Infinitize
{{Infobox album
| name = Infinitize
| type = ep
| artist = Infinite
| cover = Infinitize-EPcover.jpeg
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = May 15, 2012
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|pop|dance-pop}}
| length = 22:06
| language = Korean
| label = Woollim Entertainment
| producer = Sweetune
| prev_title = Paradise
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = New Challenge
| next_year = 2013
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Infinitize
| type = ep
| single1 = Only Tears
| single1date = May 8, 2012
| single2 = The Chaser
| single2date = May 15, 2012
}}
}}
Infinitize (stylized in all caps) is the third EP from the South Korean boyband Infinite. It was released on May 15, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=603636|title=(EP) Infinitize / Daum 뮤직 :: 언제 어디서나 Music on Daum|date=2012-04-12|publisher=Daum Communications|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2012-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517082251/http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=603636|url-status=live}} The title song "The Chaser" was used to promote the album. The track "Only Tears" was released on May 8, one week before the EP release as a prologue single.{{cite web|url=http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=603245|title=(싱글) 눈물만 / Daum 뮤직 :: 언제 어디서나 Music on Daum|date=2012-05-08|publisher=Daum Communications|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2013-10-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031014811/http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=603245|url-status=dead}} During June 29 until July 1, the group performed the song "In the Summer".
Background
A music trailer of the group was uploaded into YouTube by Woollim Entertainment on March 12, announcing that the group will make a comeback in South Korea soon.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBADnjWkFo|title=INFINITE_Comeback_MusicTrailer - YouTube|date=2012-03-12|publisher=Woolim Entertainment's YouTube account|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312114813/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBADnjWkFo&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} After a successful debut in Japan with the singles BTD (Before the Dawn) and Be Mine, the group's agency, Woollim Entertainment, announced their comeback in South Korea with a new mini-album.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120430n10530|script-title=ko:인피니트 日팬 마음마저 훔친 매력돌 "오리콘 2위 깜짝 놀랐다"|date=2012-04-30|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055350/https://news.nate.com/view/20120430n10530|url-status=live}} On the same day, a teaser logo of the EP was revealed on the group's website.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/infinite-wraps-up-promotions-in-japan-teases-fans-for-their-comeback-on-website|title=INFINITE wraps up promotions in Japan + teases fans for their comeback on Website|date=2012-04-30|publisher=|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-05-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504081156/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/infinite-wraps-up-promotions-in-japan-teases-fans-for-their-comeback-on-website|url-status=live}} On May 2, their website was updated with the official comeback date, May 15, 2012. On May 5, it was revealed that the group will release a prologue song on May 8, one week before the EP release on their 700th day of debut. The prologue song is titled "Only Tears" ({{Korean|hangul=눈물만|labels=no}}).{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120508n08170|script-title=ko:인피니트, 데뷔 700일 맞이해 신곡 '눈물만' 선공개|date=2012-05-08|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055402/https://news.nate.com/view/20120508n08170|url-status=live}} The song was first played at Infinite's Second concert "Second Invasion – Evolution", in a solo act by member Sunggyu. On the same day the song was released, an album jacket teaser photo was unveiled on the group's website.{{cite web|url=http://www.nspna.com/news/?mode=view&newsid=47477|title=인피니트, 새 앨범 'INFINITIZE' 프리뷰 영상 공개 컴백 기대감 '쑥'|date=|publisher=Nspna|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2014-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513010600/http://www.nspna.com/news/?mode=view&newsid=47477|url-status=live}} On May 14, the track list of the full EP was revealed in the form of a video with short previews of each song accompanying the song titles.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120514n10229|script-title=ko:인피니트, 컴백앨범 프리뷰 영상 전격 공개 ‘기대 만발’|date=2012-05-14|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055402/https://news.nate.com/view/20120514n10229|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ7BhNsBkys|title=INFINITE_3rdMini_Album_Preview - YouTube|date=2012-05-13|publisher=Woolim Entertainment's YouTube account|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513164909/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ7BhNsBkys&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
Composition
Infinite teamed up with Sweetune to produce the EP. The songs "The Chaser", "In the Summer", "Only Tears" and "I Like You" were written by Song Sooyoon, who also wrote "Be Mine" and "Paradise", which were released on the group's first studio album Over the Top. The intro song, "Infinitize", was written by J.Yoon. The songs "Feel So Bad" and "With..." were written by Kim Ina.
