Crazy (Le Sserafim EP)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Crazy
| type = EP
| artist = Le Sserafim
| cover = Crazy (Le Sserafim album).png
| alt = Digital cover
| caption = Digital cover
| released = {{Start date|2024|08|30}}
| genre =
| length = 14:52
| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}
| label =
| producer =
- 13
- Iluvjulia
- "Hitman" Bang
- BloodPop
- AOBeats
- Huh Yunjin
| prev_title = Easy
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title = Hot
| next_year = 2025
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Crazy
| type = EP
| single1 = Crazy
| single1date = August 30, 2024
}}
}}
Crazy is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It was released by Source Music on August 30, 2024, and contains five tracks including the lead single of the same name. The EP contains several styles of music, including EDM, house, rock, and hip hop.
Background and release
On August 5, 2024, Source Music announced that Le Sserafim would be releasing their fourth extended play (EP) titled Crazy, with pre-orders being made available at Target, Weverse Shop, and other retailers; a schedule for the group's promotional activities was also released.{{cite web|title=LE SSERAFIM tease new mini-album 'Crazy'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/le-sserafim-new-mini-album-crazy-3780827|website=NME|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=August 5, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} The group had previously teased the EP's title in the music video for "Smart", with the word "Crazy" written on a cup in one scene of the video.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 4집 'CRAZY' 30일 발매 확정···스포일러 영상 주목|trans-title=Le Sserafim, 4th Album 'CRAZY' Confirmed for Release On the 30th...Pay Attention to Spoiler Video|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408060738003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 6, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} Prior to the EP's announcement, the group previewed the track "1-800-Hot-N-Fun" during their performance at Coachella on April 13, 2024.{{cite web|title=Watch LE SSERAFIM debut new song '1-800-hot-n-fun' at Coachella|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-le-sserafim-debut-new-song-hot-and-fun-at-coachella-3617505|website=NME|last=Singh|first=Surej|date=April 14, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} It was later confirmed to be a track on the EP and that American producer BloodPop worked on the song.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'르세라핌, 화제의 미발매곡 '1-800-hot-n-fun' 미니 4집에 수록|trans-title=Le Sserafim, Hot Topic Unreleased Song '1-800-hot-n-fun' Included in 4th Mini Album|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000685088|via=Naver|publisher=Sports World|language=ko|last=Hyung|first=Jeong-min|date=August 7, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} During the August 15th episode of Eunchae Star Diary, Le Sserafim member Hong Eun-chae talked about the group's upcoming release, describing the title track as being similar to their previous single "Antifragile".{{cite web|title=LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae teases upcoming single 'Crazy': "It feels similar to 'Antifragile'"|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/le-sserafim-crazy-eunchae-tease-it-feels-similar-to-antifragile-3784292|website=NME|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=August 16, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} In an interview with NME, the group explained that the project would explore "the struggles of loving something so much that you would do anything for it".{{cite web|title=LE SSERAFIM: the girl group redefining fearlessness|url=https://www.nme.com/features/the-cover/the-cover-le-sserafim-interview-crazy-comeback-3782771|website=NME|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=August 12, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}}
The comeback trailer "Chasing Lightning" was released on August 13,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"그냥 한 번 미쳐보자"..르세라핌, 미니 4집 'CRAZY' 트레일러 공개|trans-title="Let's just go crazy once"..Le Sserafim, 4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' Trailer Released|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202408130742482343917_1&pos=naver|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-hyeon|date=August 13, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} with track samplers being released the following day.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'르세라핌표 EDM' 어떨까...신보 'CRAZY'로 새 장르 도전 나선다|trans-title=How about Le Sserafim EDM?... New Album 'CRAZY' Challenges a New Genre|url=https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024081508040066916|via=Naver|publisher=MyDaily|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Do-hyeong|date=August 15, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} Concept images for the different versions of the album were revealed from August 16 to 19.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'파격 비주얼' 르세라핌 'CRAZY' 콘셉트포토 공개|trans-title='Breaking Visuals' Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' Concept Photo Released|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408160851003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 16, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}} The track list was revealed on August 22, with Le Sserafim member Huh Yunjin revealed to have worked on the writing and production of the final track "Crazier".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌 'CRAZY' 트랙리스트 나왔다|trans-title=Le Sserafim 'CRAZY' Track List Released|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408220820003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} The highlight medley for the album was released the following day,{{cite web|title=Video: LE SSERAFIM Drop Highlight Medley for 4th Mini Album 'Crazy'|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Video-LE-SSERAFIM-Drop-Highlight-Medley-for-4th-Mini-Album-Crazy-20240822|website=Broadway World|last=Sharpe|first=Josh|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} and the track list was re-uploaded with Huh Yunjin and Sakura now credited on the title track.{{Cite tweet|user=SOURCEMUSIC|number=1826634941482107054|title=LE SSERAFIM 4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' TRACKLIST}} This was followed by two music video teasers for "Crazy" on August 28 and 29.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'컴백' 르세라핌, 목욕탕에서 독서까지..'Crazy' MV 티저 공개|trans-title='Comeback' Seraphim, From Bathhouse to Reading...'Crazy' MV Teaser Released|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202408280742073364240_1&pos=naver|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-hye|date=August 28, 2024|access-date=August 28, 2024}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌 컴백 D-1, 뮤직비디오 분위기 'CRAZY'|trans-title=Le Sserafim Comeback D-1, Music Video Atmosphere 'CRAZY'|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202408290805003?pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=August 29, 2024|access-date=August 29, 2024}} The EP was released along with the music video for the title track on August 30, 2024.
