Blue Punch is the third extended play by South Korean girl group Rocket Punch. The album was released digitally and physically on August 4, 2020, by Woollim Entertainment. The EP contains six tracks, including the lead single "Juicy".[1][2]
| Blue Punch | ||||
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| Released | August 4, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | Woollim | |||
| Rocket Punch chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Blue Punch | ||||
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Background and release
editOn July 24, 2020, Woollim Entertainment released a teaser photo announcing that Rocket Punch would make a comeback with their third EP Blue Punch on August 4.[3][4]
On July 26, they released the album tracklist for Blue Punch, confirming "Juicy" as the lead single.[2][5] On July 12, the identity film teaser and the group concept photo for Blue Punch was released.[6] On July 28, the concept teaser film and individual teaser photos for Yeonhee and Suyun was released.[7] On July 29, the concept teaser film and individual teaser photos for Yunkyoung and Sohee was released.[8] On July 30, the concept teaser film and individual teaser photos for Juri and Dahyun was released.[9] On July 31, the music video teaser for Juicy and another group concept photo for Blue Punch was released.[10] Two days later, on August 2, the highlight medley for Blue Punch was released.[11]
On August 4, they released Blue Punch along with the music video for "Juicy".[12]
Promotion
editRocket Punch promoted the single "Juicy" for the first time on September 16, 2020, on Mnet's M Countdown.[13][14]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Blue Punch" |
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| 1:04 | |
| 2. | "Juicy" |
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| 3:19 |
| 3. | "Summer Punch!" | Llano (Stupid Squad) |
| Puravida | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Summer Night" (여름밤) | Park Ji-yeon (MonoTree) |
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| 3:17 |
| 5. | "Twinkle Star" | Puravida |
| Rheat (Code 9) | 3:39 |
| 6. | "The The" |
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| 3:06 |
| Total length: | 17:40 | ||||
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | August 4, 2020 | CD, digital download, streaming | Woollim, Kakao M |
| Various |
References
edit- ^ a b Jeon, Yun-hye (August 4, 2020). "로켓펀치, 오늘(4일) 'Blue Punch' 공개..청량한 과즙美 발사" [Rocket Punch released "Blue Punch today (4th). A refreshing shot of nectar.]. Herald Corporation (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Kim, Han-na (July 26, 2020). "로켓펀치, 'Blue Punch' 트랙리스트+필름 오픈...상큼미 예고" [Rocket Punch, 'Blue Punch' tracklist + film open... Freshness preview.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Kim, Han-na (July 24, 2020). "로켓펀치, 8월 4일 컴백 확정...'Juicy'로 여름 띵곡 예고" [Rocket Punch is set to make a comeback on August 4th... We're going to sing a great summer song with 'Juicy'.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ Park, Se-yeon (July 24, 2020). "로켓펀치, 8월 4일 3rd 미니앨범 '블루펀치' 컴백 확정" [Rocket Punch will make a comeback with 3rd mini-album 'Blue Punch' on August 4th.]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Yun, Sang-geun (July 27, 2020). "로켓펀치 '블루 펀치' 필름 오픈..청량 음색 '기대'" [Rocket Punch 'Blue Punch' film open. Refreshing tone 'Expectation'.]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Hong, Shin-ik (July 27, 2020). "로켓펀치, 아이덴티티 필름 공개···지루함 깨울 '강력 펀치' 예고" [Rocket Punch reveals identity film. Previews strong punch to wake up the boredom.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 28, 2020). "'컴백' 로켓펀치 연희·수윤, 과즙美 개인 콘셉트 필름 공개" ["Comeback" Rocket Punch Yeon-hee and Su-yun unveiled their personal concept film.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Hong, Shin-ik (July 29, 2020). "로켓펀치 윤경X소희, 'Juicy' 티저 공개···컴백 기대감 UP" [Rocket Punch's Yoon-kyoung X So-hee reveals 'Juicy' teaser. Expectations for comeback UP.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Hong, Shin-ik (July 30, 2020). "'컴백' 로켓펀치, 쥬리X다현 개인 티저···시원하게 날릴 'Blue Punch'" ["Comeback" Rocket Punch's, Juri X Dahyun personal teasers. 'Blue Punch' to fly cool.]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 31, 2020). "'컴백' 로켓펀치, 'Juicy' 뮤직비디오 티저 공개" ['Comeback' Rocket Punch will release teaser for 'Juicy' music video.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (August 2, 2020). "'컴백 D-2' 로켓펀치, 'Blue Punch' 하이라이트 메들리 공개..극강 상큼 매력" ["Comeback D-2," Rocket Punch "Blue Punch" highlight medley. Extremely fresh charm.]. Herald Corporation (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Oh, Bo-ram (August 4, 2020). "로켓펀치, 여름 날릴 시원한 한방…미니 3집 '블루 펀치'" [Rocket Punch, a cool shot to blow away the summer. 3rd mini-album 'Blue Punch'.]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Kwak, Hyeon-su (August 6, 2020). "로켓펀치, 오늘(6일) '엠카' 출연…신곡 'Juicy' 활동 돌입" [Rocket Punch appeared on "M Countdown" today (6th). New song 'Juicy' is on the move.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Jin, Ju-hee (August 6, 2020). "'엠카운트다운' 로켓펀치, 'Twinkle Star'→'Juicy' 컴백 무대" ["M Countdown" Rocket Punch, "Twinkle Star"→ "Juicy" comeback stage.]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "2020년 32주차 Album Chart" [Gaon Album Chart – Week 32, 2020]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "2020년 08월 Album Chart" [Gaon Album Chart – August 2020]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2021.