6ixense explained

6ixense (pronounced "sixth sense") is the debut studio album by South Korean boy band AB6IX.^[1] It was released through Brand New Music on October 7, 2019, along with lead single "Blind for Love" and its music video. The album debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and 25 on the Oricon Albums Chart. It is the final release with member Youngmin, before he left the group on June 8, 2020.

Promotion

Throughout late September and early October, various concept photos for the album and music video teasers were released through the band's social media.^[2]

AB6IX had the album showcase on October 7 at Kyung Hee University in Seoul where they performed title track "Blind For Love" along with "Be There" and "Deep Inside".^[3]

The group started promoting their title track "Blind For Love" on October 10. They first performed the lead single on Mnet's M Countdown, followed by performances on KBS' Music Bank, MBC's Show! Music Core and SBS' Inkigayo.

Critical reception

Billboards Jeff Benjamin called the single "Blind for Love" a second part to "Breathe" from B Complete, noting its "sleek house-inspired sound". He pointed out the variety of genres on the album, describing the songs "_And Me" and "Be There" as a "a blend of gentle pop and steely hip-hop", "Love Air" as featuring "tropical house vibes", "Pretty" as "staccato-piano pop", "Shadow" as having a "late-night EDM" sound and "Deep Inside" as containing "deep harmonies", while noting "D.R.E.A.M" is a "straightforward hip-hop cut" and closing track "Nothing Without You" a ballad.^[1]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Melon^[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[5]	2
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6]	25

Year-end charts

Sales

Sales figures for 6ixense

Region	Sales
South Korea (Gaon)[9]	143,229
Japan (Oricon)[10]	5,064

Awards

Music programs

Program	Song	Date	Ref.
The Show (SBS MTV)	"Blind For Love"	October 15	[11]
		October 22	[12]
Show Champion (MBC)		October 16	[13]
M Countdown (Mnet)		October 17	[14]

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Distributor	Ref.
Various	October 7, 2019	Digital download, streaming		[15]
South Korea		CD

Notes and References

1. AB6IX Explain Why '6ixense' Is a 'Love Letter' and Message to Lizzo After 'Truth Hurts' Remix: Exclusive. Billboard. Benjamin. Jeff. October 10, 2019. November 4, 2019.
2. Web site: 에이비식스 컴백 확정, 10월 7일 첫 정규앨범 발매. Star Today. ko. September 20, 2019. November 4, 2019.
3. AB6IX, 첫 정규앨범 쇼케이스 티켓 오픈 동시 전석 '초고속 매진'
4. Web site: 6IXENSE. 2020-11-21. Melon. ko.
5. Web site: October 6–12, 2019. 6ixense (2019). October 17, 2019. Gaon Chart. ko.
6. Web site: ja:週間 アルバムランキング 2019年10月21日付. Weekly CD Album Ranking on October 21, 2019. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2019-10-21/p/3/. October 16, 2019. Oricon. ja.
7. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – October 2019. Gaon Chart. ko. November 7, 2019.
8. Cumulative South Korean Sales of "B:Complete":
   • Web site: 2019년 Album Chart. Gaon. January 10, 2020.
9. Web site: 2020년 07주차 Album Chart. August 6, 2020. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
10. Web site: ja:週間 アルバムランキング 2020年01月13日付. Weekly Album Ranking on January 13, 2020. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2020-01-13/. January 13, 2020. Oricon. ja.
11. Web site: 2019-10-15. '더쇼' AB6IX, 에이티즈 제치고 1위..故설리 애도[★밤TView]]. 2020-11-21. 스타뉴스. ko.
12. Web site: 2019-10-22. AB6IX '더쇼' 2주 연속 1위 등극 "큰상 감사"[★밤TView]]. 2020-11-21. 스타뉴스. ko.
13. Web site: OSEN. 2019-10-16. '쇼챔' AB6IX, 1위 2관왕 "라이머 대표님 감사"..임현식・케이 솔로출격[종합]]. 2020-11-21. mosen.mt.co.kr. ko.
14. Web site: OSEN. 2019-10-18. AB6IX, '엠카운트다운'도 1위..음악 방송 트리플 크라운 달성. 2020-11-21. mosen.mt.co.kr. ko.
15. Web site: 2019-10-07. [Showcase] AB6IX Holds a Press Showcase for Studio Album '6IXENSE' Release"5 members' charms in 5 senses… always welcome meeting the global fans and artists!"]. 2020-11-21. HANTEONEW. ko.