We Play Explained

We Play
Type:ep
Artist:Weeekly
Cover:File:Weeekly weplay 2021.jpg
Caption:Digital and "Jump" version cover
Border:yes
Language:Korean
Prev Title:We Can
Prev Year:2020
Next Year:2021

We Play is the third extended play by South Korean girl group Weeekly. It was released on March 17, 2021, by Play M and distributed by Kakao. The physical version of the EP was made available in two versions: "Jump" and "Up". It contains five tracks, including the lead single "After School".

Background and release

On February 24, Play M Entertainment released a teaser photo announcing that Weeekly would make a comeback with their third EP We Play.[1]

On March 3–4, they released the concept photos for We Play.[2] [3] On March 8, they released the concept film for We Play. This concept film also revealed "After School" as the lead single.[4] On March 10, the tracklist for We Play was released.[5] On March 12, the highlight medley for the EP was released.[6] On March 15, they released the music video teaser for "After School".[7]

On March 17, We Play was released along with the music video for "After School".

Promotion

On March 17, 2021, Weeekly held an online showcase from Shinhan Card Fan Square.[8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Melon.[9]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[10] 10
Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[11] 21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim. Mi-ji. '신인상 6관왕' 위클리, 3월 17일 컴백 확정…라이언전 지원사격. 'Six-times Best New Artist' Weeekly will make a comeback on March 17th. Ryan Jhun's support shot.. February 24, 2021. X Sports News. May 7, 2021. ko.
  2. Web site: Jeon. A-ram. '컴백' 위클리, 콘셉트 포토 공개…'스포티룩→숏컷' 변신까지. 'Comeback' Weeekly, concept photos released. "Sporty look→short cut" transformation.. March 3, 2021. X Sports News. May 7, 2021. ko.
  3. Web site: Kim. Ye-na. '17일 컴백' 위클리, 7色 스타일 변신…'슈퍼 루키' 매력 발산 . 'Comeback on the 17th' Weeekly, 7 colors style transformation. "Super Rookie" charm.. March 4, 2021. X Sports News. May 7, 2021. ko.
  4. Web site: Choi. Hee-jae. 위클리, 미니 3집 'We play' 콘셉트 필름 공개…하이틴 무비 감성. Weeekly's third mini album 'We Play' concept film was released. High-teen movie sentimental.. March 8, 2021. X Sports News. May 7, 2021. ko.
  5. Web site: Ahn. Jin-yong. 컴백 위클리, 타이틀곡은 'After School'…라이언전·서지음·제아 지원사격. Weeekly comeback, title track is 'After School'...Ryan Jhun, Seo Ji-eum, JeA support shots.. March 10, 2021. Munhwa. May 6, 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: Choi. Hee-jae. 위클리, 미니 3집 하이라이트 메들리 공개…라이언전X김이나 '믿듣 라인업'. Weeekly reveals highlight medley for third mini-album... Ryan Jhun X Kim Eana 'trusted lineup.'. March 12, 2021. X Sports News. May 6, 2021. ko.
  7. Web site: Choi. Hee-jae. 위클리, 신곡 '애프터 스쿨' MV 티저 공개…자유분방 10대 매력. Weeekly to release MV teaser for new song 'After School'. Free-spirited teenage charm.. March 15, 2021. X Sports News. May 7, 2021. ko.
  8. Web site: Kim. Han-jun. 재재 '위클리 쇼케이스 사회를 맡았어요' [포토]]. Jaejae, "I hosted Weeekly's showcase." [Photo]. March 17, 2021. X Sports News. May 9, 2021. ko.
  9. Web site: We Play – 앨범 정보. We Play – Album Info. March 17, 2021. Melon. May 6, 2021.
  10. Web site: 2021년 12주차 Album Chart. Week 12 of 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. May 6, 2021.
  11. Web site: 2021년 03월 Album Chart. March 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. May 6, 2021.