Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time

Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time is the third extended play by South Korean boy group CIX. It was released on October 27, 2020 by C9 Entertainment. The album consists of five tracks, including the title track, "Jungle".

Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time
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ReleasedOctober 27, 2020
Recorded2020
GenreK-pop
Length17:20
LanguageKorean
LabelC9
CIX chronology
Hello Chapter 2: Hello, Strange Place
(2019)
Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time
(2020)
Hello Chapter Ø: Hello, Strange Dream
(2021)
Singles from Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time
  1. "Jungle"
    Released: October 27, 2020

Background, release and promotion

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On May 31, 2020, CIX announced the release of their third extended play Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time, along with a comeback schedule containing the dates of sequential teasers following up to the release of the album release set on June 30, 2020.[1] On June 3, the group photo teaser for the album was released.[2] From June 8 to June 12, individual teaser photos of the band members were released. On June 13, the music video teaser of the lead single, "Jungle" was released. From June 15 to June 19, individual teaser videos of the band members were released.[3]

On June 24, 2020, CIX's company, C9 entertainment, gave an official statement that a group member, Bae Jinyoung had injured his ankle during a practice session. It was announced, due to his injury the release and promotions of the album will be postponed.[4]

On October 15, 2020, CIX released the schedule of the new comeback date for their third extended play.[5] On October 19, the second music video teaser was released. On October 26, the group released a performance video teaser. On October 27, the album and an accompanying music video for the lead single, "Jungle" was released.[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Move My Body"dankeAnthony Russo, Jackson Morgan, Kyle Buckley, Anthony Pave, MZMC, Jay KimPink Slip, Inverness3:16
2."Jungle"dankeJackson Morgan, Mitchell Rose, Kaelyn Behr, MZMC, Jay KimStyalz Fuego3:48
3."Change Me"Joa, JQAnthony Russo, Kaelyn Behr, MZMC, Jay KimStyalz Fuego3:38
4."Switch It Up"JQ, Kim Eungju, Park Yoo RimJackson Morgan, Anthony Pavel, Johnathan Hoskins, MZMC, Jay KimJohnathan Hoskins3:15
5."Rebel"dankeJackson Morgan, Mitchell Rose, Kaelyn Behr, Anthony Russo, MZMC, Jay KimStyalz Fuego3:23
Total length:17:20

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[7] 6

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Various October 27, 2020
South Korea

References

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  1. ^ Choi, Ji-eun (2020-06-01). "CIX(씨아이엑스)컴백 확정...3rd EP앨범 스케줄러 공개" (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  2. ^ "CIX, 새 앨범 '안녕, 낯선시간' 단체 콘셉트 포토 공개.."치명적 레드"" (in Korean). 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  3. ^ "Update: CIX's Yonghee Is Distressed In Concept Video For "Jungle" Comeback". Soompi. 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  4. ^ "CIX Postpones Comeback After Bae Jin Young Suffers Slight Injury". Soompi. 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  5. ^ Lee, Minji (2020-10-15). "CIX, 27일 배진영 부상 딛고 1년만 완전체 컴백 확정(공식)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  6. ^ "Watch: CIX Wows In Intense Performance MV For "Jungle"". Soompi. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  7. ^ "Hello Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.