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Minzy Work 01: Uno
EP by Minzy
ReleasedApril 17, 2017 (2017-04-17)
Recorded2016–17
Genre
Length20:38
Language
Label
Producer
  • Superdog
  • Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz
  • Jon Asher
  • Stereotypes
  • Groovy Room
Singles from Minzy Work 01: Uno
  1. "Ninano (니나노)"
    Released: April 17, 2017

Minzy Work 01: Uno is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Minzy. It was released on April 17, 2017, by The Music Works and distributed by Genie Music. It contains six tracks, including the single and title song "Ninano" duet with South Korean rapper Flowsik. The EP marks Minzy debut as a solo artist, and incorporates a range of genres, including ballad and R&B.

Background and release

In mid-2016, Minzy contracted with music label Music Work and departed from girl-group 2NE1 from YG Entertainment. Soon they confirmed that Minzy was working towards her debut mini album. In mid-March, Music Work announced that Minzy's debut would be in April. On April 4, 2017, Music Work released a graphic schedule for the mini-album.

The track "Ni Na No (니나노)" features the Korean rapper Flowsik. Minzy participated with writing the lyrics for all the songs, plus co-composed the song "Beautiful Lie."

The album was released digitally on April 17, 2017, along with a music video for the title track. In South Korea, the album was distributed physically and digitally by Music Work.

Promotion

Minzy held a showcase on April 17, 2017, to present her debut mini album.

Minzy began promotions of title track "Ni Na No" on music shows on April 18. She first performed the song on SBS MTV's The Show, followed by performances on SBS's Inkigayo, MBC's Show Champion, Show! Music Core, KBS' Music Bank and Mnet's M! Countdown.

Singles

On April 17, 2017, Minzy released "Ni Na No", the first official single from the album. A teaser video for the song was released on April 14, followed by its music video and digital release on April 17. Minzy performed the song for the first time at the SBS MTV's The Show.

Commercial performance

Minzy Work 01: Uno entered and peaked at number 10 on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated April 16–22, 2017.

The mini-album (EP) entered and peaked at number 2 on Billboard's World Albums, for the week ending May 6, 2017, as the highest ranking debut. In its second week, the EP fell to number 9.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ni Na No" (니나노) (featuring Flowsik)Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, Jon Asher, Melanie Fontana, Minzy, FlowsikSuperdog, Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz, Jon Asher03:11
2."Superwoman" (수퍼우먼)Joshua Wilkinson, Jack McManus, Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz, Melanie Fontana, MinzySuperdog, Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz03:28
3."ING" (알쏭달쏭)Stereotypes, Kat Nestle, MinzySuperdog, Stereotypes03:18
4."Flashlight" (featuring Jay Park)Groovy Room (그루비룸), Minzy, Jay ParkSuperdog, GroovyRoom (그루비룸)03:15
5."Beautiful Lie"Minzy, Superdog (슈퍼도그), Brian ChoSuperdog04:15
6."Ni Na No" (English rap ver.) (featuring Flowsik)Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz, Jon Asher, Melanie Fontana, Minzy, FlowsikSuperdog, Michel 'Lindgren' Schulz, Jon Asher03:11
Total length:20:38

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ) 10
South Korea (Gaon) 10
US World Albums (Billboard) 2

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea April 17, 2017 CD, digital download, The Music Works, Genie Music
Worldwide Digital download

References

  1. "Minzy – Minzy Work 01: Uno | 1st Mini Album". KPopScene. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  2. "Former 2NE1 Member Minzy Debuts as Soloist With 'Minzy Work 01 Uno' EP". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  3. "공민지, 11월 솔로가수로 돌아오나" (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  4. "Gong Minzy Releases Track List For First Solo Album "MINZY WORK 01 UNO"". What the K-Pop. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  5. "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  6. "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  7. "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  8. "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  9. "Album Chart: Week 16 of 2017" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  10. "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
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