Latata (EP)

2019 EP by (G)I-dle
Latata
Digital cover
EP by
(G)I-dle
ReleasedJuly 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
Recorded2019
GenreJ-pop
LanguageJapanese
Label
  • U-Cube
  • Cube
  • Universal Music
(G)I-dle chronology
I Made
(2019) 		Latata
(2019) 		I Trust
(2020)
Alternative cover
Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Singles from Latata
  1. "Latata (Japanese Ver.)"
    Released: June 28, 2019

Latata is the debut Japanese-language extended play (third overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Universal Music Japan on July 31, 2019.[1] The EP contains Japanese versions of previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)",[a] alongside two original Japanese tracks, "Light My Fire" and "For You".

Background and release

On May 19, 2019 it was revealed that (G)I-dle would make their Japanese debut with the EP Latata, with title track Latata on July 31, 2019. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition (A), a limited CD+PHOTOBOOK 28P edition (B), and a regular CD edition.[3] A Japanese version of Hann (Alone) was released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track.[2]

The song "For You" was written and composed by member Minnie.[4]

Promotion

(G)I-dle held a live showcase at the Mainabi Blitz Akasaka on July 23, 2019.[5] The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people.[6]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version)
  • Soyeon
  • Yu Shimoji(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
3:23
2."Light My Fire"Yu Shimoji
  • Hjalmar Wilen
  • Malin Johansson
  • Birk Storm
  • Hjalmar Wilen
3:51
3."Maze" (Japanese version)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Soyeon
  • Samuelle Soung(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
3:20
4."For You"
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • Soyeon
  • Eri Osanai(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • FCMHoudini
  • Minnie
3:44
Total length:14:18
iTunes bundle only
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
5."Hann (Alone)" (Japanese version)Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
  • Big Sancho
  • Soyeon
3:25
Total length:17:43


Limited Edition Type A (CD＋DVD)
No.TitleLyricsMusic{{{extra_column}}}Length
1."Latata" (Japanese version)
  • Soyeon
  • Yu Shimoji(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
  • Soyeon
  • Big Sancho
3:23
2."Light My Fire"Yu Shimoji
  • Hjalmar Wilen
  • Malin Johansson
  • Birk Storm
  • Hjalmar Wilen
3:51
3."Maze" (Japanese version)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Soyeon
  • Samuelle Soung(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
  • Son Young-jin
  • Ferdy
3:20
4."For You"
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • Soyeon
  • Eri Osanai(Japanese Lyrics)
  • Minnie
  • FCMHoudini
  • FCMHoudini
  • Minnie
3:44
5."Latata" (Music video; Japanese version)   3:26
6."Latata" (Music video making; Japanese version)    
Total length:14:19
Limited Edition Type B (CD＋PHOTOBOOK 28P)
No.TitleLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version)3:23
2."Light My Fire" (Japanese version)3:51
3."Maze" (Japanese version)3:20
4."For You" (Japanese version)3:44
Total length:14:19
Regular Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Latata" (Japanese version)3:23
2."Light My Fire"3:51
3."Maze" (Japanese version)3:20
4."For You" (Japanese version)3:44
Total length:14:19

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] 5
Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] 15
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music)[9] 8

Release history

Region Date Format Distributor
Various July 31, 2019 Digital download Cube, Universal Music
Japan
CD

Notes

  1. ^ The Japanese version of Hann (Alone) is only available on iTunes as an exclusive track.[2]

References

  1. ^ “幕張ジャック”(G)I-DLE、7・31日本デビュー ショーケースも決定
  2. ^ a b "1st mini album『LATATA』プリオーダースタート！スペシャルプライス&iTunes Exclusive Trackとして「HANN」(Japanese ver.)も収録！". Universal Music Japan. 28 June 2019.
  3. ^ (G)i-dle Latata versions
  4. ^ (G)I-DLE　日本デビュー作にはメンバー書き下ろしの新曲も、収録内容＆ジャケット写真公開
  5. ^ "(G)I-DLE、7月に『LATATA』で日本デビュー決定&ショーケースも開催". Excite Japan. 20 May 2019.
  6. ^ "(G)I-DLE、日本初ライブでデビュー曲「LATATA」初披露＜セットリスト＞". Model Press Japan. 24 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2019-08-12" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  8. ^ "Hot Albums (2020/08/12)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "第32 週 統計時間：2019/8/2 - 2019/8/8". 5music (in Chinese). Five Music. Retrieved November 29, 2019. To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner
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