Love or Take

{{Infobox album

| name = Love or Take

| type = EP

| artist = Pentagon

| cover = Pentagon Love or Take.jpg

| caption = Digital and streaming cover

| alt = Pentagon

| released = {{Start date|2021|3|15}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|R&B|funk}}

| length = 21:07

| language = Korean

| label = Cube

| producer =

Hui
Wooseok
chAN's
Darm
Nathan
Kino
Hoho
LDN Noise
Cazzi Opeia
Gabriel Brandes
Nomal (Party in my pool)
Hong So-jin

| prev_title = We:th

| prev_year = 2020

| next_title = Do or Not

| next_year = 2021

| misc = {{Extra chronology

| artist = Pentagon EP

| type = EP

| prev_title = We:th

| prev_year = 2020

| title = Love or Take

| year = 2021

| next_title = Do or Not

| next_year = 2021

}}

{{Extra album cover

| header = Physical edition cover

| type = EP

| cover = Pentagon LOVE or TAKE set.jpg

| border =

| alt =

| caption = Mild, Sporty and Romantic versions, left to right}}

{{Singles

| name = Love or Take

| type = EP

| single1 = Do or Not

| single1date = March 15, 2021

}}

{{External music video|type=ep|{{YouTube|cU6cnHHX4LM|"DO or NOT"}}}}

}}

Love or Take (stylized as LOVE or TAKE) is the eleventh Korean extended play by South Korean boy group Pentagon. It was released on March 15, 2021, by Cube Entertainment and Universal Music.{{cite web|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202102250100182030011842&servicedate=20210225|script-title=ko:[공식] 펜타곤, 3월 15일 컴백확정 '러브 오어 테이크' 발매|trans-title=[Official] Pentagon to release 'Love or Take' confirmed for comeback on March 15th|work=Sports Chosun|date=February 25, 2021|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|access-date=2021-03-06}} Member Hui participated in the album's writing and recording process, but did not take part in promotional activities due to serving his mandatory military enlistment. The physical album is available in three versions: Romantic, Sporty and Mild.{{Cite web|date=March 2, 2021|title=LOVE or TAKE (Romantic Ver + Sporty Ver + Mild Ver.) SET|url=http://www.cubee.co.kr/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=641614&xcode=001&mcode=015&scode=&type=X&search=&sort=order|access-date=2021-03-02|website=CUBEE}}

Background

In mid-February 2021, it was reported that Pentagon would be making a comeback three months after the special single "Eternal Flame" released in December 2020. Album recording and music video shooting for the lead single "Do or Not" took place before Hui's enlistment on February 18.{{cite web|date=February 10, 2021|title=|script-title=ko:[단독] 펜타곤, 3월 컴백...차주 뮤비 촬영|trans-title=[Exclusive] Pentagon, comeback in March... next week's video shoot|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2021021012100003980?did=NA|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Hankook Ilbo}} On February 26, Cube released the promotional schedule for the album through their official homepage and social media.{{cite web |last=Park |first=Seo-yeon |date=February 26, 2021 |title= |script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 'LOVE or TAKE' 컴백 스케줄러 공개..카운트다운 돌입 |trans-title=Pentagon's 11th Mini Album'LOVE or TAKE' Comeback Scheduler Revealed... Countdown Begins |url=http://heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202102260722598000887_1 |access-date=2021-03-06 |work=HeraldPop}} From March 2–5, Pentagon released preview images of the illustrated version of concept photos showing the synchronization of the members' costumes and poses.{{cite web|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202103030706003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 ‘LOVE or TAKE’ 콘셉트 이미지… ‘만화 찢고 나온 비주얼’|trans-title=Pentagon's 11th mini album'LOVE or TAKE' concept image... 'Visual torn out of manga'|work=Sports Trend|date=March 3, 2021|last=Kang|first=Seok-bong|access-date=2021-03-06}} On March 8, the group released the highlight medley for the album.{{cite web|url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202103080027&t=NN|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 두번째 콘셉트 이미지..청량감 폭발|trans-title=Pentagon reveals 11th mini album 'LOVE or TAKE' audio teaser... 7 colourful songs included|work=Korea Economic Daily|date=March 5, 2021|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol}} On March 15, the group held an online media showcase to commemorate the release of Love or Take, during which they performed "Baby I Love You" and the lead track "Do Or Not", marking the start of their full-scale promotions.{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202103151555071806556_1|script-title=ko:[종합]"후이 부재 느끼지 않도록"‥'컴백' 펜타곤, 청량美로 독보적 무대 자신|trans-title=[Comprehensive] "So that you don't feel Hui's absence"...'Comeback' Pentagon, unrivaled stage with cool beauty|work=HeraldPop|date=March 15, 2021|last=Kim|first=Na-yul}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202103151753345038|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 11번째 앨범으로 돌아왔다 'Baby I Love You' [MD동영상]|trans-title=Pentagon returns with 11th album'Baby I Love You' [MD video]|work=MyDaily|date=March 17, 2021|last=Kim|first=Jeong-soo|access-date=2021-04-09}}

