{{Short description|2023 extended play by Jihyo}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox album | name = Zone | type = EP | artist = [[Jihyo]] | cover = Jihyo - Zone.png | caption = Digital cover | released = {{start date|2023|8|18}} | recorded = 2022 | studio = JYP Studios | genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] | length = {{Duration|m=21|s=58}} | language = {{hlist|Korean|English}} | label = * [[JYP Entertainment|JYP]] * [[Republic Records|Republic]] | producer = * Lindgren * Hae Sol Hae * Earattack * Gongdo * Rykeyz (Ryan Williamson) * Marty Maro * Shawn Wasabi * Softserveboy * Lee Woohyun | next_title = | next_year = | misc = {{Singles | name = Zone | type = EP | single1 = [[Killin' Me Good]] | single1date = August 18, 2023 }} }}
'''''Zone''''' is the debut [[extended play]] (EP) by South Korean singer [[Jihyo]] of the girl group [[Twice]]. It was released on August 18, 2023, through [[JYP Entertainment]] and [[Republic Records]]. The EP contains seven tracks, including the lead single "[[Killin' Me Good]]" and six other tracks written and [[Musical composition|composed]] by Jihyo. The EP features collaborations with American rapper [[24kGoldn]] and South Korean singer-songwriter [[Heize]]. It is primarily an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] record that incorporates [[dance-pop]], [[Dance music|dance]] and [[ballad]] production with elements of [[Latin music|Latin]]-inspired sounds and [[Melody|melodic]] ballads.<ref name=":3">{{Cite magazine |first=India |last=Roby |date=August 21, 2023 |title=Jihyo Breaks Out of Her Shell for Her New Album, "Zone" |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a44819548/jihyo-twice-zone-album-interview-2023/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |magazine=[[Harper's Bazaar]] |language=en-US |archive-date=August 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828142044/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a44819548/jihyo-twice-zone-album-interview-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Domestically, ''Zone'' debuted at number one on the [[Circle Album Chart]] with half a million copies sold in the first week. Overseas, it charted in various territories, including, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hungary, France, and Germany.
==Background== Beginning in April 2023, prior to the EP's announcement, Jihyo performed an unreleased track, "Nightmare", on [[Twice]]'s [[Ready to Be World Tour]], leading to speculation that she would soon make a full solo debut.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yeo |first1=Gladys |title=TWICE drop mysterious teaser for August release 'Killin' Me Good' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-mysterious-teaser-august-release-killin-me-good-jihyo-3451681 |access-date=August 4, 2023 |work=[[NME]] |date=June 5, 2023 |archive-date=June 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609015428/https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-mysterious-teaser-august-release-killin-me-good-jihyo-3451681 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bell |first1=Crystal |title=On The 'Ready To Be' Tour, TWICE Embraced Individuality |url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/twice-solo-stages-ready-to-be-tour-metlife-stadium-show-2023 |access-date=August 4, 2023 |work=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]] |date=July 10, 2023 |archive-date=September 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902185135/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/twice-solo-stages-ready-to-be-tour-metlife-stadium-show-2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 5, 2023, Twice hinted at a mysterious project set to release in August with the text "Killin' Me Good" inscribed on the teaser image through their social media pages. Fans speculated if the teaser is related to a group comeback or the highly anticipated solo debut of Jihyo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yoo |first=Byung-cheol |date=June 9, 2023 |title=지효, 8월 나연에 이어 트와이스 두 번째 솔로 아티스트로 출격…오묘한 긴장감 감도는 포스터 눈길 |trans-title=Jihyo, following Nayeon in August, scrambles as Twice's second solo artist... A poster with a subtle sense of tension |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0001106474 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Korea Economy TV |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803133559/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0001106474 |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, 2023, Twice confirmed the upcoming solo debut of Jihyo by revealing another teaser of "Killin' Me Good", accompanied by an image of Jihyo applying lipstick through the [[rear-view mirror]]. She is the second Twice member to solo debut officially, following [[Nayeon]] in June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Seung-min |date=June 9, 2023 |title=지효, 나연 이어 트와이스 두 번째 솔로 주자 출격 |trans-title=Twice's second solo runner after Jihyo and Nayeon |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/445/0000118454 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=MHN Sports |language=ko |via=[[Naver]] |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803133600/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/445/0000118454 |url-status=live }}</ref> Another visualizer of Jihyo with her mouth covered with moving images was teased on June 26, 2023, officially revealing her first [[extended play|EP]] titled ''Zone'' led by the lead track "Killin' Me Good".