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Latata (EP)

This article is about the extended play. For the song, see Latata.

Latata is the debut Japanese-language extended play (third overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Universal Music Japan on July 31, 2019.[1] The EP contains Japanease versions of previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)",[a] alongside two original Japanease tracks, "Light My Fire" and "For You".

Latata
Digital cover
EP by
(G)I-dle
ReleasedJuly 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
Recorded2019
GenreJ-pop
LanguageJapanese
Label
(G)I-dle chronology
I Made
(2019) 		Latata
(2019) 		I Trust
(2020)
Alternative cover
Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Singles from Latata
  1. "Latata (Japanese Ver.)"
    Released: June 28, 2019

Background and release edit

On May 19, 2019 it was revealed that (G)I-dle would make their Japanese debut with the EP Latata, with title track Latata on July 31, 2019. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition (A), a limited CD+PHOTOBOOK 28P edition (B), and a regular CD edition.[3] A Japanease version of Hann (Alone) was released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track.[2]

The song "For You" was written and composed by member Minnie.[4]

Promotion edit

(G)I-dle held a live showcase at the Mainabi Blitz Akasaka on July 23, 2019.[5] The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people.[6]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version)
  • Soyeon
  • Yu Shimoji(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
3:23
2."Light My Fire"Yu Shimoji
  • Hjalmar Wilen
  • Malin Johansson
  • Birk Storm
  • Hjalmar Wilen
3:51
3."Maze" (Japanese version)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Soyeon
  • Samuelle Soung(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
3:20
4."For You"
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • Soyeon
  • Eri Osanai(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • FCMHoudini
  • Minnie
3:44
Total length:14:18
iTunes bundle only
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
5."Hann (Alone)" (Japanese version)Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
  • Big Sancho
  • Soyeon
3:25
Total length:17:43


Limited Edition Type A (CD＋DVD)
No.TitleLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version) 
2."Light My Fire" 
3."Maze" (Japanese version) 
4."For You" 
5."Latata" (Music video; Japanese version) 
6."Latata" (Music video making; Japanese version) 
Limited Edition Type B (CD＋PHOTOBOOK 28P)
No.TitleLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version) 
2."Light My Fire" 
3."Maze" (Japanese version) 
4."For You" 
Regular Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version) 
2."Light My Fire" 
3."Maze" (Japanese version) 
4."For You" 

Charts edit

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] 5
Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] 15
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music)[9] 8

Release history edit

Region Date Format Distributor
Various July 31, 2019 Digital download Cube, Universal Music
Japan
CD

Notes edit

  1. ^ The Japanease version of Hann (Alone) is only available on iTunes as an exclusive track.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ “幕張ジャック”(G)I-DLE、7・31日本デビュー ショーケースも決定
  2. ^ a b "1st mini album『LATATA』プリオーダースタート！スペシャルプライス&iTunes Exclusive Trackとして「HANN」(Japanese ver.)も収録！". Universal Music Japan. 28 June 2019.
  3. ^ (G)i-dle Latata versions
  4. ^ (G)I-DLE　日本デビュー作にはメンバー書き下ろしの新曲も、収録内容＆ジャケット写真公開
  5. ^ "(G)I-DLE、7月に『LATATA』で日本デビュー決定&ショーケースも開催". Excite Japan. 20 May 2019.
  6. ^ "(G)I-DLE、日本初ライブでデビュー曲「LATATA」初披露＜セットリスト＞". Model Press Japan. 24 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2019-08-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  8. ^ "Hot Albums (2020/08/12)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "第32 週 統計時間：2019/8/2 - 2019/8/8". 5music (in Chinese). Five Music. Retrieved November 29, 2019. To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner

External links edit

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