Subsonic is the third extended play by South Korean singer Younha. The album was released on December 6, 2013, and is her eleventh non-compilation release.
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| Released | December 6, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop rock | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | Wealive, CJ E&M Music | |||
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Creation and promotion
editThe mini album was part of a series of albums Younha released following a self-imposed hiatus due to panic disorder.[1] It was also the third release following the annulment of Younha's contract with Lion Media after well-documented litigation.[2] The tracks were all recorded and released during Younha's stint as host for MBC radio program Starry Night. It has been stated by the artist as a departure from her early career as a mainstream radio mainstay, and thematically reflects a relief from the pressure of maintaining popularity while also pursuing other genres.[3] The album's title and subsequent songs make references to subsonic phenomena, thematically alluding to concepts of speed, movement, and time, especially in contrast to Younha's previous album Supersonic, which generally contains more guitar-driven, faster tempo music than Subsonic.[4]
Three tracks were previewed ahead of the album's release, including a down-tempo version of Run from the Supersonic album and It's Okay. A music video was then released for Home.[5] A clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of the music videos were also released as a preview.[6]
Following the release of the digital album, a music video debuted for the third track, Not There.[7] Physical copies were made available on December 12, 2014[8]
Performances
editYounha later held a piano-focused concerts, titled "26 and", at Olympic Hall on December 27–28, 2014.[9] She also performed select songs from the album for You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook.
Reception
editThe album reached No. 5 in physical albums sales during the week following its release;[10] and the album reached No. 13 for physical album sales for the month with 9,705 copies sold on the Gaon Music Chart for December 2013.[11] Singles It's Okay peaked at No. 9 while Not There reached No. 13 on the Gaon Charts.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "시간을 믿었어 Timeless" | Younha | Younha | 4:59 |
| 2. | "Subsonic" | 김용 Kim Yong | Score | 5:27 |
| 3. | "없어 Not there(feat. 이루펀트 Eluphant))" | Kim Eana | Score | 3:29 |
| 4. | "괜찮다 Please Tell Me" | Kim Eana | Score | 4:53 |
| 5. | "아픈 슬픔 Tears" | Luvan(백찬) | Score, Megatone | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Home" | Younha | Younha | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Run (Physical Only)" | Ra. D, 배지나 "Bae Ji Na" | Score | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 31:27 | |||
References
edit- ^ "Younha opens up about her past battle with panic disorder". Allkpop.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "윤하 소속사 상대로 소송, "울면서 증언했다"". 네이트뉴스. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "[미주한국일보] 윤하, 스피드 다운 다시 걷는 아득한 길 `Subsonic'". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "[미주한국일보] 윤하, 스피드 다운 다시 걷는 아득한 길 `Subsonic'". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Younha pre-releases 'Home' for her upcoming 'Subsonic' comeback". Allkpop.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Younha Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes for Upcoming "Subsonic" MV in Teaser Clip". Soompi. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Younha returns with special mini album 'Subsonic' + 'Not There' MV". Allkpop.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "The Rainbow Hub Review: Younha – SUBSONIC – The Rainbow Hub". Therainbow.hub.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Singer Younha Holds Successful Solo Concert with Fans". KpopStarz. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for December 8 – December 14". allkpop.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the month of December 2013". allkpop.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes Music – Subsonic – EP by Younha". iTunes Store. Retrieved September 19, 2014.