Re: is the fifth extended play (EP) by South Korean co-ed group Kard. It was released on June 22, 2022, by DSP Media. The EP consists of six tracks, including the lead single, "Ring The Alarm". This marks their first release in about two years since their first single album Way with Words and after J.Seph's return from the military.[1]
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| Released | June 22, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Length | 18:03 | |||
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Background and release
editDSP Media released a statement in May that "Kard are working on their new album after their break during J.Seph's military service".[2] This was Kard's first group release in nearly two years, following their 2020 single album Way with Words.[3] On May 27, a video titled Re:Member revealed that they will be releasing new music in June, after a hiatus of more than a year following J.Seph's mandatory military enlistment.[4] Several interview films were also released and following a small trailer which recaps their journey, the album title was revealed to be Re:.[5] The pre-sales for the EP on different online and physical stores began on June 9, following the album preview.[6] Several teasers were also released, including a release scheduler,[7] several concept images,[8][9] a music video teaser which reached 1 million views before 24 hours of release,[10] a dance spoiler,[11] and a live highlight clip.[12] The EP was released on June 22, 2022, through several music streaming services.[13]
Composition
editThe album consists of 6 tracks and they include "Break Down", a self composed track, the title track "Ring The Alarm", a moombahton track, "Good Love", a pop-R&B track, "Whip!" another pop-R&B track with a retro sound and instrumentals of the previous tracks "Break Down" and "Ring The Alarm".[14]
Promotion
editA comeback showcase was also held introduce the extended play and communicate with their fans.[15] Mnet and SBS announced that the quartet is set to perform on M Countdown and Inkigayo stages on the opening week of release.[16]
Commercial performance
editOn South Korean Hanteo Charts, the album recorded 7,895 copies and placed third on the daily charts for June 22, Wednesday, making it the best selling album on the first day of release, septupling since their last release Way with Words which sold a little more than 1000,[17] while on Circle Chart, the album peaked at the twelfth position and sold over 26,800 physical copies, surpassing their previous EP Red Moon.[18]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Break Down" |
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| 2:54 | |
| 2. | "Ring the Alarm" |
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| 3:05 |
| 3. | "Good Love" |
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| Bangkok | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Whip!" |
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| Minkey | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Break Down" (instrumental) |
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| 2:54 | |
| 6. | "Ring the Alarm" (instrumental) |
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| 3:05 | |
| Total length: | 18:03 | ||||
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | June 22, 2022 | CD | |
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References
edit- ^ Jie, Ye-eun. "Flood of big-name K-pop artists set to return this summer". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "[단독] Kard, 완전체 컴백→7월 남미투어". 다음뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ "Kard to return with new music, tease upcoming South American tour". NME. April 12, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Seo, Byungki (May 27, 2022). "'군백기 끝' 카드(Kard), 6월 완전체 컴백 확정" ['End of military service' Kard, full comeback confirmed in June]. Herald Economy (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "Kard to release 5th mini album June 22". The Korea Times. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Kard, DSP Media (June 9, 2022). "Kard 5th Mini Album 'Re:' | Pre-Order". Twitter. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Kard, DSP Media (June 11, 2022). "Kard 5th Mini Album 'Re:' | SCHEDULER". Twitter. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Kard 5th Mini Album 'Re:'| Concept Image | #Kard #카드". Twitter. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Byeong-chul, Yoo. "'군백기 끝에 뭉친 넷' 카드, 신곡 'Ring The Alarm' 단체 콘셉트 이미지 공개…'파격&스타일리시'" [The 'Four Unites at the End of the Military White Flag' card, new song 'Ring The Alarm' group concept image released... 'Excellent & Stylish']. Korea Economy TV (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Seung-rok, Lee. ""컴백 열기 고조"…카드(Kard), 신곡 'Ring The Alarm' MV티저 공개" ["Comeback fever rises"... Kard releases new song 'Ring The Alarm' MV teaser]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kard, DSP Media (June 19, 2022), Kard - Ring The Alarm _ Dance Spoiler, YouTube, retrieved June 21, 2022
- ^ 정하은. "'여름 불패' 카드(Kard)의 화려한 귀환" [The splendid return of the 'Summer Invincible' Kard]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Min-Hee, Shin. "Kard set to release new EP 'Re:' on June 22". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "Kard 5th Mini Album 'Re:' - 카드 (Kard)". 멜론 (in Korean). Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ "Kard [Re:] Comeback Showcase 참여자 유의 사항 안내". kard.bstage.in. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ 박설이. "카드(Kard), '엠카' 시작으로 '링 디 알람' 본격 활동 개시" [Kard, starting with 'M Countdown', 'Ring the Alarm' activities in earnest]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "[Daily Ranking: June 22nd] Kard's 'Re:: The 5th Mini Album' Places 3rd". HANTEONEWS. June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ "Album Chart 2022.06". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 26, 2022". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Album Chart – June 2022". Circle Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2022.