Look (EP)

On April 1, 2020, Play M Entertainment announced the upcoming release of Apink's ninth extended play Look and lead single "Dumhdurum" on April 13.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004186672|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, 13일 미니 9집 'LOOK' 발매..1년 3개월 만에 '완전체 컴백' [공식]|trans-title=A-Pink releases the 9th mini album 'LOOK' on the 13th .. 'Complete comeback' in 1 year and 3 months [Official]|last=Lee|first=Seunghoon|work=OSEN|date=April 1, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|language=ko|via=Naver}} It marks the group's first release after one year and three months following their previous mini-album Percent (2019).{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003348155|script-title=ko: [공식] 에이핑크, 14일 미니 9집 '룩'으로 컴백 확정…1년 3개월만에 완전체 활동|trans-title=[Official] A-Pink confirms comeback with Mini 9's 'Look' Complete activity in one year and three months|last=Myung|first= Hee-suk|work=My Daily|date=April 1, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} A schedule for the comeback was posted via the group's SNS accounts, containing multiple dates for the release of teasers for the album.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002852851|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, 13일 미니 9집 'LOOK' 발매..완전체 활동 돌입|trans-title=A Pink releases the 9th mini album 'LOOK' on the 13th.|last=Lee|first=Jeong-ho|work=Star News|date=April 1, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The first group teaser was released on April 2.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000441091|script-title=ko: '완전체 컴백' 에이핑크, 독보적인 매력…'LOOK' 첫 단체 티저 공개|trans-title='Full Comeback' A Pink, unique charm… 'LOOK', first group teaser released|last=Woo|first=Bin|work=Ten Asia|date=April 2, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} On April 3, unit group teasers were released in two versions- 'YOS' and 'Ju-ji-rong.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=629&aid=0000021279|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, 'LOOK' 유닛 티저 공개…시크·펑크 매력|trans-title=A Pink, 'LOOK' unit teaser released… Chic punk charm|work=The Fact|language=ko|date=April 3, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The full album tracklist was released on April 6.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000441091|script-title=ko: '완전체 컴백' 에이핑크, 미니 9집 'LOOK' 트랙리스트 공개|trans-title='Complete comeback' A Pink, mini 9th album 'LOOK' track list released|last=Hong|first=Se-young|work=Sports Donga|language=ko|date=April 6, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The EP consists of seven songs including two new tracks for fans.{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3075993|title=A new 'Look'|date=April 13, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|work=Korea JoongAng Daily}} Preorders for the album began the same day.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004610462|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, 4월 13일 미니 9집 '룩'으로 컴백|trans-title=A Pink, comeback on April 13 with 9th Mini Album 'Look'|last=Kim|first=Hyunsik|work=Edaily|language=ko|date=April 1, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} From April 7 to April 9, solo teasers for each member were released in sets of two.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000811242|script-title=ko: '컴백' 에이핑크 초롱·보미, 레트로→시크 개인 티저 공개|trans-title='Comeback' A Pink Lantern, Bomi, Retro → Cheek Personal Teaser Revealed|last=Jeon|first=Hyojin|work=Sports Donga|language=ko|date=April 7, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001159734|script-title=ko: 에이핑크 정은지-손나은, 개인 티저 공개...화려한 비주얼 '눈길'|trans-title=A Pink Jung Eun-ji-Son Na-eun reveals personal teaser ...|last=Kim|first=Min-ji|work=TV Report|date=April 8, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000265291|script-title=ko: '컴백 D-4' 에이핑크 남주-하영 티저, 압도적 비주얼|trans-title='Comeback D-4' A Pink Namju-Hayoung Teaser, Overwhelming Visual|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|work=Newsen|date=April 9, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} On April 10, a highlight medley video featuring previews of the songs from the album was released.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001133150|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, 신곡 '덤더럼' 미리듣기 공개...'중독적 사운드'에 매료|trans-title=A-Pink reveals preview of new song 'Dum Durham' ... fascinated by 'addictive sound'|last=Lee|first=Deok-haeng|work=Xports News|date=April 7, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} A few hours ahead of the album release, a 50-second teaser of the performance version of the music video was released.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001134084|script-title=ko: 에이핑크, '덤더럼' MV 티저 '뜨거운 반응'...오늘(13일) 무대 최초 공개|trans-title=A Pink, 'Dum Durham' MV teaser 'Hot reaction' ...|last=Lee|first=Deok-haeng|work=Xports News|date=April 7, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The album was released on April 13, in both CD and digital formats.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003352012|script-title=ko: '컴백' 에이핑크 "10주년 실감 안나…'역시 에이핑크' 라는 말 듣고 싶어" [일문일답]|trans-title='Comeback' Apink "I don't feel 10th anniversary…" I also want to hear the word "Apink" "|last=Myung|first=Hee-suk|work=My Daily|date=April 13, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} An accompanying music video for the lead single "Dumhdurum" was released in conjunction with the release of the album.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003554234|script-title=ko:에이핑크, 레트로 감성+중독성 甲 멜로디…신곡 '덤더럼' MV 티저 공개 [공식]|trans-title=A pink, retro sensibility + toxic melody… New song 'Dum Durham' MV teaser released [Official]|last=Kim|first=Soo-hyun|work=Sports Chosun|date=April 13, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004191534|script-title=ko: 에이핑크 "10년차? 앨범 욕심은 데뷔초와 같아..'역시 에이핑크'라는 말 듣고파"[일문일답]|trans-title=Apink "10 years? Album greed is like a debut .. I want to hear the word 'Apink too'"|last=Kim|first=Eun-ae|work=OSEN|date=April 13, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}}