Music video
A teaser video of the song "The Chaser" was released on May 11, on Woollim Entertainment's YouTube account.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120511n08496|script-title=ko:'컴백 초읽기' 인피니트, 대규모 물량 총동원한 티저 영상 공개|date=2012-05-11|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-14|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055401/https://news.nate.com/view/20120511n08496|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGdqXLQHNoo|title=INFINITE_3rd Mini Album_추격자(The Chaser)_Teaser - YouTube|date=2012-05-10|publisher=Woolim Entertainment's YouTube account|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526001404/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGdqXLQHNoo|url-status=live}} The music video premiered exclusively at Infinite's Showcase: The Mission, on May 15. After the showcase in Seoul, the music video was available on Woolim Entertainment's YouTube account, on their official website and on LOEN Entertainment's YouTube account.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgmSImDoJNg|title=INFINITE(인피니트) _ The Chaser(추격자) MV - YouTube|date=2012-05-15|publisher=LOEN Entertainment's YouTube account|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516131649/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgmSImDoJNg&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}
Promotions
=The Chaser=
Promotions of the song "The Chaser" on TV music shows started on May 17, on Mnet's show M! Countdown.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120517n35717|title=(bnt포토) 인피니트, 섹시돌로 돌아왔어요~|date=2012-05-17|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-18|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055402/https://news.nate.com/view/20120517n35717|url-status=live}} They are also promoting the song on the shows Music Bank,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120518n25579|script-title=ko:인피니트 '추격자'로 화려한 컴백 '칼군무 살아있네~'|date=2012-05-18|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-18|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055402/https://news.nate.com/view/20120518n25579|url-status=live}} Music Core, Inkigayo and Show Champion. The song "Only Tears" was used for the comeback week performances. In the performances, member L (Myungsoo) played a guitar and member Sungjong played a piano.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120517n36607|script-title=ko:(포토) 인피니트, 감미로운 보이스|date=2012-05-18|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-18|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055403/https://news.nate.com/view/20120517n36607|url-status=live}} At the date, the song won seven music show awards, three awards (also known as "Triple Crown") on M! Countdown: on May 31,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120531n33335|script-title=ko:인피니트, '추격자' 컴백 3주 만에 '엠카' 1위|date=2012-05-31|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-01|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-12-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231205447/https://news.nate.com/view/20120531n33335|url-status=live}} on June 7,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120607n33428|script-title=ko:'엠카' 인피니트 4주 1위 '왜 대세돌인가 했더니…'|date=2012-06-07|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-07|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-12-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231205419/https://news.nate.com/view/20120607n33428|url-status=live}} and on June 14,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120615n17843|script-title=ko:(포토) 트리플크라운 달성후 기뻐하는 '인피니트'|date=2012-06-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-17|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-12-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231205407/https://news.nate.com/view/20120615n17843|url-status=live}} one on KBS' Music Bank on June 1,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120601n30403|script-title=ko:'뮤직뱅크' 인피니트 첫 1위, 감격에 어안이 벙벙-눈물 펑펑|date=2012-06-01|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-01|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-12-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231205428/https://news.nate.com/view/20120601n30403|url-status=live}} two mutizens on SBS' Inkigayo: on June 2{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120603n08852|script-title=ko:'인기가요' 1위 인피니트, 눈물은 없었지만 여전히 긴 인사 '예의도 바르지'|date=2012-06-02|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-02|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219032543/https://news.nate.com/view/20120603n08852|url-status=live}} and June 10,{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120610n09029|script-title=ko:인피니트, '인기가요' 1위 "어제 2주년이었는데 감사"|date=2012-06-10|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-10|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055817/https://news.nate.com/view/20120610n09029|url-status=live}} and one on MBC Music's Show Champion on June 5.