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Na-yul |date=June 26, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 'ZONE'으로 솔로 데뷔..8월 18일 발매 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, solo debut with 'ZONE'..Released on August 18th. |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003638927 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Herald POP |language=ko |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626113355/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003638927 |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 8, JYP Entertainment posted a teaser poster about Jihyo releasing an English version of "Killin' Me Good" on September 15, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Sun-ah |last=Shim |date=September 9, 2023 |title=TWICE's Jihyo to drop English version of 'Killin' Me Good' |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230908005500315 |access-date=September 11, 2023 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=en}}</ref>
==Release and promotion== ''Zone'' was released on August 18, 2023, via [[CD]] available in four versions including a digipack, and on [[music streaming service|streaming platforms]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JIHYO The 1st Mini Album "ZONE" Album Preview (Digipack ver.) |url=https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1686029080322269184?s=20 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803060320/https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1686029080322269184?s=20 |url-status=live }}</ref> The pre-orders for the three-version EP began on July 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JIHYO The 1st Mini Album "ZONE" pre-order |url=https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1680955624895688704?s=20 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=September 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908145924/https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1680955624895688704?s=20 |url-status=live }}</ref> The three versions of the EP were available at [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]. At the same time, various album inclusions were exclusively available at [[Twice]]'s online store, [[JYP Entertainment|JYP]] shop, [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Walmart]], and [[Barnes & Noble]]. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the digipack version began on August 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JIHYO The 1st Mini Album "ZONE" Shop Physical Pre-Order (Digipack ver.) |url=https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1686236059246682112?s=20 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803060315/https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE/status/1686236059246682112?s=20 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On July 22, 2023, a timetable was released through [[Twice]]'s social media pages indicating the rollout dates for the promotional content.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Soyoung |date=July 22, 2023 |title='8월 솔로 데뷔' 지효, 미니 1집 'ZONE' 티징 타임테이블 |trans-title='Solo debut in August' Jihyo, 1st mini album 'ZONE' teasing timetable |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000352299 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=[[JTBC|JTBC News]] |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803135313/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000352299 |url-status=live }}</ref> Two consecutive set of spoilers of the sound "Killin' Me Good" was revealed on July 29 and 30 respectively, showing the music production of "Killin' Me Good" using [[Pro Tools]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=So-jeong |date=July 29, 2023 |title=지효, '킬링 미 굿' 스포일러…"경쾌한 비트, 중독성 예고" |trans-title=Jihyo, 'Killing Me Good' spoiler... "Upbeat beat, addictive notice" |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000095490 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Dispatch |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803135314/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000095490 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 31, 2023, JYP Entertainment revealed the EP's tracklist and released a third spoiler of "Killin' Me Good" with Jihyo humming the tune of the song at a home recording studio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Hye-jin |date=July 31, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 솔로 데뷔앨범 'ZONE' 6곡 참여 '헤이즈 지원사격' |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, participated in 6 songs on her solo debut album 'ZONE' 'Support shooting for Heize' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000754030 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Newsen |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803141342/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000754030 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 2, 2023, the opening trailer of ''Zone'' was unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Song |first=Soo-min |date=August 2, 2023 |title="리더의 낮과 밤은?"…지효, 'ZONE' 오프닝 트레일러 |trans-title=“What is a leader’s day and night?”