Latata is the debut Japanese-language extended play (third overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Universal Music Japan on July 31, 2019.[1] The EP contains Japanese versions of previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)",[a] alongside two original Japanese tracks, "Light My Fire" and "For You".
| Latata | ||||
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 Digital cover | ||||
| EP by | ||||
| Released | July 31, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | ||||
| (G)I-dle chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Type A | ||||
 Type B | ||||
| Singles from Latata | ||||
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Background and release
editOn May 19, 2019 it was revealed that (G)I-dle would make their Japanese debut with the EP Latata, with title track Latata on July 31, 2019. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition (A), a limited CD+PHOTOBOOK 28P edition (B), and a regular CD edition.[3] A Japanese version of Hann (Alone) was released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track.[2]
The song "For You" was written and composed by member Minnie.[4]
Promotion
edit(G)I-dle held a live showcase at the Mainabi Blitz Akasaka on July 23, 2019.[5] The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Latata" (Japanese version) |
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| 3:23 |
| 2. | "Light My Fire" | Yu Shimoji |
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| 3:51 |
| 3. | "Maze" (Japanese version) |
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| 3:20 |
| 4. | "For You" |
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| 3:44 |
| Total length: | 14:18 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Hann (Alone)" (Japanese version) | Soyeon |
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| 3:25 |
| Total length: | 17:43 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Latata" (Japanese version) |
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| 3:23 |
| 2. | "Light My Fire" | Yu Shimoji |
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| 3:51 |
| 3. | "Maze" (Japanese version) |
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| 3:20 |
| 4. | "For You" |
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| 3:44 |
| 5. | "Latata" (Music video; Japanese version) | 3:26 | |||
| 6. | "Latata" (Music video making; Japanese version) | ||||
| Total length: | 14:19 | ||||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Latata" (Japanese version) | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Light My Fire" (Japanese version) | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Maze" (Japanese version) | 3:20 |
| 4. | "For You" (Japanese version) | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 14:19 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Latata" (Japanese version) | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Light My Fire" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Maze" (Japanese version) | 3:20 |
| 4. | "For You" (Japanese version) | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 14:19 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] | 5 |
| Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] | 15 |
| Taiwanese Albums (Five Music)[9] | 8 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 31, 2019 | Digital download | Cube, Universal Music |
| Japan | |||
| CD |
Notes
edit- ^ The Japanese version of Hann (Alone) is only available on iTunes as an exclusive track.[2]
References
edit- ^ “幕張ジャック”(G)I-DLE、7・31日本デビュー ショーケースも決定
- ^ a b "1st mini album『LATATA』プリオーダースタート！スペシャルプライス&iTunes Exclusive Trackとして「HANN」(Japanese ver.)も収録！". Universal Music Japan. 28 June 2019.
- ^ (G)i-dle Latata versions
- ^ (G)I-DLE 日本デビュー作にはメンバー書き下ろしの新曲も、収録内容＆ジャケット写真公開
- ^ "(G)I-DLE、7月に『LATATA』で日本デビュー決定&ショーケースも開催". Excite Japan. 20 May 2019.
- ^ "(G)I-DLE、日本初ライブでデビュー曲「LATATA」初披露＜セットリスト＞". Model Press Japan. 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2019-08-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Albums (2020/08/12)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ "第32 週 統計時間：2019/8/2 - 2019/8/8". 5music (in Chinese). Five Music. Retrieved November 29, 2019. To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner