We (EXID EP)
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| Released | May 15, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 24:07 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | Banana Culture | |||
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We (stylized in all caps) is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group EXID. It was released on May 15, 2019 by Banana Culture. The EP marked their last release as a group in South Korea prior to a three-year hiatus as well as their final release under Banana Culture overall.
Background
[edit]On May 3, 2019, Banana Culture announced that members Hani and Jeonghwa decided to not renew their contracts with the agency. Meanwhile, members LE, Solji, and Hyelin decided to renew their contracts with the agency, stating that the group will not disband.[1]
On the same day, Banana Culture informed that the group will release their fifth mini-album on May 15 and after the release and promotions for this album, the group will take an indefinite hiatus. It was also noted that members Hani and Jeonghwa agreed to promote the album.[2]
On May 6, a comeback time table was released stating that the album would be released on May 15 and a showcase would be held. The full track list was also revealed.[3]
Commercial performance
[edit]We debuted at number 8 on the US World Albums Chart for the week ending May 25, 2019.[4] This is their fifth album to chart and their fourth top 10.
The EP was the 15th best-selling album in May 2019 with 24,423 physical copies sold.[5]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Me & You" |
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| Shinsadong Tiger | 3:24 |
| 2. | "We Are.." |
| Shinsadong Tiger | 3:52 | |
| 3. | "The Vibe" (아끼지마) |
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| Shinsadong Tiger | 3:22 |
| 4. | "How You Doin'" (어떻게지내) |
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| Beverly Kidz | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Midnight" (나의밤) |
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| Changhyun (Trei) | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Lady" (Urban Mix) |
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| Shinsadong Tiger | 3:24 |
| 7. | "Me & You" (instrumental) |
| Shinsadong Tiger | 3:24 | |
| Total length: | 24:07 | ||||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| French Digital Albums (SNEP)[6] | 133 |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[7] | 3 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[4] | 8 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | May 15, 2019 | Digital download, streaming | Banana Culture |
| South Korea | May 16, 2019 | CD |
References
[edit]- ^ "[Official] EXID's Solji-LE-Hyelin renew their contracts, Hani-Jeongwha didn't renew... the group WILL NOT disband". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ OSEN (2019-05-03). "[Official] EXID Will Release New Mini Album on May 15... Hani and Jeonghwa to participate". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ "SOULful Genius : 네이버 블로그". blog.naver.com. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ a b "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ "2019년 05월 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "EXID - WE (5th Mini Album): French Album Charts - Week 20, 2019". Snep Musique. May 24, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 20, 2019". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2019.