| Wave | |
| Type: | EP |
| Artist: | WEi |
| Cover: | WEi Wave.png |
| Alt: | Digital cover |
| Caption: | Digital cover |
| Length: | 8:32 |
| Language: | Japanese |
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| Prev Year: | 2023 |
Wave is the second Japanese extended play by South Korean boy group WEi. It was released by Oui Entertainment on February 14, 2024, and contains three tracks, including the lead single "Fake Love".
On January 18, 2024, Oui Entertainment announced that WEi would release their second Japanese EP Wave on February 14.[1] Member Yohan did not be participate in the album promotions due to schedule conflicts. On January 29, the track list was released, with "Fake Love" announced as the lead single. Music video teasers for the lead single were released on February 5 and February 12, respectively. On February 9, the highlight medley video was released.
Wave consists of three tracks and is described as an album filled with various stories of love in which the members express their feelings of wounded, heartbreaking, unconditional, and sad love with their charming voices. The title track "Fake Love" uses WEi's distinctive vocals, a witty electric guitary sound, and straightforward lyrics that convey the pain of parting and regretting your past self who was deeply in love with a beloved lover. The second track "All Mine" is a love song about a romance that bloomed from an unforgettable adolescent crush. The third track "Without U" expresses an anxious heart towards love using an acoustic guitar and sweet vocals.[2]
Following the release of Wave, WEi held events over 24 days which included live concerts, talk shows, fan meetings, and autograph sessions to commemorate their album release.[3]
| Peak position | ||
| Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[4] | 33 | |
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| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[5] | 13 |
| Position | ||
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6] | 49 |
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