Rainbow Syndrome

Rainbow Syndrome is the second studio album and first major Korean release 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.

Rainbow Syndrome
Part 1 digital cover
Studio album 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
"Tell Me Tell Me" Released: February 13, 2013
Rainbow Syndrome: Part 2
Part 2 digital cover
Singles from Rainbow Syndrome: Part 2
"Sunshine" Released: June 5, 2013

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 track list 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 track list was released a few days later.^[6]

Track listing

Track list – Part 1

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Golden Touch"	Zig Zag Note	Deez	Deez	3:14
2.	"Close Your Eyes" (두 눈을 감고; Du Nuneul Gamgo)	Chanmi Lee, Sumi	Zig Zag Note	Zig Zag Note	3:53
3.	"Tell Me Tell Me"	Red Rocket, C-No	Red Rocket	Red Rocket	3:04
4.	"Cosmic Girl"	Zig Zag Note	Zig Zag Note	Zig 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 Note	Zig Zag Note	Zig Zag Note	3:26
6.	"In Love"	Cha Yong-un	Kim Tae-sung, Andrew Choi, Command Freaks	Kim Tae-sung, Andrew Choi, Command Freaks	3:03
Total length:					19:49

Track list – Part 2

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Kiss Me"	DEEZ	DEEZ	DEEZ	3:47
2.	"Sunshine"	Kang Ji-won, Kim Ki-bum	Kang Ji-won, Kim Ki-bum	Kang Ji-won, Kim Ki-bum	3:26
3.	"Don't Touch"	Red Rocket, C-NO,	Red Rocket	Red Rocket	3:03
4.	"Let's Dance"	Red Rocket, C-NO,	Red Rocket	Red Rocket	3:50
5.	"I'll Wait For You" (기다릴게; Gidarilge)	Rphabet	Rphabet	Rphabet	3:23
6.	"Eenie Meenie Minie Moe"	Chanmi Lee, Haein Park	ZigZag Note	ZigZag Note	3:26
7.	"Chewing Time"	Bumzu, EachONE, DJ R2	Bumzu, EachONE, DJ R2	Bumzu, EachONE, DJ R2	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 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 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. "Rainbow Pixie's Hyunyoung reveals a photo from "Hoi Hoi" music video shoot".
3. "Rainbow's Hyunyoung undergoes surgery due to vocal cord polyp".
4. "Rainbow to make comeback next month".
5. Video on YouTube
6. "Rainbow to Comeback in June with "Rainbow Syndrome-Part 2"". 23 May 2013.
7. "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.

External links

• Official website (in Korean)