Loossemble (EP) explained

Loossemble is the self-titled debut extended play by South Korean girl group Loossemble. It was released by CTDENM on September 15, 2023, and contains eight tracks, including the lead single "Sensitive".

Background and release

On August 23, 2023, CTDENM announced that Loossemble would be releasing their self-titled debut extended play on September 15. The promotional schedule was also released in the same day.^[1] On September 7, the track listing was released with "Sensitive" announced as the lead single.^[2] The music video teasers for "Sensitive" was released on September 11,^[3] and September 13.^[4] On September 14, the highlight medley teaser video was released.^[5] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Sensitive" on September 15.^[6]

Composition

"Intro: Searching for Their Friends" is a short 40 second remix of "Sensitive", as is tradition with Loona's group remixes. "Sensitive" features vocal chops and bass guitar plucks.^[7]

Track listing

Notes

• "Real World" samples composition Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Melon.^[8]

Studio

• • Doobdoob Studio – recording, digital editing Vibe Music Studio 606 – recording
• ONR Studio - mixing, digital editing
• 821 Sound – mixing
• Koko Sound Studio – mixing
• Dream Factory – mixing
• Hitmanic Soundz – mixing
• InGrid Studio – mixing
  • 821 Sound Mastering – mastering Nine Studio – digital editing

Personnel

• Loossemble – vocals
  • Hyeju – lyrics
  • Vivi – lyrics
  • Yeojin – lyrics
  • Gowon – lyrics
  • Hyunjin – lyrics
• Livy – background vocals, English lyrics
• C'Sa – background vocals, lyrics, composition, vocal directing, digital editing
• Sophia Pae – background vocals
• Perrie (153/Joombas) – background vocals
• Kim Yeon-seo – background vocals, vocal directing
• Hwang Yu-bin (XYXX) – lyrics
• Kim Sung-hee (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Jang Da-in (PNP) – lyrics
• Lee Yeon-ji (PNP) – lyrics
• Kim Anna (PNP) – lyrics
• Je Na-bin (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Choi Eun-you (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Oni (PNP) – lyrics
• Jo Ah-ra (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Hwa Im-hyun (PNP) – lyrics
• Kim Na-hee (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Kim Hyun-kyung (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Meansof (PNP) – lyrics
• Kyung Jin-hee (JamFactory) – lyrics
• Lee Da-eum (PNP) – lyrics
• Yoon Ye-ji (PNP) – lyrics
• Yves – lyrics, composition, vocal directing
• OUOW – composition, arrangement
• Clovd (WSHL:ST) – composition, arrangement
• Kwon Deok-geun (WSHL:ST) – composition, arrangement
• Puff – composition, arrangement
• Strawberrybananaclub – composition, arrangement, vocal directing
• Phil Schwan – composition, arrangement, computer programming, instruments
• J.Lu (OceanCave) – composition, arrangement, computer programming, instruments
• Jsong (OceanCave) – composition
• Kloe – composition
• Samuel Preston – composition, arrangement
• Alex Smith – composition, arrangement
• Kim Min-gu (Nine) – composition, arrangement, vocal directing
• Lee Ye-jun (Nine) – composition, arrangement, vocal directing, guitar, drum, keyboard
• Min!n' (Nine) – composition, vocal directing
• Do Min-gyu – composition, arrangement, keyboard
• Bymore – composition, arrangement
• Taeseok – vocal directing
• Jae Do-ji – vocal directing
• Jang Woo-young – recording
• Kwon Kwon-jin – recording, digital editing
• Kim Ji-hyun – recording
• Jeong Mo-yeon – recording
• Lee Kang-hyun – recording
• Lee Yu-na – recording
• Kim Bo-seong – mixing
• Master Key – mixing
• Go Hyeon-jeong – mixing
• Kim Jung-sang – mixing (assistant)
• Ji Min-woo – mixing (assistant)
• Kim Jun-young – mixing (assistant)
• Hitmanic – mixing
• Jeong Eun-kyung – mixing
• Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
• Ahn Chang-gyu – digital editing
• Sam Carter – digital editing
• Chae Soo-seong – digital editing
• Yundak – drum, string, keyboard
• Ryu Seung-hoon – guitar
• Kim Dong-seong – bass
• Cho Yong-ho – synth
• Shin Eun-ji – vocal synth
• Mopin – drum, bass, keyboard
• Kim Jin-sol – drum, bass, keyboard
• Choi Young-hoon – guitar

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"

Peak position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[9]	6

Monthly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"

Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[10]	18

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Format	Label
South Korea	September 15, 2023	CD
Various <		-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

1. Web site: Loossemble to drop first music on Sept. 15, go on U.S. tour. Korea JoongAng Daily. ko. Cho. Yong-jun. August 23, 2023. August 23, 2023. August 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230823162739/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-23/entertainment/kpop/Loossemble-to-drop-first-music-on-Sept-15-go-on-US-tour/1853128. live.
2. Web site: 루셈블, 미니 1집 트랙리스트 공개...'새로운 세계' 기대. Loossemble, 1st mini album tracklist revealed...Looking forward to a 'new world'. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Yoo. Jeong-min. September 8, 2023. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915153910/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000627464. live.
3. Web site: 루셈블, 데뷔곡 '센서티브' 첫 MV티저 공개. Loossemble releases first MV teaser for debut song 'Sensitive'. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. September 12, 2023. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915153948/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000912395. live.
4. Web site: 루셈블, 소녀들의 특별한 진취성...'센서티브' 뮤직비디오 티저 공개 완료. Loossemble, the girl's special initiative...'Sensitive' music video teaser released. Naver. Hankyung TV. ko. Yoo. Byeong-cheol. September 13, 2023. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915155433/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0001125015. live.
5. Loossemble (루셈블) 1st Mini Album [Loossemble] Highlight Medley]. YouTube. CTDENM. ko. September 14, 2023. September 15, 2023.
6. Web site: 이달소 출신 루셈블, 오늘(15일) 데뷔...美 투어 먼저. Loossemble, from Loona, debuts today (15th)...US tour first. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Kim. Ye-na. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915155602/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001638985. live.
7. Web site: 2023-10-10 . 'Just happy to be together': Former Loona members reunite as Loossemble . 2024-01-17 . koreajoongangdaily.joins.com . en.
8. Web site: Loossemble. Melon. Warner Music. CTDENM. ko. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230915155632/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11327555. live.
9. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 37, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. September 21, 2023.
10. Web site: Circle Album Chart – September 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 12, 2023.