Remember (S.E.S. album)
Remember | ||||
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S.E.S. | ||||
Released | January 2, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
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Length | 39:16 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
S.E.S. chronology | ||||
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Singles from Remember | ||||
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Remember is the seventh (ninth overall) studio album by South Korean girl group
After the release of the
Background and development
After S.E.S. became inactive in 2002, they officially disbanded in 2003 due to the expiry of the contracts of Bada and Eugene, who decided to part ways with SM Entertainment. All of the three former members went on to pursue solo careers in music and acting. Shoo eventually also left the company in 2006. In 2007, the three members reunited to celebrate their 10th anniversary, and in 2008, they appeared as a group on the South Korean show Happy Sunday. In October 2009, they made another appearance together as a group on the show Come To Play.
In 2014, the members, minus Eugene, who was pregnant at the time, reunited one more time for the Infinite Challenge 1990s-themed special Saturday, Saturday, I Am A Singer. At the occasion, Eugene was represented by Girls' Generation member Seohyun.[citation needed] On May 28, 2016, S.E.S attended the charity event Green Heart Bazaar.[1][2] A few months later, on October, it was announced that S.E.S. would make an official comeback to the music scene in 2016, almost 20 years since the release of their debut album. On November 23, the group's schedule was revealed by their record label, with the official announcement of a special celebrative album.[3][4]
Release and singles
On November 28, through
On the same day, music video teasers for the two main singles "Remember" and "Paradise" were released, and promotional photographs of the members were shared in social media.[5][6][7] "Remember" was released as the first main single on January 1, 2017, along with its music video, with features Shoo's son Lim Yoo making a cameo appearance. "Paradise" was released as the second and also final single on January 2, 2017, with its music video release.[8] It also accompanied the album's release.
Composition
The album has a total of ten tracks - six originals ("Candy Lane", "Remember", "Paradise", "Birthday", "My Rainbow", and "Hush"), three remakes of previous singles "Life", "The Light",, most notably on the track "Candy Lane".
Commercial performance
Remember entered and peaked at number 7 on the
Promotion
Promotions started with a ten-episode reality show called "Remember - I'm Your S.E.S.", airing in the mobile
The trio also announced a special concert called "Remember, The Day", to be held on December 30 and 31 at the Daeyang Hall[20] at Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea.[21] It is their first solo concert since 2000. Before the first concert, the group held a press conference to discuss about the process of making the album.[9] They've also performed in the 2016 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, which aired in December 31.[citation needed] It's their first time in the festival since 2002.[22] They performed their 1997 debut single "I'm Your Girl" and the single "Remember". On March 1, they held a fanmeet called "I Will Be There, Waiting For You".[23]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Candy Lane" | Shin Agnes ( S.E.S. |
| Erik Lidbom | 4:04 |
3. | "Paradise" (한 폭의 그림) | Yoo Young-jin |
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| 3:30 |
4. | "Birthday" |
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| G-High (MonoTree) | 3:39 |
5. | "My Rainbow" (친구-세번째 이야기) | Seo Ji-eum |
| Mats Ymell | 4:16 |
6. | "Hush" |
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| 3:55 |
7. | "Life" (산다는 건 다 그런 게 아니겠니) | Cho Byung-suk | Cho Byung-suk | Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) | 3:56 |
8. | "The Light" (그대로부터 세상 빛은 시작되고) | Lee Soo-man | Hong Jong-hwa |
| 4:29 |
9. | "Love [story]" | Yoo Young-jin | Yoo Young-jin | Yoo Han-jin | 3:59 |
10. | "Remember" (English version) |
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| Erik Lidbom | 4:04 |
Total length: | 39:16 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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South Korea ( Gaon)[24]
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7 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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South Korea | January 2, 2017 |
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Various | Digital download | SM Entertainment | [26] |
References
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- ^ "S.E.S to Reunite for the 'Green Heart Bazaar'". Koogle TV. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ "Original Kpop girl group S.E.S to make music comeback; Bada teases Eugene's preparations". Yibada. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ ""데뷔 20주년, 완전체 컴백"…S.E.S, 재결합 선언". Dispatch (in Korean). October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "S.E.S Releases Concept Images For Upcoming Special Album!". kmusic. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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- ^ Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "90s hit girl group S.E.S. armed with new songs, nostalgic code". Yonhap News. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "K-pop girl groups, old and new to usher in 2017". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
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- ^ "「S.E.S.」、90年代スタイリングで"思い出旅行"" (in Japanese). Wow! Korea. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ "S.E.S returns on broadcast with a performance on 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook'". Asia Starz. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ "S.E.S. Backs Out on Scheduled "SNL Korea" Show Due to Eugene's Injury". Korea Portal. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ "S.E.S. member Eugene to take rest due to injured ankle". Asia Starz. December 11, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "Hitung Mundur Comeback, S.E.S Kenang Masa Lalu di Teaser MV 2 Title Track" (in Indonesian). Wow Keren. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "K-Pop girl group S.E.S. to make comeback with 'Remember' concert after 14 years". Yibada. December 3, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ "MBC Reveals The Final Lineup For The 2016 'Gayo Daejejun!'". KMusic. December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "[단독] S.e.s, 오늘(1일) 20주년 팬미팅 '재결성 후 첫 만남'".
- Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ "Remember – S.E.S. 20th Anniversary Special Album by S.E.S." Melon. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ "Remember – S.E.S. 20th Anniversary Special Album by S.E.S." iTunes Store (US). Retrieved January 2, 2016.