B.B.B (EP)
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| Released | January 8, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
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| Length | 21:36 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Dal Shabet chronology | ||||
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| Singles from B.B.B | ||||
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B.B.B is the seventh extended play by South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. The album was digitally and physically released on January 8, 2014. "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" served as the promotional single.
Background[edit]
The release of Dal Shabet's album was announced on December 12, 2013. Happy Face Entertainment revealed, "Dal Shabet will be returning in the second week of January. They will be releasing an album with a mature look."[1] On January 2, 2014, Dal Shabet released concept photos for their upcoming album, which show off a darker and more mature side to the group.[2] A music video teaser for 'B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)' was released on January 6, 2014.[3] The album was digitally and physically released on January 8, 2014.[4]
Composition[edit]
The album is composed of six tracks; five new songs and one instrumental. The promotional track was co-created by famous Korean producer Shinsadong Tiger and producing team Beomi, Nangi.[5] Beomi, Nangi also created track four, "Memories of You". Producing team BEATAMIN lent their help with the creation of "REWIND". BEATAMIN previously worked with Dal Shabet for their songs "Enter Dalshabet (Intro)" and "Come Closer (ft. Nassun)" from their album Bang Bang. This album marks the second time the members of Dal Shabet became involved with the production of their music. Member Subin helped write the lyrics and composed the song "Just Pass By", which was co-written by, and features, BTOB's Ilhoon.[6]
Promotion[edit]
On January 5, 2014, Dal Shabet appeared on the military television show 'Real Men', where they performed their title track for the troops.[7] On January 8, 2014, the group held a comeback showcase at 'Dome Art Hall' for their fans. The showcase was used to publicly promote and reveal their album for the first time.[8] The group began televised promotions of their album on January 9, 2014, by appearing on Mnet's 'M! Countdown'.[9] The group ended the main televised promotional cycle of B.B.B (Big Baby Baby) on February 23, 2014, on SBS The Music Trend.[10]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "REWIND" | BEATAMIN, Benny Banana | BEATAMIN | 3:36 |
| 2. | "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" | Shinsadong Tiger, Beomi, Nangi | Shinsadong Tiger, Beomi, Nangi | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Just Pass By (그냥 지나가)" (Subin solo; feat. BTOB Ilhoon) | Subin, Ilhoon | Subin | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Memories of You (너였나봐)" | Beomi, Nangi | Beomi, Nangi | 3:15 |
| 5. | "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby) (S.Tiger Remix)" | Shinsadong Tiger, Beomi, Nangi | Shinsadong Tiger, Beomi, Nangi | 3:40 |
| 6. | "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby) (Inst.)" | --- | Shinsadong Tiger. Beomi, Nangi | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 21:36 | |||
Chart performance[edit]
Single chart[edit]
| Title | Peak Positions | |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | KOR | |
| Gaon [11] |
Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 [12] | |
| "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" | 16 | 15 |
Album chart[edit]
| Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Weekly album chart | 7 |
| Gaon Monthly album chart | 19 |
Sales and certifications[edit]
| Chart | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaon physical sales[13] | 5,495+ |
References[edit]
- ^ '1월 컴백' 달샤벳, 최전방 백골부대서 '핫'한 컴백. edaily (December 12, 2013). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳, 여성미 물씬 풍기는 성숙한 여인 컴백 ‘농염+몽환’ Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. SSTV (January 2, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳 'B.B.B' 뮤비 티저 공개, 농염한 성숙미 '아찔' Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. TV Daily (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳 'B.B.B', 노출은 약하게 노래 안무는 강하게. MyDaily (January 8, 2014). Retrieved on January 8, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳 ‘진짜사나이’, 신곡 ‘B.B.B’ 섹시댄스에 軍 ‘초토화’. dongA (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 비투비 일훈, 달샤벳 수빈 첫 자작곡 ‘그냥 지나가’ 지원사격 Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. wowTV (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳, '진짜사나이' 위해 신곡 'B.B.B' 깜짝 공개. news1 (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ 달샤벳, 상큼함 벗고 성숙함 입다…’B.B.B’로 컴백 Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine. 10asia (January 7, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
- ^ '엠카' 컴백 달샤벳, 벗지 않아도 섹시 '세련+성숙'. Osen (January 9, 2014). Retrieved on January 9, 2014.
- ^ Dal Shabet To Finish 'B.B.B' Promotions And Make Comeback This May. Kpopstarz (February 21, 2014). Retrieved on May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ^ "Billboard Launches K-Pop Hot 100 Chart, Sistar Debuts at Number 1". Billboard.
- ^ "Gaon album chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 3, 2012. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
