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'''''Perfect Velvet''''' is the second studio album by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. Released by SM Entertainment on November 17, 2017, the record incorporates R&B, soul and hip-hop with influences from future bass, trap and synth-pop, and saw contributions from various songwriters and production teams.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 17, 2017|title=[Z신보타임] 레드벨벳, '루키'-'빨간 맛' 이을 "피카 피카부~"|url=http://m.isplus.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?total_id=22125821|access-date=June 23, 2020|website=m.isplus.joins.com}}</ref> The album is a portrayal of the group's "velvet" concept, making it their second major release to follow this sonic direction since their second extended play, ''The Velvet'' (2016). The album reissued as '''''The Perfect Red Velvet''''' on January 29, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 24, 2018|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 레드벨벳, 1월 29일 기습컴백…'더 퍼펙트 레드벨벳'|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110820312|access-date=January 24, 2018|website=Osen|language=ko}}</ref>
''Perfect Velvet'' was met with critical acclaim from music critics; music webzines ''Idology'' and ''Weiv'' named it the best album of 2017 while ''Billboard'' ranked it the fifth best K-pop album of the 2010s. Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and peaked at number one the ''Billboard'' World Album Chart. Two singles were released from ''Perfect Velvet'': "Peek-a-Boo", and "Bad Boy" from its reissue. To promote the album, the group performed on several South Korean music programs.
''Perfect Velvet'' was included in several music critics' year-end lists of the best K-pop albums of the year and earned the group several nominations, including Best Pop Album at Korean Music Awards and Album of the Year at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards. A landmark performance by the group was held in North Korea where they performed "Bad Boy" at the "Spring is Coming" concert, to an audience that included Kim Jong-un.
==Background== ===''Perfect Velvet''=== On October 30, 2017, news about the group's upcoming comeback appeared on various South Korean news sites, which was then confirmed by their company, SM Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000789716 |access-date=November 8, 2017 |author=Jeon Won |website=Naver |date=October 30, 2017 |script-title=ko:[단독] "'빨간맛' 히트 잇는다"…레드벨벳, 11월 컴백 확정|language=ko}}</ref> On November 8, SM revealed that Red Velvet's upcoming album would be titled ''Perfect Velvet'' and would contain nine tracks, with the lead single titled "Peek-a-Boo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munhwanews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86597&_adtbrdg=e#_adtReady |access-date=November 8, 2017 |author=Lee Ji-hyun |website=Munhwa News |date=November 8, 2017 |script-title=ko:[레드벨벳 컴백] 신곡 티저 공개, 피카부(Peekaboo)란 '까꿍놀이' 의미해 (영상)|language=ko}}</ref> The name of the album references the "velvet" half of the group's concept which stems from the meaning behind their name, where "red" is their vivid and bold image while "velvet" stands for their softer and more mature side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002727219 |access-date=November 8, 2017 |author=Hwang Ji-young |website=Naver |publisher=Ilgan Sports |date=November 8, 2017 |script-title=ko:"다시 벨벳 콘셉트?"…레드벨벳, 퍼펙트한 컴백티저 [공식]|language=ko}}</ref> In an interview with ''Xports News'' on November 8, SM stated that they intend to show "an upgraded version" of the group's "velvet" concept.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=912090&_REFERER= |access-date=November 8, 2017 |author=Jeon Won |website=X Sports News |date=November 8, 2017 |script-title=ko:[엑's 이슈] "업그레이드된 벨벳"…레드벨벳, 색다른 느낌의 '피카부'|language=ko}}</ref>
The group admitted to being unnerved by the success of their last single, "Red Flavor", as they were preparing for the album which the members participated in making through song selection. Group leader Irene told ''Billboard'' that unlike their past two releases earlier that year, they wanted to show an upgraded version of what they can show of their "velvet" image. Joy likewise expressed that she desired to showcase diverse concepts.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=5790888 |script-title=ko:[Oh!쎈 현장] "레드+벨벳의 조합"..레드벨벳, 더 완벽해진 컴백 |access-date=November 17, 2017 |publisher=Osen |website=Korea Daily |date=November 16, 2017 |archive-date=November 17, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122058/http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=5790888 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Despite their concerns about the drastic change from their previous comeback, member Wendy stated that she thought it was "good timing" for the album to be released before the year ended as it "can show the perfect Red Velvet performances and songs".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/red-velvet-interview-perfect-velvet-album-peek-a-boo-8039386/ |access-date=November 22, 2017 |first=Tamar |last=Herman |magazine=Billboard |date=November 17, 2017|title=Red Velvet Talks 'Perfect Velvet' Album, Changing Up Their Style for 'Peek-A-Boo'}}</ref>
===''The Perfect Red Velvet''=== In an interview with ''Idolator'' on January 16, 2018, American production team The Stereotypes revealed they had "a new one coming that's gonna be really cool" when asked about working with Red Velvet. Previously, they also produced two tracks from ''Perfect Velvet'' ("Kingdom Come" and "Attaboy").<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7673678/stereotypes-interview-grammys-k-pop-bruno-mars?view-all |first=Mike |last=Wass |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=Idolator|date=January 16, 2018|title=The Stereotypes Talk Grammy Nominations, K-Pop & Bruno Mars: Interview}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> SM announced on January 23, 2018, that Red Velvet will be releasing a repackage of the album titled ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' with "Bad Boy" as its lead single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2018&no=52708 |access-date=January 24, 2018 |website=star.mbn|date=January 24, 2018 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳, 팬들에 컴백 예고? "1월 29일 커밍 순"|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201801/sp20180124003258136730.htm |access-date=January 24, 2018 |website=Sports Hanguk|date=January 24, 2018 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳, 오는 29일 'V앱' 생방송 진행...Fan Card 통한 이벤트까지 '후끈'|language=ko}}</ref> "Bad Boy" was described as a song with a "sexy" or "girl crush" concept by South Korean news sites, which has never been done before by the group. On January 24, it was reported that the repackage of ''Perfect Velvet'' will be released on January 29 with three new songs, including "Bad Boy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hei.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201801241318H |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=The Korea Economic Daily|date=January 24, 2018 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳, '배드 보이'로 컴백…빨간맛·피카부 이은 히트 예고 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/1117569 |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=Dispatch|date=January 29, 2018 |script-title=ko:"퍼펙트! 나.쁜.언.니"…레드벨벳, 배드걸의 진수 (단체) |language=ko}}</ref>
On January 26, individual teasers of members Wendy and Joy were released through the group's official SNS accounts which were noted by Kang Seo-jung of ''Osen'' as having the vibe of a powerful "eonni". In the same article, Kang also spoke of how their latest concept differs from the group's past releases. The teasers were followed by clips of Irene and Yeri the following day, with Seulgi's unveiled on January 28.<ref name="Osen">{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110823236 |last=Kang |first=Seo-jung |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=Osen|date=January 28, 2018 |script-title=ko:'컴백' 레드벨벳의 완벽한 '반전'..섹시 걸크러시[종합] |language=ko}}</ref> The reissue was released on January 29, 2018, at 6PM KST both digitally and physically. The physical album was released in two formats-CD and Kihno kit.
