Amaranth (album)
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Amaranth is the first studio album of the Korean pop-ballad duo Davichi, released on January 28, 2008. Actress Lee Mi-yeon and former labelmate Lee Hyori starred in the music video for their debut single, "I Love You Even Though I Hate You". Many composers contributed to the album, including Cho Young Soo, Ahn Min Young, and Park Geun Tae.
Promotion
Davichi chose not to appear in the music video for their debut single "I Love You Even Though I Hate You" and instead released a seven minute long mini drama directed by Cha Eun Taek. The plot of the music video was inspired by the movie Thelma & Louise.[1] The song was composed by esteemed balladist, Ryu Jae Hyun, who also composed several songs for artists such as Vibe, SG Wannabe, and FT Island.
Their next single, "Sad Promise" was re-released as a remixed dance single, giving the opportunity for Davichi to showcase a more lively side of themselves. The music video was a continuation of their previous release and again featured Lee Mi-yeon and Lee Hyori.[2]
After a short break, a repackage of the album was released, titled "Amaranth Vivid Summer Edition". The repackage included two new songs and the previous remix of "Sad Promise". Gagman HaHa lent his vocals to the single "Love and War", an upbeat pop-dance song.[3] The single became a hit and the duo was awarded number ones on Music Bank, M! Countdown and Inkigayo.
Tracklisting
※ Bold at the space of "Tracks" means promotional singles in each album. [4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangements | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "미워도 사랑하니까" ("I Love You Even Though I Hate You") | Ryu Jaehyun | Ryu Jaehyun | Ryu Jaehyun | |
| 2. | "립스틱 짙게 바르고" ("Putting on Lipstick") | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | Cho Young Soo | |
| 3. | "나쁘고 아픈 나" ("The Bad Me That's Hurt") | Wheesung, Lee Chae Kyu | Park Geun Tae | Lee Jong Hoon | |
| 4. | "슬픈 다짐" ("Sad Promise") | Lee Seung Ho | Park Hae Un | Park Hae Un | |
| 5. | "외사랑" ("Old Love") | Kim Do Hoon, Hwang Sung Jin | Lee Sang Ho [Fan], Kim Do Hoon | Lee Sang Ho [Fan] | |
| 6. | "슬픈 사랑의 노래" ("Sad Love Song") | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | Cho Young Soo | |
| 7. | "별이 빛나는 밤" ("Starry Night") | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | Seo Jae Ha | |
| 8. | "그런거니" ("Is That How It Is?") | Min Myung Ki, Doh Hee Seon | Min Myung Ki | Park Dong Kyu | |
| 9. | "겨우겨우" ("Barely") | Lee Hee Seung | Han Sung Ho | Moon Jung Kyu | |
| 10. | "이별의 반대 말" ("Opposite of Breaking Up") | Kang Eun Kyung | Park Hae Un | Park Hae Un |
Vivid Summer Edition[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangements | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "물병" ("Water Bottle") | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | |
| 2. | "사랑과 전쟁 (Narr. HaHa)" ("Love and War") | Ahn Young Min | Cho Young Soo | Cho Young Soo | |
| 3. | "슬픈 다짐 (Remix)" ("Sad Promise (Remix)") | Lee Seung Ho | Park Hae Un | Park Hae Un |
References
- ^ Template:Ko icon 이미연, 이효리 파격 변신 M/V 및 멤버 중 강민경 인터넷 ‘얼짱’으로 데뷔 전부터 큰 화제 (Davichi 1st Album Release). Melon. January 25, 2008.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 슬픈 다짐 Remix (Sad Promise Digital Single Remix). Naver. April 2, 2008.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 다비치, 1.5집 앨범 발매! 타이틀곡은 ‘사랑과 전쟁’, 하하의 코믹 랩 피처링이 인상적인 신나는 댄스곡! (Davichi's first album repackage, featuring Haha). Melon. , July 3, 2008.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 1집 Amaranth (Davichi 1st Album Release). Naver. January 25, 2008.
- ^ Template:Ko icon 1.5집 Vivid Summer Edition (1st Amaranth Repackage Album) (Davichi 1st Album Repackage). Naver. July 3, 2008.