Rainbow Syndrome

Rainbow Syndrome

Part 1 cover
EP by Rainbow
Released February 13, 2013 (Part 1)
June 4, 2013 (Part 2)
Recorded 2012-2013
Genre Dance-pop, electropop
Length 19:49 (Part 1)
Label DSP Media, CJ E&M, LOEN
Rainbow chronology

Over the Rainbow
(2012)		 Rainbow Syndrome
(2013)		 Innocent
(2015)
Singles from Rainbow Syndrome: Part 1
  1. "Tell Me Tell Me"
    Released: February 13, 2013
Rainbow Syndrome: Part 2
Part 2 cover
Singles from Rainbow Syndrome: Part 2
  1. "Sunshine"
    Released: June 5, 2013

Rainbow Syndrome is a mini album by South Korean girl group Rainbow. The album was split into two parts, with the first being released on February 13, 2013, containing six songs.[1] "Tell Me Tell Me" was used to promote the release. The second installment was released on June 4, 2013 containing seven songs. "Sunshine" was used to promote the second part.

History

Part 1

Following promotions of the repackage of So Girls, the group promoted in Japan for the remainder of 2011, along with most of 2012. In January 2012 however, a sub-unit consisting of Jisook, HyunYoung and Seungah called Rainbow Pixie promoted single "Hoi Hoi".[2] Later in the year, Hyun Young was diagnosed with a vocal cord polyp and underwent surgery for its removal.[3] The group ended up not promoting together for a year and ten months in Korea, until this album. On January 22, DSP confirmed the groups return in February 2013,[4] revealing a brand new concept photo on January 29.[4] The album tracklist was revealed in a "Tracklist Video" featuring Woo-ri rapping the song titles in a cover of Azealia Banks' single "212".[5]

Part 2

DSP confirmed on May 22, 2013 that the group would be returning after almost 4 months with the release of "Part 2" of the album on June 5, 2013. The concept and style of the title track, "Sunshine" was described as "fun and colorful, and perfect for the summer season". The jacket photo and tracklist was released a few days later.[6]

Track listing

Tracklist - Part 1
No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "Golden Touch"  Zig Zag NoteDeezDeez 3:14
2. "Close Your Eyes" (두 눈을 감고; Du Nuneul Gamgo)Yi Chan-mi, SunmiZig Zag NoteZig Zag Note 3:53
3. "Tell Me Tell Me"  Red Rocket, C-NoRed RocketRed Rocket 3:04
4. "Cosmic Girl"  Zig Zag NoteZig Zag NoteZig Zag Note 3:13
5. "A Story You Never Knew But I Know" (나만 아는 너는 절대 모를 이야기; Naman Aneun Neoneun Jeoldae Moreul Iyagi)Cha Yong-un, Zig Zag NoteZig Zag NoteZig Zag Note 3:26
6. "In Love"  Cha Yong-unKim Tae-sung, Andrew Choi, Command FreaksKim Tae-sung, Andrew Choi, Command Freaks 3:03
Total length:
 19:49
Tracklist - Part 2
No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "Kiss Me"  DEEZDEEZDEEZ 3:47
2. "Sunshine"      3:26
3. "Don't Touch"  Red Rocket, C-NO,Red RocketRed Rocket 3:03
4. "Let's Dance"  Red Rocket, C-NO,Red RocketRed Rocket 3:50
5. "I'll Wait For You" (기다릴게; Gidarilge)RphabetRphabetRphabet 3:23
6. "Eenie Meenie Minie Moe"   ZigZag NoteZigZag Note 3:26
7. "Chewing Time"      3:19
Total length:
 24:14

Chart performance

Album chart

Part 1

Chart Peak
Position
Gaon weekly album chart 2
Gaon weekly regional album chart 1
Gaon monthly album chart 12
Gaon monthly regional album chart 11
Gaon yearly album chart —

Part 2

Chart Peak
Position
Gaon weekly album chart 6
Gaon weekly regional album chart 5
Gaon monthly album chart 15
Gaon monthly regional album chart 14
Gaon yearly album chart —

Total Sales

Chart Sales
Gaon physical sales 14,179+
Oricon physical sales 972+

Singles

Title Peak positions
KOR KOR
Gaon[7] K-Pop
Hot 100[8]
"Tell Me Tell Me" 14 13
"Sunshine" 13 8

Other charted songs

Title Peak chart positions
KOR
[7]
"A Story You Never Knew But I Know" 143
"Golden Touch" 200

Release history

Country Date Format Label Edition
South Korea February 13, 2013 Digital download DSP Media
CJ E&M		 Part 1
February 14, 2013 CD
Worldwide Digital download[9]
South Korea June 4, 2013 Digital download DSP Media
LOEN Entertainment		 Part 2
June 5, 2013 CD
Worldwide June 4, 2013 Digital download[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Rainbow Syndrome - Part 1 on Naver Music". Naver. 2013-02-13. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  2. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/rainbow-pixies-hyunyoung-reveals-a-photo-from-hoi-hoi-music-video-shoot
  3. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/rainbows-hyunyoung-undergoes-surgery-due-to-vocal-cord-polyp
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.allkpop.com/2013/01/rainbow-to-make-comeback-next-month
  5. ↑ Video on YouTube
  6. ↑ http://www.soompi.com/2013/05/22/rainbow-to-comeback-in-june-with-rainbow-syndrome-part-2/
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  8. ↑ "Billboard Launches K-Pop Hot 100 Chart, Sistar Debuts at Number 1". Billboard.
  9. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Rainbow Syndrome - EP by 레인보우 (Rainbow)". iTunes Store. 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  10. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Rainbow Syndrome, Pt. 2 by Rainbow". iTunes Store. 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2013-05-30.

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