[+ +] (plus plus[1], Hangul: 플러스 플러스) is the debut mini-album of South Korean girl group LOOΠΔ. It was released on August 20, 2018. It contains 6 tracks including the lead single “favOriTe” and the title track “Hi High”, with the music video releasing the same day. It was later re-released as [X X] with six new tracks.
The album comes in 4 versions, a Digital A and B version along with Limited A and B versions.
Description[]
[+ +] represents the “plus plus” effect LOOΠΔ 1/3, ODD EYE CIRCLE, yyxy, and YeoJin gather to create. LOOΠΔ was born in its own universe with three uniquely structured teams. In other words, it was not designed as a group diving up into three units, but three teams were built to create one universe.[2]
[+ +]는 이달의 소녀 1/3, ODD EYE CIRCLE, yyxy 그리고 여진이 모여 플러스 플러스의 효과를 발휘한다는 의미를 지녔다. 처음부터 이달의 소녀는 한 세계관 안에 세 개의 독자적인 팀 구조를 가지고 탄생했다. 즉, 하나의 팀이 세 개의 유닛으로 쪼개지는 것이 아니라, 세 개의 팀이 하나의 세계를 만드는 구조이다.[2]
Tracklist[]
- “+ +” – 00:58
- “Hi High” – 3:16
- “favOriTe” – 3:14
- “Heat (열기)” – 3:30
- “Perfect Love” – 3:34
- “Stylish” – 3:29
Background and Release[]
On July 31, 2018 LOONA released a teaser for their first group single, and 1st title track "favOriTe". It announced the release date to be Aug 7, including the text "Just stay where you are, I’ll be there." Later on Aug 2, a teaser for the music video was released as well.[3] The music video was released on Aug 7, as expected.[4]
Two days later the first promotional picture for Go Won was released, with the last being revealed on the 14th of Kim Lip. On Aug 16, the tracklist was revealed, also revealing the title track to be "Hi High".[5] The full album, along with their music video for "Hi High" was released on Aug 20 as well.[6]
Promotion[]
Same day of release, they held their debut showcase as well.[7] They made their debut stage as well on M! Countdown.[8]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Teaser #1 Go Won
Teaser #2 JinSoul
Teaser #3 YeoJin
Teaser #4 Olivia Hye
Teaser #5 Chuu
Teaser #6 HyunJin
Teaser #7 Choerry
Teaser #8 HeeJin
Teaser #9 HaSeul
Teaser #10 Yves
Teaser #11 ViVi
Teaser #12 Kim Lip
(HeeJin HyunJin HaSeul YeoJin ViVi Kim Lip JinSoul Choerry Yves Chuu Go Won Olivia Hye and Orbit)
Teaser #3 LOONA
기대와 희망, 때로는 눈물과 사랑으로 가득찼던 그 시간.
지금 이달의 소녀 684일을 향해 Hi High"
(1, 44, 72, 104, 195, 231, 265, 297, 420, 450, 483, 542
The times full of anticipation and hope, sometimes full of tears and love.
