Love Tune

{{Infobox album

| name = Love Tune

| type = EP

| artist = Fifty Fifty

| cover = Love Tune.png

| alt = Digital cover

| caption = Digital cover

| released = {{Start date|2024|09|20}}

| genre =

| length = 18:21

| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}

| label =

| producer =

Blood Circle (PNP)
Alawn
Joshua Linne
Nikolay Mohr
Adam von Mentzer
Bhav

| prev_title = The Beginning

| prev_year = 2023

| next_title = Winter Glow

| next_year = 2024

| misc = {{Singles

| name = Love Tune

| type = EP

| single1 = Starry Night

| single1date = August 30, 2024

| single2 = SOS

| single2date = September 20, 2024

}}

Love Tune is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Fifty Fifty and first release since their re-organization as a five member group. It was released by Attrakt on September 20, 2024 and contains six tracks, including the lead single "SOS" and the pre-release single "Starry Night".

Background and release

In 2023, after the international success of their single "Cupid", the members of Fifty Fifty filed a lawsuit against Attrakt, claiming that the company had failed to provide financial data and had neglected their mental health.{{Cite web|title=Girl group Fifty Fifty in dispute with agency over exclusive contracts|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/06/732_353852.html|website=The Korea Times|language=en|date=June 28, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902095325/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/06/732_353852.html|url-status=live}} In October, one of the members, Keena, dropped her lawsuit and the contracts of the remaining three members (Aran, Sio, and Saena) were terminated by Attrakt.{{cite web|title=Keena exits Fifty Fifty's lawsuit against Attrakt, seeks to rejoin agency|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/10/398_361303.html|website=The Korea Times|date=October 17, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=October 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027174400/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/10/398_361303.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Agency terminates contracts with 3 Fifty Fifty members|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/10/732_361689.html|language=en|website=The Korea Times|date=October 23, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=October 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027181019/https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/10/732_361689.html|url-status=live}} In August 2024, Attrakt revealed the new members of the group, Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hanna, and Athena, announcing that the group would release their second extended play in September.{{cite web|title=FIFTY FIFTY New Members Announced as Departed Bandmates Sign With New Label |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/fifty-fifty-replacements-announced-ex-members-sign-new-label/ |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |publisher=Billboard |date=August 12, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}}{{cite web|title=FIFTY FIFTY to return as a five-member group in September |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/fifty-fifty-five-member-comeback-album-september-keena-3765562 |last=Yeo |first=Gladys |publisher=NME |date=June 14, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}}

On August 30, the pre-release single "Starry Night" was released by Attrakt along with its music video.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 새 멤버와 새 시작..선공개 곡 ‘Starry Night’ 공개 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, New Member and New Start..Pre-released Song 'Starry Night' Revealed |language=ko |url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112407092 |last=Kyung |first=Ji-min |publisher=Osen |via=Naver |date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} Attrakt revealed on September 2 that Fifty Fifty's second extended play Love Tune would be released on September 20,{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 새 앨범 명은 ‘LOVE TUNE’ |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, the new album is called 'LOVE TUNE' |language=ko |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202409020818003?pt=nv |last=Ahn |first=Beyong-gil |publisher=Sports Trends |via=Naver |date=September 2, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} and a promotional schedule was released the following day.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'20일 발매' 피프티 피프티 'LOVE TUNE' 로드맵 공개…본격 컴백 카운트다운 |trans-title='20th Release' Fifty Fifty 'LOVE TUNE' Roadmap Revealed... Full-scale Comeback Countdown |url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202409030847006613130_1&pos=naver |language=ko |last=Park |first=Seo-hyun |publisher=Herald Pop |via=Naver |date=September 3, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} The first set of concept photos were released on September 6 and 7.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티 ‘Love Tune’ 개인 콘셉트 포토 공개 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty 'Love Tune' Individual Concept Photos Revealed |language=ko |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202409071424003?pt=nv |last=Ahn |first=Beyong-gil |publisher=Sports Trends |via=Naver |date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} This was followed by the track listing on September 9,{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 타이틀곡은 ‘SOS’ |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, the title song is 'SOS' |language=ko |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202409090739003?pt=nv |last=Ahn |first=Beyong-gil |publisher=Sports Trends |via=Naver |date=September 9, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} then the second round of concept photos and a visual clip between September 10 and 12.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 화려하지만 정제된 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, gorgeous yet refined |language=ko |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202409110743003?pt=nv |last=Ahn |first=Beyong-gil |publisher=Sports Trends |via=Naver |date=September 11, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} The highlight medley was released on September 13,{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 새 멤버와 새 시작..선공개 곡 ‘Starry Night’ 공개 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty's '2nd season' new album unveiled..'Love Tune' highlight medley revealed |language=ko |url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112416288 |last=Kim |first=Na-yeon |publisher=Osen |via=Naver |date=September 13, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} and two music video teasers for "SOS" were released on September 16 and 19.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티 피프티, 컴백 초읽기 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, countdown to comeback |language=ko |url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202409190738013?pt=nv |last=Ahn |first=Beyong-gil |publisher=Sports Trends |via=Naver |date=September 19, 2024 |access-date=September 19, 2024}} The album was released alongside the music video for "SOS" on September 20.

