TWICE (트와이스) – SIGNAL
Release Date: 2017.05.15
Genre: Dance, Ballad
Language: Korean
Bit Rate: MP3-320kbps + iTunes Plus AAC M4A
Before their Japanese debut, Twice turns into bookish school girls for their fourth mini-album Signal! The title track was composed and arranged by JYP.
“Signal” is the 4th mini album recorded by South Korean girl group Twice (트와이스). It was released on May 15, 2017 by JYP Entertainment.
It includes the lead single of the same name produced by Park Jin-young, a song that features a programmed Roland TR-808-style kick and hi-hat. Several producers and songwriters participated, including Twice's members Jihyo and Chaeyoung who wrote the lyrics for the fifth track "Eye Eye Eyes", while the third track "Only You" has lyrics written by one of the former member of Wonder Girls.
On March 31, 2017, it was reported that Twice would be releasing their first full-length album before heading to Japan. However, JYP Entertainment quickly denied the news and stated that nothing was confirmed yet.
On April 18, the agency confirmed Twice's May comeback with no exact date of release. Nine days later, it was reported that the group finished filming the music video for the title track, which was produced by Park Jin-young.
On May 1, Twice shared an image teaser through their official SNS channels featuring the nine members wearing school uniform-styled outfits and confirmed the release of their fourth extended play titled Signal on the 15th. They also released the schedule of promotion for the album, including the two-day encore concert of Twice 1st Tour: Twiceland The Opening on June 17–18 which was held in Jamsil Indoor Stadium. The next day, it was revealed that the EP has three versions with nine random CD covers.
Individual image teasers of the members, posed with both hands on their heads using letter Y of the American manual alphabet that look like two antennas, were released over the next few days. It was then followed by a series of video teasers featuring the nine members, an intro video with an enigmatic visual palette like a fantasy film that shows scenes of an alien with big eyes stroking a rabbit in the woods, and a spoiler video of the title track's instrumental.
The first music video teaser of "Signal" was released on May 13. The album, along with the music video for the lead single, was officially released on the 15th at 18:00 KST. It was also released as a digital download on various music sites.
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JYP Entertainment denied the report about the group's plan to promote the EP for only two weeks due to their Japanese debut in June. Twice's leader Jihyo, who took a break from activities due to a knee injury, re-joined the group for promotions.
Unlike during their last comeback, Twice promoted actively on variety shows. They filmed their first variety show for the EP on April 26, 2017 as guests on I Can See Your Voice. On May 3, 4 and 9, Twice recorded an episode of Weekly Idol, Knowing Bros and Top 3 Chef King, respectively.
Twice held a media event at Blue Square Samsung Card Hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul before the release of the EP. The group also had a comeback showcase with fans two hours after the release, where they performed "Signal" and other songs from their previous albums like "Like Ooh-Ahh", "Cheer Up" and more. It was broadcast live via Naver V Live.
The group held their comeback stage on the May 18th episode of M Countdown, followed by performances on the May 19th, 20th and 21st episode of Music Bank FIFA U-20 World Cup Opening Commemorative in Jeonju, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo, respectively.
Twice ended their promotions in music shows on the June 4th episode of Inkigayo.
On May 23, 2017, it was reported that Signal sold over 250,000 copies within a week after its release. The EP and its title track both entered the Billboard charts World Albums and World Digital Songs at number 3 respectively.
Signal debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated May 14–20, 2017. In its second and third week, the EP charted at number 5 and at number 7 in its fourth week.
The EP entered at number 2 on the chart for the month of May 2017 with 248,550 physical copies sold.
Track List:
01. SIGNAL
02. 하루에 세번 (THREE TIMES A DAY)
03. ONLY 너 (ONLY YOU)
04. HOLD ME TIGHT
05. EYE EYE EYES
06. SOMEONE LIKE ME
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