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Magenta (EP)

Magenta (stylized MAGENTA) is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean singer and songwriter Kang Daniel. It was released on August 3, 2020, by Konnect Entertainment and distributed by Sony Music Korea. Magenta contains six tracks with "Who U Are" as its lead single. "Waves" featuring Simon Dominic and Jamie was pre-released on July 27.

Magenta
EP by
Kang Daniel
ReleasedAugust 3, 2020 (2020-08-03)
Recorded2020
GenreK-pop
Length20:05
LanguageKorean
Label
Kang Daniel chronology
Cyan
(2020) 		Magenta
(2020) 		Yellow
(2021)
Singles from Magenta
  1. "Waves"
    Released: July 27, 2020
  2. "Who U Are"
    Released: August 3, 2020
Music video
"Waves" on YouTube
"Who U Are" on YouTube
"Movie" on YouTube
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM[1]

Background and composition

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On July 5, 2020, Konnect Entertainment posted a comeback teaser video for Magenta, the second mini album in Kang's "Color" album trilogy series.[2] Album pre-orders began on July 13. While Cyan showed bright and refreshing colors, Magenta is described as having strong and powerful colors that capture the beginning and end of summer. Kang wanted to show onstage what many think is the most "Kang Daniel-like" and bring energy to listeners through fun dance music. He participated in writing five songs.[3][4][5]

Inspired by dancehall and hip-hop, "Waves" has 808 bass drums, Latin guitar, and piano staccato sounds. Lyrically, the song is about succumbing to waves of emotion. "Who U Are" combines 808 bass drums, Latin guitar, flute, synthesizer, and vocal effects and talks about awakening inner emotions unknown to even oneself.[6][7]

Artwork

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The album cover features two glowing magenta circles merged to form a Venn diagram. In addition, as part of the Color EP trilogy, the hex code for magenta (as well as fuchsia; #FF00FF) is on the top left corner.[8]

Promotion

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Kang revealed the "Waves" music video at his online fan meeting on July 25 prior to the official music site release.[9] To commemorate the album's release, he held an album countdown V Live show on August 3 and virtual fan-sign events.[10][11] Kang performed on all music shows[12] and appeared on radio shows Kim Shin Young’s Song of Hope, Volume Up, and Love Game within the two weeks of promotions.[13][14][15] He also appeared on the August 7 episode of You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook and performed "Who U Are", "Interview", as well as a brief cover of Johan Kim's hit song "I Want to Fall in Love".[16] In addition, Kang made several appearances as a special MC and judge on KBS2's Fun-Staurant, and performed a snippet of "Who U Are".[17] After Kang wrapped up broadcast promotions, he released a surprise music video for the B-side track "Movie".[18]

Commercial performance

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Magenta surpassed 320,000 physical album sales within a week[19] and resulted in a Hanteo Chart official certificate.[20] Kang earned a Gaon triple crown by topping the album, download, and BGM weekly charts.[21][22] The music video for the lead single "Who U Are" surpassed 10 million views within four days of its release, setting a personal record for Kang.[23] The song also took first place on three music shows: The Show, Music Bank, and Show! Music Core.[24]

Track listing

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Digital download/CD[25]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Flash"
  • JQ
  • Kang Daniel
  • Lee Ji-won
  • Ameli
  • Shin Sae-rom
  • Anthony Russo
  • Anthony Pavel
  • Kaelyn Behr
  • Rudy Sandapa
  • MZMC
  • Styalz Fuego
  • Rudy Sandapa
3:48
2."Waves" (featuring Simon Dominic and Jamie)
  • ae.patricia
  • BIYA
  • Simon Dominic
  • Jamie
  • Kang Daniel
  • Anthony Russo
  • Julien Maurice Moore
  • Kaelyn Behr
  • MZMC
Styalz Fuego2:44
3."Who U Are" (깨워; kkaewo; lit. Wake Up)
  • JQ
  • Kang Daniel
  • Bae Sung-hyun
  • Ameli
  • Shin Sae-rom
  • Anthony Russo
  • Anthony Pavel
  • Kyle Buckley
  • MZMC
  • Pinkslip
  • inverness
  • MZMC
3:22
4."Runaway" (featuring Yumdda)
  • ae.patricia
  • Yumdda
  • Kang Daniel
  • Advanced
  • Charlotte Wilson
  • Jacob Aaron
  • The Hub 88
Advanced3:15
5."Movie" (featuring Dvwn)
  • Dvwn
  • Kang Daniel
  • Kyle Buckley
  • Jeremy Jasper
  • Julien Maurice Moore
  • MZMC
  • Pinkslip
  • inverness
  • MZMC
2:59
6."Night" (밤; bam)
  • Noday
  • Jung Jin-hyung
  • Riskypizza
  • Noday
  • Riskypizza
  • Jung Jin-hyung
  • Noday
  • Riskypizza
3:57
Total length:20:05

Charts

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Year-end charts

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Chart (2020) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[29] 31

Singles

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Weekly chart performance for Magenta singles
Chart (2020) Peak
positions
"Waves" "Who U Are"
South Korea (Gaon)[30][31] 102 12
South Korea (Kpop Hot 100)[32][33] 92 80

Certifications and sales

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Sales certifications for Magenta
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[34] Platinum 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Sales figures for Magenta
Region Sales
South Korea (Gaon)[29] 337,785

Accolades

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Music program awards

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Song Program Date Ref.
"Who U Are" The Show (SBS MTV) August 11, 2020 [35]
Music Bank (KBS2) August 14, 2020 [36]
Show! Music Core (MBC) August 15, 2020 [37]