… Jihyo, 'ZONE' Opening Trailer |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000095564 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=Dispatch |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803144828/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000095564 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 11, 2023, the first album's sneak peek video was released. In said video, Jihyo went on stage and performed live snippets of each track on ''Zone''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahn |first=Yoon-ji |date=August 11, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 첫 솔로 데뷔작 미리 듣기..'파워 보컬' 완성 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, preview of her first solo debut...'Power Vocal' completed |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003174004 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=Star News |language=ko |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816124429/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003174004 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 16, 2023, a second sneak peek was unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Na-yul |date=August 16, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 첫 솔로 발매 D-2..하이라이트 메들리 공개 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, first solo release D-2..highlight medley released |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003647883 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=Herald POP |language=ko |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816124418/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003647883 |url-status=live }}</ref> Jihyo released an English version of "Kilin' Me Good" on September 15, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sun-ah |last=Shim |title=Twice's Jihyo to drop English version of 'Killin' Me Good' |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230908005500315?input=2106m |work=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |date=September 8, 2023}}</ref>
== Music and lyrics == The album opens with the lead single "[[Killin' Me Good]]", written by [[Twice]]'s longtime collaborators, [[Park Jin-young]] for the lyrics, [[Melanie Fontana]] and Lindgren for [[Musical composition|composition]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jung |first=Hyeon-tae |date=August 15, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 첫 솔로 타이틀곡 'Killin' Me Good' MV 티저..고혹적 분위기 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, the first solo title song 'Killin' Me Good' MV teaser...alluring atmosphere |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0001266772 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=TV Report |language=ko |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816124432/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0001266772 |url-status=live }}</ref> It is an up‐tempo [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] and<ref>{{Cite web |first=Sofia E |last=Gomez |date=August 16, 2023 |title=TWICE's Jihyo Takes Steps Into Her 'Zone' On Debut EP |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/jihyo-twice-solo-debut-zone-interview-videos |access-date=August 18, 2023 |website=[[The Recording Academy]] |archive-date=August 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818115617/https://www.grammy.com/news/jihyo-twice-solo-debut-zone-interview-videos |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Dance music|dance]] track,<ref name="Korea JoongAng">{{Cite web |last=Yoon |first=So-yeon |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Jihyo of Twice loving life as she drops first solo album |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-18/entertainment/kpop/Jihyo-of-Twice-loving-life-as-she-drops-first-solo-album/1849805 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]] |language=en |archive-date=August 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820031808/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-18/entertainment/kpop/Jihyo-of-Twice-loving-life-as-she-drops-first-solo-album/1849805 |url-status=live }}</ref> described as a song that "stands out with Jihyo's [[timbre]] over the [[rhythm]]ic and [[Groove (music)|groovy]] sound."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Choi |first=Ryeong |date=August 16, 2023 |title='솔로 데뷔' 트와이스 지효, 하이라이트 음원 공개 |trans-title='Solo Debut' Twice Jihyo, highlight sound source released |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012033253 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=Newsis |language=ko |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816124432/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012033253 |url-status=live }}</ref> Its lyrical content revolves around narrating the ups and downs of a relationship that goes from "beautiful beginnings to a bitter break-up."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Gladys |last=Yeo |date=August 18, 2023 |title=TWICE's Jihyo goes through relationship blues in 'Killin' Me Good' MV |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/twice-mysterious-teaser-august-release-killin-me-good-jihyo-3451727 |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=[[NME]] |language=en |archive-date=August 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819210711/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/twice-mysterious-teaser-august-release-killin-me-good-jihyo-3451727 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second track, "Talkin' About It," [[Guest appearance|featuring]] American rapper [[24kGoldn]], is primarily a "[[chic]]" [[dance-pop]] song <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Zhan |first=Jennifer |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Jihyo's New Zone: Stardom on Her Terms |url=https://www.vulture.com/2023/08/jihyo-twice-zone-interview.html |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |language=en-us |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821145316/https://www.vulture.com/2023/08/jihyo-twice-zone-interview.html |url-status=live }}</ref> that incorporates [[Latin music|Latin]] elements.