Wishpool (EP)
| Wishpool | |
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| Released | June 26, 2024 |
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| Length | 16:31 |
| Language | Korean |
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| Producer | Pdogg |
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Wishpool is the debut extended play by South Korean boy group B.D.U. It was released on June 26, 2024, through Orca Music and Genie Music. The EP contains five tracks with the single "My One".
Background[edit]
B.D.U was formed through Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, a reality competition show which aired from January 26, to March 29, 2024.[2] Member Jay Chang who selected Bitsaeon, Seunghun, and Kim Min-seo, formed HunMinJayBit from episode 7 until the finale eventually won the show which broadcast live on March 29, and would debut under the project group's name B.D.U (abbreviation for Boys Define Universe).[3][4] They would also carry out various activities such as releasing music and albums for two years, as well as domestic and global tours.[4]
In a recent interviews with various media companies from April to May 2024, the quartet announced that they were already in full-scale preparing for their debut and member Seunghun said that they also aimed to release the two album within this year.[5]
On June 10, 2024, Orca Music announced that B.D.U is set to release their debut EP Wishpool on June 26.[6]
Release and promotion[edit]
On June 12, 2024, Orca released the scheduler poster of B.D.U on the group's social media accounts.[7] On June 14, the tracklist was released with a total of five tracks including the lead single "My One" and an English version of it. "My One" was produced by Pdogg who is the exclusive producer of Big Hit Music and the creator of many hit songs by BTS.[8] Concept Photos 1–5 were released from June 17–21, along with the album details and pre-order period.[9][10] On June 22, B.D.U released the highlight medley of all the tracks from the EP.[11] Teasers for "My One" were released on June 24 and 25, showing short parts of the music video.[12][13]
Four hours prior to its release on June 26, B.D.U held a media showcase at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Changjeon-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul for the EP.[14] The EP release was accompanied by a music video for "My One" on the same day, which featured three ladies who symbolized their fans.[15]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "My One" |
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| 3:08 | |
| 2. | "Everlasting Miracle" (변함없는 기적) |
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| 4:25 |
| 3. | "Forget All" (다 잊어) | VIP | VIP | VIP | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Ah-Ooh!" | Kang Min-seo |
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| 2:51 |
| 5. | "My One" (English version) |
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| 3:08 | |
| Total length: | 16:31 | ||||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | June 26, 2024 |
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| Various |
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Wishpool (in Korean). Genie Music. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver Vibe.
- ^ Gong, Mi-na (December 26, 2023). 최고의 보컬 보이그룹 뽑는다...Mnet '빌드업' 1월 26일 첫방 [Pick the best vocal boy group...Mnet 'Build Up' first broadcast on January 26th] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-jin (March 9, 2024). '빌드업' 3R 종료, 이동훈·배인·김민서·전웅·빛새온 빌드업 패스로 탈락 위기 극복...4R 멤버 재구성 결과는? ['Build-up' 3R ends, Lee Dong-hoon, Bain, Kim Min-seo, Jeon Woong, and Bitsaeon overcome the crisis of elimination with Build Up passes...What are the results of the 4R member reorganization?] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Yoon, Ki-baek (March 30, 2024). '빌드업' 제이창·빛새온·승훈·김민서 데뷔 확정... 'B.D.U' 탄생 ['Build Up' Jay Chang, Bitsaeon, Seunghun, Kim Min-seo confirmed for debut... The birth of 'B.D.U'] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ B.D.U interviews:
