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Virtuous (EP)

Virtuous is the tenth Korean extended play by South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher. It was released on July 10, 2024, by Dreamcatcher Company, and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. Virtuous features five tracks including the lead single "Justice", and is available in twelve different physical versions (one limited, four regular and seven "POCA" versions).[1]

Virtuous
Digital cover
EP by
Dreamcatcher
ReleasedJuly 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)
Recorded2024
Genre
Length16:55
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
Producer
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
Dreamcatcher chronology
Villains
(2023) 		Virtuous
(2024)
Singles from Virtuous
  1. "Justice"
    Released: July 10, 2024

Virtuous is the second and last installment of the "Versus" duology.[2]

Background and release

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On June 17, 2024, it was reported that Dreamcatcher would be making a July comeback.[3]

On June 21, the official Dreamcatcher X (formerly Twitter) account posted a mystery code image containing times and co-ordinates to several locations throughout Seoul. Fans gathered at the corresponding times to receive an AirDrop at each location, each of which contained a unique mystery code image. Upon collating the images, the mystery code could be solved, revealing the comeback date and album title.[4][5]

The first official teasers for the album were released on June 24, starting with a comeback schedule, followed by individual and group concept photos, a track list, a highlight medley, a lyric spoiler video, a dance preview, and a music video teaser.[6][7]

On July 5, it was announced on the official Dreamcatcher online message board that the main vocalist Siyeon would not be participating in the album promotions due to anxiety and poor health and would be going on hiatus.[8]

The album and music video for the title track "Justice" were released on July 10, 2024.

Composition

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Songs

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The title track "Justice" is a return to the group's signature rock sound and is described as an alternative rock track with a "180-degree change in concept" when compared to the septet's previous release "OOTD".[9][10] The main concept of the track and music video is a hero fighting against evil, which is in contrast with the themes of temptation and narcissism prevalent in "OOTD".[11]

Commercial performance

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Commercially, Virtuous sold more than 100,000 copies in its first month of release, including the "POCA" versions.[12] The EP debuted at number 6 on the Circle Weekly Album charts. The music video has amassed 27 million views on YouTube while the EP has over 9 million streams on Spotify as of October 2024.

Track listing

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Virtuous track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Intro : 7'Dreamcatcher" 
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
  • Hayoung Chu
  • Hayoung Song
  • LAKOV
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
  • Hayoung Chu
  • Hayoung Song
  • LAKOV
3:55
2."Justice"
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
2:59
3."Stomp!"
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Balm
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Tankzzo
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
3:03
4."2 Rings"
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Kikoi
  • Tankzzo
  • Ollounder
  • Kikoi
  • Tankzzo
2:47
5."Fireflies"
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Ollounder
  • Door
  • Tankzzo
  • LAKOV
  • Ollounder
  • Tankzzo
  • LAKOV
4:11
Total length:16:55

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for Virtuous
Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 10, 2024 CD
Various

References

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  1. ^ "DREAMCATCHER OFFICIAL STORE". DREAMCATCHER OFFICIAL STORE (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Yoon, So-Yeon (December 9, 2023). "[INTERVIEW] With its dark style, Dreamcatcher shines bright". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  3. ^ Kim, Hyeon-sik (June 17, 2024). "[단독]마의 7년 넘은 드림캐쳐, '서머퀸' 경쟁 합류…7월 컴백 확정" [7-Year-Old Dreamcatcher Joins 'Summer Queen' Competition... July Return Confirmed]. Edaily [ko] (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (June 21, 2024). "'7월 컴백' 드림캐쳐, 미스터리 코드 기습 공개" ['July comeback' Dreamcatcher suddenly reveals mystery code]. JTBC News (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Rasik, Akarsh (June 21, 2024). "Dreamcatcher confirms their comeback in July". Oneily News - Entertainment and Technology. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (January 14, 2024). "드림캐쳐, 신보 티저 이미지 공개…새로운 서머퀸의 탄생" [Dreamcatcher releases teaser images for new album... and a new Summer Queen is born]. 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (July 4, 2024). "'10일 컴백' 드림캐쳐, '저스티스' 리릭 스포일러 영상 공개" ['10 Days to Comeback' Dreamcatcher Releases 'Justice' Lyric Spoiler Video]. JTBC News (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (July 10, 2024). "드림캐쳐, '활동 중단' 시연 없이 컴백…"많이 아쉬워" [엑's 현장]" [Dreamcatcher, A Comeback Without Siyeon... "It's very disappointing"]. www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Kim, Min-ji (January 14, 2024). "'컴백' 드림캐쳐, '버추어스'로 빌런 벗고 히어로 변신 예고" [Dreamcatcher sheds their villain role and transforms into heroes for "VirtuouS"]. 뉴스1 (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Jung-youn, Lee (July 11, 2024). "Dreamcatcher transformed into heroes through 'VirtuouS'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Jang, Jung-yoon (November 18, 2023). ""드림캐쳐의 'OOTD' 나르시시즘 끝판왕"" [[Dreamcatcher's 'OOTD' narcissism reigns supreme]]. m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "CIRCLE CHART - 써클차트". Circle Chart. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
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