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Released | January 17, 2008 | |||
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Length | 26:04 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | Nega Network | |||
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With L.O.V.E. is the first extended play by South Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. The album was released on January 17, 2008, with the title track "L.O.V.E". With L.O.V.E. marked a significant switch in the group's music, as it is the first release that marks their official switch from their "hybrid soul" concept to a more electronic dance pop sound.[1]
Background
The title track for the mini album was originally supposed to be "Love Action" featuring Cho PD, a song written by famous composer Yoon Il-sang and a callback to their 2007 hit song "Hold The Line" with the rapper. The title track was later changed to be the electropop track "L.O.V.E" written by saintbinary, Lee Min-soo, and Kim Eana because of its exciting combination with the group's voice. The last song included, "Breakup Letter", was scheduled to be included in the second album Leave Ms. Kim, but was omitted and later included in With L.O.V.E.[2][3]
Release and promotion
With L.O.V.E was officially released on January 17, 2008, under Nega Network with the title track "L.O.V.E". Despite expectations not being high because of the disappointment behind their previous album Leave Ms. Kim, the song was an instant success and immediately gained nationwide recongition, with the group earning their first No. 1 song and their first music show win.[4][unreliable source?]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Love Action" (feat. Cho PD) | Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang | 3:26 |
2. | "L.O.V.E" | Kim Eana, Miryo, saintbinary, Lee Min-soo | 3:37 |
3. | "Breakup Letter" (이별편지) | Kim Eana, Ron Boustead, Michael McGregor | 4:16 |
4. | "Love Action" (Rap by Miryo) | Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang, Miryo | 3:26 |
5. | "Love Action" (inst.) | Cho PD, Yoon Il-sang | 3:26 |
6. | "L.O.V.E" (inst.) | Kim Eana, Miryo, saintbinary, Lee Min-soo | 3:37 |
7. | "Breakup Letter" (이별편지) (inst.) | Kim Eana, Ron Boustead, Michael McGregor | 4:16 |
Total length: | 26:04 |
Cover versions
- "L.O.V.E" was covered by girl group Weeekly in a collaboration between the group and the original song's writer, Kim Eana. The cover was released on July 21, 2022.[6]
- "L.O.V.E" was sampled by DJ, music producing and composing duo GroovyRoom for their single "Yes or No" featuring Huh Yun-jin of Le Sserafim and Crush. It was released on January 7, 2024.[7]
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | January 17, 2008 | CD, digital download | Nega Network |
Worldwide | Digital download[8] |
References
- ^ "NAVER VIBE(바이브)". vibe.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "앨범 정보 - With L.O.V.E Brown Eyed Girls 브라운아이드걸스". Melon. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "MYSTIC STORY - With L.O.V.E". MYSTIC STORY (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Artist of the week – Brown Eyed Girls". www.soompi.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Release "With L.O.V.E, BROWN EYED GIRLS" by Brown Eyed Girls - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "NAVER VIBE(바이브) - Love(위클리 X 김이나 프로젝트)". vibe.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "NAVER VIBE(바이브) - Yes or No". vibe.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "With L.O.V.E Brown Eyed Girls by Brown Eyed Girls on Apple Music". January 17, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2024.