Girls' Invasion

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Girl's Invasion
Girl's Invasion digital cover artwork
Studio album by
Lovelyz
ReleasedNovember 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)
Recorded2011–2014
VenueSeoul, South Korea
StudioWoollim Studios
Genre
Length29:15
36:08 (Repackage edition)
LanguageKorean
Label
Lovelyz chronology
Girl's Invasion
(2014) 		Lovelyz8
(2015)
Singles from Girl's Invasion
  1. "Good Night Like Yesterday"
    Released: November 12, 2014
  2. "Candy Jelly Love"
    Released: November 17, 2014
Repackaged album cover
Hi~ digital cover artwork
Singles from Hi~
  1. "Hi~"
    Released: March 3, 2015
Music video
"Good Night Like Yesterday" on YouTube
"Candy Jelly Love" on YouTube
"Hi~" on YouTube

Girls' Invasion is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released digitally and physically on November 17, 2014, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single "Candy Jelly Love". On March 3, 2015, the album was re-released as Hi~ with two new songs, including the lead single of the same name.

The album starts Lovelyz's school-themed Girls trilogy. The theme continued with the release of the album repackage Hi~ and finally concluded with the release of their EP Lovelyz8 (2015).

Background and release[edit]

Girls' Invasion[edit]

On November 3, 2014, Woollim Entertainment announced their first girl group Lovelyz. Woollim Entertainment also released the first teaser image, revealing the group's 8-member lineup as well as details for their debut. The group would have a pre-release on November 10 and a showcase on November 12 while their debut album would drop on November 17.[1]

On November 4, Lovelyz released individual and group teaser images and a pre-debut video, showing behind the scenes footage of the girls preparing for their debut. It was also announced that the name of their debut album would be "Girls' Invasion".[2] On November 10, a pre-release track "Good Night Like Yesterday" was released with the accompanying music video, starring Infinite's Sungkyu alongside the Lovelyz members.[3] The album preview video was released on the same day.[4] On November 17, Lovelyz officially released their debut album with title track "Candy Jelly Love".[5] On December 3, the group released a choreography version for "Candy Jelly Love". [6]

Hi~[edit]

On February 22, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would be releasing a repackaged version of the album on March 3, including two new songs. It was also confirmed that Jisoo would remain absent for the upcoming promotions.[7] On February 23, Lovelyz released a teaser video for their new track "Hi~".[8] On March 3, Lovelyz released the repackaged album "Hi~"and its music video.[9]

Promotion[edit]

Prior to debut, Woollim Entertainment confirmed that Seo Jisoo wouldn't participate in debut promotions due to personal issues.[10] Lovelyz held their debut showcase on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park. The group had their official debuted stage, performing "Good Night Like Yesterday" & "Candy Jelly Love"on November 13.[11] After the album release, the group would perform "Candy Jelly Love" on weekly music show with another track from the album, "Getaway".

Track listing[edit]

Girls' Invasion[edit]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Introducing The Candy" (Intro) OnePieceOnePiece0:55
2."Candy Jelly Love"Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece3:45
3."Good Night Like Yesterday" (어제처럼 굿나잇)Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece3:39
4."Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1)Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece2:44
5."Getaway" (비밀여행)EnneOnePiece, East4AOnePiece3:42
6."Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung)Song Soo-yoonG-High, Lee Ju-hyungG-High, Lee Ju-hyung4:08
7."She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of INFINITE) (그녀는 바람둥이야)Ahn Young Min, DongwooAhn Young MinAhn Young Min3:14
8."Delight" (Yoo Ji-ae)Song Soo-yoonHan Jae-ho, Kim Seung-sooHan Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun3:28
9."Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN)Song Soo-yoonHan Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang HyunHan Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun3:58

Hi~ (Repackaged album)[edit]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Introducing the Candy" (Intro) OnePieceOnePiece0:55
2."Candy Jelly Love"Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece3:45
3."Hi~" (안녕)Seo Ji-eumOnePieceOnePiece3:39
4."Joyland" (놀이공원)Seo Ji-eumOnePieceOnePiece2:44
5."Good Night Like Yesterday"Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece3:42
6."Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1)Kim EanaOnePieceOnePiece4:08
7."Getaway" (비밀여행)EnneOnePiece, East4AOnePiece3:14
8."Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung)Song Soo-yoonG-High, Lee Ju-hyungG-High, Lee Ju-hyung3:28
9."She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of Infinite) (그녀는 바람둥이야)Ahn Young Min DongwooAhn Young MinAhn Young Min3:58
10."Delight" (Yoo JiAe)Song Soo-yoonHan Jae-ho, Kim Seung-sooHan Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun3:28
11."Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN)Song Soo-yoonHan Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang HyunHan Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun3:15

Charts[edit]

Albums[edit]

Girls' Invasion

Chart Peak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[12] 7
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[13] 16

Hi~

Chart Peak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[14] 4
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15] 12

Singles[edit]

Candy Jelly Love

Chart Peak
position
Gaon Singles chart 48

Hi~

Chart Peak
position
Gaon Singles chart 23

Sales and certifications[edit]

Chart Amount
Gaon Charts *KOR: 11,377[16]

Release history[edit]

Edition Region Date Format Label
Girls' Invasion South Korea November 17, 2014 CD, digital download Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide Digital download SM C&C, Woollim Label
Hi~ South Korea March 3, 2015 CD, digital download Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide Digital download SM C&C, Woollim Label

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Woollim Entertainment unveils their new girl group, 'Lovelyz'!". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. ^ "Lovelyz Has a "Girls Invasion' in Image Teaser". Soompi. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  3. ^ "Woollim's New Girl Group Lovelyz Releases Music Video for "Good Night Like Yesterday"". Soompi. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  4. ^ "Lovelyz Reveals Audio Preview for Debut Album "GIRLS' INVASION"". Soompi. 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  5. ^ "Lovelyz Releases Adorable Music Video for "Candy Jelly Love"". Soompi. 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  6. ^ "Lovelyz8". YouTube. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  7. ^ "Lovelyz don baby blue in 1st full group teaser for March 3rd comeback". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  8. ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in teaser video". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  9. ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in new MV perfect for upcoming spring". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  10. ^ "Seo Jisoo Reportedly Will Not Attend Lovelyz Debut Promotions Due To Shock". KpopStarz.
  11. ^ "[Video] Lovelyz Wishes You a 'Good Night Like Yesterday' in Debut MV". M.mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  12. ^ "Girls' Invasion". November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  13. ^ "2014년 11월 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  14. ^ "Hi~". March 7, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. ^ South Korea's Monthly Gaon Albums Chart (in Korean) Originally from Gaon Music Chart (March 2015). Archived on April 9, 2015. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
  16. ^ Cumulative sales of Girls' Invasion

External links[edit]

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