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Supersonic
Digital cover art for Supersonic
Digital cover
Single album by
Fromis 9
ReleasedAugust 12, 2024 (2024-08-12)
Length9:17
LanguageKorean
Label
Fromis 9 chronology
Unlock My World
(2023) 		Supersonic
(2024)
Singles from Supersonic
  1. "Supersonic"
    Released: August 12, 2024

Supersonic is the fifth single album by South Korean girl group Fromis 9, featuring three songs including the lead single of the same name. It was released by Pledis Entertainment on August 12, 2024.

Background and release

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In May 2024, Fromis 9 member Chaeyoung went live on the fan community platform Weverse, talking about frustrations of the lack of group activities since the release of Unlock My World in June 2023.[1] In response, Pledis Entertainment shared that the group had begun working on new music and would be performing at a number of music festivals throughout summer 2024.[2]

At the end of May, the label had confirmed a release date in August for new music, which would follow the release of a photo book and corresponding exhibition in June.[3] On July 19, the label announced the release of a single album titled Supersonic, to be released August 12.[4]

On July 25, the tracklist for the album was released, outlining the three tracks that would make up the album.[5] On July 26, concept photos for the album were released, depicting a theme of midsummer heat.[6] Snippets for all three songs were released August 6, six days ahead of the album's release.[7]

Music

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"Supersonic" is described as a Miami bass song with "a harmonious blend of heavy bass and fast-paced beats",[8] and "sensual melody on top of a fast-tempo beat".[9] It is described as “somewhat a departure from their previous summer releases, trading the ‘more refreshing and brighter vibes’ for ‘powerful, fiery energy’.” One of the members, Park Jiwon, detailed that they had faced some difficulties when first recording the track, but were happy with the results after multiple attempts.[10]

"Beat the Heat" has been described as a funky,[10] "summer" song, and was conceived at a songwriting camp.[8][11] Gisselle Acevedo, one of the song's writers, revealed the track was originally intended to be the lead single, saying that they wanted "this summer, beachy vibe", and "a fun summer song."[12][11] Before revisions, the chorus ("Be-be-beat the heat") was intended to be the post chorus, before it was flipped around.[11] The song included songwriting contributions from Fromis 9 member Park Jiwon.

"Take a Chance" is a synthpop-driven,[10] euphoric pop song, with writing contributions from members Lee Saerom, Park Jiwon and Lee Seoyeon.[8]

Promotion

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On August 12, Fromis 9 performed "Supersonic" for the first time, at the Show! Music Core Summer Festival in Ulsan.[13] On August 14 they hosted a comeback special via Weverse where the group explained the new songs, described their experience shooting the new music video, and completed choreography challenges.[14][15]

From August 15 to 21, they held a pop-up store at the Hyundai Seoul for the album, selling lucky draw photocards and other merchandise.[16]

Track listing

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Supersonic track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Supersonic"
  • Cho Su-jin
  • Zaya (153/Joombas)
  • Hong Eun-hui (Jamfactory)
  • Maryjane (lalala studio)
  • Jeong Eun-gi (lalala studio)
  • Baekgom
  • Joel Malka
  • Josh McClelland
  • Louise Frick Sveen
  • Baekgom
  • Malka
  • McClelland
  • Sveen
  • Jin Jeon
  • Hwang Jae-hyeon
2:54
2."Beat the Heat"
  • Cho
  • Park Jiwon
  • Annalise Morelli (Lyre)
  • Gisselle Acevedo (Lyre)
  • Xxie[a]
  • Ondine
  • Morelli
  • Acevedo
  • Jin-sol[a]
2:54
3."Take a Chance"
  • Thott
  • Thott
  • Berg
  • Carlebecker
3:29
Total length:9:17

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for Supersonic
Region Date Format Label
South Korea August 12, 2024 CD
Various

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Also credited with arrangement.

References

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  1. ^ Chin, Carmen (May 8, 2024). "fromis_9's Chaeyoung bemoans lack of group activities: "Why just us?"". NME. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Chin, Carmen (May 13, 2024). "fromis_9 are currently "preparing for a comeback", label says". NME. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Kim, Min-young (May 31, 2024). "WOOAH, fromis_9, STAYC gear up for summer releases, content". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "fromis_9 to drop third single 'Supersonic' on Aug. 12". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 19, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "프로미스나인, 'Supersonic' 트랙리스트 공개". 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). July 25, 2024. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Hwang, So-young. "'눈부신' 프로미스나인 '슈퍼소닉' 오피셜 포토 첫 공개". Nate News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "fromis_9 drops teaser for 'Supersonic' single album with summer energy". Times of India. August 6, 2024. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  9. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c "fromis_9 "fight heat with heat" with 'Supersonic', fueled by the blazing energy of flover". fromis_9 “fight heat with heat” with ‘Supersonic’, fueled by the blazing energy of flover | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c Making "Beat the Heat" for Fromis_9. Retrieved August 27, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  12. ^ LYRE Music Group (August 12, 2024). fromis_9 Songwriter REACTS to "Supersonic" M/V. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "'2024 울산서머페스티벌', 라인업 보니? 제로베이스원→트리플에스 합류". 톱스타뉴스 (in Korean). July 25, 2024. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "[NOTICE] 'fromis_9 3rd Single Album <Supersonic> COMEBACK LIVE' weverse LIVE Details". weverse.io. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "프로미스나인, 'Supersonic' 컴백 라이브로 글로벌 팬과 웃음꽃 '활짝'". 지피코리아 (in Korean). August 15, 2024. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "프로미스나인, 신보 '슈퍼소닉' 발매 기념 팝업스토어 오픈". 스포탈코리아 (in Korean). August 15, 2024. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  17. ^ Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – 2024-09-09/p/2/ Oricon News. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales – Week of September 4, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  19. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 33 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  20. ^ "Circle Album Chart – August 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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