Rover is the third mini album by Kai. It was released on March 13, 2023 with "Rover" serving as the album's title track.
The physical album comes in five versions: Photo Book Ver.1, Photo Book Ver. 2, Sleeve Ver., SMini, and digipack.
Background[]
On February 14, 2023, SPOTV News released a report stating that Kai will be releasing an album in March. Hours later, SM Entertainment confirmed the report and added that it will be released mid March.[1] On February 17, it was announced that Kai will be releasing his third mini album, Rover, on March 13, 2023.[2]
Composition[]
"Rover" is described as a rhythmic dance genre song. It features percussion, marimba, bells, and a heavy 808 bass.[3] "Black Mirror" is described as a hip-hop R&B genre song featuring a unique 808 bass and drum pattern, while "Bomba" is a dance genre song with rhythmic reggaeton beats and addictive synth riffs.[4]
Promotions[]
A countdown live for the album was held on EXO's YouTube channel and Tik Tok account on March 13 at 5pm.[5]
Kai will be performing "Rover" for the first time on March 17 at Music Bank. He will also be performing the song at Show! Music Core and Inkigayo on the following days.[6]
Commercial performance[]
Rover reached #1 on the iTunes Top Album chart in 40 different countries. It also topped daily domestic music charts such as Hanteo Chart and Circle Retail Album Chart, as well as China's QQ Music digital album sales chart.[7]
Circle reported that Rover sold 214,212 copies during the week of March 12 to March 18. It debuted at #1 on the weekly chart.[8]
Track list[]
- "Rover" - 2:54
- "Black Mirror" - 2:55
- "Slidin'" - 2:43
- "Bomba" - 3:08
- "Say You Love Me" - 3:22
- "Sinner" - 3:06
Awards[]
Music show wins[]
| Song | Music show | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Rover" | Music Bank (KBS) | March 24, 2023[9] |
| Show! Music Core (MBC) | March 25, 2023[10] |
Gallery[]
(Photobook Vers.)
(Sleeve Ver.)
.png "Kai Rover album packaging (Digipack ver.).png (5.08 MB)")
(Digipack ver.)
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Kai Confirmed To Make March Solo Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Kai Announces Comeback Date + Drops 1st Teaser For “Rover”
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 엑소 카이, 타이틀곡은 '로버'…자유분방 와일드 힙 그 자체
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: 엑소 카이, 미니3집 '로버'…솔직담백한 매력 발산
- ↑ @weareoneEXO on Twitter (March 10, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Daum: 엑소 카이, 오늘(16일)부터 음악방송 출격..'Rover' 컴백 무대
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 엑소 카이, 미니 3집 ‘Rover’ 아이튠즈 전 세계 40개 지역 1위…글로벌 인기 입증
- ↑ Circle Chart: Album Chart 2023 Weeks 11
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: EXO’s Kai Takes 1st Win For “Rover” On “Music Bank”; Performances By NMIXX, iKON’s Bobby, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: EXO’s Kai Takes 2nd Win For “Rover” On “Music Core”; Performances By NMIXX, iKON’s Bobby, And More
Video links[]
- "Rover" music video
- "Rover" dance practice
- Mood sampler 1 / 2
- Film : Kai
- Dance practice behind the scenes
- Jacket behind the scenes
- Countdown live
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