Artwork and packaging

Pentagon released three physical album versions of Love or Take. The album packaging resembles manhwa novels, with illustrated covers and booklets unique to each version.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/pentagon-comeback-do-or-not-mv-love-or-take-mini-album-2900751|title=PENTAGON unveil charming video for new song, 'DO or NOT'|last=Gladys|first=Yeoh|date=March 15, 2021|website=NME|access-date=2021-04-07}} In "Romantic" version, Pentagon shows eight colours, with eight people under a pink background to create a romantic mood. In "Sporty" version, the group showed in a sporty outfit under a tennis court background with tennis balls and rackets were used as props to create a cool mood.{{cite web|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021030407045513837|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 두번째 콘셉트 이미지..청량감 폭발|trans-title=The second concept image of the Pentagon's 11th mini album... a refreshing explosion|work=Star News|date=March 4, 2021|last=Yoon|first=Seong-yeol|access-date=2021-03-08}} In "Mild" version, the members shows their chic charms under a calm blue tone background in a black and white modern look to create a dreamy atmosphere.{{cite web|url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202103050027&t=NN|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 두번째 콘셉트 이미지..청량감 폭발|trans-title=Pentagon, 11th mini album'LOVE or TAKE' 3rd concept image released... Unrivaled lingering beauty|work=Korea Economic Daily|date=March 5, 2021|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol|access-date=2021-03-08}} The EP has a special cover, booklet, CD, CD package, lyric paper, mini-poster, special plastic sheet, photo card, and poster which is only available for pre-order.{{cite web|title=[공지] 펜타곤 11th Mini Album [LOVE or TAKE] 예약 판매 안내|url=https://twitter.com/CUBE_PTG/status/1366584050182361090|via=Twitter|publisher=@CUBE_PTG|language=ko|date=March 2, 2021|access-date=2021-03-08}}

Music and composition

The album consists of seven songs, including the bonus track "Boy In Time".{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210302/105670756/1|script-title=ko:펜타곤 미니 11집 'LOVE or TAKE' 트랙리스트 공개|trans-title=Pentagon Mini's 11th album 'LOVE or TAKE' track list released|publisher=Sports Donga|date=March 2, 2021}} The opening track, "10 Seconds Before" is a pop track about the excitement of failing in love.{{cite web|url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202103080027&t=NN|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 미니 11집 `LOVE or TAKE` 오디오 티저 공개…다채로운 7곡 수록|trans-title=Pentagon reveals 11th mini album 'LOVE or TAKE' audio teaser... 7 colorful songs included|work=Korea Economic Daily|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol|date=March 8, 2021}} The second song and lead single "Do or Not" was written and produced by leader Hui, member Wooseok, and composer Nathan, the same team who created the previous lead single "Daisy" from the album We:th. It is a pop rock song reminiscent of the early-2000s{{Cite web|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=2021-03-18|title=PENTAGON – 'LOVE Or TAKE' EP review: a catchy if uninspired collection of tunes about springtime romance|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/reviews/album/pentagon-love-or-take-ep-review-do-or-not-2903160|access-date=2021-03-26|website=NME|language=en-AU}} that continues Pentagon's tradition of "signature refreshing songs" like "Shine", "Naughty Boy", "Spring Snow" and "Daisy", expressing the attitude of "whether I do it or not, I don’t care" with its catchy melody and lyrics. The third track, "1+1" is a R&B song about the overwhelming trembling of the moment when love blooms. The fourth track, "Baby I Love You" composed by member Kino, Nathan and Hoho, is a song with soft vocals and a soft melody. "That's Me", the fifth song, is a genre-bending track that combines elements of funk and electronic music. "Sing-a-song" is described as "full of refreshing and bright colours". The closing track, "Boy In Time" is a "sweeter and more serious love story" solo song by Hui as a gift for fans who miss him after leaving for military service.

