on October 24, 2022, and contains three tracks, including the lead single "Loveable".
Background and release
On October 10, 2022, Wake One Entertainment announced Jo Yu-ri would be releasing her second single album titled Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor with "Loveable" serving as the lead single on October 24.[1] A day later, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On October 15, the track listing was released.[3] On October 21, the music video teaser for "Loveable" was released.[4] The single album was released alongside the music video for "Loveable" on October 24.[5]
Composition
Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor consists of three tracks. The lead single "Loveable" was described as a pop rock song characterized by "rhythmic guitar riffs and powerful drum" with lyrics that delivers "the message of positivity and hope of 'anyone can share love'". The second track "Blank" was described as a contemporary R&B song with lyrics that "expresses the will to love". The third track "Favorite Part" was described as song with lyrics about "wanting someone to know a small and precious secret that only you knows".[6]
Commercial performance
Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor debuted at number six on South Korea's Circle Album Chart in the chart issue dated October 23–29, 2022.[7]
^Lee, Min-ji (October 10, 2022). "조유리, 24일 싱글 2집 발매...달콤&쌉싸름 반전 매력 예고 [공식]" [Jo Yu-ri releases her 2nd single album on the 24th...Sweet & bittersweet reversal charm notice [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, Na-yul (October 11, 2022). "조유리, 'Op.22 Y-Waltz : in Minor' 스케줄러 공개..24일 발매" [Jo Yu-ri, 'Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor' scheduler released..Released on the 24th] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (October 22, 2022). "'컴백' 조유리, 달콤 쌉싸름한 매력..'Loveable' 티저 공개" ['Comeback' Jo Yu-ri, sweet and bitter charm...'Loveable' teaser released] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (October 24, 2022). ""눈치볼 필요없어" 조유리, 달콤 쌉싸름한 위로 'Loveable'[들어보고서]" ["You don't need to notice" Jo Yu-ri, sweet and bitter consolation 'Loveable' [heard it]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver.
^Ji, Min-kyung (October 24, 2022). "조유리, '인간 체리콕'으로 돌아왔다..오늘(24일) 싱글 2집 발매" [Jo Yu-ri, 'Human Cherry Cock' is back..Today (24th) single 2nd album release] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver.