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Eoh |first=Hwan-hee |date=August 20, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 첫 솔로…美 그래미 '꼭 들어봐야 할 앨범' 선정 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, first solo... Selected as a Grammy 'You Must Hear Album' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/025/0003301748 |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=[[JoongAng Ilbo]] |language=ko |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821162900/https://n.news.naver.com/article/025/0003301748 |url-status=live }}</ref> Third track "Closer," is an R&B [[Pop music|pop]] song with a Latin-style chorus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jae-hoon |date=August 27, 2023 |title=숙성과 성숙의 시간…트와이스 지효, 실존의 증거 'ZONE' |trans-title=Time of ripening and maturity... TWICE Jihyo, proof of existence ‘ZONE’ |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012052470 |access-date=September 8, 2023 |website=Newsis |language=ko |archive-date=September 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908145920/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012052470 |url-status=live }}</ref> Track four, "Wishing On You," is an R&B song characterized by a [[Dream pop|dreamy]] melody and "captivating vocals", with lyrics that express "the excitement and thrill" of thinking about someone all night long.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yoo |first=Byung-cheol |date=August 16, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 첫 솔로 앨범 'ZONE' 하이라이트 음원 공개…다채로운 음악 담았다 |trans-title=Twice Jihyo, first solo album 'ZONE' highlight sound source released... Contains colorful music |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0001119458 |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=Korea Economy TV |language=ko |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816124419/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0001119458 |url-status=live }}</ref> The fifth track, "Don't Wanna Go Back,” a [[duet]] with South Korean singer [[Heize]], is an "[[emotion]]al" [[ballad]]<ref name=":1" /> and R&B song driven by an [[Acoustic music|acoustic]] guitar and [[Bass (music)|bass]].<ref name=":2" />
==Conception and title== The album name, ''Zone'', is a combination of the alphabet Z, which refers to Jihyo, and the English word One, meaning 'Jihyo's first' and 'Jihyo's complete one' work.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=Byeong-geun |date=August 18, 2023 |title="춤 안 추면 무의미"…지효, 'ZONE'에 담은 정체성(종합) |trans-title=“It’s meaningless if you don’t dance”… Jihyo, identity contained in ‘ZONE’ (comprehensive) |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/629/0000233498 |access-date=September 8, 2023 |website=The Fact |language=ko |via=[[Naver]] |archive-date=September 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908145922/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/629/0000233498 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a Q&A with ''[[Harper's Bazaar|Harpers Bazaar]]'', Jihyo explained that “the concept for [Zone] is me, showing different sides of me...I particularly chose the order of the tracks because I wanted it to tell a story of emotions, like an emotional journey throughout the day. Each track shows different vocal styles, and yes, it’s very different from Twice, but I wanted to focus on that. While the image that I built through the group really helped me identify who I am, I want to show different sides of me.”<ref name=":3" /> When asked about the message of the album Jihyo noted that instead of a certain message she wanted to deliver "diversity [[Musicality|musically]]" while show herself as someone "who’s able to express different genres and express [herself] in new ways."<ref name=":3" />
== Commercial performance == ''Zone'' debuted at number one on the [[Circle Album Chart]] with over half million copies sold in the first week.<ref name="Circle" /> It broke the record for the highest initial sales volume for an extended play released by a K-pop female soloist in Hanteo chart history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Myung-joo |date=August 28, 2023 |title=지효, 'ZONE' 초동 53만...