24°C

24°C is the first EP by South Korean singer Lee Hi, released on May 30, 2019, through YG Entertainment.^[2] It is Lee's first release since her three-year hiatus following the release of her studio album in 2016. The EP features the lead single "No One" (누구없소).^[3] It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.^[4]

24°C
Digital cover
EP by Lee Hi
Released	May 30, 2019 (2019-05-30)
Recorded	2017–2019
Genre	R&B pop^[1]
Length	17:25
Label	YG
Lee Hi chronology
Lee Hi Japan Debut Album (2018) 24°C (2019) 4 Only (2021)
Alternative cover
Physical version
Singles from 24°C
"No One (누구없소)" Released: May 30, 2019

Background

On January 15, 2019, Lee released the digital single "XI" with Code Kunst; the track was sung live for the first time on MBC Dreaming Radio.^[5][6] Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through Mnet's M Countdown on June 6.^[7]

Music and composition

At five tracks, 24°C is the shortest material in Lee Hi's catalogue. The album explores the dark side of romantic relationships, the loneliness and the longing, the frustrating relationships, and the break-ups.^[8] Musically, 24°C combines these mostly darker themes with generally upbeat musical genres.

The opening track of the album, "No One" featuring B.I of iKon, as a reggaeton-infused dance track with a "groovy" tune full of vibrant percussion, smooth melodies, and quirky synths. It expresses the longing of a lonely person waiting for a lover to arrive with a knock on her door.^[9] Lee Hi's collaboration with G.Soul, "No Way", is an "unashamedly laid back track" with a piano and a low bass. "Love Is Over" is "a gospel, soul-infused ballad" with a jazzy swing rhythm. It functions very much as a typical break-up tune, reflecting on the struggle to move on the relationship. "1,2" featuring Choi Hyunsuk of Treasure, is a "short but sweet" track. "20Min" is the only self-written song by Lee on the album. The "guitar-led ballad" details her anger and annoyance with a certain someone over gentle guitar strums and the sound of water-drops.^[10]

Promotion

Promotion for the EP began following a coming soon poster released by YG Entertainment on May 20, 2019.^[11] On May 22, the date and title of the EP were unveiled, with pre-order details following on the same day. On May 25, a concept teaser of the lead single "No One" premiered, and soon after, the track list was revealed on May 27.^[2][12][13] Lee's first music show appearance was on MBC's Show! Music Core on June 1.^[14] On June 5, Lee had a live stage broadcast on Naver Vlive with Vibe, with 40 fans chosen to attend the showcase.^[15] On June 11, Lee appeared on JTBC's Idol Room.^[16]

Track listing

24°C track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"No One" (누구없소; Nugueobs-so) (featuring B.I of iKon)	윤명운 Kim Min-Gu B.I	윤명운 Kang Uk-Jin Diggy Kim Min-Gu	Kang Uk-Jin Diggy	3:14
2.	"No Way" (featuring G.Soul)	Jaeman Davey Nate	JBird Jr. Davey Nate	JBird Davey Nate	4:16
3.	"Love Is Over"	민연재 BigTone Airplay	Airplay Davey Nate	Airplay	3:37
4.	"1, 2" (한두번; Handubeon) (featuring Choi Hyun-suk of Treasure)	B.I Choi Hyun-Suk	Kang Uk-Jin B.I	Kang Uk-Jin	3:22
5.	"20Min" (20분전; 20bunjeon)	Lee Hi	로빈 Lee Hi	로빈 타린	2:56
Total length:					17:25

Charts

Chart performance of 24°C

Chart (2019)	Peak position
France Digital Albums (SNEP)^[17]	129
South Korean Albums (Gaon)^[18]	11
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)^[19]	22
US World Albums (Billboard)^[20]	7

Release history

Release history for 24°C

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	May 30, 2019	Digital download streaming	YG Entertainment	^[12]
South Korea	May 31, 2019	CD

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