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On My Youth

On My Youth is the second studio album by the Chinese boy band WayV. It was released digitally on November 1, 2023, and physically on November 8, 2023, by Label V and SM Entertainment. It consists of ten songs, including the English version of the title track. Member Kun also participated in lyric writing for the track "Be Alright".

On My Youth
Digital album cover
Studio album by
WayV
ReleasedNovember 1, 2023
Recorded2021–2023
Genre
Length33:38
Language
  • Mandarin
  • English
Label
WayV chronology
Phantom
(2022) 		On My Youth
(2023) 		Give Me That
(2024)
NCT chronology
Fact Check
(2023) 		On My Youth
(2023) 		Be There for Me
(2023)
Singles from On My Youth
  1. "On My Youth"
    Released: November 1, 2023

Background and release

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In May 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Lucas, who had been suspended from the WayV since 2021, would be departing from NCT and WayV to pursue his solo endeavors, officially turning WayV into a sextet.[1][2] From August to September 2023, WayV joined NCT in their three-day stadium concerts in South Korea and Japan, titled NCT Nation: To The World.[3] On October 16, 2023, WayV announced that they would release their second studio album, On My Youth, on November 8, eleven months since their latest and fourth extended play (EP), Phantom. The album consists of ten tracks and was released on streaming platforms on November 1.[4]

In an interview with USA Today, member YangYang explained that "The album's diverse track range also allowed the members to challenge themselves. […] They tried different genres they hadn't previously done, widening the scope of WayV's abilities."[5]

Promotion

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Single

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WayV released the teaser video for the title track "On My Youth" on October 31,[6] while the song was released along with the album the next day.[4] A performance video of "On My Youth" (English ver.) was uploaded to the group's YouTube channel on November 9, 2023.[7] The song debuted at number 86 on the Chinese TME UNI chart.[8]

Showcase tour

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On October 24, 2023, WayV announced that they would embark on an eponymous showcase tour to support the album in four cities in China.[9] The group subsequently added a stop in Shanghai and sold out the tour once the tickets were on sale two days later.[10] On November 9, the ticketing for another additional stop in Wuhan was opened and sold out.[11]

Tour dates

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List of fanmeetings, showing specific tour date, city, country and venue
Date City Country Venue Ref.
November 1, 2023 Shanghai China Jing'an Sports Center Gymnasium [12]
November 5, 2023 Chengdu Huaxi LIVE-528M Space
November 8, 2023 Beijing Beijing Exhibition Hall Theater
November 12, 2023 Guangzhou Asian Games City Comprehensive Stadium
November 15, 2023 Suzhou Dushu Lake Gymnasium
November 17, 2023 Wuhan Wugang Sports Center

Commercial performance

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On My Youth debuted on the South Korean Circle Chart at number four with 329,290 copies sold and eventually at number eight in the monthly chart.[13][14] The album also entered top five on the Japan Oricon and Billboard Hot Album charts.[15][16]

Track listing

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On My Youth track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."On My Youth" (Chinese: 遗憾效应; pinyin: Yíhàn Xiàoyìng; lit. 'Regret Effect')Pan Yanting
PhD3:32
2."Poppin' Love" (Chinese: 心动预告; pinyin: Xīndòng Yùgào; lit. 'Heartbeat Notice')Pan
  • Ben Samama
  • Sean Fischer
Fischer3:05
3."Ain't No Thang"Pan
LDN Noise3:00
4."No One But You"Arys Chien
  • Ninos Hanna
  • Hampus Nerge
  • Tom Wiklund
 3:36
5."Invicible" (Chinese: 极限; pinyin: Jíxiàn; lit. 'Limit')Tomo Kurt [zh]
  • Bonnick
  • Chapman
  • Jeffrey the Kiddd
  • Robbie Jay
LDN Noise3:29
6."Rodeo" (Chinese: 冒险行动; pinyin: Màoxiǎn Xíngdòng; lit. 'Adventurous Action' (performed by Winwin, Hendery and Yangyang)Pan
  • Bonnick
  • Chapman
  • Starling
LDN Noise2:37
7."Moonlight" (Chinese: 新月; pinyin: Xīnyuè)Pan
  • Chapman
  • Bonnick
  • The Kidd
  • Sevn Dayz
  • Tay Jasper
LDN Noise3:34
8."Lighthouse" (Chinese: 心之所向; pinyin: Xīn Zhī Suǒxiàng; lit. 'Where Heart Is' (performed by Kun, Ten, and Xiaojun)Xiaohan
MinGtion3:40
9."Be Alright" (Chinese: 未来电台; pinyin: Wèilái Diàntái; lit. 'Radio of The future')
  • Pan
  • Kun
  • Chapman
  • Bonnick
  • The Kiddd
  • Sevn Dayz
LDN Noise3:27
10."On My Youth" (English ver.)
  • Bennett
  • Lewis
  • Hector
  • Bridges
  • Wallevik
  • Davidsen
  • Hansen
  • Bennett
  • Lewis
  • Hector
  • Bridges
PhD3:32
Total length:33:38

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for On My Youth
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[19] Platinum 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for On My Youth
Region Date Format Label
Various November 1, 2023
Label V
South Korea November 8, 2023 CD

References

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  1. ^ "루카스, NCT·WayV 탈퇴 심경 "멤버들에게 미안..오래 고민했다" [전문]". OSEN (in Korean). May 10, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Haley, Yang (May 10, 2023). "Lucas to leave K-pop boy bands NCT, WayV". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "NCT 단체 콘서트, 스타디움 간다…韓 1회, 日 4회 개최" [NCT full-group stadium concerts.... 1 show in Korea, 4 shows in Japan]. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Yoon, So-yeon (October 16, 2023). "WayV to drop 'On My Youth' on Nov. 8". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  5. ^ Munson, Olivia. "WayV reflects on youth and growth in second studio album: 'It's a new start for us'". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Martin, Annie (October 31, 2023). "WayV shares 'On My Youth' music video teaser". UPI. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "WayV, 정규 2집 한국 음반 차트 1위 달성..오늘(9일) 퍼포먼스 비디오 공개". Herald Pop (in Korean). November 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "China TME UNI Chart". Billboard. November 18, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "WayV, 정규 2집 기념 쇼케이스..11월 1일 공개". Herald Pop (in Korean). October 24, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "WayV, 中 쇼케이스 투어 5개 도시 전석 매진". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). October 30, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ "WayV, 쇼케이스 투어→우한 공연 '전석 매진' 쾌거". Single List (in Korean). November 10, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  12. ^ WayV [@WayV_official] (November 7, 2023). "2023 WayV SHOWCASE TOUR [On My Youth] Additional Show Announcement" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart – Week 45, 2023 (On My Youth)". November 5–11, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  14. ^ "Gaon Album Chart – 2023. 11 Month". Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "週間 アルバムランキング 2023年12月04日付". November 20–26, 2023. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot Albums 04/12/2023". November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Gaon Monthly Album Chart - November 2023". Circle Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Gaon Yearly Album Chart - 2023". Circle Chart. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  19. ^ "South Korean album certifications – WayV – On My Youth" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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