Happy Ending (EP)
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| EP by DIA | ||||
| Released | June 14, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 22:44 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Happy Ending is the first extended play (overall second album release) by South Korean girl group DIA. It was released by MBK Entertainment on June 14, 2016.
The album is the group's first release since their debut album in 2015 and their first release after members Heehyun and Chaeyeon's temporary withdrawal from the group and return after joining the Mnet survival show Produce 101, during which new member Eunchae was added to the group while its former leader and main vocalist Seunghee left after her contract with the company expired.
Background
Members Heehyun and Chaeyeon joined the survival show Produce 101 in 2015 and due to this, they had to temporarily withdraw from the group.[1] Meanwhile, MBK Entertainment added a new member to the group, Eunchae, on March 7, 2016.[2] The company then announced that Heehyun and Chaeyeon will be joining the group for an upcoming comeback in June. The group filmed their new music video in Jeju Island and will be returning without Seunghee, who left to pursue an acting career after her contract expired on April 30.[3][4] Since April, Chaeyeon has been promoting with I.O.I after ranking 7th on Produce 101 and debuting in the group. I.O.I's promotions for their debut album ended on June 4, allowing Chaeyeon to return to DIA while I.O.I promotes in sub-units before she returns to promote with the group until their 1-year contract with YMC Entertainment ends.[5]
Promotions
The group appeared with its new lineup for the first time on a Naver V-app broadcast held on June 7.[6] They will be holding comeback showcase at LotteCard Art Center on June 14 and their music show promotions will start on June 16 on M Countdown.[7]
Music videos
The music video was filmed in Jeju Island.
Track listing
| Happy Ending Tracklist[8] | |||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
| 1. | "Happy Ending" | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae, Ki Hee-hyun | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | 3:18 |
| 2. | "On The Road" (그 길에서) | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae, Ki Hee-hyun | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | 3:22 |
| 3. | "The Trainee" (연습생) | DIA | Ahn Young-min | Ahn Young-min | 4:16 |
| 4. | "Waiting For You" (널 기다려; Yebin solo) | Baek Ye-bin | Baek Ye-bin | Ahn Young-min | 3:03 |
| 5. | "Remember" (기억할게요; Eunchae solo) | Eunchae | Baek Ye-bin, Ki Hee-hyun | Ahn Young-min | 2:41 |
| 6. | "Waiting For You" (널 기다려; DIA Version) | Baek Ye-bin, Ki Hee-hyun | Baek Ye-bin | Ahn Young-min | 3:22 |
| 7. | "On The Road (Inst.)" (그 길에서 (Inst.)) | — | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | Iggy (오레오), Seo Young-bae | 3:22 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | June 14, 2016 | Digital download | MBK Entertainment |
| South Korea | |||
| South Korea | CD | MBK Entertainment, Interpark INT |
References
- ↑ Jeong Yu-jin (December 17, 2015). "다이아 측 "채연·캐시 잠정 탈퇴..'프로듀스' 합류" [공식입장]". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Sun Mi-kyung (March 7, 2016). "다이아, 정채연·기희현 빈자리 채웠다..6인조로 재정비". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Lee, Jiyoung (May 11, 2016). "DIA to Make Comeback". enewsWorld. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Kim Han-gil (May 31, 2016). "MBK "다이아 승희 탈퇴-연습생 출신 채원 합류, 7인조 변화"". TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Son, Ji-hyoung (May 11, 2016). "Jung Chae-yeon's dual activities with Dia and I.O.I 'not problematic'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ Lee Mi-young (June 7, 2016). "아이오아이 정채연, 이젠 다이아…7일 완전체 첫 출격". Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0002820739
- ↑ "Happy Ending tracklist and credits on Melon". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2016.