{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2017}} {{Infobox album | name = Full Moon | type = EP | artist = EXID | cover = EXID Full Moon EP Cover.jpg | border = yes | alt = | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2017|11|07}} | recorded = | studio = | genre = {{hlist|R&B|trip hop|EDM}} | length = 22:00 | label = Banana Culture | producer = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|LE|V!VE|Big Blade|Monster Factory|PinkMoon|Junghwa|Gallery|biggguyrobin}} | language = Korean | prev_title = Eclipse | prev_year = 2017 | next_title = Trouble | next_year = 2019 | misc = {{Singles | name = Full Moon | type = EP | single1 = DDD | single1date = 7 November 2017 }} {{External music video|type=EP|{{YouTube|axVvZrDz60k|"DDD'"}}}} }}
'''''Full Moon''''' is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group EXID. It was released on 7 November 2017 by Banana Culture. The EP marked the return of member Solji, who was absent from the group's previous EP due to health issues. This time, she participated in the recording process but was absent from the promotions and the lead single's music video.
The EP debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart and at number 6 on US World Albums. It has sold over 16,000 physical copies as of November 2017.
==Background and release== In mid-September 2017, it was announced that the group would be returning in late October with a new album. Adding that member Solji would be participating in the recording process, but her participation in promotions was still in consideration. This comes after she was absent from ''Eclipse'' promotions and recordings in early 2017 due to her hyperthyroidism.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003618856|title=공식입장] EXID 측 "10월 컴백 목표로 준비..솔지 녹음만 참여"|access-date=3 November 2017|language=ko}}</ref>
In mid-October, the group officially released the first teaser image, revealing the name as "Full Moon", the format as an extended play and setting the release date to 7 November 2017, 6 PM KST.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/919941081801703424|title=EXID EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] CONCEPT TEASER|website=Twitter|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref> On 23 October, the lead single name was revealed to be "DDD". A day after, a schedule was released through the group's official Twitter account.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/922477758114029568|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon]|last=EXID|date=23 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/922659013455523842|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] |last=EXID|date=23 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|language=en|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref> On the same day, teaser images of each member were posted until 26 October, starting with members Hyelin and Junghwa and ending with the group photo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/922840169358671872|title=#EXID EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] CONCEPT IMAGE 1|last=EXID|date=24 October 2017|website=EXIDofficial|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/923202536873508864|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] CONCEPT IMAGE 2 #LE #하니 2017.11.07 PM 06:00#덜덜덜 #ㄷㄷㄷ #DDD #concept_image #컴백 #Comebackpic.twitter.com/hmD2EqAXID|last=EXID|date=25 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/923564941180678144|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] CONCEPT IMAGE 3 #솔지 #EXID 2017.11.07 PM 06:00#덜덜덜 #ㄷㄷㄷ #DDD #concept_image #컴백 #Comebackpic.twitter.com/g29Yziv8Bj|last=EXID|date=26 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|language=en|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
On 28 October, it was revealed that the physical copy of the album would include a 100-page booklet, a puzzle photo card in both sides, a group poster and a paper stand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/924289698536636417|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] ALBUM PREVIEW IMAGE|last=EXID|date=28 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref> Two days later, the track list was revealed. The EP consists of six songs, including two group songs and solos from Solji, Junghwa and Hyerin and a collaboration from LE and Hani.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EXIDofficial/status/925014467578028032|title=[#EXID] EXID 4TH MINI ALBUM [#FullMoon] TRACK LIST 2017.11.07 PM 06:00#덜덜덜 #ㄷㄷㄷ #DDD #트랙리스트 #컴백 #comebackpic.twitter.com/60QOIS2uLg|last=EXID|date=30 October 2017|website=@EXIDofficial|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref> On 1 November, a highlight medley was posted on the group's official YouTube channel, showing a preview of each song.<ref>{{cite web|last=EXID_OFFICIAL|title=[EXID(이엑스아이디)] 4TH MINI ALBUM 'Full Moon' HIGHLIGHT MEDLEY|website=YouTube |date=1 November 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsKwgNq97E|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref> On the same day, the agency revealed that member Solji would not participate in the EP's promotions, but assured that she did take part in both recording and jacket photos. The final statement was that "Her health has improved considerably compared to before, but because of the physical limitations and deterioration in health that could result, we've ultimately decided not to have her resume activities".