Hours after the album release, the group held an online showcase which was broadcast live via Naver's V Live app.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003288043|script-title=ko: 에이핑크 'LOOK' 쇼케이스, 타이틀곡→유닛 무대 공개 "팬들이 너무 보고싶다"(V앱 종합)|trans-title=A Pink 'LOOK' Showcase, Title Song → Unit Stage Revealed "The fans miss you so much"|last=Jeon|first=Ah-Hana|work=Herald Corporation|date=April 13, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The group performed songs from the album for the first time at the showcase.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004191811|script-title=ko: '4억♥' 에이핑크, 신곡 '덤더럼' 최초 공개…주지롱‧ YOS 핫 데뷔 [종합]|trans-title='400 million ♥' A Pink, new song 'Dum Durham' first released… Jee Ji-Long‧ YOS Hot Debut [Comprehensive]|last=Jang|first=Woo-young|work=OSEN|date=April 13, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} The group then promoted the album on music shows, starting with KBS's Music Bank on April 17, where they performed "Be Myself", "Love Is Blind" and "Dumhdurum".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003353592|script-title=ko: [종합] (여자)아이들, '뮤직뱅크'에서 첫 1위…에이핑크 컴백|trans-title=[Comprehensive] (Female) Children, first place in 'Music Bank'… A pink comeback|last=Lee|first=Seung-gil|work=My Daily|date=April 17, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} In the second week of promotion, Apink won all six music show awards on, The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003018940|script-title=ko: '10년차' 에이핑크, '덤더럼'으로 음원차트 올킬·음방 6관왕|trans-title=Apink, '10th Year', 'Kingdom' All-Kill & Sound Room 6 Crown with 'Dum Durham'|last=Kim|first=Yeon-ji|work=Daily Sports|date=April 27, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}} They won a total of 8 music show awards including consecutive wins on Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000444646|script-title=ko: '인기가요' 에이핑크, '덤더럼'으로 1위…음악 방송 8관왕 달성|trans-title='Inkigayo' A Pink, 'Dum Durham' ranked first… Achieve 8 crowns of music broadcasting|last=Jeong|first=Tae-geon|work=Ten Asia|date=May 5, 2020|language=ko|accessdate=May 12, 2020|via=Naver}}