==Composition== ''Perfect Velvet'' has nine songs which features mostly pop, hip-hop, soul and R&B genres. The album's first track, "Peek-a-Boo", was described as an up-tempo pop song with addictive hooks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000290185 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Yoon Joon-pil |website=Naver |publisher=10asia |date=November 9, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳 슬기, '퍼펙트 벨벳' 티저 이미지 공개...'피카부' 기대감 UP|language=ko}}</ref> Tamar Herman of ''Billboard'' stated that it is "laden with trop house elements underneath the overarching quirky pop vibe, and is driven by a deep bass drumline, scratchy synths, and metallic beats" which also features "a variety of diverse, playful instrumental elements nestled beneath the main melody". Lyrically, it compares a new romantic relationship to a game that children play.<ref name=Billboard1>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/red-velvet-peek-a-boo-video-perfect-velvet-album-8039283/ |access-date=November 22, 2017 |first=Tamar |last=Herman |magazine=Billboard |date=November 17, 2017|title=Red Velvet Drops 'Perfect Velvet' Album: Watch the Haunting 'Peek-A-Boo' Music Video}}</ref>
"Look" is a disco-styled dance song written by Jinbo and Sumin who also composed the song along with Charli Taft and Daniel "Obi" Klein who have written several songs for the group since their first EP, ''Ice Cream Cake,'' including the single "Automatic".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110771357 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Jung Ji-won |website=osen |date=November 9, 2017 |script-title=ko:美도 '레드벨벳 컴백' 집중조명 "2017년 연말 지배한다"|language=ko}}</ref> "I Just" is a pop song with a futuristic bass and distinctive synth sound composed by Aventurina King, Kim Boo-min, John Fulford with arrangement by South Korean EDM artist and DJ, Hitchhiker and its Korean lyrics written by Kim Boo-min.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017111309034137986&outlink=1&ref=%3A%2F%2F |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Lee Kyung-ho |website=star.mt.co.kr|publisher=Star News|date=November 11, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳, 웬디 티저 공개..컴백 앨범 기대↑|language=ko}}</ref> "I Just"'s lyrics express the empty emotions felt after a break-up.<ref>{{Citation|title=Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'I Just' MV|url=https://krposts.com/level/red-velvet-ledeubelbes-i-just-mv/oqmt2ZXR12JdzGo|language=ko|access-date=July 12, 2020}}</ref> The fourth track, "Kingdom Come", has been noted as an R&B song with a gentle beat and a soft melody. It's a remake of "I Deserve More" by Tenin, released as part of her eponymous debut studio album in 2011. The lyrics for Red Velvet's Korean version was written by Lee Seu-ran of Jam Factory paired with entirely new melodies by Deez, Ylva Dimberg and was produced by The Stereotypes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/989917 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Park Hye-jin |website=dispatch|date=November 15, 2017 |script-title=ko:"동화를 찢었다"…레드벨벳, 팜므파탈 완전체|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20171115/87268236/1 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Jeon Hyo-jin |website=sports.donga|publisher=Sports DongA|date=November 15, 2017 |script-title=ko:"단체 '피카부'"…레드벨벳, 중독성甲 안무 준비 완료|language=ko}}</ref> "My Second Date" was characterized as a mid-tempo pop track, composed by James Wong, Sidnie Tipton and Sophie Stern with lyrics by Jeon Gan-di.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3569561 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |website=news.kbs|publisher=KBS News|date=November 10, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳이 온다, 조이 눕방 예고…기대감 ↑|language=ko}}</ref>
"Attaboy" is a hip-hop song with a hook melody. It was penned by S.M. Entertainment lyricist Kenzie who also composed the song with Ylva Dimberg and The Stereotypes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.donga.com/3/02/20171114/87249946/1 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Hong Se-yeong |website=sports.donga|publisher=Sports DongA|date=November 14, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳 단체컷+수록곡 '아타보이' 하이라이트 음원 공개 [공식]|language=ko}}</ref> "Perfect 10" is an R&B song composed by Charli Taft, Daniel "Obi" Klein and Deez with lyrics by Cho Yoon-kyung.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/12/2017111200330.html |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Sun Mi-kyung |website=chosun|publisher=Osen|date=November 12, 2017 |script-title=ko:[Oh!쎈 컷] "완벽, 넘버원 미모"..레드벨벳, 아이린 컴백 티저|language=ko}}</ref> "About Love" is a mid-tempo pop song produced by re:one who also composed the song with Davey Nate. Its lyrics were written by January 8 of Jam Factory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/16/2017111601165.html |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Sun Mi-kyung |website=chosun|publisher=Osen|date=November 16, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳, 오늘(16일)밤 '눕방' 라이브 진행.."컴백 전야"|language=ko}}</ref> The final track, "Moonlight Melody", is a low-key ballad with a delicate piano melody, written and composed by Lee Joo-hyung of Monotree and Kwon Deok-geun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003041594 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Hwang Mi-hyun |website=Naver|publisher=News1|date=November 11, 2017 |script-title=ko:"막내의 도발" 레드벨벳, 예리 티저 공개…여성미 UP |language=ko}}</ref>
"Bad Boy" is characterized as an R&B song with elements of hip-hop and a synth melody along with a heavy bass sound. The song was composed by The Stereotypes, Maxx Song and Whitney Philips with Korean lyrics by Yoo Young-jin, and the lyrics describe the attraction between bad men and arrogant women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110820387 |first=So-dam |last=Lee |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=Osen|date=January 24, 2018 |script-title=ko:[공식입장] SM "레드벨벳, 29일 리패키지 발매..타이틀곡은 힙합" |language=ko}}</ref> Mexican news site ''Milenio'' called the song's melody a mix of R&B and hip-hop, and described its lyrics as the story of the beginning of a couple's relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milenio.com/hey/musica/bad-boy-grupo-kpop-red-velvet-encabeza-listas-musicales_0_1112889005.html|title='Bad Boy' del grupo de K-pop Red Velvet, encabeza listas musicales|website=Milenio|date=January 30, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2018|language=es}}</ref> "All Right" is an up-tempo dance-pop song that lyrically encourages a person to look forward to the future with the people around them. Composed by Kevin Charge, Phoebus Tassopoulus and Jessica Jean Pfeiffer, its lyrics were written by Lee Seu-ran of Jam Factory. "Time to Love" is a mid-tempo R&B ballad composed by Ellen Berg Tollbom, Ming Ji-syeon and Lee Dong-hoon with lyrics written by Kim Eun-jung detailing excitement over a new relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201801270100208680014811&servicedate=20180126 |first=Ji-hyun |last=Lee |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=Sports Chosun|date=January 26, 2018 |script-title=ko:"미스터리 걸크러시"…더 퍼펙트 레드벨벳 웬디-조이 티저 공개 |language=ko}}</ref>
