Girls' Invasion

Girls' Invasion is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. The album was released digitally and physically on November 17, 2014, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single "Candy Jelly Love". On March 3, 2015, the album was re-released as Hi~ with two new songs, including the lead single of the same name.

Girl's Invasion
Girl's Invasion digital cover artwork
Studio album by Lovelyz
Released	November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)
Recorded	2011–2014
Venue	Seoul, South Korea
Studio	Woollim Studios
Genre	K-pop dance R&B
Length	29:15 36:08 (Repackage edition)
Language	Korean
Label	Woollim Label SM C&C LOEN Entertainment
Lovelyz chronology
Girl's Invasion (2014) Lovelyz8 (2015)
Singles from Girl's Invasion
"Good Night Like Yesterday" Released: November 12, 2014 "Candy Jelly Love" Released: November 17, 2014
Repackaged album cover
Hi~ digital cover artwork
Singles from Hi~
"Hi~" Released: March 3, 2015
Music video
"Good Night Like Yesterday" on YouTube
"Candy Jelly Love" on YouTube
"Hi~" on YouTube

The album starts Lovelyz's school-themed Girls trilogy. The theme continued with the release of the album repackage Hi~ and finally concluded with the release of their EP Lovelyz8 (2015).

Background and release

Girls' Invasion

On November 3, 2014, Woollim Entertainment announced their first girl group Lovelyz. Woollim Entertainment also released the first teaser image, revealing the group's 8-member lineup as well as details for their debut. The group would have a pre-release on November 10 and a showcase on November 12 while their debut album would drop on November 17.^[1]

On November 4, Lovelyz released individual and group teaser images and a pre-debut video, showing behind the scenes footage of the girls preparing for their debut. It was also announced that the name of their debut album would be "Girls' Invasion".^[2] On November 10, a pre-release track "Good Night Like Yesterday" was released with the accompanying music video, starring Infinite's Sungkyu alongside the Lovelyz members.^[3] The album preview video was released on the same day.^[4] On November 17, Lovelyz officially released their debut album with title track "Candy Jelly Love".^[5] On December 3, the group released a choreography version for "Candy Jelly Love". ^[6]

Hi~

On February 22, 2015, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would be releasing a repackaged version of the album on March 3, including two new songs. It was also confirmed that Jisoo would remain absent for the upcoming promotions.^[7] On February 23, Lovelyz released a teaser video for their new track "Hi~".^[8] On March 3, Lovelyz released the repackaged album "Hi~"and its music video.^[9]

Promotion

Before its debut, Woollim Entertainment confirmed that Seo Jisoo wouldn't participate in debut promotions due to personal issues.^[10] Lovelyz held their debut showcase on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park. The group had their official debuted stage, performing "Good Night Like Yesterday" & "Candy Jelly Love" on November 13.^[11] After the album release, the group would perform "Candy Jelly Love" on weekly music show with another track from the album, "Getaway."

Track listing

Girls' Invasion

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Introducing The Candy" (Intro)		OnePiece	OnePiece	0:55
2.	"Candy Jelly Love"	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	3:45
3.	"Good Night Like Yesterday" (어제처럼 굿나잇)	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	3:39
4.	"Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1)	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	2:44
5.	"Getaway" (비밀여행)	Enne	OnePiece, East4A	OnePiece	3:42
6.	"Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung)	Song Soo-yoon	G-High, Lee Ju-hyung	G-High, Lee Ju-hyung	4:08
7.	"She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of INFINITE) (그녀는 바람둥이야)	Ahn Young Min, Dongwoo	Ahn Young Min	Ahn Young Min	3:14
8.	"Delight" (Yoo Ji-ae)	Song Soo-yoon	Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo	Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun	3:28
9.	"Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN)	Song Soo-yoon	Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun	Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun	3:58

Hi~ (Repackaged album)

