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Latata (2019)
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Released as a Japanese-language EP, it mostly reworks songs from the group's earlier Korean releases, and its Japanese title track is a version of the debut single.
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Overview
- Latata: debut Japanese-language EP by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle
- Third EP overall for the group
- Released by Universal Music Japan on 31 July 2019
- Contains Japanese versions of the previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)"
- Adds two original Japanese tracks: "Light My Fire" and "For You"
- Title track is the Japanese version of "Latata"
Background
- Japanese debut and title track release date announced on 19 May 2019
- Released in three versions: limited CD+DVD (A), limited CD+photobook 28P (B), and regular CD
- Japanese version of "Hann (Alone)" released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track
- "For You" written and composed by member Minnie
- The Japanese "Latata" is a version of the track from the group's 1st mini album I Am, released 2 May 2018
- The EP is the group's first release in Japan under the Universal label
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org
Tracklist
| 1 | LATATA (Japanese ver.) | 3:22 |
| 2 | Light My Fire | 3:51 |
| 3 | MAZE (Japanese ver.) | 3:20 |
| 4 | For You | 3:46 |
| 5 | HANN (Japanese ver.) | 3:25 |
Sources: musicbrainz.org
Artist
Formation
- Formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018 as (G)I-dle, a six-member girl group; renamed I-dle in May 2025.
- Debuted on May 2, 2018 with EP I Am and lead single "Latata".
- Soojin departed on August 14, 2021, leaving five members.
Members
- Current members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon (leader, rapper), Yuqi, Shuhua.
- Former member: Soojin (2018–2021).
Career
- Praised for musicality and for self-producing their material, breaking idol stereotypes.
- "Tomboy" (2022) from debut studio album I Never Die became a viral hit and topped the Circle Digital Chart.
- "Nxde" also topped the chart; the group was the only artist with two perfect all-kills in 2022.
- "Queencard" from EP I Feel (2023) marked a third consecutive number-one single in South Korea.
- Second studio album 2 and EP I Sway were released in 2024; contracts were renewed the same year.
- Describes an artist with self-written material and a fanbase called "Neverland".
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Reception
At release
- 30 May 2019: jacket photo and track list announced
- 17 June 2019: title track first revealed on J-WAVE "STEP ONE"
- 28 June 2019: audio videos for all songs released
- 11 July 2019: music video released
- 23 July 2019: debut showcase held at Mainabi Blitz Akasaka
- The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people
- 30 July to 4 August 2019: release events held in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka
- Three editions were sold at release: limited CD+DVD, limited CD+photobook, and regular CD
- Release came as a Japanese-language follow-up to the group's Korean mini albums
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org
Trivia
- Before release, the group took over every sign at Kaihin-Makuhari station over 17 to 19 May 2019, which drew attention.
- "Hann (Alone)" in Japanese was available only as a bonus track during the iTunes pre-order period.
- The EP is listed as the group's debut Japanese mini album, with the B Type edition including a photo book.
- "For You" is one of the two original Japanese songs and was written and composed by Minnie.
- The EP's title track is a Japanese version of the song that first appeared on I Am.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · es.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com