Miniskirt (song)
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| Single by AOA | ||||||||||
| Released | January 16, 2014 | |||||||||
| Format | Maxi single, Digital download | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||||||||
| Genre | K-pop, dance-pop | |||||||||
| Length | 11:01 | |||||||||
| Label | FNC Entertainment | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Brave Brothers | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Brave Brothers | |||||||||
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| "Miniskirt (Japanese Version)" | |||||||
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 Type A cover | |||||||
| Single by AOA | |||||||
| B-side | "Short Hair" | ||||||
| Released | October 1, 2014 | ||||||
| Format | Digital Download, CD single | ||||||
| Recorded | 2014 | ||||||
| Genre | Pop, dance-pop, electropop | ||||||
| Length | 3:43 | ||||||
| Label | Universal Music Japan | ||||||
| Producer(s) | Brave Brothers | ||||||
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"Miniskirt" (Hangul: 짧은 치마; RR: Jjalbeun Chima) is a song by South Korean girl group AOA. The song serves as AOA's fifth single, it was digitally released on January 16, 2014, by FNC Entertainment.[1]
Release
The music video and single were released on January 16. [2] On January 26, AOA released an extended cut music video.[3]
Japanese Version
On July 31, 2014, it was revealed that AOA would be entering the Japanese market on October 1 with a Japanese version of "Miniskirt".[4] On September 7, the short version of the Japanese music video was released.[5] On September 10, the full music video was released.
Promotions
The promotions of the song "Miniskirt" started on January 16, 2014, on M! Countdown. The song was also promoted on the shows, Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo. On February 9, AOA won their first music show award on Inkigayo'.[6]
On July 11, 2014 it was revealed that AOA would be performing at the Japanese music festival A-Nation held on August 17 in Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, as the only girl group from South Korea.[7]
On August 12, 2014, it was confirmed that AOA would perform at "Tokyo Runway 2014" which was held on September 7 at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall. AOA appeared as guest performers.[8]
Track listing
| Korean CD Single | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Gonna Get Your Heart" | Galactika | Galactika | 01:01 | ||||||
| 2. | "Miniskirt" (짧은 치마; Jjalbeun Chima) | Brave Brothers | Brave Brothers, Elephant Kingdom, Cha Kun | 03:00 | ||||||
| 3. | "Under the Street Light" (가로등 불 아래서; Garodeung Bul Araeseo) | Brave Brothers | Brave Brothers, ElephantKingdom | 04:00 | ||||||
| 4. | "Miniskirt" (Instrumental) | Brave Brothers | 03:00 | |||||||
Total length: |
11:01 | |||||||||
| Japanese CD Single | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Miniskirt" (Japanese version) | Brave Brothers | Brave Brothers, Elephant Kingdom, Cha Kun | |||||||
| 2. | "Short Hair" (Japanese version) | Brave Brothers | Brave Brothers, Elephant Kingdom, | |||||||
| 3. | "Get Out" (Original version) | Choi Young Don | Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho | |||||||
| 4. | "Miniskirt" (Karaoke version) | Brave Brothers | ||||||||
| 5. | "Short Hair" (Karaoke version) | Brave Brothers | ||||||||
| 6. | "Get Out" (Instrumental) | Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho | ||||||||
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Gaon Digital Chart | 11 |
| Gaon Album Chart | 9 |
| Gaon Mobile Chart | 27 |
| Gaon Social Chart | 1 |
| Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 | 8 |
Sales
| Chart | Sales [9] |
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| Gaon physical sales | 10,356+ |
- Year-end charts
| Chart (2014) | Position | Notes |
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| Gaon Digital chart[10] | 32 | |
| Gaon Download chart[11] | 23 | 1,104,681 downloads |
Oricon chart
| Chart | Peak position | Sales |
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| Daily Singles Chart | 3 [12] | 12,233+ |
| Weekly Singles Chart | 13 [13] | |
| Monthly Singles Chart | 44 [14] |
Credits and personnel
- Choa – Main vocals, background vocal
- Jimin – Raps, background vocal
- Yuna – Main vocals, background vocal
- Hyejeong – Lead vocals
- Mina – vocals, raps
- Seolhyun – vocals
- Chanmi – vocals, raps
- Brave Brothers – producing, songwriting, arranger, music
References
- ↑ "Miniskirt by AOA". iTunes JP. Apple. January 16, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ↑ AOA put on their 'Miniskirt' for super sexy comeback MV + single album
- ↑ AOA releases extended cut music video for 'Miniskirt'
- ↑ AOA get ready for their debut in Japan with 'Miniskirt' in October
- ↑ AOA are sexy in red and white for short version of Japanese 'Miniskirt' MV
- ↑ AoA wins #1 + Performances from SBS 'Inkigayo's February 9th
- ↑ AOA to Attend Japanese Music Festival 'A-Nation' as Only Girl Group from Korea
- ↑ Girl Group AOA to Perform at “Tokyo Runway 2014”
- ↑ "Gaon physical sales". Gaon Chart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart 2014" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
- ↑ "Gaon Download Chart 2014" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2015-01-09.
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External links
- "Miniskirt" Music Video on YouTube
- "Miniskirt" Dance Practice on YouTube
- "Miniskirt" Extended Cut on YouTube
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