- Lee, Tae-soo (April 25, 2024). 비디유 "노래 부르면 행복...걸어온 길이 틀리지 않았죠" [BDU "I'm happy when we sing...The path we've taken wasn't wrong"] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Jang, Jin-ri (April 25, 2024). '빌드업' 우승 B.D.U "우린 육각형 퀄리티 그룹...자부심만 줄 것"[인터뷰S] ['Build Up' winner B.D.U "We are a hexagonal quality group...We will only give you pride" [Interview S]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Ji, Min-kyung (April 25, 2024). B.D.U "'빌드업' 우승, 믿기지 않아..1억 상금은 저축할 것" [인터뷰①] [B.D.U "We can't believe we won 'Build Up'...We will save the 100 million won prize money" [Interview①]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Kwak, Hyun-soo (April 25, 2024). [Y터뷰] B.D.U "팬들이 당당하게 추천할 수 있는 팀 될래요" [[Y Interview] B.D.U "We will become a team that fans can confidently recommend"] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Kim, Ji-hye (April 26, 2024). "인생에서 첫 1위" B.D.U, 서바이벌 경력직이 한자리에 [IS인터뷰] ["For the first time in my life," B.D.U. experienced survival workers all in one place [IS Interview]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Chu, Seung-hyun (April 28, 2024). [인터뷰]보컬그룹 비디유, 간절함으로 '빌드업'한 서사 [[Interview] Vocal group B.D.U, a narrative 'Build Up' with earnestness] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Kang, Joo-il (May 3, 2024). 첫 '케이콘' 가는 비디유(B.D.U) "3만 명 앞 무대, 설레요"[인터뷰①] [B.D.U going to 'KCON' for the first time "We're excited to be on stage in front of 30,000 people" [Interview ①]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- Kim, Hyun-sik (May 6, 2024). B.D.U, 비밀 특훈 끝 '빌드업' 우승..."K팝 대표 보컬그룹 될게요"[인터뷰] [B.D.U wins 'Build Up' after secret special training..."We will become a representative K-pop vocal group" [Interview]] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (June 10, 2024). '빌드업' 우승팀 비디유, 26일 첫 앨범 '위시풀' 발매 ['Build Up' winning team B.D.U releases first album 'Wishpool' on the 26th] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (June 12, 2024). '빌드업 우승' 비디유, 스케줄러 공개...'글로벌 보컬돌' 데뷔 카운트다운 ['Build Up winner' B.D.U reveals scheduler...'Global Vocal Idol' Debut Countdown] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Shin, Ah-ram (June 14, 2024). 비디유 'Wishpool' 트랙리스트 공개...타이틀곡 'My One' 확정 [BDU 'Wishpool' tracklist revealed...Title song 'My One' confirmed] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Nate.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (June 19, 2024). '빌드업 우승' 비디유, 26일 첫 번째 미니 앨범 'Wishpool' 데뷔 ['Build Up winner' B.D.U debuts first mini album 'Wishpool' on the 26th] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "B.D.U 1st Mini Album [Wishpool] specifications & pre-order". Mnet Plus. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (June 22, 2024). 비디유, 'Wishpool' 하이라이트 메들리 공개..'BTS 프로듀서' 피독 프로듀싱 [BDU releases highlight medley of 'Wishpool'..Produced by 'BTS producer' Pdogg] (in Korean). Star News – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (June 24, 2024). '빌드업 우승' 비디유, 데뷔곡 'My One' MV 티저 공개..'최강 보컬돌' ['Build Up winner' B.D.U releases MV teaser for debut song 'My One'...'Best vocal idol'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Myung, Hee-sook (June 25, 2024). 비디유, 'BTS 프로듀서' 피독 프로듀싱 '출격 준비 완료' [B.D.U, 'BTS producer' Pdogg producing 'ready to go'] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (June 26, 2024). 비디유 "어떤 무대든 핸드마이크 라이브, 보컬 서바이벌 출신이니까요"[종합] [B.D.U "No matter what stage it is, it's a hand-mic live, because I'm from a vocal survival show" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (June 26, 2024). "끝나지 않을 우리 이야기" 비디유, 여름 정조준 청량 팬송 'My One'[들어보고서] ["Our story that will never end" B.D.U, aiming for summer with refreshing fan song 'My One' [Listen report]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.