==Promotions== ===''Perfect Velvet''=== The group began releasing teasers for their upcoming comeback on November 8 through their official social media accounts, which was followed by individual photo teasers of the members and a preview of a track from the album on each day until November 16. To further promote their comeback, the group held a showcase on November 16 which was hosted by label mate Taeyeon, where they discussed their album and performed the lead song, "Peek-a-Boo", live for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mbn.mk.co.kr/pages/news/newsView.php?news_seq_no=3387663&page=1 |access-date=November 16, 2017 |author=Han Hyun-jung |website=Maeil Broadcasting Network|publisher=MBN News|date=November 15, 2017 |script-title=ko:'수능' 보는 아이돌 누구…대입에 대처하는 ★들의 유형 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.topstarnews.net/detail.php?number=326200 |access-date=November 17, 2017 |author=Lee Won-sun |website=topstarnews|publisher=Top Star News|date=November 16, 2017 |script-title=ko:[단독] 소녀시대 태연, 레드벨벳 쇼케이스 MC로 지원사격 '여동생들 챙기는 언니' |language=ko}}</ref> On the same day, they appeared on a live broadcast through the Naver app, V Live.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017111622300921212&MS2 |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=star.mt.co.kr|publisher=Star News|date=November 17, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳 "첫 콘서트 가장 기억 남아..팬들 덕분"(V앱)|language=ko}}</ref>
The group had their first music show appearance on November 17, 2017, on ''Music Bank'', where they performed "Peek-a-Boo" and "Look".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB11551565 |access-date=November 19, 2017 |website=JTBC|author=Hwang Ji-young|publisher=JTBC News|date=November 17, 2017 |script-title=ko:'뮤직뱅크' 레드벨벳 컴백, 이미 중독된 '피카부'|language=ko}}</ref> As part of their promotions, Red Velvet appeared on the variety show ''Weekly Idol'' and were guests on several radio shows, where they performed "Peek-a-Boo" along with "Look" and "Kingdom Come".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201711211126311268067_1 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |website=heraldcorp|first=Seung-ah|last=Go|publisher=Herald Pop|date=November 21, 2017 |script-title=ko:'주간아이돌' 측 "레드벨벳 녹화 완료…방송일은 미정"(공식)|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=112&aid=0002977977|access-date=December 7, 2017 |website=Naver|first=Eun-ji|last=Kim|publisher=Herald Pop|date=November 23, 2017 |script-title=ko:"다섯 공주들♥"…'컬투쇼' 레드벨벳, 슬기 아버지와의 깜짝 통화(종합)|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201711201959248466010_1|access-date=December 7, 2017 |website=heraldcorp|first=Seung-ah|last=Go|publisher=Herald Pop|date=November 20, 2017 |script-title=ko:"피카피카부"…'영스' 레드벨벳, 이토록 흥 넘치는 그룹이라니(종합)|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20171122n32079?mid=e0100|access-date=December 7, 2017 |website=news.nate|first=Byung-hak|last=Kim|publisher=Nate News|date=November 22, 2017 |script-title=ko:'올드스쿨' 레드벨벳 예리, "샘 킴 너무 좋아…듀엣하고 싶다"|language=ko}}</ref> A remixed instrumental version of "I Just" was performed by the musician Hitchhiker, member Seulgi, and NCT 127's Taeyong at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards, where the group also performed "Peek-a-Boo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?page=1&branch=NEWS&source=&category=entertainment&art_id=5835475 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |first=Min-kyung |last=Ji |website=koreadaily|date=December 1, 2017 |script-title=ko:[2017 MAMA] 레드벨벳XNCT127, SM 新대세들의 콜라보 "RED CITY" |language=ko}}</ref>
===''The Perfect Red Velvet''=== The album's title track "Bad Boy" had what Annie Martin of ''UPI'' called a "sultry" music video that featured the members in various coordinating outfits, which include all-black ensembles and pink pajamas, while performing against a snowy backdrop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/red-velvet-bad-boy-music-video/ |first=Annie |last=Martin |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=PopCrush|date=January 30, 2018|title=Red Velvet Releases New Album, 'Bad Boy' Music Video}}</ref> The song was choreographed by Japanese hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rie Hata, who had previously worked with CL for the choreography of "The Baddest Female" and with the group's label mate BoA for her single "Nega Dola".<ref>{{cite AV media notes| title=The Perfect Red Velvet| others=Red Velvet| publisher=S.M. Entertainment| language=ko| year=2018| type=booklet}}</ref>
Red Velvet held a comeback showcase on January 29, 2018, the same day as the album's release, and was hosted by label mate Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon. It was broadcast live through the Naver app ''V-Live''. During the show, the members discussed their new songs, including "Bad Boy" which they performed live for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=937504&_REFERER=http%3A%2F%2Fentertain.naver.com%2Fnow%2Fread%3Foid%3D311%26aid%3D0000817734 |first=Won |last=Jeon |access-date=January 30, 2018 |website=X Sports News|date=January 29, 2018 |script-title=ko:[공식입장] 레드벨벳, 오늘(29일) '배드보이' 공개부터 V라이브까지 |language=ko}}</ref> The group started their music show promotions through ''M! Countdown'' on February 1.<ref name=Osen /> The group also performed the song on ''Music Bank'', ''Show! Music Core'', ''Inkigayo'' and ''Show Champion'' where they won their first trophy for "Bad Boy" on February 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?3230162 |first=Soo-min |last=Jang|access-date=February 8, 2018 |website=News1|date=February 7, 2018 |script-title=ko:'쇼챔피언' 레드벨벳 'BAD BOY' 챔피언 송 등극 '컴백 후 첫 1위' |language=ko}}</ref> To further promote the album and single, the members also appeared on several radio shows in South Korea such as SBS FM's ''Choi Hwa Jung Power Time'', SBS' ''NCT's Night Night'' and SBS FM's ''Kim Chang Ryul's Old School Radio''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wizard2.sbs.co.kr/w3/template/tp1_podcast_radio_list_new.jsp?vVodId=V2000010285&vProgId=1001046&vMenuId=1021756 |access-date=February 8, 2018 |website=Seoul Broadcasting System |script-title=ko:다시듣기/팟캐스트 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201802060100037030002456&ServiceDate=20180205 |first=Ahn-ji |last=Jung|access-date=February 8, 2018 |website=Chosun|date=February 5, 2018 |script-title=ko:'최파타' 레드벨벳이 전한 #배드보이 #연기 #요리 [종합] |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?page=2&branch=&source=&category=lifenleisure&art_id=6001664 |first=Pan-seok |last=Park|access-date=February 8, 2018 |website=Korea Daily|date=February 7, 2018 |script-title=ko:'올드스쿨' 레드벨벳이 밝힌 #설계획 #친분 #고민 [종합] |language=ko}}</ref>
