In Love (EP)
{{Infobox album
| name = In Love
| type = ep
| artist = Kara
| cover = KARA - In Love Album Cover.jpg
| alt =
| caption = From clock-wise left to right: Seung-yeon (bottom), Gyu-ri (top), Ha-ra and Young-ji
| released = {{Start date|2015|05|26}}
| recorded = 2015
| venue =
| studio = DSP Studios
| genre = Dance-pop
| length = 19:59
| language = Korean
| producer =
| prev_title = Day & Night
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = Girl's Story
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Singles
| name = In Love
| type = ep
| single1 = Cupid
| single1date = May 26, 2015
}}
}}
In Love is the seventh extended play released by the South Korean girl group Kara, on May 26, 2015 with the lead single "Cupid".{{cite news|url= http://www.segye.com/content/html/2015/05/26/20150526004069.html|title= 카라, '인 러브' 컴백 "귀여우면서 건강미 넘치는 무대 표현" 기대감 UP|publisher= Segye|date= May 26, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean}}
This marks their final release under DSP prior the expired contract in early 2016 and last Korean release featuring member Hara before her death in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002803534|title = [팝인터뷰]박규리 "카라 해체 아냐, 기회 된다면 앨범 낼 계획"}}{{cite web |title=(LEAD) Female singer Goo Ha-ra found dead at her home |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191124002951320?section=national/national |website=Yonhap News Agency |access-date=November 24, 2019 |language=en |date=November 24, 2019}}
Background
On April 14, 2015, DSP Media confirmed that the group will be releasing their seventh mini album in May. The girls were reportedly working with a new team to show their transformation while pouring their heart and soul into the album production.{{cite web|last1=Jeon|first1=Su Mi|title=Kara Confirms May Comeback|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/91106/kara-confirms-may-comeback|website=Mwave|publisher=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=7 June 2015|date=14 April 2015}} During the album showcase, the members stated that their goal with the album was to show the evolution of the definition of being "KARA-style" while maintaining the "healthy, energetic image" that their fans originally admired about them. Member Seungyeon stated that while maintaining this style, they wanted to start a new golden era.{{cite web|last1=Ho-jung|first1=Won|title=On 7th EP, KARA grows out of trademark cuteness|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150527000407|publisher=The Korea Herald|accessdate=7 June 2015|date=27 May 2015}}
Composition
The mini album contains six tracks. The promotional track, "Cupid", was described as a rhythmical track with shuffle elements and is a fun, flirtatious song about a girl wanting to capture the heart of her love interest. It was produced by e.one, who previously worked with Rain, EXO, Shinhwa and A Pink.{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Nancy|title=Kara Reveals Teaser Photos for Title Track ′Cupid′|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/92654/kara-reveals-teaser-photos-for-title-track-cupid|website=Mwave|publisher=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=7 June 2015|date=15 May 2015}}
Promotions
The group revealed the title track for the album, "Cupid", at the 2015 Dream Concert on May 23 before the official release of the album and song.{{cite news|url= http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/05/23/2015052301672.html|title= 드림콘서트 27개팀 참가…카라 신곡 '큐피드' 첫 공개 '기대UP'|publisher= Chosun News|date= May 23, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean|url-status= dead|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150615070156/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/05/23/2015052301672.html|archivedate= June 15, 2015}}{{cite news|url= http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/532536|title= 카라, '드림콘서트'에서 컴백 타이틀곡 '큐피드' 무대 최초 공개|publisher= TenAsia Hankyung|date= May 21, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean}}{{cite news|url= http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=3397628|title= 카라, 23일 드림콘서트서 신곡 '큐피드' 첫 공개|publisher= KoreaDaily|date= May 20, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean}} After which, the group held an album showcase on May 26, which is the same day as the EP's release, at the Blue Square Samsung Card Hall at 8PM KST. It was broadcast live on 1theK's YouTube channel, and they also had an exclusive interview before the live event.{{cite news|url= http://www.etoday.co.kr/news/section/newsview.php?idxno=1129398|title= 카라, 7번째 미니앨범 '인 러브'로 26일 컴백…멜론서 쇼케이스 초대영상 공개|publisher= eToday|date= May 21, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean}}{{cite news|url= http://m.kyeonggi.com/articleView.html?idxno=967322#cb|title= 카라, 7번째 미니앨범 '인 러브'로 26일 컴백…멜론서 쇼케이스 초대영상 공개|publisher= Kyeonggi|date= May 21, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150613012907/http://m.kyeonggi.com/articleView.html?idxno=967322#cb|archive-date= June 13, 2015|url-status= dead}} They began their promotion cycle in music programs starting from MBC's Show Champion by performing "Starlight" and the promotional single "Cupid" on May 28. The following week, they took first place and won a trophy on their comeback stage at MTV Korea's The Show on June 2.{{cite web|last1=Chung|first1=Jackie|title=KARA Takes Home The Winning Trophy On MTV 'The Show'|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/207671/20150605/kara-happy-picture-after-winning-1st-place-on-the-show.htm|publisher=Kpop Starz|accessdate=2 June 2015}} The group wrap up the promotion cycle for the album on June 21, 2015.{{cite web|title='Show Champion' Kara wraps up 'Cupid' promotions|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20150617n47795?mid=n1008|website=Nate News|accessdate=19 June 2015|date=17 June 2015}}