The album's lead single "Dumhdurum" has lyrics written by Jeon Gun and Black Eyed Pilseung, the same team who wrote Apink's previous hit singles "I'm So Sick" and "Eung Eung".{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/04/732_287833.html|title=With new album, Apink cements presence as one of K-pop's longest-running girl groups|website=The Korea Times|date=April 13, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200413000690|title=Apink celebrates 9th anniversary with new single|last=Hong|first=Dam-young|date=April 13, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|work=The Korea Herald}} It is a dance-driven number with an "addictive hook" and features a Spanish yet "Oriental" melody and synth sounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10416723|title='Apink' 9th Mini Album 【LOOK】|language=ko|date=April 13, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020|publisher=Melon}} The lyrics talk about accepting a broken relationship calmly. "Yummy" is a dance song with elements of R&B and features minimalist instrumentation and a "stylish" melody. "Be Myself" is a pop and R&B song featuring flute and keyboards. It is performed by Eunji, Cho-rong and Namjoo. "Love Is Blind" is a unit track performed by Bo-mi, Na-eun, and Ha-young and has lyrics written by Kim Yeonseo and music by MinGtion. It features a drum rhythm and derives from synthesizer and bass instrumentation. "Overwrite" is an R&B ballad with a restrained rhythm. It was written and produced by Dr.JO. The last two tracks of the album are released to mark their 9th anniversary and are both dedicated to their fans. "Moments" is a pop ballad with a "dramatic" melody. "Everybody Ready?" is an uptempo dance-pop-style song produced by Jinhwan Kim. It features a funk-based rhythm, "clapping beats", "brass-horns" and "energetic vocals". The lyrics are a celebration of their career.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8507921/k-pop-girl-group-apink-celebrates-8th-anniversary-by-asking|title=K-Pop Girl Group Apink Celebrates 8th Anniversary by Asking 'Everybody Ready?'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|magazine=Billboard|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}

The album debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart{{cite web |title=2020년 16주차 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=16&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week |website=Gaon Album Chart |accessdate=May 12, 2020 |language=Korean}} while "Dumhdurum" topped the Gaon Download Chart.{{cite web |title=2020년 16주차 Download Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=16&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week |website=Gaon Chart |accessdate=May 12, 2020 |language=Korean}} "Dumhdurum" entered the Gaon Digital Chart at number four and peaked at number two in its second week.{{cite web |title=2020년 16주차 Digital Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=16&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week |website=Gaon Digital Chart |accessdate=May 12, 2020 |language=Korean}} As of June 2020, Look has sold 47,937 physical copies.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year&hitYear=2020&year_time=1|script-title=ko:2020년 종합 Album Chart|trans-title=First Half of 2020 Album Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|accessdate=July 10, 2020|language=ko}}

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| headline = Look track listing{{cite web|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/apink/look/|title=LOOK by APINK|website=rateyourmusic|accessdate=April 17, 2020}}

| title1 = Dumhdurum

| lyrics1 = Black Eyed Pilseung, Jun Goon

| music1 = Black Eyed Pilseung, Jun Goon

| extra1 =Rado

| length1 = 3:28

| title2 = Yummy

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| lyrics2 = Jinri, Long Candy, Duble Sidekick

| music2 = Jinri, Long Candy, Duble Sidekick, Glory Face

| extra2 = Glory Face

| length2 = 3:49

| title3 = Be Myself

| note3 = Apink JJR – Namjoo, Eunji and Chorong

| lyrics3 = Kim Yeon Seo

| music3 = Kim Yeon Seo, minGtion

| extra3 = minGtion

| length3 = 3:26

| title4 = Love is Blind

| note4 = Apink Y.O.S – Bomi, Hayoung and Naeun

| lyrics4 = Kim Yeon Seo

| music4 = Kim Yeon Seo, minGtion

| extra4 = minGtion

| length4 = 3:56

| title5 = Overwrite

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| lyrics5 = Dr.JO

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| extra5 = Dr.JO

| length5 = 3:17

| title6 = Moment 너의 모든 순간을 사랑해

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| lyrics6 = Park Chorong

| music6 = BOOMBASTIC

| extra6 = BOOMBASTIC

| length6 = 3:50

| title7 = Everybody Ready?

| note7 = 9th Anniversary Special Single

| lyrics7 = Jung Eun-ji, Kim Jin Hwan

| music7 = Kim Jin Hwan

| extra7 = Kim Jin Hwan

| length7 = 3:22

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