Critical reception

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = NME

| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}

}}

Puah Ziwei of NME opined that the group "hit gold with the album's B-sides" from ""1+1", a groovy, laid-back love song" co-written by Wooseok to "romantic yet funky" "Baby I Love You" by Kino. She stated that "the two songs hint at a more low-key direction for the boyband, who are known for their high-octane, anthemic releases – one that’s infinitely more interesting than this album’s title track." She also wrote that "That's Me" track "features questionable use of Auto-Tune alongside a strange combination of electro and '80s funk-pop that confuses as much as it frustrates" and remarked that the closing song "Boy In Time", a "powerful and emotional solo farewell from Hui". She concluded her review, "the sonic success of "1+1" and "Baby I Love You" – the two songs which Hui did not partake in for Love or Take – seem to suggest that the group have already marked out a wide-open path for their future releases."{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/pentagon-love-or-take-ep-review-do-or-not-2903162|title=PENTAGON – 'LOVE Or TAKE' EP review: a catchy if uninspired collection of tunes about springtime romance|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=March 18, 2021|website=NME|access-date=2021-04-07}}

Commercial performance

On March 17, Love or Take reached 52,098 copies and placed second on Hanteo Chart's daily album chart on the first day of release.{{cite web |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/17/k-pop-band-pentagon-talks-about-new-album-love-or-take-promoting-with-7-members/|title=K-pop band Pentagon talks about new album 'Love or Take,' promoting with 7 members|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan|date=March 17, 2021|website=Manila Bulletin|access-date=2021-04-07}} The album debuted at number 3 on Gaon Album Chart, and dropped to number 19 the following week. On the third week of charting, the album rose into the top 10.{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/04/08/baekhyun-cosmic-girls-wayv-ros-pentagon-and-t1419-this-weeks-10-bestselling-albums-in-korea/?sh=3883ce4a4c09|title=BAEKHYUN, Cosmic Girls, WayV, Rosé, PENTAGON And T1419: This Week's 10 Bestselling Albums In Korea|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|date=April 8, 2021|website=Forbes|access-date=2021-04-09}} The lead single "Do or Not" entered and topped Genie Music and Melon 24Hits after its release. On Bugs chart, all songs including the lead single succeeded in chart-in, making their first album to reach this milestone.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2064267|script-title=ko:펜타곤, 신곡 'DO or NOT'으로 국내 음원 차트 정상 "기쁘고 감사해"|trans-title=Pentagon Tops Korean Music Charts with New Song'DO or NOT'|first=Suna|last=Ha|publisher=TvReport|date=March 16, 2021|access-date=2021-04-09}}{{cite web|url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1848584.htm|script-title=ko:펜타곤 미니 11집, 전 세계 14개 지역서 아이튠즈 앨범 차트 정상 |trans-title=The Pentagon Mini Vol. 11, tops the iTunes album charts in 14 regions around the world|publisher=The Fact|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=2021-04-09}} The album also topped iTunes Top Albums chart in 14 countries including Guatemala, Taiwan, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline = Love or Take track listing