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002657369|title=솔지, EXID 컴백 방송활동 결국 불참 "건강악화 우려"(전문)|access-date=3 November 2017|language=ko}}</ref> That day it was also revealed that the group's lead single "DDD" was deemed unfit for broadcast by KBS, due to the use of swearing and vulgar language/slang. The agency stated that they would adjust the lyrics and ask for reconsideration.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003652172|title=[공식입장] EXID, 신곡 KBS 방송부적격 판정.."가사 수정 후 재심의"|access-date=3 November 2017|language=ko}}</ref>
The EP was released on 7 November 2017, through several music portals, including Melon and iTunes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10109244|title=Full Moon|website=Melon|language=ko|access-date=7 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/full-moon-ep/1305881083|title=Full Moon - EP by EXID on Apple Music|website=iTunes|language=en-us|access-date=7 November 2017}}</ref> The CD was released on 9 November in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yesasia.com/global/exid-mini-album-vol-4-full-moon/1062862411-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=YESASIA: EXID Mini Album Vol. 4 - Full Moon CD - EXID, Sony Music (KR) - Korean Music - Free Shipping|website=www.yesasia.com|access-date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
==Promotion== ===Single=== "DDD" was released as the title track in conjunction with the EP on 7 November 2017. A music video teaser was released on 5 November. The music video was officially released on 7 November through the group's official YouTube channel. Member Solji is absent from the music video due to health issues.
===Live performances=== The group performed "DDD" for the first time before the album's release on 4 November 2017, on the 2017 Dream Concert in Pyeongchang. On 6 November, the group performed the song on Gangnam street. The group started promoting on music programs on 9 November on Mnet's ''M Countdown''.
==Chart performance== ''Full Moon'' debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart, on the chart issue dated 5–11 November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=45&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=Gaon Chart|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref> It also debuted at number 6 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s World Albums, for the week ending 25 November 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2017-11-25|title=World Music: Top World Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> The EP debuted at number 19 on the Gaon chart for the month of November 2017, with 16,286 physical copies sold.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=Gaon Chart|access-date=2017-12-11}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | all_writing = | extra_column = Arrangement | title1 = DDD | note1 = 덜덜덜 | length1 = 3:25 | lyrics1 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|LE|V!VE}} | music1 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|LE|V!VE}} | extra1 = Shinsadong Tiger | title2 = Too Good to Me | length2 = 3:24 | lyrics2 = {{hlist|LE|Big Bread}} | music2 = {{hlist|LE|Big Bread}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|Big Bread}} | title3 = Dreamer | note3 = 꿈에; Solji solo | length3 = 3:24 | lyrics3 = Monster Factory | music3 = Monster Factory | extra3 = Monster Factory | title4 = Alice | note4 = featuring PinkMoon; Junghwa solo | length4 = 3:19 | lyrics4 = {{hlist|PinkMoon|Jeonghwa}} | music4 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|PinkMoon|Jeonghwa}} | extra4 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|PinkMoon}} | title5 = Weeknd | note5 = LE X Hani | length5 = 4:03 | lyrics5 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|LE|V!VE}} | music5 = {{hlist|Shinsadong Tiger|LE|V!VE}} | extra5 = Shinsadong Tiger | title6 = Foolish | note6 = 서툰 이별; Hyelin solo | length6 = 4:13 | lyrics6 = {{hlist|Hyelin|GALLERY|Kim Min-jun}} | music6 = {{hlist|GALLERY|bigguyrobin}} | extra6 = {{hlist|bigguyrobin|Midnight}} | total_length = 22:00 }}
== Charts == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" !Chart (2017) !Peak<br>position |- ! scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Gaon)<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 45, 2017|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=45&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|website=Gaon Chart |language=ko |accessdate=16 November 2017}}</ref> | 7 |- ! scope="row"| US World Albums (''Billboard'')<ref name=":0" /> | 6 |}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable" !Region !Date !Format !Label |- | Various | 7 November 2017 | Digital download | Banana Culture |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
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