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| headercss = background: #ccccff; font-size: 100%; width: 65%;
| contentcss = text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 75%;
| header = In Love showcase set list
| content =
- Cupid (큐피드)
- In Those Days (그땐 그냥)
- Mamma Mia (맘마 미아)
- Talk
- Starlight
- Step
- Go Go Summer! (Korean version)
- Cupid (encore)
}}
Track listing
The track listing for 'In Love' was revealed on May 22 at 12AM KST on Kara's official Twitter. A video of the album preview was uploaded on Kara's official YouTube channel as well.{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spu6awzefCg|title=KARA(카라)- 7TH MINI ALBUM [IN LOVE] Preview|date=21 May 2015 |publisher= YouTube}}{{cite news|url= http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1529251.htm|title= 카라, '인 러브' 프리뷰 영상 공개…'성숙해졌네'|publisher= TF News|date= May 22, 2015|accessdate= June 7, 2015|language= Korean}}
{{track listing
| headline = Official track listing{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KARA_DSP/status/601402089642688512|title='@KARA_DSP' album preview #Kara 7th Mini Album [#In_love] 2015.05.26.|date=2015-05-26|work=Kara's Twitter account}}
| extra_column = Arrangement
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| total_length = 19:59
| title1 = Starlight
| note1 =
| lyrics1 = {{Flatlist|
- Lee Ju-hyung
- Chu Dae-kwan}}
| music1 = {{Flatlist|
- Lee Ju-hyung
- Chu Dae-kwan}}
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Lee Ju-hyung
- Chu Dae-kwan}}
| length1 = 3:29
| title2 = Cupid
| note2 = {{lang|ko|큐피드}}
| lyrics2 = {{flatlist|
- Nassun
- e.one{{efn|e.one is a music production team composed of Choi Hyun-joon (member of V.O.S) and Jung Ho-hyun.}}
- EJ SHOW}}
| music2 = {{Flatlist|
- e.one
- EJ SHOW}}
| extra2 = {{flatlist|
- e. one
- EJ SHOW}}
| length2 = 3:25
| title3 = In Those Days
| note3 = {{lang|ko|그땐그냥}}
| lyrics3 = 어벤전승
| music3 = 어벤전승
| extra3 = 어벤정승
| length3 = 3:19
| title4 = I Luv Me
| note4 =
| lyrics4 = {{Flatlist|
- Kang Jun-myung
- Nam Gi-sang}}
| music4 = {{Flatlist|
- Kwon Sun-ig
- Kim Jae-woong
- Nam Gi-sang
- Jung Taek-jun}}
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Kim Jae-woong
- Jung Taek-jun}}
| length4 = 3:08
| title5 = Peek-A-Boo
| lyrics5 = Yoon Young-min
| music5 = {{Flatlist|
- Park Soo-suk
- Yoon Young-min}}
| extra5 = {{flatlist|
- Park Soo-suk
- Yoon Young-min}}
| length5 = 3:18
| title6 = Dreamlover
| note6 = Gyu-ri and Seung-yeon
| lyrics6 = Dittomood
| music6 = {{flatlist|
- Lee Jun-yeop
- MachWave}}
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Lee Jun-yeop
- MachWave}}
| length6 = 3:29
}}
Commercial performance
On its first week of release, the album reached number two on Gaon Chart's National Physical Albums ranking. The promotional single, Cupid, also earned 69,802 of online downloads and also ranked number one in the Gaon Social Chart with 73,242 points.{{cite web|title=2015년 23주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon|website=Gaon Music Chart|accessdate=4 June 2015}}
Chart performance
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chart !Peak |
| South Korea Gaon weekly album chart
|align="center"|2 |
= Sales and certifications =
| class="wikitable"
!Chart !Amount |
| Gaon physical sales{{cite web|url= http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=month|title= 2015년 05월 Album Chart (see #7)|trans-title=May 2015 Album Chart|work=Gaon Chart|publisher= Korea Music Content Industry Association|accessdate= June 15, 2015|language= Korean}}
|align="center"|8,220+ |
| Oricon physical sales
|align="center"|3,022+ |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" | |||
| scope="col"| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| scope="row"| South Korea{{cite web|url= http://www.hottracks.co.kr/ht/record/detail/8804775062766|title = KARA(카라) – IN LOVE [7TH MINI ALBUM]|date= May 26, 2015|work= Hot Tracks|language= Korean}}{{cite web|url= http://www.hottracks.co.kr/ht/record/detail/8804775062919|title = KARA(카라) – IN LOVE [7TH MINI ALBUM] [키노 카드 앨범]|date= May 26, 2015|work= Hot Tracks|language= Korean}}
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| May 26, 2015 | scope="row"| CD, Digital download | scope="row" rowspan="2"| DSP Media | |||
| Worldwide
| Digital download |
Notes
{{Notelist}}
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Kara}}
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