1÷x=1 (Undivided) is the third mini-album by South Korean boy band Wanna One. It was released on June 4, 2018, by Swing Entertainment and Stone Music Entertainment.[1]
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| Released | June 4, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 19:03 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Singles from 1÷x=1 (Undivided) | ||||
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Release and promotion
edit1÷x=1 (Undivided) is a follow-up of the band's arithmetic-themed album series.[2] In April, Wanna One announced that the members will split into multiple units and collaborate with different artists such as Dynamic Duo, Zico, Nell and Heize for their upcoming album.[3] On May 7, Wanna One announced the title of the new "Special" album, 1÷x=1 (Undivided) through a teaser video. It will contain the songs produced during their unit projects, which will be shown on the group's reality show Wanna One Go: X-con.[4][5]
Units
editThe different units were unveiled on the first day of Wanna One Go: X-con.[6]
| Unit name | Producer | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Lean on Me | Nell | Yoon Ji-sung, Hwang Min-hyun, Ha Sung-woon |
| Number 1 | Dynamic Duo | Park Ji-hoon, Bae Jin-young, Lai Kuan-lin |
| The Heal | Heize | Ong Seong-wu, Lee Dae-hwi |
| Triple Position | Zico | Kim Jae-hwan, Kang Daniel, Park Woo-jin |
On June 4, the album was released, along with the music video of the lead single, "Light".[7][8]
Wanna One filmed the live performance of "Light" and the unit songs during their Day 1 Concert in Seoul on June 1, which was broadcast live on Mnet, the channel's YouTube account and the group's Facebook account, through the group's reality show, Wanna One Go: X-con on June 4.[9] They also promoted on music shows for two weeks.[10]
Production and composition
editThe title of the album is inspired by arithmetical operations like the band's previous releases: 1X1=1 (To Be One), 1-1=0 (Nothing Without You), and 0+1=1 (I Promise You).[2] Every sub-unit track on the album is produced by a high-profile South Korean artist.[11] The lead single, "Light" is a UK garage-inspired electropop track containing a catchy chorus and EDM breakdown. The song features all the eleven members of the band. “Forever and a Day” is an evocative pop rock track groove ballad. The song is produced by Kim Jong Wan, the vocalist of indie rock band Nell. It features the members Yoon Ji-sung, Ha Sung-woon and Hwang Min-hyun and sonically, sounds similar to the style of its writer Kim. “11” is a groovy alternative R&B track produced by Gaeko and Choiza of Dynamic Duo. The song features Lai Kuan-lin, Park Ji-hoon, and Bae Jin-young. “Sandglass” is a breezy track produced by Heize and featuring Ong Seong-wu and Lee Dae-hwi.[11][12] The lyrics talk about with the theme of an hourglass that symbolizes memories that do not disappear, but are there for a limited time.[13] “Kangaroo” is a summery hip hop track produced by Block B’s Zico and contains punky rhythms and melodies. The song features members Kim Jae-hwan, Kang Daniel and Park Woo-jin.[11][12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Light" (켜줘; Kyeojwo; lit. Turn It On) |
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| 3:29 |
| 2. | "Kangaroo" (캥거루; Triple Position) |
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| 3:43 | |
| 3. | "Forever and a Day" (영원+1; Lean on Me) |
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| 4:28 | |
| 4. | "Hourglass" (모래시계; The Heal) |
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| 3:49 | |
| 5. | "11" (No.1) |
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| 3:30 | |
| Total length: | 19:05 | ||||
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[14] | 1 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[15] | 8 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[16] | 5 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Korea (KMCA)[17] | 2× Platinum | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Kangaroo" | Longlisted | [18] |
| Best Unit | "Kangaroo" (Wanna One – Triple Position) | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Wanna One Team Up With Popular Korean Singer-Songwriters for 'Undivided' EP: Watch 'Light' Music Video". Billboard. June 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Wanna One to release new record in continuation of its arithmetic series". Yonhap News Agency. June 4, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Wanna One's new album to feature ZICO, Heize". Kpop Herald. April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Wanna One to release album on June 4". Kpop Herald. May 7, 2018.
- ^ "[공식입장] 워너원, 6월 4일 스페셜 앨범 '1÷χ=1' 들고 컴백 확정". Xports News (in Korean). May 7, 2018.
- ^ "K-pop band Wanna One embarks on world tour". The Korea Times. June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Wanna One to release new record in continuation of its arithmetic series". Yonhap News Agency. June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Wanna One continues at full throttle". Kpop Herald. June 3, 2018.
- ^ "'워너원고' 측 "최종화 전 세계 생중계..6월 4일 방송"". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). June 4, 2018.
- ^ "[Oh! 뮤직] '컴백' 워너원, 재킷·MV·유닛·음방까지 '올킬 준비완료'". Osen (in Korean). May 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c Hong, Dam-young (June 7, 2018). "[Album review] Something big is missing on Wanna One's new album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Herman, Tamar (June 6, 2018). "Wanna One Team Up With Popular Korean Singer-Songwriters for 'Undivided' EP: Watch 'Light' Music Video". The Korea Herald. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "감성부터 박력까지…'워너원고-X-CON', 워너원 유닛 콘셉트 공개" [From emotion to force ... 'Wanna One-X-CON', Wanna One unit concept revealed]. Sports Donga (in Korean). May 22, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2020 – via Naver.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 23, 2018". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Wanna One Chart History (World Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ "2018년 Album Chart". Gaon. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ "South Korean album certifications – Wanna One – 1÷x=1 (Undivided)" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Hoyeon (November 1, 2018). "방탄소년단부터 워너원…'2018 MAMA', 투표 시작". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.