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Poison is the third mini-album by South Korean girl group Secret. Following their Japanese promotions in 2012, TS Entertainment announced that the group will have its comeback in South Korea after almost a year absence in the South Korean music industry. The mini-album was released on September 13, 2012, and contains five tracks. The title track, the album's lead single was subsequently released with the EP.

Background and history

In August 2012, TS Entertainment announced that after nearly a year absence in the South Korean music scene, Secret will have a comeback in South Korea sometime in September.[1][2] The song is described as an "upbeat dance track" and was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum whom they previously worked with their previous hit singles.[1][2] According to TS Entertainment, “Poison will have all the unique characteristics and colors of Secret but will have a change in concept from the cute and friendly image [shown in the past] to a sexy and feminine concept. It will be a new leaping point for Secret.”[1][2] TS Entertainment emphasized that the song is "armed with a fresh, new, musical style and a feminine concept". The agency added it planned to show an upgraded level of the bright and healthy woman image the group has been known for in the past.[1][2]

Release and promotions

Between September 2–5, 2012, TS Entertainment released the teaser photo of the members. According to their stylist, the girls are going with a concept “based off the 1940s British ‘lady look’ and ‘espionage look’.” On September 02, Jun Hyoseong's teaser photo was released showcasing her with a short hair, red outfit, as well as a noticeably slimmer face and body.[3] On September 03, Song Jieun's teaser photo was released wearing a red outfit and with a short hair style.[4] On September 04, Zinger's teaser photo was released, wearing a red dress and a matching hair piece.[5] On September 05, Han Sunhwa's teaser photo was released, wearing a pink ensemble that is different from the other members and a braided hair style.[6] The same day, TS Entertainment released the group shot photo of the teasers with the same attire as their individual teasers.

On September 7, 2012, TS Entertainment released the MV teaser for "Poison".[7] Featuring an old Hollywood styled concept, the teaser is first seen that a valuable diamond has been stolen. Along with scenes of Hyoseong entering a detective’s office, the teaser briefly showcases the other members in a bar. A repetitive saxophone tune is played throughout the teaser. The lyrics “you are my poison” are heard at the end.[8]

Singles

Poison

Main article: "Poison"

The song served as Secret's lead single for the EP. "Poison" was released subsequently with the EP on September 13, 2011. "Poison" is an uptempo song with influences from R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop which utilizes repeating saxophone segments. Lyrically, the song describes the protagonist's feelings of being unable to break away even while knowing that as one falls in love, it only ends up becoming poison to the individual. The music video revolves around Secret acting as thieves while seducing a male detective to steal jewelries and ended up killing him. The theme of the music video was based off the 1940s British ‘lady look’ and ‘espionage look’. The concept of the music video was influenced by the film Noir and portrays a femme fatale image.

Track listing

[9] ※ Bold at the space of "Tracks" means promotional singles in each album.

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Telepathy"Kang Jiwon, Kim KibumKang Jiwon, Kim Kibum3:43
2."Poison"Kang Jiwon, Kim KibumKang Jiwon, Kim Kibum3:25
3."Falling in Love"Park Soo Seok, HanaPark Soo Seok4:18
4."Calling U"Jeon Da Woon, MARCO, HanaJeon Da Woon, MARCO3:34
5."1, 2, 3"Hana, 2Story (Brandon Fraley, Jamelle Fraley), Javier Solis2Story (Brandon Fraley, Jamelle Fraley), Javier Solis3:02
Total length:18:02

Credits and personnel

These credits were adapted from the Poison liner notes.[10]

  • Kim Tae-sung – executive producer co-producing
  • Song Jieun - vocals
  • Han Sunhwa - vocals
  • Jun Hyoseong - vocals
  • Jung Hana - vocals, rap, songwriting
  • Kang Jiwon - songwriting, arranger, music
  • Kim Kibum - songwriting, music
  • Park Soo Seok - songwriting, arranger, music
  • Jeon Da Woon - songwriting, arranger, music
  • MARCO - songwriting, arranger, music
  • Brandon Fraley - songwriting, arranger, music
  • Jamelle Fraley - songwriting, arranger, music
  • Javier Solis - songwriting, music

Charts

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea September 13, 2012 CD, Digital Download TS Entertainment
LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide Digital Download

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ho, Stewart (2012-08-28). "Secret to Return Sexier Than Ever With 'Poison'". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  2. ^ a b c d Smith, Corynn (2012-08-23). "Secret Scheduled for Mid-September Comeback". MTV Iggy News. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  3. ^ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-03). "Secret's Jeon Hyosung Goes for a Sexy and Short Bob in 'Poison' Teaser". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  4. ^ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-04). "Secret's Song Ji Eun Rocks the Red in 'Poison' Teaser Image". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  5. ^ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-05). "Secret's Zinger Shows Her Slimmed Down Appearance in 'Poison' Teaser". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  6. ^ Ho, Stewart (2012-09-06). "Secret Reveals Final 'Poison' Teaser Image for Han Sunhwa". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  7. ^ Choi Hyun-Jung (2012-09-08). "'SECRET' The teaser video of 'POISON' revealed". Yahoo! PH OMG! via Star N News. The Star News. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  8. ^ "Secret Releases MV Teaser for "Poison"". Soompi News. Soompi Inc. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  9. ^ "Secret 3rd Mini Album - Poison". Yesasia. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  10. ^ Poison (Secret EP)(Liner Notes) (Physical Single, Digital Download). Secret (South Korean group). Seoul, South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2012. {{cite AV media notes}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |titlelink= ignored (|title-link= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  12. ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Music Chart". Billboard. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  13. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  14. ^ "Gaon physical sales". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
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