The Blue is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group April. It was released on March 12, 2018 by DSP Media and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. This EP consists of six track including the title track "The Blue Bird".
| The Blue | ||||
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 Digital cover | ||||
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| Released | March 12, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Studio | DSP Studios (Seoul, S. Korea) | |||
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| Language | Korean | |||
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| April chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Blue | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The Blue Bird" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release edit
On February 26, 2018, DSP Media confirmed that April's comeback was set for March 12.[1] On February 27, the agency released the comeback schedule for the album.[2] On February 28, the album's track list was revealed.[3]
On March 1, DSP Media released the first set of the member's individual teaser images,[4] followed on March 2, by the second set of individual teaser images.[5] On March 6, a whispered lyrics spoiler video was released.[6] On March 7, the MV teaser for the lead single "The Blue Bird" was posted on the group's YouTube channel.[7] On March 9, the highlight medley for the album was released.[8] The official video for "The Blue Bird" was posted on the group's YouTube channel on March 12.[9]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "The Blue Bird" (파랑새) | e.one | e.one | e.one | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Beep" | 이하진, 정호현(e.one), 최현준 | 정호현(e.one), 최현준 | 정호현(e.one), 최현준 | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Angel Song" | 윤영민, 노는어린이 | 윤영민, 노는어린이 | 윤영민, 이빛나 | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Hide and Seek" (숨바꼭질) | 송양하, 김동열, Brandnewjiq | 송양하, 김동열, Brandnewjiq | 송양하, 김동열, Brandnewjiq | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Stand By Me" (아쉬워) | 남기상, ANY MASINGGA, 권선익 | 남기상, ANY MASINGGA | ANY MASINGGA | 3:35 |
| 6. | "The Blue Bird (Inst.)" (파랑새) | 정호현(e.one) | 정호현(e.one) | 3:15 | |
| Total length: | 20:35 | ||||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| South Korea | March 12, 2018 | |||
| Various | Digital download |
References edit
- ^ "에이프릴, 3월12일 'The Blue'로 컴백…고급스러운 분위기(공식)".
- ^ "April compile their comeback schedule in neat 'fragrance notes'".
- ^ "April reveal 'The Blue' track list!".
- ^ "April reveal first set of 'campaign' teaser images for 'The Blue' comeback".
- ^ "April reveal 2nd set of 'campaign' teaser images for 'The Blue'".
- ^ "April whisper lyric spoilers in ASMR teaser for 'The Blue Bird'".
- ^ "April live in luxury in 'The Blue Bird' MV teaser".
- ^ "April give a preview of 'The Blue' album in highlight medley!".
- ^ "April call out to 'The Blue Bird' in comeback mini-album".