Light a Wish
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| Released | October 13, 2021 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 10:21 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Singles from Light a Wish | ||||
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Light a Wish is the second single album by South Korean girl group Lightsum. It consists of three tracks, including the lead single "Vivace". The single album was released by Cube Entertainment on October 13, 2021.
Background and release
[edit]On September 24, Cube Entertainment announced that Lightsum would be releasing their second single album titled Light a Wish on October 13.[1] On September 28, the promotional schedule was released.[2] On September 29, the track listing was released with "Vivace" announced as the lead single.[3] The teaser photo was released on September 30 and October 1.[4][5] On October 6, the teaser video was released.[6] On October 7, the audio teaser was released.[7] Prior to the single album's release, on October 13, 2021, Lightsum held a showcase to introduce the single album.[8] The single album along with music video for "Vivace" was released on the same day.[9]
Composition
[edit]The lead single "Vivace" is described as a future bass and house genre song with "harmonious synth and a dreamy and mysterious mood". The second track "You, Jam" is described as a song with "addictive melody that seems to be imprinted in your mind once you hear it" with lyrics about "the curiosity-filled emotions of the other person with Gen Z sensibility". The last track "Popcorn" features "colorful melody line of teen atmosphere" which makes Lightsum's "unique musical concept stand out".[10]
Commercial performance
[edit]Light a Wish debuted at position 7 on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated October 10–16, 2021.[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Vivace" |
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| Wwwave (PaperMaker) | 3:35 |
| 2. | "You, Jam" | Jinli (Full8loom) |
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| 3:19 |
| 3. | "Popcorn" | Jo Yoon-kyung |
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| 3:27 |
| Total length: | 10:21 | ||||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[11] | 7 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Format | Label |
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| Various | ||
| South Korea | CD |
References
[edit]- ^ Baek, Ji-eun (September 24, 2021). "[공식] 라잇썸, 10월 13일 '라잇 어 위시' 컴백 확정...4개월만 복귀" [[Official] Lightsum, October 13 'Light a Wish' Comeback Confirmed...return after 4 months] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (September 28, 2021). "라잇썸 'Light a Wish' 스케줄 티저 공개, 설렘 카운트다운 돌입" [Lightsum 'Light a Wish' schedule teaser released, excitement countdown begins] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 29, 2021). "라잇썸, 타이틀곡은 'VIVACE'...트랙리스트 공개" [Lightsum, the title song is 'VIVACE'...track list release] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Seong-Yeol (September 30, 2021). "라잇썸, 새 싱글 '라잇 어 위시' 콘셉트 포토..신비로운 무드" [Lightsum, new single 'Light a Wish' concept photo..mystical mood] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Cho, Eun-mi (October 1, 2021). "라잇썸, 'Light a Wish' 두 번째 콘셉트 이미지 공개..사랑스러운 하이틴 감성" [Lightsum, 'Light a Wish' 2nd concept image released..Lovely teen sensibility] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (October 6, 2021). "라잇썸, 'Light a Wish' 컴백 트레일러 공개..한 편의 영화" [Lightsum, 'Light a Wish' comeback trailer released...One movie] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Jun-hyun (October 7, 2021). "라잇썸, 두 번째 싱글 '라잇 어 위시' 오디오 티저 공개...다채로운 3곡 예고" [Lightsum, 2nd single 'Light a Wish' audio teaser released... 3 colorful songs] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seul (October 13, 2021). "'데뷔 4개월 차' 라잇썸 "여유 생기는 중...멤버들과 돈독해져"" ['4 months after debut' Lightsum "I'm having some free time...I'm getting closer with the members"] (in Korean). X-sports News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Deok-haen (October 13, 2021). "라잇썸, 'VIVACE'로 컴백...업그레이드된 퍼포먼스 예고" [Lightsym, comeback with 'VIVACE'...Upgraded performance notice] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Na-yul (December 15, 2021). "'컴백 D-1' 라잇썸, 'Light a Wish' 기대 포인트 셋" ['Comeback D-1' Lightsum, 'Light a Wish' Expectation Point Set] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "2021년 42주차 Album Chart" [Week 42 of 2021 Album Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. October 10–16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Gaon Chart.