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120606n08601|script-title=ko:인피니트 '추격자' 1위 인증샷, 나왔다 하면 올킬|date=2012-06-06|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-06-07|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055817/https://news.nate.com/view/20120606n08601|url-status=live}} The last performance of the song was on KBS' Music Bank - Half-Year Special, on June 29, 2012, in a special stage along with the group Teen Top.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120629n28260|title=인피니트vs틴탑, 두 대세 노래 바꿔부르기 훈훈하구나|date=2012-06-29|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-07-01|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055818/https://news.nate.com/view/20120629n28260|url-status=live}} At this same day, the group started performing the song "In the Summer" on the TV shows.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120629n27173|script-title=ko:'뮤직뱅크' 인피니트, 칼군무 버리고 달달 보이스+햇살 미소 '여심 홀릭'|date=2012-06-29|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-07-01|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055818/https://news.nate.com/view/20120629n27173|url-status=live}} It was performed on the shows Music Bank, Music Core{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120630n07339|script-title=ko:인피니트 '그해여름' 열창, 러블리 남자친구 느낌 '얘들을 어쩜 좋니'|date=2012-06-30|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-07-01|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055826/https://news.nate.com/view/20120630n07339|url-status=live}} and Inkigayo during June 29 until July 1. All promotions of the songs and the EP ended on July 1, on SBS' Inkigayo.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120701n09272|script-title=ko:인피니트, 달콤한 목소리로 '그 해여름' 회상하며 그리움 전해 |date=2012-07-01|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-07-01|language=Korean}} The song was chosen as the No. 1 K-pop song of 2012 in Billboard and Billboard Korea's Top 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481268/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-2ne1-more|title=20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012: BIGBANG, PSY, 2NE1 & More|magazine=Billboard|date=21 December 2012|access-date=2013-03-24|archive-date=2019-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402045453/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481268/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2012-bigbang-psy-2ne1-more|url-status=live}}
=Showcase: The Mission=
On May 3, the group's website revealed a 'showcase plan' mission. In the website was stated that, on May 15, same day of the EP release, the group will be visiting 5 South Korean cities and complete a showcase in each city, all in one day.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n12727|script-title=ko:인피니트 헬기투어 전무후무 초대형 ‘가요계 긴장’(포토엔) |date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean}} The cities stated were:
- Gwangju at 9AM{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n25247|title=(T포토) 인피니트 '추격자' 성규 "여러분 보고싶었어요"|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055841/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n25247|url-status=live}}
- Busan at 12PM{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n20909|script-title=ko:‘사상초유 논스톱 쇼케이스’ 인피니트, 광주-부산찍었다 ‘열광’|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055828/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n20909|url-status=live}}
- Daegu at 2PM{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n23115|script-title=ko:(대구 포토) 인피니트 헬기 투어 '원데이 쇼케이스'…추격자 '혼신의 힘'|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055847/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n23115|url-status=live}}
- Daejeon at 5PM{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n25497|title=(T포토) 인피니트 '추격자' 쇼케이스 "이날만을 기다렸다"|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055829/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n25497|url-status=live}}
- Seoul at 8PM{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n33314|script-title=ko:인피니트, 이렇게 컸다.. 5개도시 7000명 쇼케이스 '성황'|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055830/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n33314|url-status=live}}
