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Across the Universe (EP)

Across the Universe (Korean: 비상; Hanja: 飛上; RR: Bisang) is the third mini-album by South Korean idol group D-Crunch. It was released on October 20, 2020, by Ai Grand Korea and distributed by Kakao M. Upon the expiration of the group's contract with their former agency All-S Company at the beginning of the year, D-Crunch signed with Ai Grand Korea. While preparing music for the project, vocalist Hyunwoo suspended his activities with the group due to a back injury that had worsened.

Across the Universe
EP by
D-Crunch
ReleasedOctober 20, 2020 (2020-10-20)
Length18:28
LanguageKorean
LabelAi Grand Korea
D-Crunch chronology
M0527
(2019) 		Across the Universe
(2020) 		Daydream
(2021)
Singles from Across the Universe
  1. "Across the Universe"
    Released: October 20, 2020

Following a series of photo and video teasers, Across the Universe and its lead single with the same name were concurrently released. Despite his absence, Hyunwoo contributed vocals to two song recordings on the project. D-Crunch promoted the song as an eight-member group by performing on music chart programs across various television networks. The mini-album peaked at number 44 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart and shifted over 1,800 units domestically since its release.

Background and music structure

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In early 2020, D-Crunch terminated their exclusive contract with All-S Company and signed with Ai Grand Korea.[1] The group released the trap song "Pierrot" through the new agency on May 22.[2] While preparing new music for D-Crunch's upcoming project, an ongoing back injury vocalist Hyunwoo had sustained began to worsen. It was decided that he would halt activities to recuperate and the group would release their forthcoming mini-album with the remaining eight members.[3]

"Across the Universe" is a hybrid trap song with a strong sound.[4] Minhyuk, a rapper of the group, described it as "intense and sexy".[5] It was composed by Kim Do-hyun and Jared Lee Gosselin, who make up the production duo Dvrko, and Bad Luck. Lee Shin-seong and G.I.G (a songwriting team composed of Hyunwook, O.V, and Hyunoh) penned the song lyrics.[6] D-Crunch provides "sweet" vocals over a "beautiful" melody on the pop number "One Word".[4] "H.A.G.Y (Have a Good Young)" delivers hopeful lyrics over an upbeat rhythm.[4] A soft rock track, "Flower Cup" expresses D-Crunch's gratitude towards their fans.[4] Hyunwoo's vocals were included in the two latter song recordings.[4]

Release and promotion

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Ai Grand Korea shared a group concept photo of D-Crunch via social media on October 6, 2020, the first with an eight-member lineup.[7] Profile images of each group member were released for the following two days in two batches with O.V, Hyunho, Jungseung, and Chanyoung in the first, and Hyunhoh, Minhyuk, Dylan, and Hyunwook in the second.[8] Eight individual concept films for the members were uploaded on October 13.[9] This was followed by two music video teasers on the subsequent days.[10][11] A highlight medley was published the day before the mini-album's release.[4]

Across the Universe and its lead single of the same name were simultaneously released on October 20.[12] The music video for the track was directed by Kim Jong-wan.[10] D-Crunch began promoting "Across the Universe" on weekly music chart shows that same day. They performed the single on SBS MTV's The Show,[13] MBC Every 1's Show Champion,[14] and Mnet's M Countdown.[15] D-Crunch also appeared on Mokkoji Korea, where the performed the single and "Stealer".[16]

Critical reception and commercial performance

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Across the Universe received favorable reviews from both critics from TV Daily. Kim Ji-ha commended D-Crunch for their vocals and the musical diversity throughout the record, while Oh Ji-won expressed shock over the immense power yet enjoyable title track.[17]

On the chart dated October 18–24, 2020, Across the Universe debuted at number 44 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.[18] By the end of the month, the mini-album shifted 1,871 units domestically.[19]