Now towards the 684 days of LOOΠΔ, Hi High)
Teaser #4 LOONA
Tracklist
Behind the Scenes[]
Album Covers[]
Photocards[]
Normal Version[]
- Version A
- Version B
Limited Version[]
- Version A
- Version B
Achievement[]
Links[]
Official[]
- ARTICLES:
- TEASERS:
- MUSIC VIDEOS:
- DANCE VIDEOS:
Download/Stream[]
Audio[]
Credits[]
Songs[]
| Songs | Writers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyrics | Composers | Arrangers | |
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“+ +” |
- | NOPARI (MonoTree) Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) GDLO (MonoTree) Artronic Waves Billie Jean (BADD) Slyberry (BADD) |
Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) |
| “Hi High” | Jaden Jeong Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) GDLO (MonoTree) |
Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) GDLO (MonoTree) Mayu Wakisaka |
Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) GDLO (MonoTree) |
| “favOriTe” | Jaden Jeong Kim Sujung daLLy/darly |
Slyberry (BADD) Billie Jean (BADD) Kim Jin-hyeong (BADD) Sophia Pae |
Slyberry (BADD) Billie Jean (BADD) Kim Jin-hyeong (BADD) |
| “Heat (열기)” | Seo Jung Ah | Brooke Toia Daniel Caesar (Caesar & Loui) Ludwig Lindell (Caesar & Loui) Adelén Steen | |
| “Perfect Love” | Le'mon (Joombas) | Yoon Jong Sung (MonoTree) Le'mon (Joombas) |
Yoon Jong Sung (MonoTree) |
| “Stylish” | Iggy (OREO) Lambo (OREO) |
Mike Macdermid Emma O'Gorman Marc Lian / Fulses David Brant / Vybrant Music Iggy (OREO) |
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Album[]
- Executive Producer: Lee Jong Myung
- Creative Director:
Jaden Jeong - Music Producer: MonoTree, Artronic Waves, Jaden Jeong
- A&R: Ryu Ji In, Kim Hyun Ho @ BlockBerryCreative
- Recording Engineer:
- GDLO, G-High @ MonoTree Studio;
- Min Seong Soo @ doobdoob Studio;
- Jung Eun Kyung @ InGrid Studio;
- Iggy (OREO) @ OREO Studio
- Mixing Engineer:
- Joey Mclaren @ Relic Studio;
- Hwang Hyun @ MonoTree Studio;
- Ko Hyun Jung @ KOKO SOUND Studio;
- Yoon Won Kwon @ Studio SEAN;
- Kim Seok Min @ Mapps Studio
- Mastering Engineer: Kwon Nam Woo @ 821 SOUND Mastering
- Project Supervisor: Park Se Jin
- Management Director: Yoon In Ro
- Management: Lee Geun Mook, Han Do Ho, Oh Ji Mae, Shim Sung Hwan, Min Dong Hyuk, Jung Min Jeol, Baek Gyung Taek, Ko Jae Sun
- Accounting: Jang Hye Gyung
- Chief Communication Officer: Nam An Woo
- Communication: Park Bo Ra, Bang Bo Mi, Kim Sun Gyung, Wang Ha Rim
- Cooperation: Yoon Do Yeon
- Training: Park Sang Ho
- Casting: Jo Yong Jin
- Styling Director: Kim Min @ BlockBerryAtelier
- Hair Director: Jo Chun Il @ BlockBerryAtelier
- Makeup Director: Jang Yoo Jin @ BlockBerryAtelier
- Music Video: @ DIGIPEDI
- Performance Directing by: "CaShe" ( Hyungyu HG Kim, Faryoung Kim)
- Photographer: Mugunghwa Sonyeo (mugung)
- Art Director: Lee Moon Young @ DIGIPEDI
- Art Work: Studio XXX
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The songs were first performed at LOONAbirth, a day before their official release.
- The album has four physical versions:
| Normal A version | Normal B version |
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| Limited A version | Limited B version |
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- The album was chosen as the 17th best K-pop album of 2018 by Billboard.[9]
- For the photoshoot, the members were split into two units based on height:
References[]
- ↑ Melon “LOONA [X X] Melon Greeting Video” 2019.02.19
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 loonatheworld “이달의 소녀 (LOONA) ‘Hi High’” music video description. Facebook. 2018.08.20
- ↑ Soompi:LOONA Previews Their Much-Anticipated Lead Single “favOriTe” In MV Teaser
- ↑ Soompi:LOONA Releases MV For Much-Anticipated Lead Single “favOriTe”
- ↑ Soompi:LOONA Shares Anticipation For Debut Concert With New Teaser Image
- ↑ Soompi:LOONA Brings Their Infectious Energy To Debut MV For “Hi High”
- ↑ Soompi:LOONA Shares Their Initial Reactions To Their Group Name
- ↑ Soompi:Red Velvet Takes 7th Win For “Power Up” On “M!Countdown,” Performances By “Produce 48” Groups, (G)I-DLE, And More
- ↑ Billboard “The 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2018: Critics’ Picks” 2018.12.17