하프 밀리언셀러 달성 |trans-title=Jihyo, 'ZONE' 530,000 in Initial Chodong... Achieved Half Million Seller |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000096310 |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=Dispatch |language=ko |via=[[Naver]] |archive-date=September 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902183547/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/433/0000096310 |url-status=live }}</ref> In United States, the album debuted at number 14 on [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with 41,000 copies sold,<ref name="Billboard sales">{{Cite magazine |last=Zellner |first=Xander |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Taylor Swift Extends Record Reign on Artist 100, J-Hope, Hozier & JIHYO Hit Top 10 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-number-1-artist-100-78-weeks-1235402533/ |access-date=September 2, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=September 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902194436/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-number-1-artist-100-78-weeks-1235402533/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in addition, it chartered on [[Top Album Sales]], Top Current Album Sales, Lyric Find Global, and [[World Albums|World Album]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Hae-seon |date=August 30, 2023 |title=트와이스 지효, 美 '빌보드 200'·'아티스트 100' 비롯 9개 부문 차트인 |trans-title=TWICE's Jihyo charted in 9 categories, including the U.S. 'Billboard 200' and 'Artist 100' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003177928 |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=Star News |language=ko |archive-date=September 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902161145/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003177928 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''Zone'' track listing | extra_column = Arrangement | title_width = 30% | lyrics_width = 20% | music_width = 35% | extra_width = 15% | title1 = [[Killin' Me Good]] | lyrics1 = [[Park Jin-young|J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"]] | music1 = {{hlist|Marcus Lomax|[[Melanie Fontana]]|GG Ramirez|Lindgren}} | extra1 = {{hlist|Lindgren|J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"}} | length1 = 3:05 | title2 = Talkin' About It | note2 = featuring [[24kGoldn]] | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Fontana|[[24kGoldn]]}} | music2 = {{hlist|[[Jihyo]]|24kGoldn|Earattack|Fontana|Lindgren}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Earattack|Lindgren}} | length2 = 2:50 | title3 = Closer | lyrics3 = Jihyo | music3 = {{hlist|Rykeyz|Jae Stephens|[[Dewain Whitmore Jr.|Dewain Whitmore]]|Marty Rod}} | extra3 = {{hlist|Rykeyz|Marty Mario}} | length3 = 2:35 | title4 = Wishing on You | lyrics4 = {{hlist|Jihyo|Young}} | music4 = {{hlist|[[Shawn Wasabi|Shawn Serrano]]|Softserveboy|[[Magdalena Bay (band)|Matthew Lewin]]|[[Magdalena Bay (band)|Mica Tenenbaum]]|Brandon Colbein}} | extra4 = {{hlist|Softserveboy|[[Shawn Wasabi]]}} | length4 = 3:14 | title5 = Don't Wanna Go Back | note5 = duet with [[Heize]] | lyrics5 = {{hlist|Jihyo|Heize}} | music5 = {{hlist|Jihyo|Heize|Earattack|Nikki Flores}} | extra5 = Earattack | length5 = 3:42 | title6 = Room | lyrics6 = Jihyo | music6 = {{hlist|Jihyo|Earattack}} | extra6 = Earattack | length6 = 2:57 | title7 = Nightmare | lyrics7 = Jihyo | music7 = {{hlist|Jihyo|Earattack}} | extra7 = Earattack | length7 = 3:35 | total_length = 21:58 }}
==Charts== {{col-begin}} {{col 2}}
===Weekly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ Weekly chart performance for ''Zone'' ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- {{album chart|Flanders|197|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2023}} |- {{album chart|Wallonia|40|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 27, 2023}} |- ! scope="row"| Croatian International Albums ([[Top of the Shops|HDU]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.top-lista.hr/www/lista-prodaje-strano-35-tjedan-2023/|title=Zone – Week 35, 2023|date=September 5, 2023 |publisher=[[Top of the Shops|HDU]]|language=hr|access-date=July 3, 2024}}</ref> | 4 |- {{album chart|France|41|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 28, 2023}} |- {{album chart|Germany|45|id=522303|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 25, 2023}} |- ! scope="row"| Hungarian Physical Albums ([[Association of Hungarian Record Companies|MAHASZ]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2023. 36. hét |url=https://slagerlistak.hu/album-top-40-slagerlista-fizikai-hanghordozok/2023/36 |publisher=[[Association of Hungarian Record Companies|MAHASZ]] |access-date=September 14, 2023}}</ref> | 15 |- {{album chart|Oricon|11|date=2023<!-- needs to be YYYY-MM-DD -->-09-04|rowheader=true|access-date=August 30, 2023}} |- ! scope="row"| Japanese Combined Albums ([[Oricon]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2023-09-04 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2023-09-04/p/2/ |publisher=[[Oricon]] |access-date=September 1, 2023 |language=ja |archive-date=September 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901050331/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2023-09-04/p/2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | 13 |- ! scope="row"| Japanese Hot Albums (''[[Billboard Japan]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2023&month=08&day=28|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of August 23, 2023|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|language=ja|access-date=August 23, 2023}}</ref> | 18 |- ! scope="row"| South Korean Albums ([[Circle Chart|Circle]])<ref name="Circle">{{Cite web |title=Circle Album Chart – Week 33, 2023 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=33&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=August 24, 2023 |publisher=[[Circle Chart]] |language=ko |archive-date=August 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824021843/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=33&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |url-status=live }}</ref> | 1 |- {{album chart|Spain|35|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 28, 2023}} |- {{album chart|Switzerland|79|artist=Jihyo|album=Zone|rowheader=true|access-date=August 28, 2023}} |- {{album chart|UKDigital|35|date=20230825|rowheader=true|access-date=August 25, 2023}} |- ! scope="row"| US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2023-09-02/|title=''Billboard'' 200: Week of September 2, 2023|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=August 29, 2023}}</ref> | 14 |- ! scope="row"| US [[World Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2023-09-02/|title=World Albums: Week of September 2, 2023|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=August 29, 2023}}</ref> | 2 |} {{col 2}}
