Spinning Top is the ninth extended play by South Korean boy band Got7. It was released through JYP Entertainment and Dreamus on May 20, 2019 to commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 on the Gaon Album chart, and No. 5 on the US World Albums chart. It sold over 314,449 units in South Korea and was certified Platinum by KMCA. The group followed it up with a world tour from June 15, 2019, visiting over 22 cities in Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.
Spinning Top
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Released : May 20,2019 Genre : K-Pop Length : 20:44 Language : Korean Label : JYP Entertainment Dreamus
Background and Release
On April 26, 2019, JYP Entertainment announced through a teaser video that Got7 would release an album on May 20. The album is said to "deliver a universal theme of both security and insecurity within oneself", as the full title of the album is Spinning Top: Between Security & Insecurity.
On May 6, two group teaser photos were revealed. From May 9 to May 12, individual teaser photos were released with four different concepts: the first is colorful, the second is black and red, the third is blurry and in black and white and the last one consists of portraits. The album's online cover was revealed on May 13 and the track list was released the following day, "Eclipse" being the album's title track. Most of the members participated in the writing and producing of the tracks. JYP Entertainment's founder and CEO J. Y. Park is credited as a lyricist for the title track alongwith member JB. The first teaser for the music video was released on May 15, the second teaser which offers a glimpse at the choreography was posted the following day. On May 17, an album spoiler was released and the lyrics of each song were revealed on May 18.
Promotions
Got7 held a "Comeback Live Talk" on Naver's V Live broadcasting site on May 20, 2019, at 21:00 KST, one hour following the release of the album, to introduce each track. Actor Kim Sang-joong featured as a guest. They also promoted the album on May 21 on JTBC's Idol Room.
Got7 held their comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown on May 23 and promoted "Eclipse" on several music programs in South Korea, including Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.
Charts
Weekly Charts Australian Digital Albums (ARIA) : 32 Japanese Albums (Oricon) : 13 South Korean Albums (Gaon) : 1 UK Digital Albums (OCC) : 78
Year-End Charts South Korean Albums (Gaon) : 1
Awards and Nominations
Year : 2020 Award : 34th Golden Disc Awards Category : Album Bonsang, Album Daesang Result : Won, Won
Tracklist
1. 1° 2. Eclipse 3. The End (끝) 4. Time Out 5. Believe (믿어줄래) 6. Page 7. Eclipse (Instrumental) [CD Only]