| extra_column = Arrangement

| total_length = 21:07

| title1 = 10s and

| note1 = 10초 전

| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok}}

| music1 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok|chAN's|DARM}}

| extra1 = {{hlist|chAN's|Darm}}

| length1 = 2:53

| title2 = Do or Not

| lyrics2 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok}}

| music2 = {{hlist|Hui|Nathan|Wooseok}}

| extra2 = Nathan

| length2 = 3:08

| title3 = 1+1

| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Jo Yoon-kyung|Wooseok}}

| music3 = {{hlist|LDN Noise|Cazzi Opeia|Gabriel Brandes}}

| extra3 = LDN Noise

| length3 = 2:58

| title4 = Baby I Love You

| lyrics4 = {{hlist|Kino|Wooseok}}

| music4 = {{hlist|Kino|Nathan|Hoho}}

| extra4 = {{hlist|Nathan|Hoho}}

| length4 = 3:12

| title5 = That's Me

| lyrics5 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok}}

| music5 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok|chAN's|Darm}}

| extra5 = {{hlist|chAN's|Darm}}

| length5 = 2:44

| title6 = Sing-a-song

| note6 = {{Korean|hangul=노래해|lit=Sing}}

| lyrics6 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok}}

| music6 = {{hlist|Hui|Wooseok|chAN's}}

| extra6 = {{hlist|chAN's|Nomal (Party in my pool)}}

| length6 = 2:51

| title7 = Boy in Time

| note7 = 소년감성) (Hui solo) (bonus track

| lyrics7 = Hui

| music7 = Hui

| extra7 = Hong So-jin

| length7 = 3:39

}}

Charts

=Weekly charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Weekly chart performance for Love or Take ! scope="col"\| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"\| Peak position
scope="row"\| Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan){{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2021&month=03&day=29\|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2021/03/29\|website=Billboard Japan\|language=ja\|access-date=March 25, 2021}} \| 87
{{album chart\|Oricon\|15\|date=2021-04-12\|rowheader=true\|access-date=April 7, 2021}}
scope="row"\| South Korean Albums (Gaon){{cite web\|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week\|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 12, 2021\|website=Gaon Chart\|language=ko\|access-date=March 25, 2021}} \| 3

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ Weekly chart performance for Love or Take

! scope="col"| Chart (2021)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row"| Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan){{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2021&month=03&day=29|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2021/03/29|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|access-date=March 25, 2021}}

| 87

{{album chart|Oricon|15|date=2021-04-12|rowheader=true|access-date=April 7, 2021}}

scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Gaon){{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 12, 2021|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko|access-date=March 25, 2021}}

| 3

=Monthly charts=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+Monthly chart performance for Love or Take !Chart (2021) !Peak position
scope="row"\|South Korea Albums (Gaon){{cite web\|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month\|title=2021년 03월 Album Chart (see #8)\|website=Gaon Music Chart\|language=ko\|accessdate=2021-04-09}} \| 8

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+Monthly chart performance for Love or Take

!Chart (2021)

!Peak
position

scope="row"|South Korea Albums (Gaon){{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=03&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month|title=2021년 03월 Album Chart (see #8)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|accessdate=2021-04-09}}

| 8

=Year-end charts=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Year-end chart performance for Love or Take ! scope="col"\| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"\| Position
scope="row"\| South Korean Albums (Gaon){{cite web\|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2021&hitYear=2021&termGbn=year&year_time=3\|title=2021년 Album Chart\|website=Gaon Music Chart\|language=ko\|access-date=January 9, 2022}} \| 91

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ Year-end chart performance for Love or Take

! scope="col"| Chart (2021)

! scope="col"| Position

scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Gaon){{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2021&hitYear=2021&termGbn=year&year_time=3|title=2021년 Album Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 9, 2022}}

| 91

Certifications and sales

{{Certification Table Entry|region=South Korea|nocert=yes|salesamount=112,823|salesref={{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month|title=2021년 04월 Album Chart (see #38)|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|accessdate=2021-05-12}}}}

Release history

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" \|+Release formats for Love or Take
Region ! Date ! Format ! Distributor !{{Abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}}
scope="row"\| South Korea \| rowspan="2"\| March 15, 2021 \| rowspan="2"\| Digital download, streaming \| {{hlist\|Cube\|Kakao M}} \| rowspan="4" align="center" \|
scope="row"\| Various \| {{hlist\|Cube\|U-Cube}}
scope="row"\| South Korea \| rowspan="2" \|March 16, 2021 \| rowspan="2" \|CD \|{{hlist\|Cube\|Kakao M}}
scope="row"\| Various \|{{hlist\|Cube\|U-Cube}}

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"

|+Release formats for Love or Take

Region

! Date

! Format

! Distributor

!{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}

scope="row"| South Korea

| rowspan="2"| March 15, 2021

| rowspan="2"| Digital download, streaming

| {{hlist|Cube|Kakao M}}

| rowspan="4" align="center" |