Flashback (single album)

Flashback is the fifth single album by South Korean girl group After School. The maxi-single marks the first appearance of fifth generation member, Kaeun. This also marks the first comeback since Kahi's official graduation from the group to pursue a solo career.[1]

Flashback
Single album by
After School
Released20 June 2012 (2012-06-20)
Recorded2012
GenreK-pop
Length17:41
Label
ProducerTEXU
After School chronology
Playgirlz
(2012)		 Flashback
(2012)		 The Best of After School 2009–2012: Korea Ver.
(2013)

Background

On 9 April 2012, Pledis revealed that a brand new member would be added to the group. The following day, the member was officially revealed to be Kaeun and details regarding a Korean comeback in June were revealed.[2]

On 11 June 2012, the first teaser image, featuring all eight members, for the comeback was released to the public via Pledis Entertainment's website.[3] Later that day the title of the maxi-single was revealed, "Flashback", along with the track list.[4][5] The following day, a second teaser picture was released featuring third generation member Lizzy. The photo showed that the group are returning to their sexy concept as Lizzy was seen wearing black mesh clothing and was in a seductive, sultry pose which is similar to the concept the group had when they debuted.[6] A day after Lizzy's teaser photo, Uie's photo was revealed, followed by Nana & Raina, Jungah, Juyeon, and lastly E-Young & Kaeun. Although it was speculated that Nana would become the leader, Pledis announced the empty leader position with the graduation of Kahi will be taken on by Jungah.[7]

Critical reception

Flashback received generally positive feedback worldwide. Embrace You magazine described the maxi single as "creative, fun, exciting, well organized, and demonstrates brilliant production efforts. There are no fillers or musically incorrect additions; each track has the potential to stand on its own and appeal to not only pop and dance fans, but to lovers of ballads and R&B." The American-based webzine gave "Flashback" a rating of 5 out of 5 for perfection.[8]

"Flashback", was the fourth most played song on Korean broadcast and radio charts according to Air Monitor, a website that monitors and calculates song airplays from 23 different radio stations in Korea. The song managed to beat tough competition from Super Junior, 2NE1 and Sistar.[9] In addition, "Flashback" ranked number six on Billboard's Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2012.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Rip Off" (Korean Version)JungahJoleen Belle, William "Bleu" McAuley, Windy Wagner3:00
2."Flashback"TEXUTEXU3:17
3."Eyeline" (Nana Solo)Min SulPitchline3:19
4."Wristwatch" (손목시계; Sonmoksigye)Kim HyunahWook Park4:11
5."Timeless" (Jungah & Raina Duet)RainaThomas Karlsson, Jukoo, Rike Boomgarden3:55
Total length:17:41

Chart performance

The title track, "Flashback", was downloaded 202,940 times in South Korea after 2 days of its release.[11] In July 2012, the song was downloaded 414,825 times, after being downloaded 363,875 times in June 2012, and rose to #26 on the Gaon Monthly Download Chart.[12] The song has since been downloaded over 1 million times.[13] "Flashback" debuted at #15 on the Gaon Weekly Singles Chart and peaked at #14 the following week.[14] The maxi-single debuted at #3 on the Gaon Weekly Album Chart selling 14,197 copies.[15] As of the end of 2012, the maxi-single has sold 16,885 copies in South Korea.

Release history
CountryDateFormatLabel
South Korea 20 June 2012 Digital download Pledis Entertainment
21 June 2012 CD single
Japan 2 July 2012 CD single
Taiwan 24 April 2013 CD and DVD Avex Taiwan

Credits and personnel
  • Jungah – main vocals
  • Jooyeon – vocals, background vocal
  • Uee – vocals, background vocal
  • Raina – main vocals, background vocal
  • Nana – lead vocals, rap, background vocal
  • Lizzy – lead vocals, rap, background vocal
  • E-young – vocals, background vocal
  • Kaeun – vocals, background vocal

References
  1. "Kahi to graduate from After School". Allkpop. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  2. "애프터스쿨, 17세 가은 新멤버 전격 발탁" (in Basque). Media.paran.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  3. "After School releases first photo teaser for comeback!". Allkpop. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  4. "리스뮤직을 찾아주셔서 감사합니다". Leesmusic.co.kr. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  5. "'컴백 D-10' 애프터스쿨, 티저이미지 공개 "가장 우리 답게!" – 이투데이". Etoday.co.kr. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  6. "After School releases comeback teaser photo for Lizzy". Allkpop. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  7. "Jung-Ah to become After School's new leader". Allkpop. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  8. "Music Review: After School's "Flashback"". Embrace You Magazine. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  9. "ZE:A's "Aftermath" is the most played song on air for the 2nd week of July". Allkpop. 23 July 2012.
  10. Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (21 December 2012). "20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012: BIGBANG, PSY, 2NE1 & More". Billboard.
  11. "After School achieves an all-kill on real time charts with "Flashback"".
  12. ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::". Archived from the original on 24 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  13. ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::". Archived from the original on 21 May 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  14. ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::". Archived from the original on 9 December 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  15. ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::". Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  16. "After School" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  17. "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Music Chart". Billboard. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
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