Composition
Crazy contains various genres ranging from EDM and house, to rock and hip-hop. The intro track "Chasing Lightning" contains a techno-style instrumental with the narration "We can't change the weather, but we just chase lightning". The title track "Crazy" is described as an EDM-based house song with lyrics about the emotions someone feels when "they meet someone that drives them crazy". "Pierrot" is a hip-hop song that samples Kim Wan-sun's song "Pierrot Smiling at Us", with parts of the track "hidden throughout the [former's] melody and theme".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 김완선 히트곡 샘플링→허윤진 메인 프로듀싱...컴백 기대 UP|trans-title=Le Sserafim, Kim Wan-sun Hit Song Sampling → Huh Yunjin Main Producing... Expectations for Comeback UP|url=https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20240822513892|via=Naver|publisher=Sports World|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Dong-hyun|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 22, 2024}} The English track "1-800-Hot-N-Fun", which was produced by American producer BloodPop, is a rock song with hip-hop elements that contain "intense guitar riffs" and "rhythmic rap" from the members. The closing track "Crazier", produced by Huh Yunjin, explores the group's tender side, with a message that "inspires listeners to wholeheartedly embrace and love things that make their heart race".
Promotion
Prior to the EP's release, Le Sserafim posted a dance challenge video to their social media on August 23, showcasing the voguing choreography for the title track.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:르세라핌, 문방구서 춤을···|trans-title=Le Sserafim, dancing in the stationery store...|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202408240841003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Trends|language=ko|last=Ahn|first=Byeong-gil|date=August 24, 2024|access-date=August 24, 2024}} To celebrate the release of the EP, Source Music hosted an album release party in Seoul on August 29 and 30, featuring photo exhibitions and a listening session with commentary from the members,{{Cite tweet|user=le_sserafim|number=1826439189430501643|title=[NOTICE] LE SSERAFIM COMEBACK
Critical reception
David Crone of AllMusic called the album "a notably more foot-forward release" than the group's past works and opined that "Crazy" was "destined to become a club staple."{{cite web |last1=Crone |first1=David |title=LE SSERAFIM - "CRAZY" Review |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/crazy-mw0004345289 |website=AllMusic |access-date=21 March 2025}} Han Seong-hyeon of IZM awarded the album 2 out of five stars, criticizing the songs' lyrics and unfavorably comparing the album to Western music including Taylor Swift's album Reputation (2017) and Ariana Grande's song "Yes, And?" (2024).{{cite web |last1=Han |first1=Seong-hyeon |title=LE SSERAFIM - "CRAZY" Review |url=https://www.izm.co.kr/posts?id=32885 |access-date=21 March 2025 |language=Korean |date=19 September 2024}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Crazy standard edition
| title_width = 20%
| writing_width = 60%
| extra_width = 20%
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Chasing Lightning
| writer1 = {{hlist|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|Hybe}}
| extra1 = 13
| length1 = 3:25
| title2 = Crazy
| writer2 = {{hlist|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang|Leven Kali|JBach|Jake Torrey|Supreme Boi|Anthony Watts|Amanda "Kiddo A.I." Ibanez|Huh Yunjin|Sakura}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|13|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang}}
| length2 = 2:44
| title3 = Pierrot
| writer3 = {{hlist|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|Supreme Boi|"Hitman" Bang|Martin}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|13|"Hitman" Bang}}
| length3 = 2:50
| title4 = 1-800-Hot-N-Fun
| writer4 = {{hlist|BloodPop|Omer Fedi|AOBeats|Mark Johns|"Hitman" Bang|Score (13)|Megatone (13)}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|BloodPop|AOBeats|}}
| length4 = 2:53
| title5 = Crazier
| note5 = {{Korean|hangul=미치지 못하는 이유|labels=no}}
| writer5 = {{hlist|Huh Yunjin|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|"Hitman" Bang}}
| extra5 = {{hlist|Huh Yunjin|13}}
| length5 = 2:58
| total_length = 14:52
