Listen to My Word explained

Listen to My Word
Type:Single album
Artist:Oh My Girl
Cover:Oh My Girl A-ing cover.jpg
Language:Korean
Genre:K-pop
Label:WM Entertainment
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Listen to My Word is the first single album by South Korean girl group Oh My Girl. It was released by WM Entertainment on August 1, 2016, distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains four covers of classic K-pop songs, including Papaya's "Listen to My Word (A-ing)" featuring reggae duo Skull and Haha. This is the final release featuring member JinE, as she shortly ceased activities during the promotion to recover and receive treatment.[1] [2]

Release and promotion

On July 15, 2016, Oh My Girl's agency WM Entertainment announced that the group would be releasing a special summer album in August.[3] On July 31, Oh My Girl introduced the album through a live broadcast on Naver's V app, singing a medley of all four songs on the album.[4] [5] The digital album was released on August 1, along with a music video for the title track, "Listen to My Word (A-ing)".[6] [7] The CD version of the album was released on August 4.

Composition

All four songs on the album are covers of classic K-pop songs, re-arranged to have a more contemporary sound.[5] The title track, "Listen to My Word (A-ing)", is a cover of the hit song by girl group Papaya, originally released in 2000.[8] It features reggae duo Skull and Haha and has reggae influences and a hip hop beat.[9] "Midsummer Night's Christmas", originally released in 1990 by, has a piano melody and bossa nova drum rhythms. "Je T'aime" was originally released by in 2001, and has modern rock influences. "Lies You Can See" was originally released by in 1998, and is in the Philly soul genre. All four songs feature a new rap written by Mimi.[10]

Chart performance

The album debuted at the top of the Gaon Album Chart for July 31 – August 6, 2016. The title track charted at number 15 on the Gaon Digital Chart that same week.[11]

Personnel

Credits adapted from EP liner notes.

Locations

Personnel

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lee. Jin-a. JinE of K-pop girl band Oh My Girl has anorexia. 19 February 2019. The Korea Times. ktimes.com. 26 August 2016.
  2. Web site: ko:오마이걸, 새 음반 타이틀은 '컬러링북'..첫 티저 공개 . March 23, 2017 . March 25, 2017 . http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003501812 . OSEN . Korean .
  3. Web site: Oh My Girl Makes Comeback in August . Ahn . Woorim . BNT News . July 15, 2016 . August 1, 2016 .
  4. Web site: [V Report] HyunA promises date with fans ]. Bak Se-hwan . . August 1, 2016 . August 1, 2016 .
  5. Web site: [V Report Plus] Oh My Girl sings live medley ]. Lee Sang-won . . August 1, 2016 . August 1, 2016 .
  6. Web site: 내 얘길 들어봐 Listen To My Word – EP by Oh My Girl on Apple Music . iTunes . August 1, 2016 .
  7. Web site: Kim Ye-na. [핫100신곡] 오마이걸 매력에 퐁당 빠질 시간…"내 얘길 들어봐"]. TV Report. August 1, 2016. ko. July 31, 2016.
  8. Web site: Oh My Girl to Remake Papaya's Song . Ahn . Woorim . BNT News . July 25, 2016 . July 29, 2016 .
  9. Web site: Oh My Girl releases teaser image for new album . Kim Yu-young . . July 26, 2016 . July 26, 2016 .
  10. Web site: 오마이걸 (Oh My Girl) – 내 얘길 들어봐 (Summer Special Album) . Synnara Records . July 28, 2016 . ko .
  11. Web site: 2016년 32주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. August 11, 2016.
  12. Web site: 2016년 32주차 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. August 11, 2016.

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