In 2018, Red Velvet embarked on their ''Redmare'' world tour to promote the album and its reissue alongside their first Japanese mini-album, ''#Cookie Jar'', and their special summer mini-album, ''Summer Magic''. A vertical music video for the song "I Just" was released on February 28, 2018.
==Reception== {{Music ratings | rev1 = ''The 405'' | rev1Score = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/red-velvet-close-out-a-flawless-year-with-the-aptly-titled-perfect-velvet-151|access-date=September 2, 2019|website=thefourohfive.com|author=Chase McMullen|publisher=The 405|date=November 27, 2017|title=Red Velvet close out a flawless year with the aptly titled Perfect Velvet|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705232356/https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/red-velvet-close-out-a-flawless-year-with-the-aptly-titled-perfect-velvet-151|archive-date=July 5, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> | rev2 = ''IZM'' | rev2Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=28966&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1|access-date=December 29, 2017|website=IZM|author=Jung Yu-na|title=Perfect Velvet|language=ko|archive-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706004105/http://www.izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=28966&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1|url-status=dead}}</ref> | rev3 = ''The Star'' | rev3Score = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2017/12/08/red-velvet-perfect-velvet-review/|access-date=December 29, 2017|website=star2.com|author=Chester Chin|publisher=The Star|date=December 8, 2017|title='Perfect Velvet': K-pop girl group Red Velvet's second album is red hot perfection|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172129/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2017/12/08/red-velvet-perfect-velvet-review/|archive-date=December 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> }}
''Perfect Velvet'' received critical acclaim from music critics. The release of the album was also seen as the group's softer, more mature and sophisticated "velvet" side finally being accepted by the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003671213 |access-date=November 30, 2017 |website=osen|author=Lee So-dam|date=November 29, 2017 |script-title=ko:[Oh! 뮤직] 레드벨벳은 진화 중|language=ko}}</ref> Seon Mi-kyung of ''Osen'' considered the transition from their last song, "Red Flavor", to their "velvet" concept a bold move but felt that it showcased the group's growth as artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110777698 |access-date=November 22, 2017 |website=osen|author=Seon Mi-kyung|date=November 17, 2017 |script-title=ko:[Oh! 뮤직] 레드벨벳은 진화 중|language=ko}}</ref> ''Kukmin Ilbo'' complimented the songs on the album as "colorful and solid", and noted its visual references to classic B-grade movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0923851789&code=13230000&cp=nv |access-date=November 22, 2017 |website=Kukmin Ilbo|author=Seon Mi-kyung|publisher=Kookmin Ilbo|date=November 20, 2017 |script-title=ko:[미묘의 아이돌 열전] ④ 레드벨벳, 귀여움 그 이상의 재능을 지닌 아티스트|language=ko}}</ref> ''Weiv'' chose ''Perfect Velvet'' as their pick for the best domestic album of the year and was the only album by an idol group to be included on the list.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=December 28, 2017 |script-title=ko:[2017 연말결산] WEIV가 꼽은 올해의 앨범 (국내) |trans-title=[2017 year-end] WEIV's Album of the Year (Domestic) |url=http://www.weiv.co.kr/archives/23533 |access-date=December 28, 2017 |work=Weiv}}</ref>
Kim Sang-hwa of ''Oh My Star'' praised Red Velvet's vocal performance and "future-oriented sound", and stated that the album is one of the most outstanding domestic music records released in the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002378216 |access-date=November 22, 2017 |website=OhmyNews|author=Kim Sang-hwa|publisher=OhmyStar|date=November 20, 2017 |script-title=ko:레드벨벳 정규 2집, 변화무쌍한 '음악적 실험'의 결정체|language=ko}}</ref> Writing for ''OhmyNews'', Oh Joon-young discussed the prejudice that idols are not considered artists and how Red Velvet pushed the boundaries of what idol music should be with their diverse musical inspirations and styles, thus gaining the public's respect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=047&aid=0002169372&lfrom=twitter&spi_ref=m_entertain_twitter |access-date=November 28, 2017 |website=OhmyNews|author=Oh Joon-young|date=November 22, 2017 |script-title=ko:아이돌은 아티스트가 아니다? 편견 깨부신 다섯 소녀들|language=ko}}</ref>
In December, Herman chose it as one of ''Billboard''{{'}}s 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2017: Critics' Picks.<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2017/8070585/best-k-pop-albums-2017-top-20 |access-date=December 29, 2017 |magazine=Billboard|first1=Tamar |last1=Herman |first2=Jeff |last2=Benjamin |first3=Caitlin |last3=Kelley|date=December 14, 2017|title=The 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2017: Critics' Picks}}</ref> Chase McMullen of ''The 405'' believed that too often than not, most of South Korea's popular girl groups were limited to two concepts, which are "cute" and "sexy" but "Red Velvet's only true interest appears to be dodging what's expected". He stated that "The album plays like something of a challenge, constantly seeking to top itself". Lastly, he maintained that the members continue to challenge themselves, all the while crafting "irresistible pop that doesn't lose an ounce of sheen once the buzz wears off".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/red-velvet-close-out-a-flawless-year-with-the-aptly-titled-perfect-velvet-151|access-date=November 28, 2017|website=thefourohfive|last=McMullen|first=Chase|publisher=The 405|date=November 27, 2017|title=Red Velvet close out a flawless year with the aptly titled Perfect Velvet|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705232356/https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/red-velvet-close-out-a-flawless-year-with-the-aptly-titled-perfect-velvet-151|archive-date=July 5, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2018, ''Perfect Velvet'' was chosen by ''Idology'' out of 729 Korean albums as the best album of 2017, where 11 of their writers voted.<ref name="idology">{{cite web|date=January 30, 2018|script-title=ko:결산 2017 : ② 최고의 음반|url=http://idology.kr/9781|access-date=January 30, 2018|work=Idology}}</ref>
