Invitation (EP)
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| EP by Ailee | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2012 | |||
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YMC Studio, Seoul, South Korea 2012 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 21:55 | |||
| Label | YMC/LOEN | |||
| Producer | Wheesung (executive) | |||
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"Invitation" is the debut extended play by the South Korean singer Ailee. It was released on October 16, 2012. The songs "Heaven" and "I'll Show You" were used for promote the EP.
Release and promotion
The mini album contains 6 tracks.[1] It was produced by producers such as Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung, Park Guentae, Duble Sidekick, Wheesung, and featured artists such as Verbal Jint, Swings and Simon D.[2]
On February 6, the music video teaser for Ailee's debut song, "Heaven", was released. "Heaven" was written and produced by Wheesung.[3] On the 9th, Ailee released the song and the music video, which featured Beast's Gi Kwang.[4][5] Later that day, she made her debut stage performance of "Heaven" on M.net M! Countdown,[6] and then on SBS Inkigayo on February 11.[7]
On October 16, Ailee released her music video for her title track of the mini album, “I’ll Show You“, which featured MBLAQ's G.O. In addition to the music video, she also released her mini album called 'Invitation.'[8] On October 18, Ailee made her comeback with "I'll Show You"" on M! Countdown.[9] On November 23 Ailee won her very first ever music show award on KBS Music Bank for "I'll Show You".[10]
"I'll Show You" debuted at number 6 on South Korea's Gaon Singles Chart. A week later, the song jumped to number 3 on Gaon Single Chart. "I'll Show You" achieved its highest debut on the K-Pop Hot 100, where it charted at number 2 for two weeks.
On December 7, 2012 Ailee has officially begun follow up promotions with “Evening Sky“ on KBS's Music Bank.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "I Will Show You" (보여줄게; Boyeojulge) | Kang Eun-kyung | Lee Hyun-seung, Noh Ju-hwan | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Into the Storm" ((폭풍속으로) feat. Verbal Jint) | Duble Sidekick, Kim Jin-tae (rap lyrics) | Noh Ju-hwan | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Evening Sky" (저녁 하늘) | Kim Yi-na | Tommy Park, Ok Jung-yong | 3:55 |
| 4. | "My Love" (feat. Swings) | Rado, Moon Ji-hoon (rap lyrics) | Rado | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Shut Up" (feat. Simon D) | Wheesung, Jung Ki-sook (rap lyrics) | Moon Ha | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Heaven" | Wheesung | Wheesung, Iggy, Seo Yong-bae | 3:38 |
Total length: |
21:55 | |||
Charts
Album chart
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Weekly albums chart | 10 |
| Gaon Monthly albums chart | 26 |
Sales and certifications
| Chart | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaon physical sales[12] | 10,060+ |
References
- ↑ "<고침> 문화(<윤하·보아·손담비..)". news.naver.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
- ↑ "Ailee Comes Back with Album 'Invitation'". kpopstarz. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ↑ "Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser feat. B2ST's Kikwang". Allkpop. 2012-02-06.
- ↑ "Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser". Soompi. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ "Lee Ki Kwang appears on Ailee's "Heaven" music video". Soompi. 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ "Ailee makes an angelic debut with "Heaven" on 'M! Countdown'!". Allkpop. 2012-02-09.
- ↑ "Ailee Makes Debut Inkigayo Performance". Soompi. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ "Ailee releases "I'll Show You" MV (ft. MBLAQ's G.O) + 'Invitation' mini album". Allkpop. 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ↑ "Ailee comes back with "I'll Show You" on 'M! Countdown'". Allkpop. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
- ↑ Ailee wins her first KBS Music Bank Award! POSTED ON NOVEMBER 27, 2012 BY MUSIC4URSOUL [Account terminated for copyright infringement]
- ↑ "Ailee follows up with "Evening Sky" on 'Music Bank' | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
- ↑ "Gaon album chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2012.