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City Lights
EP by
Baekhyun
ReleasedJuly 10, 2019 (2019-07-10)
Recorded2019
StudioSM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre
LanguageKorean
Label
Singles from City Lights
  1. "UN Village"
    Released: July 10, 2019

City Lights is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Baekhyun. It will be released on July 10, 2019 by SM Entertainment. The EP will feature six tracks including the title track "UN Village".[1]

Background and release

On June 10, it was announced that Baekhyun will debut as a solo artist in July 2019.[2] On June 20, the title of the EP City Lights was revealed, and the release date July 10. On the same day, the pre-order for the two versions of the EP started.[3] On June 21, it was revealed that Baekhyun will collaborate with rapper Beenzino for the track "Stay Up".[4][5] On July 2, two teaser images of the EP were released[6] along with a concept film video.[7] On the same day, it was revealed that the title track is titled "UN Village", a romantic love song.[8] On July 3, additional two teaser images were released[9] and the EP details.[10] On July 4, the list of the EP's producers was revealed, having world-renowned music producer Darkchild, The Stereotypes, Cha Cha Malone, LDN Noise and others.[11] On July 5, the first teaser of the music video was released.[12][13] On July 6, four additional teaser images were released.[14] On July 7, another four teaser images were released.[15] On July 8, a highlight medley of the tracks was released.[16] On July 9, additional three photo teasers were released.[17]

Music

"UN Village" is a romantic R&B love song that combines groovy beats and string sound with sensational lyrics about a romantic moment a couple share under the moonlight of UN Village hill.[18] "Stay Up" is a dreamy R&B song featuring Rapper Beenzino[4] with lyrics that draws attention by mentioning special nights with his loved one in sexy narratives. "Betcha" is described as an Hip hop R&B with urban beats song with lyrics that tells a story about a cute yet confident attitude of a man who is confident that the other person is destined for love.[19] "Ice Queen" is an R&B song with a sophisticated beat and a catchy melody with lyrics about winning the girls' cold heart with his warm one. "Diamond" is an R&B ballad with impressive major and minor melodies with the lyrics that compare love for lovers to a solidly glowing diamond.[20] "Psycho" is an electronic pop that expresses the inner selves of a man lost among confused emotions.[21]

Promotion

On July 3, it was revealed that Baekhyun will hold a showcase in Seoul Arts Center on the same day of the EP's release date.[22]

Baekhyun will be performing "UN Village" on South Korean music show starting from July 12 on Music Bank.[23]

Commercial performance

On July 9, it was reported that the pre-order sales of City Lights reached 401,545 copies in eight days.[24]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."UN Village"Leon
  • Leon
  • dress
dress3:56
2."Stay Up" (feat. Beenzino)
  • JQ
  • Ji-hee Park
  • Beenzino
Cha Cha Malone 
3."Betcha"Kenzie
The Stereotypes3:21
4."Ice Queen"BAYLEE
  • Greg Bonnik
  • Hayden Chapman
  • Bobii Loves
  • Adrian McKinnon
LDN Noise 
5."Diamond"ColdeDarkchildDarkchild 
6."Psycho"Seo Ji-eum (Jam Factory)
  • Zayson
  • Megan Lee
Zayson 

Release history

Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 10, 2019
Various
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 SM Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "엑소 백현, 데뷔 첫 솔로 앨범…7월 10일 발매 - OBS경인TV". www.obsnews.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  2. ^ "EXO's Baekhyun Set to Release Debut Solo Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  3. ^ "엑소 백현, 첫 솔로앨범은 '시티 라이츠'…도시를 밝힐 음색 킹". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  4. ^ a b "빈지노, 엑소 백현 첫 솔로앨범 수록곡 피처링 지원사격(공식)". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  5. ^ "Pre-Order - BAEKHYUN The 1st Mini Album 'City Lights' (Day Ver.)". SM Global Shop. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  6. ^ "엑소 백현, 첫 솔로앨범 타이틀곡은 'UN Village'..로맨틱 러브송[공식]". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  7. ^ EXO (2019-07-01), BAEKHYUN 백현 "City Lights" Concept Film : Day & Night, retrieved 2019-07-02
  8. ^ "엑소 백현, 신곡 'UN Village'로 솔로 데뷔…로맨틱 러브송 예고". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  9. ^ "엑소 백현, 10일 솔로 데뷔 쇼케이스 개최..전 세계 생중계[공식]". 미주중앙일보. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  10. ^ "BAEKHYUN - CITY LIGHTS ALBUMS DETAILS". baekhyun.smtown.com. Retrieved 2019-07-03. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ "백현, 첫 솔로 앨범 'City Lights' 기대되는 믿듣 라인업". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  12. ^ SMTOWN (2019-07-04), BAEKHYUN 백현 'UN Village' MV Teaser, retrieved 2019-07-04
  13. ^ ""시크한 비주얼+트렌디한 분위기"..엑소 백현, 첫 솔로 '유엔 빌리지' 티저 공개". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  14. ^ EXO (2019-07-05). "백현 BAEKHYUN The 1st Mini Album 'City Lights'". @weareoneEXO. Retrieved 2019-07-06. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ EXO (2019-07-06). "백현 BAEKHYUN The 1st Mini Album 'City Lights'". @weareoneEXO. Retrieved 2019-07-08. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ^ EXO (2019-07-07), BAEKHYUN 백현 The 1st Mini Album "City Lights" Sounds Room, retrieved 2019-07-08
  17. ^ "[공식]엑소 백현, 첫 솔로 '시티 라이츠' 선주문 40만장 돌파…역대급 화력". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-09.
  18. ^ "EXO Baekhyun releases teaser for solo album". m.koreatimes.co.kr. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  19. ^ "엑소 백현, 첫 솔로앨범 하이라이트 메들리 공개..웰메이드 음악 기대". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  20. ^ "엑소 백현, 첫 솔로 앨범 하이라이트 메들리 영상 공개 화제". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  21. ^ "'솔로 데뷔 D-2' 엑소 백현, 'City Lights' 하이라이트 메들리 공개". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  22. ^ "엑소 백현, 10일 솔로 데뷔 쇼케이스 개최..전 세계 생중계[공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  23. ^ "[인싸뮤직] 다음 주 컴백 예고, 몽환적 분위기의 하성운·감미로운 세레나데 백현". 뉴스인사이드 (in Korean). 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  24. ^ "엑소 백현, 솔로 앨범 선주문량 40만장 찍었다(공식)". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-07-09.
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