Supersonic (single album) explained
Supersonic |
Type: | single album |
Artist: | Fromis 9 |
Cover: | Fromis 9 - Supersonic.jpg |
Alt: | Digital cover art for Supersonic |
Caption: | Digital cover |
Length: | 9:17 |
Language: | Korean |
Label: |
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Prev Title: | Unlock My World |
Prev Year: | 2023 |
Supersonic is the fifth single album by South Korean girl group Fromis 9, featuring three songs including the lead single of the same name. It was released by Pledis Entertainment on August 12, 2024.
Background and release
In May 2024, Fromis 9 member Chaeyoung went live on the fan community platform Weverse, talking about frustrations of the lack of group activities since the release of Unlock My World in June 2023.[1] In response, Pledis Entertainment shared that the group had begun working on new music and would be performing at a number of music festivals throughout summer 2024.[2]
At the end of May, the label had confirmed a release date in August for new music, which would follow the release of a photo book and corresponding exhibition in June.[3] On July 19, the label announced the release of a single album titled Supersonic, to be released August 12.[4]
On July 25, the tracklist for the album was released, outlining the three tracks that would make up the album.[5] On July 26, concept photos for the album were released, depicting a theme of midsummer heat.[6] Snippets for all three songs were released August 6, six days ahead of the album's release.[7]
Music
"Supersonic" is described as a Miami Bass song with "a harmonious blend of heavy bass and fast-paced beats",[8] and "sensual melody on top of a fast-tempo beat".[9]
"Beat The Heat" has been described as a "summer" song. Gisselle Acevedo, one of the song's writers, revealed the track was originally intended to be the lead single, saying that "they wanted this summer, beachy vibe."[10] The song included songwriting contributions from Fromis 9 member Park Jiwon.
"Take A Chance" is a euphoric pop song, with writing contributions from members Lee Saerom, Park Jiwon and Lee Seoyeon.
Promotion
On August 12, Fromis 9 performed "Supersonic" for the first time, at the Show! Music Core Summer Festival in Ulsan.[11] On August 14 they hosted a comeback special via Weverse where the group explained the new songs, described their experience shooting the new music video, and completed choreography challenges.[12] [13]
From August 15 to 21, they held a pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul for the album, selling lucky draw photocards and other merchandise.[14]
Charts
Release history
Notes and References
- News: fromis_9's Chaeyoung bemoans lack of group activities: "Why just us?". NME. Chin. Carmen. May 8, 2024. July 27, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515180237/https://www.nme.com/news/music/fromis_9-chaeyoung-bemoans-lack-of-group-activities-why-just-us-3754255. live.
- News: fromis_9 are currently "preparing for a comeback", label says. NME. Chin. Carmen. May 13, 2024. July 27, 2024. May 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517015659/https://www.nme.com/news/music/fromis_9-currently-preparing-for-comeback-3755623. live.
- News: WOOAH, fromis_9, STAYC gear up for summer releases, content. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. Kim. Min-young. May 31, 2024. July 27, 2024. July 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240723022722/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-05-31/entertainment/kpop/WOOAH-fromis9-STAYC-gear-up-for-summer-releases-content/2058944. live.
- News: fromis_9 to drop third single 'Supersonic' on Aug. 12. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. July 19, 2024. July 27, 2024. July 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240722133544/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-19/entertainment/kpop/fromis9-to-drop-third-single-Supersonic-on-Aug-12/2094269. live.
- News: 프로미스나인, 'Supersonic' 트랙리스트 공개. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문. ko. July 25, 2024. July 27, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727063622/https://www.etnews.com/20240725000191. live.
- News: '눈부신' 프로미스나인 '슈퍼소닉' 오피셜 포토 첫 공개. Nate News. ko. Hwang. So-young. July 27, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727063624/https://news.nate.com/view/20240727n07868?mid=e1100. live.
- News: fromis_9 drops teaser for 'Supersonic' single album with summer energy. Times of India. August 6, 2024. August 7, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808122622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/fromis_9-drops-teaser-for-supersonic-single-album-with-summer-energy/articleshow/112340398.cms. live.
- Web site: 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예 . 2024-08-13 . m.entertain.naver.com . August 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240817023714/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003711030 . live .
- Web site: 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예 . 2024-08-13 . m.entertain.naver.com . August 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240813042531/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001759588 . live .
- fromis_9 Songwriter REACTS to "Supersonic" M/V . 2024-08-12 . LYRE Music Group . 2024-08-15 . YouTube . August 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240815014648/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=4lYJ_QfKsxv621tt&v=ATt2ChcIZAk&feature=youtu.be . live .
- News: '2024 울산서머페스티벌', 라인업 보니? 제로베이스원→트리플에스 합류. 톱스타뉴스. ko. July 25, 2024. July 27, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727063649/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15523041. live.
- Web site: [NOTICE] 'fromis_9 3rd Single Album COMEBACK LIVE' weverse LIVE Details ]. weverse.io . 8 August 2024 . August 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240808122543/https://weverse.io/fromis9/notice/21448 . live .
- News: 프로미스나인, 'Supersonic' 컴백 라이브로 글로벌 팬과 웃음꽃 '활짝' . 15 August 2024 . 지피코리아 . 15 August 2024 . ko . August 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240815011253/https://www.gpkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=118050 . live .
- News: 프로미스나인, 신보 '슈퍼소닉' 발매 기념 팝업스토어 오픈 . 17 August 2024 . 스포츠전문 콘텐츠 기업 스포탈코리아 . 15 August 2024 . ko . August 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240817015838/https://www.sportalkorea.com/news/o_view.php?gisa_uniq=2024081513565350841 . live .
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 33 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 22, 2024.