Flashback is the fifth single album by South Korean girl group After School. The maxi-single marks the first appearance of fifth generation member, Kaeun. This also marks the first comeback since Kahi's official graduation from the group to pursue a solo career.[1]
On 9 April 2012, Pledis revealed that a brand new member would be added to the group. The following day, the member was officially revealed to be Kaeun and details regarding a Korean comeback in June were revealed.[2]
On 11 June 2012, the first teaser image, featuring all eight members, for the comeback was released to the public via Pledis Entertainment's website.[3] Later that day the title of the maxi-single was revealed, "Flashback", along with the track list.[4][5] The following day, a second teaser picture was released featuring third generation member Lizzy. The photo showed that the group are returning to their sexy concept as Lizzy was seen wearing black mesh clothing and was in a seductive, sultry pose which is similar to the concept the group had when they debuted.[6] A day after Lizzy's teaser photo, Uie's photo was revealed, followed by Nana & Raina, Jungah, Juyeon, and lastly E-Young & Kaeun. Although it was speculated that Nana would become the leader, Pledis announced the empty leader position with the graduation of Kahi will be taken on by Jungah.[7]
Critical receptionedit
Flashback received generally positive feedback worldwide. Embrace You magazine described the maxi single as "creative, fun, exciting, well organized, and demonstrates brilliant production efforts. There are no fillers or musically incorrect additions; each track has the potential to stand on its own and appeal to not only pop and dance fans, but to lovers of ballads and R&B." The American-based webzine gave "Flashback" a rating of 5 out of 5 for perfection.[8]
"Flashback", was the fourth most played song on Korean broadcast and radio charts according to Air Monitor, a website that monitors and calculates song airplays from 23 different radio stations in Korea. The song managed to beat tough competition from Super Junior, 2NE1 and Sistar.[9] In addition, "Flashback" ranked number six on Billboard's Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2012.[10]
Commercial performanceedit
The title track, "Flashback", was downloaded 202,940 times in South Korea after 2 days of its release.[11] In July 2012, the song was downloaded 414,825 times, after being downloaded 363,875 times in June 2012, and rose to #26 on the Gaon Monthly Download Chart.[12] The song has since been downloaded over 1 million times.[13] "Flashback" debuted at #15 on the Gaon Weekly Singles Chart and peaked at #14 the following week.[14] The maxi-single debuted at #3 on the Gaon Weekly Album Chart selling 14,197 copies.[15] As of the end of 2012, the maxi-single has sold 16,885 copies in South Korea.
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Flashback is the fifth single album by South Korean girl group After School The maxi single marks the first appearance of fifth generation member Kaeun This also marks the first comeback since Kahi s official graduation from the group to pursue a solo career 1 FlashbackSingle album by After SchoolReleased20 June 2012 2012 06 20 Recorded2012GenreK popLength17 41LabelPledisLOENProducerTEXUAfter School chronologyPlaygirlz 2012 Flashback 2012 The Best of After School 2009 2012 Korea Ver 2013 Singles from Flashback Flashback Released 20 June 2012 Contents 1 Background 2 Critical reception 3 Commercial performance 4 Track listing 5 Credits and personnel 6 Charts 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Monthly charts 6 3 Year end charts 7 Sales 8 Release history 9 ReferencesBackground editOn 9 April 2012 Pledis revealed that a brand new member would be added to the group The following day the member was officially revealed to be Kaeun and details regarding a Korean comeback in June were revealed 2 On 11 June 2012 the first teaser image featuring all eight members for the comeback was released to the public via Pledis Entertainment s website 3 Later that day the title of the maxi single was revealed Flashback along with the track list 4 5 The following day a second teaser picture was released featuring third generation member Lizzy The photo showed that the group are returning to their sexy concept as Lizzy was seen wearing black mesh clothing and was in a seductive sultry pose which is