Labyrinth (EP)
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Labyrinth (stylized as 回:LABYRINTH) is the eighth
Release and promotion
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On January 16, it was reported that GFriend would make comeback in early February with a mini-album titled 回:Labyrinth.
On launch day, the group held a showcase to promote the album at Yes24 Live Hall in
Artwork and packaging
Gfriend released 3 versions for 回:Labyrinth: "Crossroads", "Room" and "Twisted", each containing a pair of different concept photos.[29] The first photo of the "Crossroads" shows the members standing on the intersection of a cracked train track, staring with expressionless faces. In another photo, the members are seen staring at each other, in the backdrop of a vast reed field. Crossroads version relays a vague and lonely mood.[30] The first photo of the "Room" version shows the members staring at the camera with face devoid of expressions, in the light coming through the windows. The second photo shows the members together but engaged in different thoughts and actions. Room version conveys a relaxing yet indifferent atmosphere.[31] The first photo of the "Twisted" version shows the members wearing the same white dresses, entangled together by colourful threads while the second photo sees them closing their eyes in the same posture. Twisted version portrays a calm and dream-like atmosphere.[32]
Production and composition
The album consists of six tracks.
Critical reception
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Billboard's Tamar Herman described the title track "Crossroads" as a synth-pop that is essentially GFriend for its melody.[19] IZM's Hwang Sun-Up compared the group's sound with the Korean music scene, stating, "K-pop has become a global phenomenon and companies are looking for international composers to produce trendy sounds. However, GFriend always was out of the mainstream environment". He further added that "[the group] has stabilized a unique identity of any other group".[35]
Commercial performance
Commercially, the lead single "Crossroads" reached number one on three of the main South Korean charts, such as Bugs,
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Labyrinth" | "Hitman" Bang, Cho Yoon-kyung, Noh Joo-hwan, Adora, Sophia Pae | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong, Kim Jung-woo, FRANTS, Sophia Pae, Carlos K, Adora, Kim Yeon-seo | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong, Kim Jung-woo, FRANTS | 3:21 |
2. | "Crossroads" (교차로; Gyocharo) | Noh Joo-hwan | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong | 3:23 |
3. | "Here We Are" | Jeong Ho-hyeon (e.one) | Jeong Ho-hyeon (e.one) | Jeong Ho-hyeon (e.one) | 3:27 |
4. | "Eclipse" (지금 만나러 갑니다; Jigeum mannareo gamnida; lit. I'm going to meet you now) | SCORE (13), MEGATONE (13), DOOR (13) | SCORE (13), MEGATONE (13), DOOR (13) | SCORE (13), MEGATONE (13) | 3:25 |
5. | "Dreamcatcher" | Kim Yeon-seo, Dvwn, minGtion | Kim Yeon-seo, Dvwn, minGtion | minGtion | 3:18 |
6. | "From Me" | Noh Joo-hwan, Jeina Choi, "hitman"bang | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong | Noh Joo-hwan, Lee Won-jong | 3:41 |
Total length: | 20:35 |
Charts
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Monthly charts
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Accolades
Critic/Publication | List | Song | Rank | Ref. |
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MTV | Best K-Pop B-sides of 2020 | "Labyrinth" | 9 | [43] |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | February 3, 2020 | [44] |
See also
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