Hush Rush
| Hush Rush | |
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| Released | October 12, 2022 |
| Genre | K-pop |
| Length | 11:44 |
| Language | Korean |
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Hush Rush is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Chaeyeon. The EP was released by WM Entertainment on October 12, 2022, and contains four tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release
On September 15, 2022, WM Entertainment announced that Chaeyeon, former member of Iz*One, would be debuting as a soloist in October 2022.[1] On September 29, it was announced Chaeyeon would be releasing her first extended play titled Hush Rush on October 12.[2] On October 5, the track listing was released with "Hush Rush" announced as the lead single.[3] Six days later, the tracks sampler teaser video was released.[4] On October 12, the music video teaser for "Hush Rush" was released.[5] The EP was released alongside the music video for "Hush Rush" on October 12.[5]
Composition
Hush Rush consists of four tracks. The lead single "Hush Rush" was described as a "emotional" dance-pop song with lyrics about "feeling the most freedom on stage like a vampire who wakes up and dances freely under the moonlight and falls in love with that self". The second track "Danny" was described as a "80s vibe" synth-pop song with lyrics about "the comparison of fan's relationship with their idols for a long time to a lifelong couple". The third track "Aquamarine" was described as a song "with a groovy bass characterized by various instrumental". The last track "Same But Different" was described as a dance song.[6]
Commercial performance
Hush Rush debuted at number ten on South Korea's Circle Album Chart in the chart issue dated October 9–15, 2022.[7]
Promotion
Prior to the release of Hush Rush, Chaeyeon held a live event to introduce the extended play and its song, and to communicate with her fans.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Hush Rush" | Jo Yoon-kyung |
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| 3:27 |
| 2. | "Danny" |
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| 3:07 |
| 3. | "Aquamarine" | Anne (Anne Story Company) |
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| 3:09 |
| 4. | "Same But Different" | Seo Ji-eum |
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| 2:01 |
| Total length: | 11:44 | ||||
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Sales
| Region | Sales |
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| South Korea[9] | 36,589 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | October 12, 2022 | CD | |
| Various |
References
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (September 15, 2022). "[단독] 아이즈원 출신 이채연, 4년 만에 솔로 데뷔 확정" [[Exclusive] Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One Confirms Solo Debut in 4 Years] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (September 29, 2022). "'솔로 데뷔' 아이즈원 출신 이채연 'Hush Rush' 트레일러 공개" ['Solo Debut' Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One 'Hush Rush' trailer released] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seul (October 5, 2022). "이채연, 타이틀곡은 'Hush Rush'...다크 호러블 키치 무드" [Lee Chae-yeon, title song 'Hush Rush'...Dark Horrifying Kitsch Mood] (in Korean). X-port News. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Na-yul (October 11, 2022). "아이즈원 출신 이채연, 솔로 데뷔 D-1..'Hush Rush' 일부 공개" [Iz*One member Lee Chae-yeon, solo debut D-1..part of 'Hush Rush' released] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jeon, Hyo-jin (October 12, 2022). "아이즈원 출신 이채연, 오늘(12일) 솔로 데뷔...新콘셉트 천재 예고 [DA:투데이]" [Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One makes her solo debut today (12th)...New concept genius notice [DA: Today]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (October 11, 2022). "'데뷔 D-1' 이채연, 'Hush Rush' 앨범 샘플러 공개..감성 댄스팝 예고" ['Debut D-1' Lee Chae-yeon, 'Hush Rush' album sampler released..Emotional dance pop notice] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Circle Album Chart – Week 42 of 2022". Circle Music Chart (in Korean). October 9–15, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (October 12, 2022). "아이즈원 출신 이채연 "팀 아닌 홀로 무대, 좋은 모습 보여드릴 것"" [Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One "I will show you a good side on stage alone, not as a team"] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "Circle Album Chart – October 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 10, 2022.