Orgel (EP)
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| Released | November 22, 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
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Orgel is the debut extended play of South Korean singer, Sungmin. The album released on November 22, 2019, under Label SJ, and was distributed by SM Entertainment and Dreamus. "Orgel" served as the album's lead single.
Background and release
On July 6, 2017, Sungmin announced that he would be taking a hiatus from Super Junior due to fan boycotts regarding his marriage in 2014.[1][2] Sungmin remained on hiatus from musical activities and Super Junior throughout 2018 and most of 2019, with his only solo release being "Daydream," via SM Station on March 2, 2018.[3]
On November 3, 2019, Label SJ announced that Sungmin would be returning to make his solo debut in mid-November, marking his first official musical activity since Super Junior's Mamacita in 2014.[4] On November 10, 2019, SM tweeted that Sungmin's mini-album would be titled "Orgel," with 5 tracks and a release date of November 22 at 6 PM KST.[5] The album's tracklist was revealed on November 14 and a highlight medley was released on November 19.[6][7] The album and its music video released on November 22.
Reception
Orgel peaked at #44 on the GAON Album Chart on its first week.[8] The EP also sold 6,182 copies in Korea.[9] Internationally, EP ranked #1 in iTunes top album chart in 11 countries.[10]
Track listing
All credits adapted from artist page.[11]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Orgel" (오르골; oleugol; lit. Music Box) | 이주형(MonoTree) | 이주형(MonoTree) | 이주형(MonoTree) | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Stay" (꽃말; kkochmal; lit. Flower Language) | 정영아 | 이방원사단, 영국신사 | 이방원사단, 영국신사 | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Zzz..." | MilkyWave | MilkyWave, Denis Seo | Denis Seo | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Rest" (쉼표; swimpyo) | 메이져리거(CLEF), 오수연(CLEF), CLEF CREW | 메이져리거(CLEF), 오수연(CLEF), CLEF CREW | 메이져리거(CLEF), 오수연(CLEF) | 4:15 |
| 5. | "I Pray" | Sungmin, Jo Yung-yeong | Eric Ng, Keon Chia | Eric Ng | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Day Dream (CD Only)" (낮 꿈; naj kkum) | 정준호 | 어깨깡패 | 어깨깡패 | 3:52 |
References
- ^ "슈주 성민, 팬들에 진심담아 직접 사과.."팀 위해 이번 앨범 참여 않기로"(전문)". entertain.naver.com.
- ^ ""성민 퇴출 요구"…슈퍼주니어, 연내 컴백 문제없나". entertain.naver.com.
- ^ "[STATION] SUNGMIN 성민 '낮 꿈 (Day Dream)' MV" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "슈퍼주니어 측 "성민, 11월 첫 솔로앨범 발매"(공식)". entertain.naver.com.
- ^ "성민, 데뷔 14년 만에 첫 솔로 앨범 '오르골' 발매…22일 공개". entertain.naver.com.
- ^ "SUNGMIN 성민 The 1st Mini Album ['오르골(Orgel)'] 2019.11.22 6PM (KST) http://sungmin.smtown.com #SUNGMIN #성민 #오르골 #Orgel #SMTOWNpic.twitter.com/JQmO9iMf3K". November 13, 2019.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "SUNGMIN 성민 The 1st Mini Album "오르골 (Orgel)" Highlight Medley" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!".
- ^ 2019년 11월 Album Chart [November 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "성민, 살아있네… '오르골', 전 세계 11개 지역 1위". n.news.naver.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ "SungMin Official Website". sungmin.smtown.com.