''Forbes'' stated that The Stereotypes' work on ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' "helped hone the girl group's lush contemporary R&B-meets-pop sound". In December 2018, ''Billboard'' included the title track "Bad Boy" in their '100 Best Songs of 2018: Critics' Picks' list while MTV picked "All Right" as one of the 'Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2018'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Crystal |date=December 27, 2018 |title=From BTS To Red Velvet, Here Are The 18 Best K-pop B-sides Of 2018 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3107844/best-k-pop-b-sides-songs-of-2018/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227221633/http://www.mtv.com/news/3107844/best-k-pop-b-sides-songs-of-2018/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 27, 2018 |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=MTV News |language=en}}</ref> ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' was also included in ''Refinery29''<nowiki/>'s '12 Best K-Pop Albums of 2018'.<ref name=":2" /> In 2020, ''Perfect Velvet'' topped a ''Billboard'' readers poll for favorite girl group album of all time.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Fans Choose Red Velvet's 'Perfect Velvet' as Their Favorite Girl Group Album of All Time |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/red-velvet-favorite-girl-group-album-poll-results-9458846/ |access-date=March 19, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable" |+Awards and nominations |- ! Year ! Award show ! Category ! Work ! Result ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 | Golden Disc Awards | Album Bonsang | rowspan="2" | ''Perfect Velvet'' | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="nominees3">{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Yeon-ji |date=December 11, 2017 |title= |script-title=ko:[32회 골든] 부문별 후보부터 심사기준까지..골든디스크, 톺아보기 |url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=22191966 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202175858/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=22191966 |archive-date=2018-02-02 |access-date=December 13, 2017 |website=Ilgan Sports |publisher=JTBC Plus |language=ko}}</ref> |- | Korean Music Awards | Best Pop Album | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="nomination">{{cite news |date=February 6, 2018 |title=아이유·방탄소년단·레드벨벳, 한국대중음악상 후보 노미네이트(종합) |language=korean |trans-title=IU, BTS, Red Velvet, Korean Music Awards Nominations |work=The Korea Herald |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003000201 |url-status=live |accessdate=February 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005059/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003000201 |archive-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> |- | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Album of the Year | ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=February 2, 2021 |title=Here's The Full List Of 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards Nominees |url=https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/988636/here-s-the-full-list-of-2018-mnet-asian-music-awards-nominees |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227140107/https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/988636/here-s-the-full-list-of-2018-mnet-asian-music-awards-nominees |archive-date=December 27, 2020 |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |website=E!}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ Critic rankings ! scope="col" | Publication ! scope="col" | List ! Work ! Rank ! class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |''Billboard'' |The 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2017 | rowspan="6" |''Perfect Velvet'' | style="text-align:center;" | 10 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":1" /> |- |25 Greatest K-pop Albums of the 2010s | style="text-align:center;" | 5 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=December 17, 2019 |title=The 25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s: Staff List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/greatest-k-pop-albums-2010s-top-25-8546586/ |access-date=March 19, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Idology'' | Best K-pop Albums of 2017 | style="text-align:center;" | 1 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="idology" /> |- ! scope="row" | ''Paste'' |The 30 Greatest K-pop Albums of All Time | style="text-align:center;" | 5 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Cielo |date=2023-09-11 |title=The 30 Greatest K-Pop Albums of All Time |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-albums/30-greatest-k-pop-albums-of-all-time |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=Paste Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Weiv'' |Best Albums of 2017 | style="text-align:center;" | 1 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":0" /> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | ''Tonplein'' | Best Albums of the 2010s <small>(ColoringCyan)</small> | style="text-align:center;" | 16 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-02-14 |title=온음 2010년대 결산 : 국내음악 by. coloringCYAN |trans-title=Tonplein 2010's settlement: Korean music by coloringCYAN |url=http://www.tonplein.com/?p=3191 |access-date=2022-03-29 |language=ko |website=Tonplein}}</ref> |- | Best Albums of the 2010s <small>(Choi Ji-hwan)</small> | rowspan="2" | ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' | style="text-align:center;" | 19 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-02-14 |title=온음 2010년대 결산 : 국내음악 by. 조지환 |trans-title=Tonplein 2010's settlement: Korean music by Cho Ji-hwan |url=http://www.tonplein.com/?p=3318 |access-date=2022-03-29 |language=ko |website=Tonplein}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Refinery29'' |The 12 Best K-Pop Albums of 2018 | style="text-align:center;" | 3 | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Morin |first=Natalie |date=December 19, 2018 |title=The Best K-Pop Albums of 2018 |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/12/219244/best-k-pop-albums-2018 |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=Refinery29 |language=en}}</ref> |}
