Lovelyz8 is the first extended play by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. It was released on October 1, 2015.[1] The EP contains seven tracks with the title track "Ah-Choo" and pre-release single "Shooting Star".[2] This album marks the return of member Jisoo, who took a hiatus after becoming the target of online harassment.

Lovelyz8
Digital cover
EP by
ReleasedOctober 1, 2015 (2015-10-01)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length22:00
Label
Lovelyz chronology
Girls' Invasion
(2014)
Lovelyz8
(2015)
Lovelinus
(2015)
Singles from Lovelyz8
  1. "Shooting Star"
    Released: September 14, 2015
  2. "Ah-Choo"
    Released: October 1, 2015
Music video
"Shooting Star" on YouTube
"Ah-Choo" on YouTube

This album is the last part of the 'Girls' trilogy. The sequel to their previous album Girls' Invasion and its repackage Hi~.

Background and release

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On August 25, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced Lovelyz would return with eight members, Jisoo rejoining the group, through a teaser image that included the "Lovelyz8" album logo.[3] The album was preceded with the release of its first single, "Shooting Star" on September 14 and the release of its music video on the same day. A preview of the album was released on September 28.[4] A music video for the title track "Ah-Choo" was released on October 1 together with the digital album. Physical sales of the album began on October 2. The group appeared on a live-streaming broadcast through the Naver V Live app called "Lovelyz Surprise Party." Promotions also began that day for "Ah-Choo" on Mnet's M! Countdown, followed by performances on 'KBS' Music Bank on October 2 and 'SBS' Inkigayo on October 4. That first week of promotion also included additional stages for either a shortened version of "How to be a Pretty Girl" or "Shooting Star."[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Welcome to the Lovelyz8"Coach & SendoCoach & SendoCoach & Sendo1:31
2."Ah-Choo"Seo Ji-eumOne PieceOne Piece3:38
3."Shooting Star" (작별하나; lit: One Farewell)Sweetch, OreoSweetch, OreoSweetch, Oreo3:14
4."Hug Me"J.YoonJ.YoonJ.Yoon3:44
5."How to Be a Pretty Girl" (예쁜 여자가 되는 법)Lee Ji-rinLee Ji-rinLee Ji-rin3:15
6."Sweet and Sour" (새콤달콤)Super MarketSuper MarketSuper Market3:32
7."Rapunzel" (라푼젤)Lee Yoon-chae, Lee Jeong-pyoLee Yoon-chae, Lee Jeong-pyoLee Yoon-chae, Lee Jeong-pyo3:26
Total length:22:27

Charts

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Album

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Chart Peak
position
Sales
South Korean Albums (Gaon) 2 23,213[6]

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Worldwide October 1, 2015 Digital download SM C&C, Woollim Label
South Korea Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
October 2, 2015 CD

References

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  1. ^ "Lovelyz8". Naver Music. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Lovelyz Drops Comeback MV Teaser For "Shooting Star"". HELLOKPOP. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. ^ "걸그룹 러블리즈, 컴백 스포 사진 기습 공개 'Lovelyz8' 무슨 의미? Girl group Lovelyz, surprise comeback photos, what does Lovelyz8 mean?". TVDaily. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Lovelyz, the secret of the 1st mini album 'released the songs on the album'". SBS. September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  5. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/10/ikon-wins-1-on-sbs-inkigayo-performances-by-ailee-lovleyz-got7 iKON wins #1 on SBS' 'Inkigayo' + performances by Ailee, Lovelyz, & GOT7
  6. ^ Cumulative sales of Lovelyz8:
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