Girls' Invasion
Studio Album
ArtistLovelyz
CoverLovelyz_Girl's_Invasion_album_cover.jpeg
ReleasedNovember 17, 2014
Recorded2011–2014
VenueSeoul, South Korea
StudioWoollim Studios
GenreK-pop · dance · R&B
Length29:15
36:08 (Repackage edition)
LanguageKorean
LabelWoollim Label · SM C&C · LOEN Entertainment
Next year2015

Girls' Invasion is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released digitally and physically on November 17, 2014, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single "Candy Jelly Love". On March 3, 2015, the album was re-released as Hi~ with two new songs, including the lead single of the same name.

The album starts Lovelyz's school-themed Girls trilogy. The theme continued with the release of the album repackage Hi~ and finally concluded with the release of their EP Lovelyz8 (2015).

Background and release

Girls' Invasion

On November 3, 2014, Woollim Entertainment announced their first girl group Lovelyz. Woollim Entertainment also released the first teaser image, revealing the group's 8-member lineup as well as details for their debut. The group would have a pre-release on November 10 and a showcase on November 12 while their debut album would drop on November 17.[1]

On November 4, Lovelyz released individual and group teaser images and a pre-debut video, showing behind the scenes footage of the girls preparing for their debut. It was also announced that the name of their debut album would be "Girls' Invasion".[2] On November 10, a pre-release track "Good Night Like Yesterday" was released with the accompanying music video, starring Infinite's Sungkyu alongside the Lovelyz members.[3] The album preview video was released on the same day.[4] On November 17, Lovelyz officially released their debut album with title track "Candy Jelly Love".[5] On December 3, the group released a choreography version for "Candy Jelly Love".[6]

Hi~

On February 22, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would be releasing a repackaged version of the album on March 3, including two new songs. It was also confirmed that Jisoo would remain absent for the upcoming promotions.[7] On February 23, Lovelyz released a teaser video for their new track "Hi~".[8] On March 3, Lovelyz released the repackaged album "Hi~"and its music video.[9]

Promotion

Before its debut, Woollim Entertainment confirmed that Seo Jisoo wouldn't participate in debut promotions due to personal issues.[10] Lovelyz held their debut showcase on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park. The group had their official debuted stage, performing "Good Night Like Yesterday" & "Candy Jelly Love" on November 13.[11] After the album release, the group would perform "Candy Jelly Love" on weekly music show with another track from the album, "Getaway."

Charts

Albums

Girls' Invasion

ChartPeak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[12]7
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[13]16

Hi~

ChartPeak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[14]4
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15]12

Singles

Candy Jelly Love

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Singles chart48

Hi~

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Singles chart23

Sales and certifications

ChartAmount
Gaon Charts

Release history

EditionRegionDateFormatLabel
Girls' InvasionSouth KoreaNovember 17, 2014CD, digital downloadWoollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
WorldwideDigital downloadSM C&C, Woollim Label
Hi~South KoreaMarch 3, 2015CD, digital downloadWoollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
WorldwideDigital downloadSM C&C, Woollim Label

References

  1. ^ "Woollim Entertainment unveils their new girl group, 'Lovelyz'!". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  2. ^ "Lovelyz Has a "Girls Invasion' in Image Teaser". Soompi. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  3. ^ "Woollim's New Girl Group Lovelyz Releases Music Video for "Good Night Like Yesterday"". Soompi. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  4. ^ "Lovelyz Reveals Audio Preview for Debut Album "GIRLS' INVASION"". Soompi. 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  5. ^ "Lovelyz Releases Adorable Music Video for "Candy Jelly Love"". Soompi. 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  6. ^ "Lovelyz8". YouTube. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  7. ^ "Lovelyz don baby blue in 1st full group teaser for March 3rd comeback". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  8. ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in teaser video". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  9. ^ "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in new MV perfect for upcoming spring". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  10. ^ "Seo Jisoo Reportedly Will Not Attend Lovelyz Debut Promotions Due To Shock". KpopStarz. Archived from the original on 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
  11. ^ "[Video] Lovelyz Wishes You a 'Good Night Like Yesterday' in Debut MV". M.mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  12. ^ "Girls' Invasion". November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015.
  13. ^ "2014년 11월 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  14. ^ "Hi~". March 7, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.
  15. ^ South Korea's Monthly Gaon Albums Chart (in Korean) Originally from Gaon Music Chart (March 2015). Archived on April 9, 2015. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
  16. ^ Cumulative sales of Girls' Invasion *"Gaon Album Chart November 2014 (see #16)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved December 10, 2014. *"Gaon Album Chart December 2014 (see #41)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015. *"Gaon Album Chart January 2015 (see #44)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015. *"Gaon Album Chart February 2015 (see #72)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015. *"Gaon Album Chart March 2015 (see #94)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015. *"Gaon Album Chart January 2016 (see #95)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved February 25, 2016. *"Gaon Album Chart February 2016 (see #97)" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 10, 2016.