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Introducing the Candy" (Intro)		OnePiece	OnePiece	0:55
2.	"Candy Jelly Love"	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	3:45
3.	"Hi~" (안녕)	Seo Ji-eum	OnePiece	OnePiece	3:39
4.	"Joyland" (놀이공원)	Seo Ji-eum	OnePiece	OnePiece	2:44
5.	"Good Night Like Yesterday"	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	3:42
6.	"Goodbye Chapter 1" (이별 Chapter 1)	Kim Eana	OnePiece	OnePiece	4:08
7.	"Getaway" (비밀여행)	Enne	OnePiece, East4A	OnePiece	3:14
8.	"Stranger" (남보다 못한 사이) (Baby Soul Feat. Wheesung)	Song Soo-yoon	G-High, Lee Ju-hyung	G-High, Lee Ju-hyung	3:28
9.	"She's a Flirt" (Baby Soul & Kei feat. Dongwoo of Infinite) (그녀는 바람둥이야)	Ahn Young Min Dongwoo	Ahn Young Min	Ahn Young Min	3:58
10.	"Delight" (Yoo JiAe)	Song Soo-yoon	Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo	Han Jae-ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun	3:28
11.	"Gone" (너만 없다) (JIN)	Song Soo-yoon	Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun	Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung-soo, Hwang Hyun, Hong Seung Hyun	3:15

Charts

Albums

Girls' Invasion

Chart	Peak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[12]	7
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[13]	16

Hi~

Chart	Peak position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[14]	4
South Korea Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15]	12

Singles

Candy Jelly Love

Chart	Peak position
Gaon Singles chart	48

Hi~

Chart	Peak position
Gaon Singles chart	23

Sales and certifications

Chart	Amount
Gaon Charts	*KOR: 11,377[16]

Release history

Edition	Region	Date	Format	Label
Girls' Invasion	South Korea	November 17, 2014	CD, digital download	Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
	Worldwide		Digital download	SM C&C, Woollim Label
Hi~	South Korea	March 3, 2015	CD, digital download	Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
	Worldwide		Digital download	SM C&C, Woollim Label

References

1. "Woollim Entertainment unveils their new girl group, 'Lovelyz'!". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
2. "Lovelyz Has a "Girls Invasion' in Image Teaser". Soompi. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
3. "Woollim's New Girl Group Lovelyz Releases Music Video for "Good Night Like Yesterday"". Soompi. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
4. "Lovelyz Reveals Audio Preview for Debut Album "GIRLS' INVASION"". Soompi. 2014-11-10. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
5. "Lovelyz Releases Adorable Music Video for "Candy Jelly Love"". Soompi. 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
6. "Lovelyz8". YouTube. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
7. "Lovelyz don baby blue in 1st full group teaser for March 3rd comeback". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
8. "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in teaser video". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
9. "Lovelyz say 'Hi~' in new MV perfect for upcoming spring". Allkpop. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
10. "Seo Jisoo Reportedly Will Not Attend Lovelyz Debut Promotions Due To Shock". KpopStarz.
11. "[Video] Lovelyz Wishes You a 'Good Night Like Yesterday' in Debut MV". M.mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
12. "Girls' Invasion". November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
13. "2014년 11월 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
14. "Hi~". March 7, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
15. South Korea's Monthly Gaon Albums Chart (in Korean) Originally from Gaon Music Chart (March 2015). Archived on April 9, 2015. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
16. Cumulative sales of Girls' Invasion

    • "Gaon Album Chart November 2014 (see #16)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
    • "Gaon Album Chart December 2014 (see #41)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
    • "Gaon Album Chart January 2015 (see #44)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
    • "Gaon Album Chart February 2015 (see #72)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
    • "Gaon Album Chart March 2015 (see #94)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
    • "Gaon Album Chart January 2016 (see #95)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
    • "Gaon Album Chart February 2016 (see #97)". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved March 10, 2016.

External links

• "Good Night Like Yesterday" Music Video on YouTube
• "Candy Jelly Love" Music Video on YouTube
• "Hi~" Music Video on YouTube