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Act. 2 Narcissus

Act. 2 Narcissus is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Gugudan. It was released on February 27, 2017, by Jellyfish Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M. A music video for the title track "A Girl Like Me", was also released on February 27.

Act. 2 Narcissus
EP by
Gugudan
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2017 (2017-02-27)
Recorded2016–2017
GenreK-pop
Length20:27
LanguageKorean
Label
Producer
  • Maria Marcus
  • Chowool
  • Ravi
  • PUFF
  • Glory Face
  • Jinli
  • MELODESIGN
Gugudan chronology
Act. 1 The Little Mermaid
(2016) 		Act. 2 Narcissus
(2017) 		Act. 3 Chococo Factory
(2017)
Singles from Act. 2 Narcissus
  1. "A Girl Like Me"
    Released: February 27, 2017 (2017-02-27)

The EP was a commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart.

Background and release

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On January 20, 2017, it was reported that Gugudan was set for a February comeback.[1] On February 3, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Gugudan would make their first comeback since debut with their second mini-album, on February 28.[2]

On February 15, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released a teaser announcing the titles for the mini-album Act. 2 Narcissus and the title track "A Girl Like Me".[3] On February 16, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the comeback schedule and individual teaser images for Mimi, Hana and Nayoung.[4] On February 17, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released individual teaser images for Hyeyeon, Mina and Sally.[5] On February 18, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released individual teaser images for Sejeong, Soyee and Haebin.[6] On February 19, 2017, a group teaser image and the album cover were revealed.[7]

On February 20, 2017, it was revealed that their label-mate VIXX's Ravi had written one of the album's songs for the group.[8] On February 21, 2017, the album tracklist composed of five songs, as well as the highlight medley were revealed.[9]

On February 24, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the first MV teaser[10] and announced that the release of the album was changed to February 27.[11] A series of performance spoilers of each member showing some dance moves were also released.[12] On February 26, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the second MV teaser which preview a little of the choreography.[13]

Promotion

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The music video for the title track "A Girl Like Me", was released on February 27, 2017, in conjunction with the EP. Gugudan held a live showcase on February 28.[14]

Commercial performance

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Act. 2 Narcissus debuted at number 3 on Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated February 26 – March 4, 2017.[15]

The title track, "A Girl Like Me", debuted at number 38 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated February 26 – March 4, 2017, with 49,829 downloads sold.[16][17]

Track listing

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Digital download[18]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Rainbow"
  • Jang Yeojin
  • An Yeongju
  • Erik Lidbom
  • Maria Marcus
Erik Lidbom3:36
2."A Girl Like Me" (나 같은 애; Na gat-eun ae)ChowoolChowoolChowool2:55
3."Hate You" (미워지려 해; Miwojilyeo hae)Ravi (VIXX)
  • Ravi
  • PUFF
  • Ravi
  • PUFF
3:11
4."One Step Closer" (거리; Geoli)
  • Jinli
  • Glory Face
  • Glory Face
  • Jinli
  • Glory Face
  • Mingki (RBW)
3:48
5."Make a Wish" (소원 들어주기; Sowon deul-eojugi)Kim Ji-hyangMELODESIGNMELODESIGN4:02
6."A Girl Like Me" (Instrumental) ChowoolChowool2:55
Total length:20:50

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2017) Peak

position

South Korea (Gaon Album) 3

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Worldwide February 27, 2017 Digital download Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M Music
South Korea CD, music download

References

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  1. ^ 김, 나희 (2017-01-20). "젤리피쉬 측 "구구단, 2월 컴백 준비…날짜 논의 중"(공식입장)". 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. ^ "구구단 측 28일 미니앨범 컴백 확정[공식]". mydaily.co.kr. 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. ^ "구구단, 두 번째 미니 앨범 '나르시스' 티저 이미지 기습 공개". 서울경제 (in Korean). 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  4. ^ 홍, 승한 (2017-02-16). "'구구단' 하나-나영-미미, '나 같은 애' 컴백 포토 공개…물오른 미모로 시선집중". 스포츠서울 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  5. ^ "구구단 샐리×미나×혜연, 공식 컴백 포토 공개...인형 같은 막내 라인". sports.donga.com (in Korean). 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  6. ^ "'구구단' 소이-세정-해빈, '미모 완전체'가 완성됐다". sports.donga.com (in Korean). 2017-02-18. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  7. ^ "구구단 '나르시스' 앨범 커버 공개…9人9色 매력 발산". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  8. ^ OSEN (2017-02-21). "구구단 '나르시스' 트랙리스트 공개..빅스 라비 자작곡 선물". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  9. ^ "'컴백' D-7 구구단, '나르시스' 트랙리스트 공개". sports.donga.com (in Korean). 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  10. ^ "구구단 '나 같은 애' 뮤비 티저 공개! '세젤예' 거울 여신 '美친美모'!". 스타투데이 (in Korean). 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  11. ^ "구구단, 하루 빨리 만난다…27일 음원·MV 공개 [공식]". sports.donga.com (in Korean). 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  12. ^ "Gugudan releases performance spoilers for 'A Girl Like Me'". Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  13. ^ "구구단, '나 같은 애' 뮤비 2차 티저 "예쁜 건 안 질려" 중독성". sports.donga.com (in Korean). 2017-02-26. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  14. ^ OSEN (2017-02-28). "구구단, '나르시스돌'로 화려한 컴백..'뀨단매직' 시작". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  15. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  16. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  17. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  18. ^ "Act.2 Narcissus". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-03-04.
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