Glassy is the debut single album by South Korean singer Jo Yu-ri. It consists of three tracks, including the lead single of the same name. The single album was released by Wake One Entertainment on October 7, 2021.
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| Released | October 7, 2021 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 10:12 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Background and release edit
On September 24, Wake One Entertainment announced that Jo Yu-ri would be making her solo debut with single album titled Glassy on October 7.[1] The photo teaser was released on September 27 and September 30.[2][3] On October 1, the track listing was released with "Glassy" announced as the lead single.[4] On October 3, the highlight medley video was released.[5] On October 4, the music video teaser for lead single "Glassy" was released.[6] On October 6, the second music video teaser for "Glassy" was released.[7] The single album was released on October 7, along with the music video for "Glassy".[8]
Composition edit
"Glassy" was described as a dance-pop song with "lively and catchy melody" and characterized by Jo Yu-ri's "charming voice".[9] "Express Moon" was described as a medium-tempo song with "impressive warm yet powerful instrumental tune" and "romantic melody".[9] "Autumn Memories" (가을 상자) was described as an "emotional duet" ballad song.[9]
Promotion edit
Following the single album's release, Jo Yu-ri held a live event on the same day called "Jo Yuri The 1st Single album [Glassy] Showcase" on Universe to introduce the single album and communicate with her fans.[10]
Commercial performance edit
On October 5, Wake One Entertainment announced Glassy had more than 50,000 pre-order sales.[11]The album debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart and moved to number 5 the following week.
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Glassy" | Hwang Yu-bin |
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| 3:09 |
| 2. | "Express Moon" | Honest |
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| 3:05 |
| Total length: | 6:15 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 3. | "Autumn Memories" (가을 상자; with Lee Seok-hoon) |
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| Choo Dae-gwan (MonoTree) | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 10:13 | ||||
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Melon.[12]
Studio
- M Creative Sound Studio – recording (track 3)
- MonoTree Studio – recording (track 3)
- Seoul Studio – recording (track 3)
- 918 Studio – mixing (track 3)
- 821 Sound Mastering – mastering (track 1–3)
Personnel
- Jo Yu-ri – vocals, background vocals
- Hwang Yu-bin – lyrics (track 1)
- Honest – lyrics (track 2)
- Lee Joo-hyeong (MonoTree) – lyrics, composition (track 3)
- Choo Dae-gwan (MonoTree) – lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal directing, bass, keyboard, string arrangement, string conducting (track 3)
- Kim Hae-ron (MonoTree) – lyrics, composition, background vocals (track 3)
- Kwon Ae-jin (MonoTree) – lyrics, composition, background vocals (track 3)
- Park Woo-sang – composition, arrangement, recording, mixing, synth, drums (track 1–2)
- Bottle Paik – composition, arrangement, synth, drums (track 1)
- Boran – composition, arrangement, background vocals (track 1)
- Inner Child (MonoTree) – composition (track 1)
- Minky – arrangement, synth, drums (track 1)
- Kyum Lyk – composition, arrangement (track 2)
- Hyezoo – composition, background vocals (track 2)
- Jang Min – recording (track 3)
- Kang Sun-young – recording (track 3)
- Jeong Gi-hong – recording (track 3)
- Choi Da-in – recording (track 3)
- Lee Joo-hyung – digital editing (track 3)
- Seo Dong-gwang – mixing (track 3)
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering (track 1–3)
- Park Woo-sang – keyboard, bass (track 2)
- Young – guitar (track 1)
- Kim Jin-kyu – guitar (track 2)
- Jeog Jae – guitar (track 3)
- Weedstring – strings (track 3)
Charts edit
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[13] | 5 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | October 7, 2021 |
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| South Korea | CD |
References edit
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (September 24, 2021). "아이즈원 조유리, 10월 7일 솔로 컴백 확정..몽환+신비 'GLASSY'[공식]" [IZ*ONE's Jo Yu-ri, solo comeback confirmed on October 7th..Dream+Mystery 'GLASSY' [Official]] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (September 27, 2021). "아이즈원 메보→솔로 조유리, 눈부신 비주얼 포토 공개" [IZ*ONE Mebo → Solo Jo Yu-ri, dazzling visual photo released] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (September 30, 2021). "조유리, 단발머리 변신..첫 싱글 앨범 'GLASSY' 비주얼 포토 공개" [Jo Yu-ri, short hair transformation..First single album 'GLASSY' visual photo released] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (October 1, 2021). "조유리 'GLASSY' 트랙리스트 공개, 7일 발표" [Jo Yu-ri's 'GLASSY' track list released, announced on the 7th] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-gil (October 3, 2021). "'7일 발매' 조유리, 첫 싱글 'GLASSY' 전곡 하이라이트 공개" ['Released on the 7th' Jo Yu-ri, first single 'GLASSY' full song highlights revealed] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Na-young (October 4, 2021). "'7일 발매' 조유리, 타이틀곡 'GLASSY' MV 티저 공개...상큼+러블리 끝판왕" ['Released on the 7th' Jo Yu-ri, title song 'GLASSY' MV teaser released...The king of fresh + lovely] (in Korean). Maekyung Sports. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ye-na (October 6, 2021). "조유리, 타이틀곡 '글래시' MV 티저 추가 공개...상큼 매력" [Jo Yu-ri, title song 'Glassy' MV teaser released...fresh charm] (in Korean). X-sports News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Soo-jin (October 7, 2021). "아이즈원 조유리, 솔로 데뷔..."차근차근 성장하겠다"" [IZ*ONE's Jo Yuri to debut solo..."I will grow little by little"] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Lee, Seung-hoon (October 3, 2021). "'솔로 데뷔 D-4' 조유리, 'GLASSY' 전곡 하이라이트 공개..깊어진 음악적 스펙트럼" ['Solo Debut D-4' Jo Yu-ri, 'GLASSY' All Song Highlights Revealed...Deepen Musical Spectrum] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Gong, Mi-na (September 29, 2021). "조유리 'GLASSY' 쇼케이스, 유니버스에서 본다 '독점 생중계'" [Jo Yu-ri's 'GLASSY' showcase to be seen in the universe 'exclusive live broadcast'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seul (October 5, 2021). "조유리, 첫 싱글 'GLASSY' 선주문 5만장 돌파…글로벌 저력 [공식입장]" [Jo Yu-ri, first single 'GLASSY' surpassed 50,000 pre-orders...Global Power [Official Position]] (in Korean). X-sports News. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "Glassy". Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment. Wake One Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Melon.
- ^ "2021년 42주차 Album Chart" [Week 42 of 2021 Album Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. October 10–16, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021 – via Gaon Chart.