Composition

The opening track "Push Your Love" is a bright bubblegum pop track that follows in the style of "Cupid".{{cite web|title=Love Tune Album Review – Neo Music Communication IZM |url=https://www.izm.co.kr/posts?id=32893 |last=So |first=Seung-geun |publisher=IZM |date=September 26, 2024 |access-date=September 26, 2024}} This is followed by "Starry Night" and its English version, which is an airy and floaty tune that sounds like a JYP girl group song.{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianjunkie.com/2024/08/30/quick-reviews-fifty-fiftys-re-debut-with-starry-night-feels-like-empty-calories/|title=Quick Reviews: FIFTY FIFTY's 're-debut' with "Starry Night" feels like empty calories|website=Asian Junkie|access-date=August 30, 2024|language=English}} "SOS" and its English version have a laid-back Latin pop vibe with a go-go rhythm and 1970s-style acoustic guitar with lyrics that "paint a cry for help on another sleepless night".{{cite web|title=FIFTY FIFTY – ‘Love Tune’ review: uninspired sweet nothings |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/fifty-fifty-love-tune-review-uninspired-sweet-nothings-3796152 |last=Yeo |first=Gladys |publisher=NME |date=September 23, 2024 |access-date=September 26, 2024}} The closing track "Gravity" is an "epic EDM rock number" with explosive power and high notes from the members.

Critical reception

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = IZM

| rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}

| rev2 = NME

| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}

}}

Love Tune received generally favourable reviews from music critics. So Seung-geun from IZM gave the EP a score of 4.5 stars out of five, stating that it "has extracted the honest feelings [the members] have felt and have wanted to express into beautiful and good music". On the other hand, Gladys Yeo from NME gave the EP a score of 3 stars out of 5, calling it a "consistent and decently performed pop record with a few major faults".

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline = Love Tune track listing

| title_width = 20%

| lyrics_width = 35%

| music_width = 30%

| extra_width = 35%

| extra_column = Arrangement

| title1 = Push Your Love

| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Maria Marcus|Yoon Yeong-ji (PNP)|Lee Hyeong-seok (PNP)|Jeong Chil-li (PNP)|Hyeong-geun (PNP)|Ha So-ra (PNP)}}

| music1 = {{hlist|Blood Circle (PNP)|Marcus|Ruby Baek (PNP)}}

| extra1 = Blood Circle (PNP)

| length1 = 2:59

| title2 = Starry Night

| lyrics2 = {{hlist|Lee Hyeong-seok (PNP)|Seulrhyme (PNP)|Ni-woo (PNP)}}

| music2 = {{hlist|Alawn|Ejae|Kole}}

| extra2 = Alawn

| length2 = 3:04

| title3 = Starry Night

| note3 = English version

| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Ejae|Kole}}

| music3 = {{hlist|Alawn|Ejae|Kole}}

| extra3 = Alawn

| length3 = 3:04

| title4 = SOS

| lyrics4 = {{hlist|Lee Hyeon-seok (PNP)|Mola (PNP)|Mute (PNP)}}

| music4 = {{hlist|Moa Pettersson Hammar|Joshua Linne|Nikolay Mohr|Adam von Mentzer|PD JJ}}

| extra4 = {{hlist|Linne|Mohr|von Mentzer}}

| length4 = 3:07

| title5 = SOS

| note5 = English version

| lyrics5 = {{hlist|Lee Hyeon-seok (PNP)|Sophiya}}

| music5 = {{hlist|Hammar|Linne| Mohr|von Mentzer|PD JJ}}

| extra5 = {{hlist|Linne|Mohr|von Mentzer}}

| length5 = 3:07

| title6 = Gravity

| lyrics6 = {{hlist|Avokid|Lee Ga-yoon|Distract|Go-yoo (PNP)|Oranji (PNP)}}

| music6 = {{hlist|Bhav|Lee Ga-yoon|Avokid|PD JJ}}

| extra6 = Bhav

| length6 = 2:57

| total_length = 18:21

}}

''Love Tune: Rewired''