===Monthly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Monthly chart performance for ''Zone'' ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| Japanese Albums (Oricon)<ref>{{cite web |title=Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2023-09 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2023-09/p/3/ |publisher=[[Oricon]] |access-date=October 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011032217/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2023-09/p/3/ |archive-date=October 11, 2023 |language=ja}}</ref> | 29 |- ! scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – August 2023|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=September 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907072255/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|url-status=live}}</ref> | 4 |}
===Year-end charts=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Year-end chart performance for ''Zone'' ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2023&hitYear=2023&termGbn=year&yearTime=3|title=Album Chart 2023|website=[[Circle Chart]]|access-date=January 12, 2024}}</ref> | 42 |} {{col-end}}
== Certifications and sales == {{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for ''Zone''}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=South Korea|type=album|artist=Jihyo|title=Zone|relyear=2023|award=Platinum|number=2|certyear=2023|certmonth=10|access-date=October 11, 2023|salesamount=584,225|salesref=<ref name="Circle" />}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=album|artist=Jihyo|title=Zone|relyear=2023|nocert=yes|salesamount=41,000|salesref=<ref name="Billboard sales"/>}} |}
== Release history == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Release dates and formats for ''Zone'' ! scope="col" |Region !Date !Format !Version !Label !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |Various | rowspan="2" |{{Start date|2023|08|18}} |{{hlist|[[CD]]|[[Music download|digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}} |{{Hlist|Z|Y|O}} | rowspan="4" |{{Hlist|[[JYP Entertainment|JYP]]|[[Republic Records|Republic]]}} | style="text-align:center" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=JIHYO The 1st Mini Album ZONE |url=https://en.thejypshop.com/product/jihyo-the-1st-mini-album-zone/1828/ |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=JYP Shop |language=en |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816115652/https://en.thejypshop.com/product/jihyo-the-1st-mini-album-zone/1828/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |CD |{{Hlist|[[Digipack]]}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |title=JIHYO The 1st Mini Album ZONE (Digipack Ver.) |url=https://en.thejypshop.com/product/jihyo-the-1st-mini-album-zone-digipack-ver/1829/ |access-date=August 16, 2023 |website=JYP Shop |language=en |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816115652/https://en.thejypshop.com/product/jihyo-the-1st-mini-album-zone-digipack-ver/1829/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |United States |{{Start date|2023|08|21}} |[[Music download|Digital album]] |ZYO'S ZONE | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |title=ZONE (ZYO's ZONE: Special Message To ONCE) Digital Album |url=https://twiceshop.com/products/zone-zyos-zone-special-message-to-once-digital-album |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=Twice Official Store |language=en |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821155627/https://twiceshop.com/products/zone-zyos-zone-special-message-to-once-digital-album |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |{{Start date|2023|11|17}} |[[LP Record|Vinyl]] | {{Hlist|Deep Sea|Melon}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |title="ZONE" by JIHYO LP |url=https://twiceshop.com/products/zone-by-jihyo-lp |website=Twice Official Store |access-date=October 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007071759/https://twiceshop.com/products/zone-by-jihyo-lp |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=JIHYO (TWICE) - ZONE (Target Exclusive) |url=https://www.target.com/p/jihyo-twice-zone-target-exclusive-vinyl/-/A-90034170 |website=Target |access-date=October 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007072344/https://www.target.com/p/jihyo-twice-zone-target-exclusive-vinyl/-/A-90034170 |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
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== External links == * {{Musicbrainz release group|41bed825-68a2-4cac-b256-e78b02d4d9d4|type=extended play|name=Zone}}
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