Track listing

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Across the Universe[20]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Across the Universe" (비상; 飛上; Bisang)Lee Shin-seong, G.I.GKim Do-hyun, Jared Lee Gosselin, Bad LuckKim Do-hyun, Jared Lee Gosselin3:50
2."One Word" (한마디; Hanmadi)ZigZag Note, Moon Sang-seon, mooncZigZag Note, Moon Sang-seon, mooncZigZag Note, Moon Sang-seon4:14
3."H.A.G.Y (Have a Good Young)"ZigZag Note, mooncZigZag Note, mooncZigZag Note3:10
4."Flower Cup" (꽃받침; Kkotbatchim)moonc, G.I.Gmoonc, blacksheepmoonc, blacksheep3:24
5."Across the Universe" (비상; 飛上; Bisang) (Inst.) Kim Do-hyun, Jared Lee Gosselin, Bad LuckKim Do-hyun, Jared Lee Gosselin3:50
Total length:18:28

Chart

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[18] 44

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Ho-yeon (February 5, 2020). 디크런치, 아이그랜드서 새 출발 "어떤 상황에서든 9명 함께". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Dongwha Enterprise. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Kim, Han-kil (May 15, 2020). 디크런치, '삐에로' 단체 콘셉트 포토 공개 '강렬VS시크'. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 8, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Kim, Myeong-mi (September 7, 2020). 디크런치 현우 허리 부상, 당분간 8인 체제 "하반기 컴백"(공식입장). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Hwang, Mi-hyeon (October 19, 2020). 디크런치, 새 앨범 하이라이트 영상 공개…확장한 스펙트럼. News1 Korea (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "D-Crunch(디크런치) - 비상(飛上) "Across the Universe" Recording Making Film". YouTube (in Korean). D-Crunch. November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 12, 2020). '8인 체제' 디크런치, 타이틀곡은 '비상'…트랙리스트 공개. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Dong-a Ilbo Company. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Lee, Min-ji (October 6, 2020). 디크런치, 현우 부상으로 8인 체제 컴백 "20일 새 미니앨범 발매"(공식). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Gong, Mi-na (October 8, 2020). '8인 체제' 디크런치, 신보 '비상'에 담은 8人8色 매력. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Cheon, Yun-hye (October 14, 2020). 디크런치, '비상' 개인 콘셉트 필름 공개 완료..8人 8色 카리스마 무장. Herald Pop (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Ji, Min-kyeong (October 15, 2020). 디크런치, 타이틀곡 '비상(飛上)' MV 티저 공개..순백의 카리스마. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Myeong, Hee-suk (October 16, 2020). 디크런치, 신곡 '비상' 안무 창작 참여 '완성도 높인다'. Mydaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Kang, Mi-hwa (October 20, 2020). 디크런치, 오늘(20일) '비상' 발매 ...컴백 기대 포인트 셋. Maeil Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  13. ^ Lee, Si-yeon (October 20, 2020). '더쇼' 펜타곤 데뷔 4년 만에 1위.."드디어 1위" [★밤TView]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  14. ^ Park, Seo-yeon (October 21, 2020). '쇼챔' NCT U, 출연없이 1위 "시즈니 감사"..펜타곤-베리베리 컴백[종합]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  15. ^ Kim, Mi-ji (November 5, 2020). '엠카' 몬스타엑스·박지훈·AB6IX·마마무, 화려한 컴백 대전. xportsnews (in Korean). xportsmedia. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Jung, Ji-eun (November 26, 2020). '모꼬지' 디크런치, 팬들 심장 뿌셔 뿌셔!. KBS Media (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  17. ^ Oh, Ji-won (October 25, 2020). 박원·알렉사·쎄이·크러쉬·디크런치·세븐틴·B1A4·이달의소녀·임창정 [이번주 뭐 들었니?]. TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  18. ^ a b 2020년 43주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  19. ^ 2020년 10월 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  20. ^ Across the Universe (liner notes). D-Crunch. Ai Grand Korea. 2020. 1096261494.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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