Bloom (Red Velvet)

Bloom
Type	Studio
Artist	Red Velvet
Released	April 6, 2022
Format(s)	CD, CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray, download, streaming
Recorded	2018-2021
Length	36:52
Label(s)	Avex Trax SM Entertainment Japan
Distributor(s)	Avex Trax
Music services
Release chronology
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Bloom is the first Japanese full-length album by Red Velvet. It was released in April 6, 2022 with "Wildside" serving as the album's title track.

The song "Wildside" was pre-released on digital platforms on March 28 along with its music video.

The physical release comes in eight versions: a regular CD edition, a CD+DVD edition, a CD+Blu-ray edition, and individual member versions.

Background

On December 11, 2021, it was announced that the group will be releasing their first Japanese full-length album Bloom on February 2, 2022. The album consists of 11 songs with five new Japanese tracks. However, on January 14, it was announced that the album would be postponed to a later date due to production reasons. On March 12, it was announced that the new release date will be April 6. The promotion schedule was posted on March 12, 2022 which revealed when things would be released.

Composition

"Wildside" is described as a song that has a cool and alluring atmosphere that is unique to Red Velvet. The lyrics talk about not giving up until you reach the place you have been desiring. The song "Marionette" samples a xylophone signature line which is derived from the classic song "The Nutcracker". "Jackpot" gives off an exciting atmosphere. The lyrics of "Snap Snap" talk about the generation's dependence on social media. "Color of Love" has a gentle melody.

Commercial performance

It debuted at #5 on the Oricon Albums Chart for the week of April 4-10, 2022. Bloom also debuted at #2 on Billboard's Japan Hot Albums chart. In Oricon's monthly album chart for April, it was revealed that the album sold 17,811 copies.

Track list

1. "Marionette" - 3:48
2. "Wildside" - 3:49
3. "Sappy" - 3:20
4. "Jackpot" - 3:02
5. "#Cookie Jar" - 3:34
6. "Snap Snap" - 3:23
7. "Sayonara" - 3:15
8. "Aitai-tai" - 3:14
9. "Swimming Pool" - 3:21
10. "'Cause It's You" - 3:00
11. "Color of Love" - 3:07

DVD (CD+DVD Edition) & Blu-ray(CD+Blu-ray Edition)

1. Red Velvet “ReVeluv-Baby Party 2019” Digest
2. Red Velvet Making of Japan
3. A-Nation Best Selection　
4. "Bloom" Jacket Making Clip

Gallery

Promotion schedule

Jacket behind
(Irene)

Jacket behind
(Seulgi)

Jacket behind
(Wendy)

Jacket behind
(Joy)

Jacket behind
(Yeri)

Video links

• "Wildside" music video
  • MV teaser
  • Individual MV teasers: Seulgi / Yeri / Irene / Wendy / Joy
  • MV behind #1 / #2
• "Color of Love" lyric video
• Special digest
  • 01. "Marionette"
  • 02. "Wildside"
  • 03. "Sappy"
  • 04. "Jackpot"
  • 05. "Cookie Jar"
  • 06. "Snap Snap"
  • 07. "Sayonara"
  • 08. "Aitai-tai"
  • 09. "Swimming Pool"
  • 10. "'Cause It's You
  • 11. "Color of Love"
• Special movie digest
  • ReVeluv-Baby Party 2019
  • Red Velvet making of Japan
  • A-nation best selection
  • Jacket making clip