Connection (Up10tion album)
Connection is the second studio album from South Korean boy band Up10tion. The album was released on June 14, 2021. The album consists of ten songs, with "Spin Off" serving as the lead single.
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| Released | June 14, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Venue | Seoul, South Korea | |||
| Studio | TOP Studio | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 33:17 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Background
Connection is Up10tion's first album in over three years following the release of Invitation on March 15, 2018.[1]
Members Sunyoul and Hwanhee have previously participated in episode 7 of MBC's Voice King.[2][3]
Release and commercial performance
On May 20, 2021, a comeback spoiler image was released by TOP Media through the group's official social accounts.[4]
The group held their showcase in the afternoon on the same day as their comeback.[5] The album was released on June 14 at 6:00 KST. The music video for the single "Spin Off" was also released.
The album debuted in number 3 on South Korean Gaon Charts which was followed by 12 in Japan Digital Charts respectively.
Songs
Kuhn and Bitto co-wrote eight of out of the ten tracks. Kogyeol wrote and composed for the song, "Sky Line". Xiao also wrote and composed the songs, "Destroyed" and "Honey Cake".[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangements | Length |
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| 1. | "Spin Off" | 최현준, Kuhn, Bit-to | 최현준, 이민영 (EastWest), coldcow (1by1) | 이민영 (EastWest), coldcow (1by1) | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Liar" | Real-Fantasy, Kinda, siyun, Kuhn, Bit-to | Real-Fantasy, Kinda | Real-Fantasy, Kinda | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Summer Drive" | Kuhn, Bit-to, Danke, 서혜리 (Jam Factory), 김지나 (Jam Factory), 허지은 (Jam Factory), 최진하 (Jam Factory) | Stereo14, Josef Melin, 장준신 | Stereo14, 장준신 | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Parade" | OF'F, th!nk, Kuhn, Bit-to | Sean Oh, Long Drive, OF'F, th!nk | Sean Oh, Long Drive | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Destroyed" | Junsoo (A-Tunes), Donghwan (A-Tunes), Xiao, Dez (A-Tunes), Kuhn, Bit-to | Junsoo (A-Tunes), LoveTom, Donghwan (A-Tunes), Xiao, Dez (A-Tunes) | Junsoo (A-Tunes), Donghwan (A-Tunes), Showwer (A-Tunes) | 3:29 |
| 6. | "If" (만약) (Kogyeol and Hwanhee duet) | 김원 | 김원 | 김원, 배형호 | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Forever" (혹시라도) (Unit Kuhn, Sunyoul, Gyujin, Xiao) | Kyum Lyk (513/Joombas), Ryan, Kuhn | Kyum Lyk (513/Joombas), Ryan | Kyum Lyk (513/Joombas), Ryan | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Believe in You" | 정윤, Kuhn, Bit-to | MoonKim, 정윤 | 정윤 | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Sky Line" (Kogyeol and Bit-to duet) | Bit-to, Kogyeol, 1Hz, 우성준 | 1Hz, Bit-to, Kogyeol, 우성준 | 1Hz, Bit-to | 3:14 |
| 10. | "Honey Cake" | Junsoo (A-Tunes), Dez (A-Tunes), Oak (A-Tunes), Dongwhan (A-Tunes), Showwer (A-Tunes), Xiao, Kuhn, Bit-to | LoveTom, Junsoo (A-Tunes), Dez (A-Tunes), Donghwan (A-Tunes), Xiao | Junsoo (A-Tunes), Donghwan (A-Tunes) | 3:03 |
| Total length: | 33:17 | ||||
References
- Lee, Min-ji (2021-05-27). "UP10TION comeback on June 14 with their second album after 3 years and 3 months" 업텐션, 6월 14일 컴백…3년3개월만 정규 앨범 발매(공식) [UP10TION, comeback on June 14th... Released a regular album for only 3 years and 3 months (official)]. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2021-05-26 – via Newsen.
- Naver (2021-05-20). "UP10TION June comeback spoiler". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- Ham, Nayan (2021-05-24). "Sunyoul and Hwanhee vs Lee Byeong Cheol and Bang Jun Ho" ‘보이스킹’ 성리·환희vs이병철·방준호, 한판승부 데스매치 ['Voice King' Sung-ri, Hwan-hee vs. Lee Byeong-cheol and Bang Jun-ho, death match in bout]. Naver (in Korean). sports dong-a. Archived from the original on 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- Park, Dong-sun (2021-05-20). "UP10TION spoiler image of comeback" 업텐션, 컴백스포 이미지 공개…'UP10TION+CONNECTION→숫자배열' 관심집중 [UP10TION, reveal image of comeback spo... Focusing on'UP10TION+CONNECTION→Number Arrangement']. rpm9 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- Ko, Seung-ah (2021-06-14). "UP10TION comeback showcase held today" 업텐션 "오랜만에 컴백이라 설레고 떨려…성장 위해 노력" [UP10TION "It's a comeback after a long time, so I'm excited and nervous... I'm trying to grow"]. Naver (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-14 – via news1.
- Kim, Miji (2021-06-04). "UP10TION members composed and wrote songs for their upcoming 2nd album" 업텐션, 정규 2집 타이틀곡은 'SPIN OFF'…샤오·고결 자작곡 수록 [UP10TION, 2nd regular album title song 'SPIN OFF'... Xiao Gogyeol self-composed]. Naver (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-06-03 – via Xports News.
- "Gaon Album Chart – Week 26, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 8, 2021.