Awe (stylised in all-caps) is the second mini album by XG. It was released on November 8, 2024 with "Howling" serving as album’s title track.
"Something Ain't Right", "Woke Up Remixx" and "Iykyk" were pre-released on July 26, September 20, and October 11 respectively.
The physical album comes in eleven versions: XG, Alphaz, seven individual solo versions, Regular and Vinyl.
Background[]
On July 8, 2024, XG announced that they will be releasing their second mini album in late 2024.[1] On July 25, XG announced the release of their second mini album, slated for November 8.[2] The album was later revealed to be titled Awe.[3]
Commercial performance[]
According to Hanteo Chart, Awe sold 41,273 copies on its first day of sales and 50,302 copies in its first week. [4]
Awe was ranked #69 on the 2024 Billboard Japan's Hot Album Year End chart.[5]
On December 9, 2024, Awe was certified gold by the Recording Industry of Japan for reaching 100,000 units shipped.[6]
Track list[]
- "Howl" - 1:18
- "Howling" - 3:08
- "Space Meeting Skit" - 0:51
- "Iykyk" - 3:00
- "Something Ain't Right" - 3:10
- "In The Rain" - 3:08
- "Woke Up Remixx" (feat. Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, Awich, Tak, Dok2) - 6:20
- "Is This Love" - 2:35
Certifications[]
Recording Industry of Japan (RIAJ)[]
Year | Date | Certification | Units | Reference |
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2024 | December 9 | Gold | 100,000 units | [6] |
Gallery[]
- Main article: Awe/Gallery
Trivia[]
- "Awe" means a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
- "Is This Love" is a song written in 2019, three years before XG's debut, describing the birth of the group.[7]
References[]
- ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (July 8, 2024)
- ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (July 25, 2024)
- ↑ @XGOfficial_ on Twitter (September 13, 2024)
- ↑ Hanteo News: Hanteo Chart Official XG Triumphs with Unique Worldview… Mini 2nd Album 'AWE' Surpasses 50,000 in Initial Chodong Sales
- ↑ (JP) Billboard Japan: Billboard Japan Hot Albums Year End | Charts | Billboard JAPAN
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Recording Industry of Japan (JPN): 月次認定作品 認定年月:2024年 11月
- ↑ Melon: XG 2nd Mini Album "AWE"
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