Dreaming (EP)
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| Released | August 24, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 20:41 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Dreaming is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group, April. The album was released digitally and physically on August 24, 2015 and contains six tracks with the lead single, "Dream Candy". It marks leader Somin's only release prior to her departure from the group on November 9, 2015 due to her wish of continuing with her studies.
Background and release
On February 9, 2015, DSP media announced that they will debut a girl group that will be the next generation of Fin.K.L and Kara.[1]
In July 2015, DSP Media announced the members of April through a series of teasers along with the group's logo and mascot, which was chosen through an open logo contest.[2][3][4] In early August 2015, DSP Media confirmed that April would debut on August 24 with the mini-album Dreaming.[5]
Promotion
On August 24, 2015, the group debuted through Naver's V app through their showcase "April Debut Showcase–Live", during which they released the mini-album Dreaming.[6][7]
On August 24, 2015, April released the music video for the EP's lead single, "Dream Candy" (Korean: 꿈사탕).[8] They had their debut stage on the show on August 25. On September 11, 2015, April released a special choreography music video of lead single "Dream Candy", filmed in downtown Seoul.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Dream Candy" (꿈사탕) | ButterFly | ButterFly | ButterFly | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Hurry Hurry" | 이주형, 김유석 | 이주형, 김유석 | 이주형, 김유석 | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Knock Knock" | 송양하, 김재현 | 송양하, 김재현 | 송양하, 김재현 | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Feeling" (느낌) | 남기상, 강전명 | 남기상, Miho, 권선익 | 권선익 | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Luv Me x3" | 하라는, 리키 | 하라는, 리키 | 하라는, 리키 | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Thriller" (스릴러) | 신승익, Denis Seo | 신승익, Denis Seo | 신승익, Denis Seo | 3:22 |
| Total length: | 20:41 | ||||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | August 24, 2015 | Digital download, CD | DSP Media, LOEN Entertainment |
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References
- ^ Woo, Kim Hyung (9 February 2015). "DSP to Unveil New Girl Group April in 2015". Mwave E-News World. Archived from the original on 23 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewmFIRbBfgc
- ^ "'카라 여동생 그룹' 에이프릴, 하반기 데뷔.."러블리 매력"". StarNews. STARNEWS. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ "DSPmedia의 신인 걸그룹 '에이프릴(April)' LOGO DESIGN CONTEST". DSP Media Notice. DSP Media. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ Lee, Jeong-ah. "'DSP 신인' 에이프릴, 데뷔일 전격 공개". Nate News. SK Communications. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ Won, Ho-jung. "April debuts with hopeful song 'Dream Candy'". Korea Herald. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ Shin, Ji-hye. "[V Report] Rookie girl group April makes debut". Kpop Herald (Korea Herald). Herald Corporation. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2T1yZbTMzo
- ^ "APRIL(에이프릴) _ Dream Candy(꿈사탕) Special Choreography". YouTube. 1theK. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