similar to the concept the group had when they debuted 6 A day after Lizzy s teaser photo Uie s photo was revealed followed by Nana amp Raina Jungah Juyeon and lastly E Young amp Kaeun Although it was speculated that Nana would become the leader Pledis announced the empty leader position with the graduation of Kahi will be taken on by Jungah 7 Critical reception editFlashback received generally positive feedback worldwide Embrace You magazine described the maxi single as creative fun exciting well organized and demonstrates brilliant production efforts There are no fillers or musically incorrect additions each track has the potential to stand on its own and appeal to not only pop and dance fans but to lovers of ballads and R amp B The American based webzine gave Flashback a rating of 5 out of 5 for perfection 8 Flashback was the fourth most played song on Korean broadcast and radio charts according to Air Monitor a website that monitors and calculates song airplays from 23 different radio stations in Korea The song managed to beat tough competition from Super Junior 2NE1 and Sistar 9 In addition Flashback ranked number six on Billboard s Top 20 K Pop Songs of 2012 10 Commercial performance editThe title track Flashback was downloaded 202 940 times in South Korea after 2 days of its release 11 In July 2012 the song was downloaded 414 825 times after being downloaded 363 875 times in June 2012 and rose to 26 on the Gaon Monthly Download Chart 12 The song has since been downloaded over 1 million times 13 Flashback debuted at 15 on the Gaon Weekly Singles Chart and peaked at 14 the following week 14 The maxi single debuted at 3 on the Gaon Weekly Album Chart selling 14 197 copies 15 As of the end of 2012 the maxi single has sold 16 885 copies in South Korea Track listing editNo TitleLyricsMusicLength1 Rip Off Korean Version JungahJoleen Belle William Bleu McAuley Windy Wagner3 002 Flashback TEXUTEXU3 173 Eyeline Nana Solo Min SulPitchline3 194 Wristwatch 손목시계 Sonmoksigye Kim HyunahWook Park4 115 Timeless Jungah amp Raina Duet RainaThomas Karlsson Jukoo Rike Boomgarden3 55Total length 17 41Credits and personnel editJungah main vocals Jooyeon vocals background vocal Uee vocals background vocal Raina main vocals background vocal Nana lead vocals rap background vocal Lizzy lead vocals rap background vocal E young vocals background vocal Kaeun vocals background vocalCharts editWeekly charts edit Chart 2012 PeakpositionSouth Korea Gaon 14South Korea K pop Hot 100 10South Korean Albums Gaon 3Taiwanese East Asian Albums G Music 11Monthly charts edit Chart 2012 PeakpositionSouth Korean Albums Gaon 11 Year end charts edit Chart 2012 PositionSouth Korean Albums Gaon 86Sales editRegion Sales amountSouth Korea 16 885Release history editCountry Date Format LabelSouth Korea 20 June 2012 Digital download Pledis Entertainment21 June 2012 CD singleJapan 2 July 2012 CD singleTaiwan 24 April 2013 CD and DVD Avex TaiwanReferences edit Kahi to graduate from After School Allkpop 5 June 2012 Retrieved 14 June 2012 애프터스쿨 17세 가은 新멤버 전격 발탁 in Basque Media paran com Archived from the original on 10 July 2012 Retrieved 14 June 2012 After School releases first photo teaser for comeback Allkpop 10 June 2012 Retrieved 14 June 2012 리스뮤직을 찾아주셔서 감사합니다 Leesmusic co kr Archived from the original on 2 March 2013 Retrieved 14 June 2012 컴백 D 10 애프터스쿨 티저이미지 공개 가장 우리 답게 이투데이 Etoday co kr 11 June 2012 Retrieved 14 June 2012 After School releases comeback teaser photo for Lizzy Allkpop Retrieved 14 June 2012 Jung Ah to become After School s new leader Allkpop Retrieved 14 June 2012 Music Review After School s Flashback Embrace You Magazine 21 June 2012 Retrieved 24 June 2012 ZE A s Aftermath is the most played song on air for the 2nd week of July Allkpop 23 July 2012 Benjamin Jeff Oak Jessica 21 December 2012 20 Best K Pop Songs of 2012 BIGBANG PSY 2NE1 amp More Billboard After School achieves an all kill on real time charts with Flashback 가온차트와 함께하세요 Archived from the original on 24 June 2012 Retrieved 22 August 2012 가온차트와 함께하세요 Archived from the original on 21 May 2012 Retrieved 26 January 2013 가온차트와 함께하세요 Archived from the original on 9 December 2010 Retrieved 22 August 2012 가온차트와 함께하세요 Archived from the original on 30 November 2012 Retrieved 22 August 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Flashback single album amp oldid 1213300907, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
