Allure (EP)

Allure is the third extended play by South Korean singer Hyomin. It was released on February 20, 2019, by Sublime Artist Agency.

Allure
EP by
Hyomin
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2019
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length24:41
Label
Hyomin chronology
Sketch
(2016)		 Allure
(2019)
Singles from Allure
  1. "Mango"
    Released: September 12, 2018
  2. "U Um U Um"
    Released: January 19, 2019
  3. "Allure"
    Released: February 20, 2019

The album name Allure means "look" in French, and "a fascinating and mysterious attraction" in English, it signifies a unique sound of music only Hyomin can express.

Following her digital singles "Mango", represented by yellow, and "U Um U Um", represented by emerald; the album Allure, represented by an intense color of red, will complete the color variations. As of gain chart the album sold 10,500 Copies on Gaon[1]

Release

On August 7, 2018, it was revealed that Hyomin was aiming for a mid-September solo comeback with R&B Pop, working with producers from EXO's Ko Ko Bop, Twice's Dance The Night Away and more.[2]

On September 12, 2018, Hyomin released 1st digital single titled "Mango", followed by a showcase.[3] This release marked her first comeback since leaving MBK Entertainment.

On January 20, 2019, Hyomin released 2nd digital single titled "U Um U Um" ahead of her 3rd solo mini album expected to be released in mid-February.[4]

On February 20, 2019, Hyomin released her third mini album Allure. The album's title track is also called "Allure (입꼬리)".[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Allure" (Jazz Version)라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack3:10
2."Allure"라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack2:53
3."U Um U Um"황유빈Jim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt HolmenJim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt Holmen2:55
4."Mango"황유빈Kyle Buckley, George Howard, Michael Flint, Astrid Roelants, MZMCPinkSlip, The 23rd3:09
5."YOU" (눈가에 한 방울)Lohi, 라이머 (Rhymer)Lohi, SFRMLohi3:37
6."Allure" (Chinese version)라이머 (Rhymer), earattack, 김좌영earattack, 김좌영earattack2:53
7."U Um U Um" (Chinese version)황유빈Jim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt HolmenJim Andre Bergsted, Mats Koray Genc, Brooke Toia, Joakim Arnt Holmen2:55
8."Mango" (Chinese version)황유빈Kyle Buckley, George Howard, Michael Flint, Astrid Roelants, MZMCPinkSlip, The 23rd3:09
Total length:24:41

Commercial performance

The album was a commercial success as it peaked at #11 on Gaon weekly chart and at #26 on the monthly chart. As of Hanteo Official Yearly Chart,"Allure" sold +10,500 copies making it one of the best selling Korean female Solo releases in 2019 and Hyomin's second EP to reach this mark.

Allure (Song) charted #1 on the YinYueTai China chart as well as U Um U Um and Mango. Hyomin became the only Korean artist to top the chart with 3 singles from the same album. The singles also charted high on KKBOX Asian Chart and appeared in various countries including Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan.

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
South Korean Weekly Albums (Gaon)[6] 11
South Korean Monthly Albums (Gaon)[6] 26

Release history
Region Date Format Label
South Korea 20 February 2019 CD
South Korea Digital download Sublime Artist Agency
Various

References
  1. "Gaon Album Ranking Monthly (3/2019) - see #9". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
  2. "'티아라→솔로' 효민, 9월 컴백 예고···어벤져스 팀 총 출동". 2018-08-07.
  3. "효민 "2년6개월만의 솔로 컴백…그동안 바쁘게 보냈다"". 2018-09-12.
  4. "티아라 효민, '으음으음'으로 컴백". 2018-09-12.
  5. "효민 "'얼루어', 더 알고픈 미스터리 매력 보여주고파"". 2019-02-20.
  6. "2019년 08주차 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved 28 February 2019.
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