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Lee Chaeyeon is a South Korean singer under WM Entertainment. She participated in the survival show Produce 48 and won a place in the Japanese-Korean group Iz*One. The group disbanded when the group's contract from the show expired in 2021.
She made her solo debut in October 2022.
Showdown is Chaeyeon's 3rd mini album.
On the 17th of June 2024, The Beginning of Showdown was released.
Owned by WM Entertainment
On the 19th of June 2024, the Showdown: Intro was released.
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On the 26th of June 2024, the Don't M/V Teaser was released.
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On the 30th of June 2024, the Showdown Highlight Medley was released.
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On the 3rd of July 2024, the Don't M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of Showdown.
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On the 5th of July 2024, the Don't Dance Practice Video was released.
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On the 10th of July 2024, the Summer Heat Dance Practice Video was released.
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On the 15th of July 2024, the Standing On My Own Special Video was released.
Owned by WM Entertainment
Chaeyeon co-wrote on the lyrics for Dreaming and title track Don't.
SHOWDOWN peaked at No. 26 on the Circle Albums Chart.
Circle Sales = 15,614+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for Don't has so far gained 8,322,996 million views, with the views still continuing to increase.
SHOWDOWN was released in 3 versions: Off, Play and Poca.
The Off and Play versions are set out in a paperback book style case and comes with the Cd, photobook, sticker sheet, ticket random scratch card, player card and 2 random photocards.
First-press also came with a a folded poster.
The Poca version is set out in an envelope and comes with a user guide, photo stand, random QR card album, sticker and 2 random photocards.
The photobooks for each version are different.
Track List:
Don't
Summer Heat
Supernatural
Standing On My Own
Dreaming
I've known of Chaeyeon since she was in Iz*One. While they weren't a group I really followed, I do like and listen to some of their songs. When I heard Chaeyeon was making her solo debut, I knew I wanted to check it out and I loved it. I've followed all her releases since.
I love the photobook, I feel it's short and sweet and would have loved if there were more pages.
The album itself really showcase Chaeyeon's vocals, I really think she is a unique artist and that's why I really love and enjoy her music. She has her own sound and vibe and this album continues that.
I love the melody for Don't, I also love how ringtones and a phone vibrating are used in the melody as it really fits in with the lyrics. I remember being a little confused when I first heard the track but it's songs like this why I love Chaeyeon. She may not have the strongest of voices when it comes to vocals but she can hold her own and she really shines as a soloist.
Don't
I absolutely love Summer Heat, the melody is stunning and really gives you summer vibes. For me it's songs like this that show off her unique charm as an idol.
Summer Heat
I really love the melody for Supernatural, for me this song feels and sounds refreshing and her vocal tones again the melody is perfect. The chorus is really catchy too.
Supernatural
Chaeyeon slows it down with Dancing On my Own. This is definitely one of my favourite songs on the album. For me it shows that while she's a performer, she still able to hold her own and hit those higher notes.
Standing On My Own
The melody for Dreaming is absolutely stunning and really makes Chaeyeon's voice stand out. She has such a softness to her voice that makes this song sound like she singing a lullaby. It's such a stunning ballad and makes me feel a little emotional and insanely proud of her.
Dreaming
I love that everytime Chaeyeon releases new music, it's always something new, I love that she likes to experiment with each release but still gives us that Lee Chaeyeon vibe.
She's really an all-round performer and I love that she tries to keep it fun, while giving us more emotional sounding songs too.
What were your thoughts on SHOWDOWN?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What were your thoughts on Don't as the title track?
Do you have a favourite track on the album?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye
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