To travel to all 5 cities on time, a special helicopter with an infinity logo (∞) on it was used.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n24956|title=(T포토) 인피니트 '추격자' 5개 도시 쇼케이스 헬기 모습 드러내|date=2012-05-15|publisher=Nate|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055830/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n24956|url-status=live}} The showcase was titled "20120515 Showcase – The Mission". A live-stream of the showcase was made on LOEN Entertainment's YouTube account starting at 6PM (KST) for international fans of the group who were not able to attend the showcases.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/infinite-plans-to-hold-5-showcases-across-korea-in-1-day-the-mission|title=INFINITE plans to hold 5 showcases across Korea in 1 day – 'The Mission'|date=2012-05-03|publisher=|accessdate=2012-05-14|archive-date=2012-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507101901/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/infinite-plans-to-hold-5-showcases-across-korea-in-1-day-the-mission|url-status=live}} The show broadcast was the Seoul showcase.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120515n12236|script-title=ko:멜론, 인피니트 쇼케이스 생중계|date=2012-05-15|publisher=|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511055842/https://news.nate.com/view/20120515n12236|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.melon.com/cds/event/web/eventview_list.htm?url=2012/05/eventview_liveinfin_125141507.jsp?code=10040&MAIN=BODYBANNER|title=Infinite Showcase - The Mission - MelOn::음악이 필요한 순간, 멜론 |date=2012-05-15|publisher=Melon|accessdate=2012-05-15|language=Korean}}
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| header = Showcase Setlist
| content = based on Seoul's showcase
- Infinitize (Opening)
- The Chaser
- Talk session
- Only Tears
- Talk session
- Be Mine
- The Chaser (Music video premiere)
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Track listing
{{track listing
| collapsed =
| headline = Official track list
| extra_column = Arrangement
| total_length = 22:18
| title1 = Infinitize
| lyrics1 = J.Yoon
| music1 = J.Yoon
| extra1 = J.Yoon
| length1 = 0:56
| title2 = 추격자
| note2 = The Chaser
| lyrics2 = Song Sooyoon
| music2 = Han Jaeho, Kim Seungsoo
| extra2 = Han Jaeho, Kim Seungsoo, Hong Seunghyun
| length2 = 3:21
| title3 = Feel So Bad
| lyrics3 = Kim Ina
| music3 = J.Yoon
| extra3 = J.Yoon
| length3 = 3:19
| title4 = 그해여름
| note4 = In The Summer
| lyrics4 = Song Sooyoon
| music4 = Yue, Han Jaeho, Kim Seungsoo
| extra4 = Yue, Hong Seunghyun
| length4 = 3:35
| title5 = 눈물만
| note5 = Only Tears
| lyrics5 = Song Sooyoon
| music5 = Han Jaeho, Kim Seungsoo
| extra5 = Han Boram
| length5 = 3:53
| title6 = 니가좋다
| note6 = I Like You
| lyrics6 = Song Sooyoon, Jang Dong-woo
| music6 = Go Namsoo, Han Jaeho, Kim Seungsoo
| extra6 = Go Namsoo, Han Boram
| length6 = 2:56
| title7 = With...
| lyrics7 = Kim Ina
| music7 = J.Yoon
| extra7 = Yue
| length7 = 4:11
}}
Trivia
- Some parts of the song "In The Summer" can be heard on the hidden track of the album Over the Top, as well the hidden track on the Over The Top's repackage, Paradise.
Charts
Sales and certifications
Physical Sales
| class="wikitable"
! width='100' | Album ! Chart ! Period Covered ! style="width:150px;"| Amount |
| rowspan='3' align="center" | Infinitize
| rowspan='3' align="center" |Gaon Physical Album Chart{{cite web | title=Gaon album chart | url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/album/list.gaon | work=Gaon | accessdate=2013-03-31 | language=ko | archive-date=2013-01-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123033712/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/album/list.gaon | url-status=live }} |align="center"|2012 |align="center"|140,277 |
| align="center"|2013
|align="center"|16,753 |
| align="center"|2014
|align="center"|2,583 |
| colspan='3'| Total (As of Date)
|align="center"|159,613 |
|---|
| class="wikitable"
! width='100' | Album ! Chart ! Period Covered ! style="width:150px;"| Amount |
| align="center" | Infinitize
| align="center" | Oricon Physical Album Chart |align="center"| 2012 |align="center"| 13,345+ |
Release history
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| scope="row" | South Korea
| May 15, 2012 | {{hlist|Digital download|CD}} |
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| scope="row" | Japan
| May 28, 2012 | CD (Import disc) | {{hlist|Woollim|Japan Publications Trading}} |
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|id=wgmSImDoJNg|title="The Chaser" Music video}}
- {{YouTube|id=RTXmhKapmCI|title="The Chaser" Music video – Dance version}}
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