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Crazy (Voice Memo version) limited edition digital bonus tracks{{Cite web |title=4th Mini Album 'CRAZY' (Voice Memo ver.) Digital Album |url=https://shop.le-sserafim.us/collections/4th-mini-album-crazy/products/4th-mini-album-crazy-voice-memo-ver-digital-album |website=Le Sserafim Official Store |date=August 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830165841/https://shop.le-sserafim.us/collections/4th-mini-album-crazy/products/4th-mini-album-crazy-voice-memo-ver-digital-album |archive-date=August 30, 2024}}
| title_width = 20%
| writing_width = 60%
| extra_width = 20%
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title6 = Crazy Episode 1
| note6 = voice memo
| writer6 = {{hlist|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang|Kali|JBach|Torrey|Supreme Boi|Watts|Ibanez|Huh Yunjin|Sakura}}
| extra6 = {{hlist|13|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang}}
| length6 =
| title7 = Crazy Episode 2
| note7 = voice memo
| writer7 = {{hlist|Score (13)|Megatone (13)|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang|Kali|JBach|Torrey|Supreme Boi|Watts|Ibanez|Huh Yunjin|Sakura}}
| extra7 = {{hlist|13|Iluvjulia|"Hitman" Bang}}
| length7 =
| total_length =
}}
Personnel
Musicians
{{div col}}
- Le Sserafim – lead vocals
- Huh Yunjin – production, vocal arrangement (5)
- Score (13) – production, drums (1–3, 5); keyboards (all tracks), vocal arrangement (1, 2, 4), digital editing (1-4)
- Megatone (13) – production, bass (1–3, 5); guitar (all tracks), vocal arrangement (1, 2, 4), digital editing (1–4)
- Iluvjulia – production, drums, synthesizer (2)
- BloodPop – production, bass, drums, keyboards (4)
- AOBeats – production, bass, drums, keyboards (4)
- Omer Fedi – guitar (4)
- Jake Torrey – background vocals (2)
- Martin – background vocals (3)
- Mark Johns – background vocals (4)
- Sound Kim – background vocals (5)
- Supreme Boi – vocal arrangement (3)
- Kim Jun-hyeok – digital editing (5), vocal arrangement (4, 5)
{{div col end}}
Technical
{{div col}}
- Kevin Grainger – mix engineering (1)
- Geoff Swan – mix engineering (2)
- Clint Gibbs – mix engineering (3)
- Austin Seltzer – mix engineering (4)
- Yang Ga – mix engineering (5)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Hwang min-hee – engineering
- Kim Min-jun – engineering (2, 4)
- Lee Yeon-soo – engineering (2, 3)
- Teok Hyeon-gwan – engineering (2)
- Lee Pyeong-uk – engineering (4)
- Matt Cahill – mix engineering assistance (2)
- Zach Szydlo – Atmos mixing engineer
{{div col end}}
Charts
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{{col-2}}
=Weekly charts=
{{col-2}}
=Monthly charts=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Monthly chart performance for Crazy ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| scope="row"| Japanese Albums (Oricon){{cite web |title=Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-09 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-09/ |publisher=Oricon |access-date=October 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009064415/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-09/ |archive-date=October 9, 2024 |language=ja}}
| 4 |
|---|
| scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – August 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=September 12, 2024}}
| 2 |
=Year-end charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for Crazy ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| Japanese Albums (Oricon){{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2024/p/4/|title=Oricon Top 100 Albums: 2024|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=December 26, 2024}}
| 39 |
|---|
| scope="row"| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan){{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums_year&year=2024|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums – 2024 Year-End|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|access-date=December 6, 2024}}
| 45 |
| scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=2024&hitYear=2024&termGbn=year&yearTime=3|title=Album Chart – 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 11, 2025}}
| 30 |
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Crazy"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=South Korea|type=album|artist=Le Sserafim|title=Crazy|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=2024|certmonth=10|certyear=2024|access-date=October 10, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}
Release history
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Le Sserafim}}