Band Aid is the ninth extended play (EP) by South Korean band Day6, released on September 2, 2024, through Studio J and JYP Entertainment. Produced by frequent collaborator Hong Ji-sang, the EP was co-written by all band members. The EP contains eight tracks led by the single "Melt Down" with a theme revolving around comfort and healing.
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| Released | September 2, 2024 | |||
| Length | 25:24 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Producer | Hong Ji-sang | |||
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Band Aid will be supported by a world tour, titled the Forever Young Tour (2024–25).
Background
editDay6 released their eighth extended play (EP) Fourever on March 18, 2024, as the group's first release since their hiatus from military service and Jae's departure from the band.[1] During their hiatus and promotions for Fourever, the band's back catalog received a surge in popularity, with "Time of Our Life", the lead single of The Book of Us: Gravity (2019), charting at number 10 at the Circle Digital Chart for the first half of 2024.[2][3][4]
Music and lyrics
editBand Aid has a runtime of 25 minutes and 24 seconds across eight tracks. Thematically, the songs revolve around comfort and warmth.[5] "Melt Down" is characterized by melodic punk sounds accentuated by a drum beat;[6] its lyrics narrate the emotion brought by finding a love that heals and brings warmth to one's life.[7]
Release and promotion
editBand Aid was released on September 2, 2024, as the band's ninth EP, with "Melt Down" supporting the EP as the lead single.[8] The EP's title combines the words "band" to represent the members as a rock band and the word "aid" as a "promise" to provide help.[9]
The band's first release in six months, JYP Entertainment announced the EP and its title on August 9.[10] A three-minute film depicting the album's concept was released on August 19.[11][12] A "track preview film", previewing the album's tracks through instrumental snippets played by the members, was released on August 21.[13]
Forever Young Tour
editOn August 11, the agency announced that Day6 would embark on the Forever Young World tour in support of Band Aid and Fourever, announcing 15 dates across 11 stops in Asia, beginning with three shows at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, from September 20 to 22, and concluding with a show at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, on February 22, 2025.[14]
Track listing
editAll tracks are arranged by Hong Ji-sang.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Monster" (괴물) | Young K | 3:37 | |
| 2. | "Melt Down" (녹아내려요) | Young K |
| 2:50 |
| 3. | "She Smiled" (그녀가 웃었다) |
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| 3:29 |
| 4. | "Shxtty Game" (망겜) | Young K |
| 3:12 |
| 5. | "Help Me Rock&Roll" (도와줘요 Rock&Roll) |
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| 2:37 |
| 6. | "Counter" | Young K |
| 3:00 |
| 7. | "I'm Fine" |
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| 3:19 |
| 8. | "Still There" (아직 거기 살아) | Young K |
| 3:20 |
| Total length: | 25:24 | |||
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | September 2, 2024 |
References
edit- ^ Munson, Olivia. "DAY6 returns with 'Fourever': The album reflects who the band is 'at this moment'". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "How DAY6 captured hearts of teens to 30s". koreatimes. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (2024-03-18). "[INTERVIEW] DAY6 discusses unexpected hits during military hiatus, resilient return with new album". koreatimes. Archived from the original on 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "First Half, 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (2024-09-02). "'컴백' DAY6 "인기 요인? 좋은 곡은 언젠가 빛을 발해" [일문일답]" ['Comeback' DAY6 "Popularity Factor? A Good Song Will Shine Someday" [Q&A]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (2024-09-02). "데이식스, 정주행 성공...'녹아내려요' 멜론 '톱100' 5위 직행" [Day6's 'Melting' Enters Melon Top 100 5th Place + All Songs Enter the Chart [Chart Office]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Go, Mayks (2024-09-02). "DAY6 Release 9th Mini-Album 'Band Aid' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (2024-08-12). "DAY6 announces ninth EP 'Band Aid', world tour afterward". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Lee, Jeong-eun (2024-08-29). "DAY6, 컴백 앞두고 국내 음원 차트 자체 최고 기록" [DAY6, Ahead of Comeback, Sets Its Own Highest Record on Domestic Music Charts]. News Inside (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Kim, Soo-young (2024-08-10). "데이식스, 9월 2일 컴백…'대세 행보' 이어간다" [Day6, comeback on September 2nd… Continues ‘trend’]. Hankyung (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Hye-min (2024-08-16). ""아이 니드 마이데이"...데이식스, '밴드 에이드' 콘셉트 필름 티저 공개" ["I Need My Day"... DAY6, 'Band Aid' Concept Film Teaser Released]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2024-08-20 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Da-won (2024-08-20). "데이식스가 온다" [Day6 is coming]. Kyunghang (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20 – via Naver.
- ^ 김, 지혜. "'컴백' DAY6, 트랙 프리뷰 필름 공개..고퀄리티 밴드 사운드". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (2024-08-12). "Day6 announce first leg of 2024-2025 world tour 'Forever Young'". NME. Archived from the original on 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 36 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – September 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.