M0527 is the second mini-album by South Korean idol group D-Crunch. It was released on May 27, 2019, by All-S Company and distributed by Kakao M. The album and lead single "Are You Ready?" were concurrently released. D-Crunch promoted the song by performing on music chart programs across various television networks. M0527 peaked at number 46 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.
M0527 | ||||
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EP by D-Crunch | ||||
Released | May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 16:51 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | All-S Company | |||
Producer | Lee Jong-seok (exec.), High Season | |||
D-Crunch chronology | ||||
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Singles from M0527 | ||||
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In contrast to its previous releases which concentrated on choreography and live performances, M0527 was conceived to illustrate D-Crunch's musical identity.[1] "Are You Ready?" is described as an "intense" hip-hop track with a "delightful and comical charm".[1]
All-S Company shared a group concept photo of D-Crunch via social media on May 13, 2019, which initiated a 14-day countdown to the release of M0527. It presented D-Crunch with "radiant smiles" while wearing white and red clothing, which reflects the "bright" ambience of the single.[2] Two days later, a second picture was posted showing the nonet on a running track.[3] Individual profile images of all nine members, in addition to a third group photo, were simultaneously published on May 23.[4] A highlight medley of the record was also shared.[5] A music video teaser for "Are You Ready?" was published on the subsequent day.[6]
D-Crunch traveled to Japan to take part in KCON 2019 for three consecutive days starting on May 17.[7] The group performed the album track "Panorama" for the first time ahead of the release of the mini-album during the Show:Kai showcase on the opening day of the convention.[8]
M0527 and the music video for "Are You Ready?" were simultaneously released on May 27. D-Crunch began promoting the single the following day by performing it on SBS MTV's music chart show The Show.[9] The group made additional performances on Mnet's M Countdown[10] MBC Every 1's Show Champion,[11] and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Show! Music Core.[12] D-Crunch attended the 2019 Face of Asia model competition and performed the single.[13] D-Crunch made an appearance on MBC Standard FM's radio show Idol Radio along with boy group Noir. The two groups competed against each other through dancing, singing, and rapping.[14] Promotions for the record were completed on July 10, 2019.[15]
M0527 received favorable reviews from all four critics from TV Daily. Kim Ye-na characterized the mini-album as "gushing with powerful energy", with Kim Ji-ha describing "Are You Ready?" as an "addictive" single. Oh Ji-won deemed the record trendy and Kim Han-kil felt that the songs allowed listeners to look forward to live performances.[16]
On the chart dated May 26 – June 1, 2019, M0527 debuted at number 46 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.[17]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Panorama" | G.I.G, Duble Sidekick, Yoske, Alive Knob, Ha Jin-kyu, Bu11$EyE | G.I.G, Duble Sidekick, Yoske, Alive Knob, Ha Jin-kyu, Bu11$EyE | Yoske, Alive Knob, Ha Jin-kyu, Bu11$EyE | 3:16 |
2. | "Are You Ready?" (작당모의; Jakdangmoeui) | G.I.G, High Season, Dubbly | G.I.G, High Season, Dubbly | High Season, Dubbly | 3:24 |
3. | "Love Race" | G.I.G, High Season | G.I.G, High Season, Dubbly, Melody Workshop | High Season, Dubbly, Melody Workshop | 3:03 |
4. | "Love Letter" (행복한데; Haengbokhande) | G.I.G, High Season, Chanyoung, Jungseung, Dylan | G.I.G, High Season, Melody Workshop | High Season, Melody Workshop | 3:44 |
5. | "Are You Ready?" (작당모의; Jakdangmoeui) (Inst.) | G.I.G, Duble Sidekick, Yoske, Alive Knob, Ha Jin-kyu, Bu11$EyE | Yoske, Alive Knob, Ha Jin-kyu, Bu11$EyE | 3:24 | |
Total length: | 16:51 |
Credits adapted from the mini-album's liner notes.[18]
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Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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South Korean Albums (Gaon)[17] | 46 |
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