==Commercial performance== Domestically, ''Perfect Velvet'' was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Gaon Album Chart upon its release. It eventually became the fifth best-selling album on the November issue of the Gaon Monthly Album Chart, and ultimately the thirty-sixth best-selling album of 2017 in South Korea, having sold a total of 90,456 copies by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2017년 11월 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=11&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month|access-date=July 7, 2020|website=Gaon Chart}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2017&hitYear=2017&termGbn=year |script-title=ko:2017년 Album Chart|website=Gaon Chart|publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association|access-date=January 29, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> As of April 2018, ''Perfect Velvet'' has sold a total of 101,032 copies, making it Red Velvet's first album to surpass 100,000 copies sold in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month |script-title=ko:2018년 4월 Album Chart|website=Gaon Chart|access-date=May 10, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> Under its re-release title ''The Perfect Red Velvet'', the album became Red Velvet's seventh chart-topping title and spent a week atop the Gaon Album Chart.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Seong-won|date=February 8, 2018|script-title=ko:레드벨벳 정규 2집 리패키지, 가온 차트 2관왕 '대세 파워'|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/02/08/2018020801013.html|access-date=February 8, 2018|website=Chosun|language=ko}}</ref> The re-release was the sixth best-selling album of January 2018, having sold a total of 55,128 copies, and eventually finished as the fifty-third best-selling release of 2018, achieving a total sales of 91,325 copies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2018년 01월 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=01&hitYear=2018&termGbn=month|access-date=July 7, 2020|website=Gaon Chart}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2018년 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2018&hitYear=2018&termGbn=year|access-date=July 7, 2020|website=Gaon Chart}}</ref>
In addition to the album's domestic success, ''Perfect Velvet'' topped the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart for the week of December 9, 2017, becoming the group's third consecutive chart-topper in 2017 and fourth overall, following ''The Red'' (2015), ''Rookie'' and ''The Red Summer'' (2017). Red Velvet extended their record as the K-pop girl group with the most number one entries on the chart, breaking tie with their fellow labelmate Girls' Generation.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=World Albums Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2017-12-09|access-date=July 7, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The album also made its debut on the ''Billboard''{{'}}s Top Heatseekers Albums chart at number three, becoming their first release to enter the top five. With over 2,000 copies sold in its first week, ''Perfect Velvet'' earned their best US sales week at the time, later surpassed by the group's fifth extended play ''RBB'' in the same year.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/red-velvet-perfect-velvet-most-no-1s-on-world-albums-chart/ |access-date=November 29, 2017 |magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=November 27, 2017|title=Red Velvet Tie for Most #1s on World Albums Chart Among All K-Pop Acts}}</ref> Following the release of the album, Red Velvet appeared on the ''Billboard'' Social 50 chart at number thirty-three, a new peak for the group.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50/2017-12-02 |access-date=December 6, 2017 |magazine=Billboard|date=December 2, 2017|title=Billboard – Social 50}}</ref> In Japan, the album debuted on Oricon Albums Chart at number 20 with 2,867 copies. The album also debuted at number 95 on the French Download Albums chart, making it their first release to enter the component chart.<ref name="France" />
Upon its re-release as ''The Perfect Red Velvet'', the album debuted and peaked at number three on ''Billboard''{{'}}s World Albums chart, becoming their seventh top-three entry.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/red-velvet-bad-boy-best-song-sales-week-world-digital-songs-chart-8098865/|title=Red Velvet Earn Their Best Song Sales Week in the U.S. Yet With 'Bad Boy'|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=February 8, 2018|access-date=February 10, 2018}}</ref> It also entered the French Download Albums chart, achieving a peak position of number 87.<ref name="SNEP">{{cite web|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-albums-telecharges/?ye=2018&we=05|title=The Perfect Red Velvet – Week 5|date=February 2, 2018|website=SNEP|access-date=February 16, 2018|language=fr}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The re-release also helped ''Perfect Velvet'' re-enter the top 50 on the Oricon Albums Chart, reaching number 29 on the fifth week of January 2018.<ref name="Oricon">{{cite web|title=Oricon Chart – February 5, 2018 – February 11, 2018|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2018-02-12/p/3/|access-date=February 16, 2018|website=Oricon|language=ja}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''Perfect Velvet'' track listing | extra_column = Arrangement
| title_width = 25% | lyrics_width = 23% | music_width = 28% | extra_width = 24%
| title1 = Peek-a-Boo | note1 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^피카부|rr=yes}} | lyrics1 = {{hlist|Kenzie}} | music1 = {{hlist|Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine)|Ludvig Evers (Moonshine)|Cazzi Opeia (Sunshine)|Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine)}} | extra1 = {{hlist|Moonshine}} | length1 = 3:09
| title2 = Look | note2 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^봐|rr=yes}} | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Jinbo|Sumin (Hard Carry)}} | music2 = {{hlist|Charli Taft|Daniel "Obi" Klein|Jinbo|Sumin (Hard Carry)}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein}} | length2 = 4:05
| title3 = I Just | note3 = | lyrics3 = {{hlist|{{ill|Kim Boo-min|ko|히치하이커 (음악가)}}}} | music3 = {{hlist|Hitchhiker|{{ill|Aventurina King|zh|金小鱼}}|{{ill|Kim Boo-min|ko|히치하이커 (음악가)}}|John Fulford III}} | extra3 = {{hlist|Hitchhiker}} | length3 = 3:08
| title4 = Kingdom Come | note4 = | lyrics4 = {{hlist|Lee Seu-ran}} | music4 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes|{{ill|Deez (producer)|lt=Deez|ko|디즈}}|Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel)}} | extra4 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length4 = 3:30