{{Infobox album

| name = Love Tune: Rewired

| type = Remix Album

| artist = Fifty Fifty

| cover = Love_Tune_digital_cover.png

| alt =

| released = {{start date|2025|1|24}}

| recorded =

| venue =

| studio =

| length = 30:59

| language = {{hlist|Korean|English|Japanese|Chinese}}

| label = Attrakt

| prev_title = Winter Glow

| prev_year = 2024

| next_title = Day & Night

| next_year = 2025}}

Love Tune: Rewired is a remix album that contains remixed versions of tracks from the Love Tune EP. In addition to remixes, the album includes re-recorded versions in Japanese, Chinese, and English. It was released digitally on January 24, 2025.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피프티피프티, 오늘(24일) 리믹스 앨범 발매…글로벌 팬사랑 화답 |trans-title=Fifty Fifty, remix album release today (24th)… Response to global fan love |language=ko |url=https://enews.imbc.com/M/Detail/446037 |last=Jungmin |first=Yoo |via=iMBC |date=January 24, 2025 |access-date=March 9, 2025}}

=Track listing=

{{Tracklist

| title1 = Starry Night

| note1 = Orchestra Version

| length1 = 3:05

| title2 = SOS

| note2 = Miami Bass Remix

| length2 = 3:04

| title3 = SOS

| note3 = Night Bass Remix

| length3 = 3:29

| title4 = Gravity

| note4 = Garage Remix

| length4 = 3:35

| title5 = Gravity

| note5 = R&B Remix

| length5 = 3:14

| title6 = Push Your Love

| note6 = 80s Remix

| length6 = 2:45

| title7 = Push Your Love

| note7 = Funk Remix

| length7 = 2:48

| title8 = Gravity

| note8 = JPN Version

| length8 = 2:57

| title9 = Push Your Love

| note9 = CHN Version

| length9 = 2:59

| title10 = Push Your Love

| note10 = ENG Version

| length10 = 2:59

| total_length = 30:59

}}

Charts

=Weekly charts=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Chart performance for Love Tune ! scope="col" \| Chart (2024) ! scope="col" \| Peak position
scope="row" \| South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web\|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=38&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3\|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 38 of 2024\|website=Circle Chart\|language=ko\|access-date=September 26, 2024}} \| 11

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|+ Chart performance for Love Tune

! scope="col" | Chart (2024)

! scope="col" | Peak
position

scope="row" | South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=38&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 38 of 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=September 26, 2024}}

| 11

=Monthly charts=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Monthly chart performance for Love Tune ! scope="col"\| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"\| Peak position
scope="row"\| South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web\|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=09&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3\|title=Circle Album Chart – September 2024\|website=Circle Chart\|language=ko\|access-date=October 10, 2024}} \| 37

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|+ Monthly chart performance for Love Tune

! scope="col"| Chart (2024)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle){{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=09&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – September 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=October 10, 2024}}

| 37

Release history

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" \|+ Release history for Love Tune ! scope="col" \| Region ! scope="col" \| Date ! scope="col" \| Format ! scope="col" \| Version ! scope="col" \| Label
scope="row" \| South Korea \| rowspan="2" \| September 20, 2024 \| CD \| rowspan="2" \| Original \| {{hlist\|Attrakt\|Sony Music Korea}}
scope="row" \| Various \| rowspan="2" \| {{Hlist\|Digital download\|streaming}} \| rowspan="2" \| Attrakt
scope="row" \| Various \| September 27, 2024 \| Sped up
scope="row" \| United States \| October 25, 2024 \| CD \| Original \| {{hlist\|Attrakt\|Arista Records}}

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|+ Release history for Love Tune

! scope="col" | Region

! scope="col" | Date

! scope="col" | Format

! scope="col" | Version

! scope="col" | Label

scope="row" | South Korea

| rowspan="2" | September 20, 2024

| CD

| rowspan="2" | Original

| {{hlist|Attrakt|Sony Music Korea}}