ONIELy

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oNIELy
File:ONIELy cover.jpg
EP by Niel
Released February 16, 2015 (2015-02-16)
Genre K-Pop, Dance
Length 24:58
Language Korean
Label TOP Media
Singles from oNIELy
  1. "Lovekiller"
    Released: February 16, 2015
  2. "Spring Love"
    Released: April 14, 2015
Repackage cover
Repackage cover

oNIELy is the first EP of Niel under TOP Media, released on February 16, 2015.[1] The album is Niel's debut as a solo artist after over 4 years with the South Korean boy group Teen Top. Of the album's seven tracks, only "Affogato" was written by Niel.[2]

Background

On January 5, 2015, it was announced that Niel would be making his official solo debut in February.[3] January 27, on Mnet's "4 Things Show", Niel revealed a self-composed track "Affogato" from the EP.[4] On February 1, TOP Media announced Niel would release an EP entitled oNIELy on February 16. Niel collaborated with various artists for his EP, such as C.A.P, L.Joe, and Dok2. February 17 on the radio program, "Power FM's 'Choi Hwa Jung's Power Time," Niel said he had to go to the emergency room twice during preparations for the debut due to anxiety.[5] On February 20 in the TV show "2TV morning" Niel's mother sent a video message stating "I found out from the news article that Niel had gone to the emergency room."[6]

Release and reception

On February 16, oNIELy was released. oNIELy reached number 1 on the weekly Hanteo Album Chart. It sold 17,205 copies on the first week.[7] oNIELy also topped the "Bugs album chart top 100" and gaon album chart.[8]

On April 14, Niel released oNIELy repackage "Spring Love".The repackage album debuted at number 8 on Top 20 Best-Selling Albums on the Taiwan's weekly Five Music chart[9] and peaked at number 4 on Hanteo Album Chart.[10]

Music video and Single Promotion

File:Single promotion.jpg
Niel's fan in his TV promotion

The official music video for the lead single "Lovekiller" came out on February 16 and features rapper Dok2. In the video, Korean model Yoo Seung-ok played the role of the "lovekiller".[11][12] Much of the music video's inspiration came from Michael Jackson.[13][14] Niel held the album's showcase performance at the Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, on February 16, 2015.[15] Televised promotions began on February 13, on KBS's Music Bank.[16][17] He also promoted his album in various radio programs. On February 17, Teen Top SNS posted a video titled "Running machine live". In the video, Niel had been singing "Lovekiller" while jogging on the treadmill. The video impressed all the viewers with the high-speed movements while he kept singing. It showcased his abilities to perform perfectly, all while maintaining the choreography.[18]

oNIELy repacage Spring love came out on April 14, 2015. The official music video for title track "Spring Love" was released on the same day, featuring female singer Juniel.[19] The video was filmed in HOXTON STUDIO Pacific at Japan. Niel made his solo comeback with "Spring Love" feat. Juniel on Mnet's M! Countdown on April 16, 2015.[20]

Composition

The album includes the ballads "Call Me", "Epilogue", and "Song of an Angel"; the funk pieces "Affogato" ; and the disco set "Lovekiller" in which he sings along to a steady acoustic guitar riff.[21] The song "Lovekiller" was composed by Black Eyed Pilseung, who also wrote the melodies for Teen Top's "Missing" and "I'm sorry."[22]"Lovekiller" is a medium-tempo dance song with an acoustic guitar sound. The song, "Affogato," which means "a gentle mix of sweet and bitter"- was self-produced by Niel. He first revealed the music video in Mnet's "4 Things Show".[2]

Tracklist

Credits adapted from official Teen Top page.[23]

No. Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "Only You"   Black Eyed Pilseung Black Eyed Pilseung 3:03
2. "Lovekiller (feat. Dok2)" (못된 여자) Black Eyed Pilseung Black Eyed Pilseung 3:29
3. "아포가토 (feat. C.A.P)" (Affogato) Niel Niel 3:26
4. "Lady (feat. L.Joe)"   Black Eyed Pilseung Black Eyed Pilseung 3:31
5. "전화해" (Call Me) Ye-Yo Ye-Yo 3:28
6. "에필로그" (Epilogue) Brand Newjiq DJTY 3:27
7. "천사의 노래" (Song of an Angel) Lucid Fall Lucid Fall 4:22
Total length:
 24:58

Charts

ONIELy

Country Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Weekly album chart[24] 1
Gaon Monthly album chart[24] 3

ONIELy Repackage `Spring Love`

Country Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Weekly album chart[25] 4
Gaon Monthly album chart[26] 9

Release history

Album Region Date Format Label
oNIELy Korea February 16, 2015
LOEN Entertainment[27]		 Digital download TOP Media
February 17, 2015 CD
Spring Love Korea April 14, 2015
LOEN Entertainment[28]		 CD, digital download TOP Media

References

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  16. ↑ Niel overflows charisma in solo debut stages for 'Affogato' and 'Lovekiller' on Music Bank Daily KPop News Website.
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  20. ↑ Niel and Juniel will perform “Spring Love” for the first time on M! Countdown
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