| title5 = My Second Date | note5 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^두 번째 데이트|rr=yes}} | lyrics5 = {{hlist|Jeon Gan-di}} | music5 = {{hlist|"Gladius" James Wong|Sidnie Tipton|Sophie Stern}} | extra5 = {{hlist|"Gladius" James Wong}} | length5 = 3:14
| title6 = Attaboy | note6 = | lyrics6 = {{hlist|Kenzie}} | music6 = {{hlist|Kenzie|The Stereotypes|Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel)}} | extra6 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length6 = 3:16
| title7 = Perfect 10 | note7 = | lyrics7 = {{hlist|Jo Yoon-kyung}} | music7 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein|Charli Taft|}} | extra7 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein|{{ill|Deez (producer)|lt=Deez|ko|디즈}}}} | length7 = 3:29
| title8 = About Love | note8 = | lyrics8 = {{hlist|Jeon Ji-eun (January 8 (lalala Studio))|Hwang Seon-jeong (January 8 (lalala Studio))|Kim Jeong-mi (January 8 (lalala Studio))}} | music8 = {{hlist|RE:ONE (Joombas)|Davey Nate (Joombas)}} | extra8 = {{hlist|Joombas}} | length8 = 3:25
| title9 = Moonlight Melody | note9 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^달빛 소리|rr=yes}} | lyrics9 = {{hlist|Lee Joo-hyoung (Monotree)}} | music9 = {{hlist|Lee Joo-hyoung (Monotree)|Kwon Deok-geun}} | extra9 = {{hlist|Kwon Deok-geun}} | length9 = 3:40
| total_length = 31:03 }} {{Track listing | headline = ''The Perfect Red Velvet''{{nobold| – standard edition}} | extra_column = Arrangement
| title_width = 25% | lyrics_width = 23% | music_width = 28% | extra_width = 24%
| title1 = Bad Boy | note1 = | lyrics1 = {{hlist|JQ (Makeumine Works)|Moon Hee-yeon (Makeumine Works)}} | music1 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes|Maxx Song (Command Freaks)|Whitney Phillips|Yoo Young-jin}} | extra1 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length1 = 3:30
| title2 = All Right | note2 = | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Lee Seu-ran}} | music2 = {{hlist|Kevin Charge (TG Publishing)|Phoebus Tassopoulos|Jessica Jean Pfeiffer}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Kevin Charge (TG Publishing)}} | length2 = 3:49
| title3 = Peek-a-Boo | note3 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^피카부|rr=yes}} | lyrics3 = {{hlist|Kenzie}} | music3 = {{hlist|Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine)|Ludvig Evers (Moonshine)|Cazzi Opeia (Sunshine)|Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine)}} | extra3 = {{hlist|Moonshine}} | length3 = 3:09
| title4 = Look | note4 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^봐|rr=yes}} | lyrics4 = {{hlist|Jinbo|Sumin (Hard Carry)}} | music4 = {{hlist|Charli Taft|Daniel "Obi" Klein|Jinbo|Sumin (Hard Carry)}} | extra4 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein}} | length4 = 4:05
| title5 = I Just | note5 = | lyrics5 = {{hlist|{{ill|Kim Boo-min|ko|히치하이커 (음악가)}}}} | music5 = {{hlist|Hitchhiker|{{ill|Aventurina King|zh|金小鱼}}|{{ill|Kim Boo-min|ko|히치하이커 (음악가)}}|John Fulford III}} | extra5 = {{hlist|Hitchhiker}} | length5 = 3:08
| title6 = Kingdom Come | note6 = | lyrics6 = {{hlist|Lee Seu-ran}} | music6 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes|{{ill|Deez (producer)|lt=Deez|ko|디즈}}|Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel)}} | extra6 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length6 = 3:30
| title7 = Time to Love | lyrics7 = {{hlist|Kang Eun-Jung}} | music7 = {{hlist|Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine)|minGtion (ADC Music)|Lee Dong-Hoon}} | extra7 = {{hlist|minGtion (ADC Music)}} | length7 = 3:15
| title8 = My Second Date | note8 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^두 번째 데이트|rr=yes}} | lyrics8 = {{hlist|Jeon Gan-di}} | music8 = {{hlist|"Gladius" James Wong|Sidnie Tipton|Sophie Stern}} | extra8 = {{hlist|"Gladius" James Wong}} | length8 = 3:14
| title9 = Attaboy | note9 = | lyrics9 = {{hlist|Kenzie}} | music9 = {{hlist|Kenzie|The Stereotypes|Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel)}} | extra9 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length9 = 3:16
| title10 = Perfect 10 | note10 = | lyrics10 = {{hlist|Jo Yoon-kyung}} | music10 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein|Charli Taft|}} | extra10 = {{hlist|Daniel "Obi" Klein|{{ill|Deez (producer)|lt=Deez|ko|디즈}}}} | length10 = 3:29
| title11 = About Love | note11 = | lyrics11 = {{hlist|Jeon Ji-eun (January 8 (lalala Studio))|Hwang Seon-jeong (January 8 (lalala Studio))|Kim Jeong-mi (January 8 (lalala Studio))}} | music11 = {{hlist|RE:ONE (Joombas)|Davey Nate (Joombas)}} | extra11 = {{hlist|Joombas}} | length11 = 3:25
| title12 = Moonlight Melody | note12 = {{Korean/auto|labels=no|hangul=^달빛 소리|rr=yes}} | lyrics12 = {{hlist|Lee Joo-hyoung (Monotree)}} | music12 = {{hlist|Lee Joo-hyoung (Monotree)|Kwon Deok-geun}} | extra12 = {{hlist|Kwon Deok-geun}} | length12 = 3:40
| total_length = 41:37 }}
{{Track listing | headline = ''The Perfect Red Velvet'' {{nobold| – iTunes and Apple Music EP edition}} | extra_column = Arrangement
| title_width = 25% | lyrics_width = 23% | music_width = 28% | extra_width = 24%
| title1 = Bad Boy | note1 = | lyrics1 = {{hlist|JQ (Makeumine Works)|Moon Hee-yeon (Makeumine Works)}} | music1 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes|Maxx Song (Command Freaks)|Whitney Phillips|Yoo Young-jin}} | extra1 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length1 = 3:30
| title2 = All Right | note2 = | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Lee Seu-ran}} | music2 = {{hlist|Kevin Charge (TG Publishing)|Phoebus Tassopoulos|Jessica Jean Pfeiffer}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Kevin Charge (TG Publishing)}} | length2 = 3:49
| title3 = Time to Love | note3 = | lyrics3 = {{hlist|Kang Eun-Jung}} | music3 = {{hlist|Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine)|minGtion (ADC Music)|Lee Dong-Hoon}} | extra3 = {{hlist|minGtion (ADC Music)}} | length3 = 3:15
| title4 = Bad Boy | note4 = Instrumental | lyrics4 = | music4 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes|Maxx Song (Command Freaks)|Whitney Phillips|Yoo Young-jin}} | extra4 = {{hlist|The Stereotypes}} | length4 = 3:30
| title5 = Peek-a-Boo | note5 = {{Korean|labels=no|hangul=피카부|rr=Pikabu}}) (Instrumental | lyrics5 = | music5 = {{hlist|Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine)|Ludvig Evers (Moonshine)|Cazzi Opeia (Sunshine)|Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine)}} | extra5 = {{hlist|Moonshine}} | length5 = 3:09
| total_length = 17:00 }}
===Notes=== * "Kingdom Come" is a remake of "I Deserve More" by Tenin, released as part of her eponymous debut studio album in 2011.
