Invitation (EP)

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Invitation
EP by Ailee
Released October 16, 2012 (2012-10-16)
Recorded YMC Studio, Seoul, South Korea
2012
Genre K-pop, dance-pop
Length 21:55
Label YMC/LOEN
Producer Wheesung (executive)
Ailee chronology

Invitation
(2012)		 A's Doll House
(2013)
Singles from Invitation
  1. "Heaven"
    Released: February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)
  2. "I’ll Show You"
    Released: October 16, 2012 (2012-10-16)
  3. "Evening Sky"
    Released: December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)

"Invitation" is the debut extended play by the South Korean singer Ailee. It was released on October 16, 2012. The songs "Heaven" and "I'll Show You" were used for promote the EP.

Details

On October 11, 2012, Ailee revealed the cover of her upcoming mini album. YMC Entertainment commented, "Ailee's first mini-album will go on sale on the 16th… Through this album, you'll be able to witness the maturing of Ailee's appearance as well as her musical style."[1] The mini album contain 6 tracks.[2] It was produced by producers such as Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung, Park Guentae, Double Sidekick, Wheesung, and featured artists such as Verbal Jint, Swings and Simon D.[3]

Release

On February 6, the music video teaser for Ailee's debut song, Heaven, was released. Heaven was written and produced by Wheesung.[4] On the 9th, Ailee released the song and the music video, which featured Beast's Gi Kwang.[5][6] Later that day, she made her debut stage performance of "Heaven" on M.net M! Countdown,[7] and then on SBS Inkigayo on February 11.[8]

On October 16, Ailee released her music video for her title track of the mini album, “I’ll Show You“, which featured MBLAQ's G.O. In addition to the music video, she also released her mini album called 'Invitation.'[9] On October 18, Ailee made her comeback with "I'll Show You"" on M! Countdown.[10]

On December 7, 2012 Ailee has officially begun follow up promotions with “Evening Sky“ on KBS's Music Bank.[11]

Track listing

No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "I'll Show You" (보여줄게)Kang Eun-kyungLee Hyun-seung, Noh Ju-hwan 3:53
2. "Into The Storm" ((폭풍속으로) feat. Verbal Jint)Duble SidekickNoh Ju-hwan 3:31
3. "Evening Sky" (저녁 하늘)Kim Yi-naTommy Park, Ok Jung-yong 3:55
4. "My Love" (feat. Swings)Rado, Moon Ji-hoon (rap lyrics)Rado 3:35
5. "Shut Up" (feat. Simon D)Wheesung, Jung Ki-suk (rap lyrics)Moon Ha 3:23
6. "Heaven"  WheesungWheesung, Lee Gi, Seo Yong-bae 3:38
Total length:
 21:55

Charts

Album chart

Chart Peak
position
Gaon Weekly albums chart[12] 10
Gaon Monthly albums chart[12] 26

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales[13] 10,060+

Single chart

Song Peak position
Gaon Chart
"Heaven"[12] 3
"I'll Show You"[12] 3
"Evening Sky"[12] 31
"Into The Storm"[12] 49
"My Love"[12] 80
"Shut Up"[12] 87

References

  1. ↑ Ailee releases ‘Invitation’ album cover
  2. ↑ "Naver News". 07/03/2012. Retrieved 07/03/2012. 
  3. ↑ "Ailee Comes Back with Album 'Invitation'". kpopstarz. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-17. 
  4. ↑ "Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser feat. B2ST’s Kikwang". Allkpop. 02/06/2012. 
  5. ↑ "Ailee releases "Heaven" MV teaser". Soompi. 02/08/2012. Retrieved 03/08/2012. 
  6. ↑ "Lee Ki Kwang appears on Ailee's "Heaven" music video". Soompi. 02/07/2012. Retrieved 03/08/2012. 
  7. ↑ "Ailee makes an angelic debut with "Heaven" on ‘M! Countdown’!". Allkpop. 02/09/2012. 
  8. ↑ "Ailee Makes Debut Inkigayo Performance". Soompi. 02/12/2012. Retrieved 03/08/2012. 
  9. ↑ "Ailee releases "I’ll Show You" MV (ft. MBLAQ’s G.O) + ‘Invitation’ mini album". Allkpop. 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-10-17. 
  10. ↑ "Ailee comes back with "I’ll Show You" on ‘M! Countdown’". Allkpop. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2012-10-23. 
  11. ↑ Ailee follows up with “Evening Sky” on ‘Music Bank’
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 (Korean) "Gaon Search - Ailee". Gaon. October 16, 2012. 
  13. ↑ (Korean) "Gaon album chart". Gaon. Retrieved October 16, 2012. 
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