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Heng:garæ

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Heng:garæ
EP by
Seventeen
ReleasedJune 22, 2020
Recorded2020
Genre
Length20:49
LanguageKorean
LabelPledis
Seventeen chronology
An Ode
(2019) 		Heng:garæ
(2020) 		24H
(2020)
Singles from Heng:garæ
  1. "My My"
    Released: June 12, 2020
  2. "Left & Right"
    Released: June 22, 2020

Heng:garæ (헹가래) is the seventh extended play (EP) by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on June 22, 2020, by Pledis Entertainment. The album has six tracks, including the singles "My My" and "Left & Right".[1]

Background

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On June 8, 2020, Pledis Entertainment announced that Seventeen would be releasing a new album on June 22.[2] Serving as the band's first Korean release since their third studio album An Ode the previous year, Heng:garæ marked an intentional shift in musical tone; in contrast to An Ode, which was painted with "uncertainty and trepidation for the future", the EP embraced the theme of "the journey of finding your purpose and celebrating it alongside the ones you love".[3]

The album is Seventeen's first release after the acquisition of the band's agency, Pledis Entertainment, by Hybe Corporation in May 2020.[1]

Commercial performance

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Heng:garæ garnered over 1.06 million units in its initial pre-order volume.[1] Within its first week of release, the EP sold 1,097,891 copies for the week of June 22–28, having reached one million units by the end of its fifth day; this marked Seventeen's first million-selling album and identified the band as the second act in history to surpass one million copies in sales within a week, behind BTS.[4] After a month of its debut, the album totaled 1,207,513 units sold.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings for Second Wind
Review scores
SourceRating
The Line of Best Fit8/10[6]

Reviewing for The Line of Best Fit, Sophia Simon-Bashall commended Heng:garæ for staying true to the band's musical identity, describing it as "an album that captures the essence of Seventeen", as well as "a record filled with warmth, genuine love, and respect for their listeners".[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementsLength
1."Fearless"
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Simon Petrén
  • Bumzu
  • Petrén
3:14
2."Left & Right"
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Vernon
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
Bumzu3:21
3."I Wish" (좋겠다)
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
  • Wonwoo
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)3:53
4."My My"
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Vernon
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
3:05
5."Kidult" (어른 아이)
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Vernon
  • S.Coups
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • S.Coups
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)3:12
6."Together" (같이 가요)
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
  • Nmore (Prismfilter)
4:04
Total length:20:55

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Heng:garæ
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[18] Million 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "With 'Heng:garae,' Seventeen earns astounding feat after Big Hit integration". The Korea Herald. July 6, 2020. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Lee, Gyu-Lee (June 8, 2020). "Seventeen set to return with new mini-album". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Pawa, Anjana (August 10, 2020). "SEVENTEEN Members Talk "Heng:garae" and Love for Carats". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (June 30, 2020). "Seventeen Sells More Than 1 Million Copies Of 'Heng:garae' Album For Record-Breaking Week In Korea". Forbes. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "2020 06 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
  6. ^ a b Simon-Bashall, Sophia (June 27, 2020). "K-Pop's self-producing idols Seventeen embark on a powerful journey of youth". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2020-07-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "2020년 26주차 Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Seventeen Chart History (World Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  12. ^ "Monthly Album Ranking - June 2020" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 8, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gaon Album Chart – June 2020". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "オリコン年間 アルバムランキング 2020年度" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  15. ^ "Album Chart 2020". Gaon. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Album Chart 2022". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Album Chart 2023". Circle Chart. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  18. ^ "South Korean album certifications – Seventeen – Heng:garæ" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA).
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