==Personnel== Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Perfect Velvet''.<ref name="notes">{{cite AV media notes| title=Perfect Velvet| others=Red Velvet| publisher=S.M. Entertainment| language=ko| year=2017| type=booklet}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=25em}} * S.M. Entertainment Co., Ltd.{{spaced ndash}}executive producer * Lee Soo-man{{spaced ndash}}producer * Yoo Young-jin{{spaced ndash}}music and sound supervisor * Lee Seong-soo{{spaced ndash}}producing director * Jeong Eui-seok (S.M. Blue Cup Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Lee Min-gyu (S.M. Big Shot Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Lee Ji-hong (S.M. LYVIN Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Park Eun-kyeong (Lead Sound){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Eazy $ign - EQ mixing engineer * Oh Seong-geun (T Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Baek Kyeong-hoon (T Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer * Lee Joo-young (MonoTree Studio){{spaced ndash}}recording engineer assistant * Nam Koong-jin (S.M. Concert Hall Studio){{spaced ndash}}mixing engineer * Koo Jong-pil (Beat Burger) (S.M. Yellow Tail Studio){{spaced ndash}}mixing engineer * Kim Cheol-soon (S.M. Blue Ocean Studio){{spaced ndash}}mixing engineer * Jeong Ui-seok (S.M. Blue Cup Studio){{spaced ndash}}mixing engineer * Chris Gehringer (Sterling Sound){{spaced ndash}}master engineer * Min Hee-jin{{spaced ndash}}creative director * Min Hee-jin{{spaced ndash}}music video direction and arrangement * Kim Hye-min{{spaced ndash}}music video direction and arrangement * Kim Ju-young{{spaced ndash}}music video direction and arrangement * Kim Ji-yong{{spaced ndash}}music video director * Min Hee-jin{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Jo Woo-cheol{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Kim Ye-min{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Cho Woo-shik{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Son Sae-rom{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Kim In-woo{{spaced ndash}}art direction and design * Kim Ye-jin{{spaced ndash}}stylist * Soon-ee{{spaced ndash}}hair stylist * Seo-ha{{spaced ndash}}hair stylist * Shin Kyung-mi{{spaced ndash}}make-up artist * Sung Si-young{{spaced ndash}}photography * Han Jong-cheol{{spaced ndash}}photography * Kim Hye-soo{{spaced ndash}}music video sketch photography * Teaser promotions ** Min Hee-jin{{spaced ndash}}planning and directing ** Kim Ye-min{{spaced ndash}}planning and directing ** Kim Ju-young{{spaced ndash}}video clip ** Park Yoon-seok{{spaced ndash}}video clip ** Kim Na-yeon{{spaced ndash}}video clip * Nam So-young{{spaced ndash}}management and marketing executive * Han Se-min{{spaced ndash}}management and marketing executive * Kim Young-min{{spaced ndash}}executive supervisor * Red Velvet{{spaced ndash}}vocals ** Irene{{spaced ndash}}vocals ** Seulgi{{spaced ndash}}vocals ** Wendy{{spaced ndash}}vocals ** Joy{{spaced ndash}}vocals ** Yeri{{spaced ndash}}vocals {{div col end}}
==Charts== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" |Chart (2017–2018) ! colspan="2" |Peak chart positions |- !''Perfect''<br>''Velvet'' !''The Perfect''<br>''Red Velvet'' |- ! scope="row" | French Download Albums (SNEP)<ref name="France">{{cite web|title=French Album Chart – Week 47|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-albums-telecharges/?ye=2017&we=47|website=SNEP|language=fr|access-date=December 27, 2017|date=January 25, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="SNEP" /> | 95 |87 |- ! scope="row" | Japanese Albums (Oricon)<ref>{{cite web|title=Oricon Chart – November 20, 2017 – November 26, 2017|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2017-12-04/p/2/|website=Oricon |language=ja|access-date=November 29, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Oricon" /> | 20 |29 |- ! scope="row" | South Korean Albums (Gaon)<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 46, 2017|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=46&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week|website=Gaon Chart |language=ko |access-date=November 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gaon Album Chart – Week 5, 2018|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week|access-date=February 8, 2018|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko}}</ref> | 2 |1 |- ! scope="row" | US World Albums (''Billboard'') | 1 |3 |- ! scope="row" | US Top Heatseekers Albums (''Billboard'') | 3 |7 |- ! scope="row" | US Independent Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Chart History - Independent Albums|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/red-velvet/chart-history/ind/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206111859/https://www.billboard.com/music/red-velvet/chart-history/independent-albums|archive-date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> | 39 |32 |}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:left" ! Region ! Date ! Edition ! Format ! Label |- ! scope="row"| Various<!-- iTunes is not available in every country on Earth, so "worldwide" cannot be proven --><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/perfect-velvet-the-2nd-album/1314273377|title=Perfect Velvet – The 2nd Album by Red Velvet on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes Store |access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref> | rowspan="2"| November 17, 2017 | rowspan="2" |''Perfect Velvet'' | Digital download, streaming | SM Entertainment |- ! scope="row"| South Korea | CD, digital download, streaming audio | SM Entertainment, Genie Music |- ! scope="row"| Various<!-- iTunes is not available in every country on Earth, so "worldwide" cannot be proven --> | rowspan="2" |January 29, 2018 | rowspan="2" |''The Perfect Red Velvet'' | Digital download, streaming | SM Entertainment |- ! scope="row"| South Korea | CD, digital download, streaming audio, SMC | SM Entertainment, Genie Music |}
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