Sistar
Cover:Sistar Shake it.jpg
Released:June 22, 2015
Recorded:2015
Genre:K-pop
Length:17:43
Language:Korean
Prev Title:Sweet & Sour
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Insane Love
Next Year:2016

Shake It is the third extended play by South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released on June 22, 2015, by Starship Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment.

Background and release

In May 2015, it was revealed that Sistar were coming back at the end of June.[1] On June 2, Sistar released teaser photos through their official Twitter account.[2] Three days after, they released another set of teaser photos and revealed to come back on June 22 with an extended play.[3] [4] Four days later, they released another set of teaser photos.[5] On June 11, Sistar confirmed that the title track of their new extended play is called "Shake It", produced by Duble Sidekick who produced their previous title tracks "Give It to Me" and "Loving U", along with an official teaser photo.[6] [7] Three days later, Sistar released a second official teaser photo.[8] On the next day, Sistar released another teaser photo.[9] On June 17, Sistar released the official music video teaser for "Shake It".[10]

On June 22, Sistar released Shake It and its title track of the same name along with its music video.[11] On the following day, Sistar released a dance practice video for "Shake It".[12]

Promotion

The promotions of title track "Shake It" started on June 25, 2015, on Mnet's M Countdown.[13] The song was also promoted on music shows The Show, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo. On July 2, Sistar won their first trophy award on M Countdown for "Shake It".[14] They continue winning on July 3 on Music Bank, July 5 on Inkigayo, July 8 on Show Champion, and July 10th on Music Bank.[15] [16] [17] [18] They ended their promotions after promoting for a month.

Charts

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Album Chart (weekly)[19] 3
Gaon Album Chart (monthly)align=center 9

Sales

Accolades

Music program awards for "Shake It"
ProgramDate
M Countdown July 2, 2015
Music BankJuly 3, 2015
July 10, 2015
Inkigayo July 5, 2015
Show ChampionJuly 8, 2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SISTAR to make a comeback in June. Allkpop. May 28, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  2. Web site: SISTAR reveal teaser images for 'summer song' comeback. Allkpop. June 2, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  3. Web site: SISTAR say 'got my hair done' with a second round of artsy teaser images. Allkpop. June 5, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  4. Web site: SISTAR confirm comeback date and showcase to kick off all the summer fun!. June 5, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  5. Web site: SISTAR continue to pique interest for comeback with silhouette teaser images. Allkpop. June 9, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  6. Web site: SISTAR confirm their title track to be a Duble Sidekick-produced song 'Shake It'!. Allkpop. June 11, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  7. Web site: SISTAR are ready to shoot in comeback teaser image!. Allkpop. June 11, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  8. Web site: SISTAR released second teaser image for 'Shake It'. Allkpop. June 14, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  9. Web site: SISTAR mean business in hot new teaser photos for 'Shake It'. Allkpop. June 15, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  10. Web site: SISTAR get ready to 'Shake It' in edgy street looks and workout clothes in comeback MV teaser. Allkpop. June 17, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  11. Web site: SISTAR 'Shake It' in their Summer MV!. Allkpop. June 22, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  12. Web site: SISTAR 'Shake It' in their sexy dance practice video!. Allkpop. June 23, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  13. Web site: Big Bang win #1 + Performances from June 25th 'M! Countdown'!. Allkpop. June 25, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  14. Web site: SISTAR win #1 on July 2nd 'M! Countdown'!. Allkpop. July 2, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  15. Web site: SISTAR win #1 + Performances from July 3rd 'Music Bank'!. Allkpop. July 3, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  16. Web site: SISTAR wins #1 on SBS' 'Inkigayo' + performances by BTOB, MINX, HOTSHOT, & more. Allkpop. July 5, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  17. Web site: SISTAR takes home 'Show Champion' trophy for 'Shake It'. Allkpop. July 8, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  18. Web site: SISTAR win #1 + Performances from July 10th 'Music Bank'!. Allkpop. July 10, 2015. June 18, 2017.
  19. Web site: Gaon Album Chart Week 27 . Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association . July 2, 2015 . Korean.
  20. Web site: Gaon Album Chart Monthly . Gaon Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association . September 9, 2015 . Korean.