Release history

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Release formats for Magenta
Region Date Format Label
Various August 3, 2020
  • Konnect Entertainment
  • Sony Music
South Korea CD

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "강다니엘 (Kang Daniel) – Magenta". IZM (in Korean). August 12, 2020. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "강다니엘, 8월 3일 컴백 확정.. MAGENTA 컴백 티저 영상 공개[공식]" [Kang Daniel's comeback confirmed on August 3rd.. MAGENTA comeback teaser video released [Official]]. Herald Pop (in Korean). July 6, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2020 – via Naver.
  3. ^ "강다니엘 마젠타 컴백 카운트다운 "강렬함+파워풀"" [Kang Daniel Magenta comeback countdown "Intensity + Powerful"]. Star News (in Korean). July 8, 2020. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020 – via Naver.
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  5. ^ "'I really want to visit:' why a trip to the UAE is on the cards for K-pop star Kang Daniel". The National. August 19, 2020. Archived from the original on August 30, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "강다니엘, 'Waves' 티저 이미지 기습 공개..사이먼 도미닉-제이미 피처링" [Kang Daniel reveals 'Waves' teaser image surprise.. featuring Simon Dominic-Jamie]. Herald Pop (in Korean). July 23, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2020 – via Naver.
  7. ^ "강다니엘, 두 번째 미니 앨범 마젠타(MAGENTA) 하이라이트 메들리 공개" [Kang Daniel's 2nd mini album MAGENTA highlight medley released]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020 – via Naver.
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  9. ^ "강다니엘, '웨이브스' 오늘(27일) 발매..쌈디X제이미 피처링" [Kang Daniel, 'Waves' released today (27th).. Samdy x Jamie featuring]. Star News (in Korean). July 27, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2020 – via Naver.
  10. ^ "강다니엘, 앨범 소개→언박싱 마젠타 카운트다운 라이브 예고..8월 3일 V라이브 출격" [Kang Daniel, album introduction → Unboxing Magenta countdown live preview.. V live sortie on August 3]. Osen (in Korean). July 28, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2020 – via Naver.
  11. ^ "[2020.08.05 (수)] 강다니엘 2ND MINI ALBUM MAGENTA 발매기념 영상통화 사인회 (예약판매-사운드웨이브)" [[2020.08.05 (Wed)] Kang Daniel 2ND MINI ALBUM MAGENTA release commemorative video call signing event (pre-order-Soundwave)]. Konnect Entertainment (in Korean). July 14, 2020. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "'역대급 강렬美' 강다니엘 마젠타 컴백 포인트[★FOCUS]" [Kang Daniel's Magenta comeback point for 'History of intense beauty']. Star News (in Korean). July 18, 2020. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "'정희' 강다니엘, 컴백 기념 팬심 깨운 입담 #효도플렉스 #행주러브콜 [종합]" ['Junghee' Kang Daniel, awakening fan spirit to celebrate the comeback #Hyodo Flex #Haengju Love Call [General]]. Osen (in Korean). August 10, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "'볼륨' 강다니엘 "노출 극히 꺼리는 편, 새로운 모습 보여주고파 민소매 도전"" [“Volume” Kang Daniel “I'm extremely reluctant to be exposed, I want to show a new look and challenge sleeveless”]. Newsen (in Korean). August 11, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Naver.
  15. ^ "강다니엘, '박소현의 러브게임' 출연…앨범 비하인드 공개" [Kang Daniel appeared in "Park So-Hyun's Love Game"… Album behind-the-scenes release]. Sports Donga (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Naver.
  16. ^ "'유스케' 강다니엘 "월 17만원 고시원 시절도 좋았다…성공 후 母 행복" [종합]" ['Yusuke' Kang Daniel "I enjoyed my days at 170,000 won a month and gosiwon… Happy after success" [General]]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). August 8, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Naver.
  17. ^ "'편스토랑' 강다니엘, 스페셜 평가단 합류 (ft.소원성취)" [Kang Daniel, ‘Pyeon Restaurant’, joins the special evaluation team (ft. wish fulfillment)]. Sports Donga (in Korean). August 14, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2020 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "KANG DANIEL Prepares a Surprise Gift to the DANITYs After the End of the Promotion!". Hanteo News. August 19, 2020. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  19. ^ "강다니엘 마젠타 초동 32만 장 팔았다" [Kang Daniel sold 320,000 copies of Magenta]. Hankyung (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Naver.
  20. ^ "KANG DANIEL Official Named '320K Initial Chodong Sales' Artist After Receiving Hanteo Chart's Certificate". Hanteo News. September 25, 2020. Archived from the original on October 19, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  21. ^ "[DA:차트] 32주차 가온차트서 강다니엘 3관왕·싹쓰리 2관왕 차지" [[DA: Chart] Kang Daniel's 3 crowns and 2 Sak 3 crowns in the 32nd week of Gaon Chart]. Sports Donga (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Naver.
  22. ^ "강다니엘, 가온차트까지 휩쓸다..3관왕 영예" [Kang Daniel sweeps even the Gaon chart.. 3 crowns honor]. Star News (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Naver.
  23. ^ "강다니엘 '깨워', 뮤직비디오 조회수 천만뷰 돌파" [Kang Daniel 'Wake Up', music video hits 10 million views]. Xports News (in Korean). August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Naver.
  24. ^ "'활동 종료' 강다니엘의 기록, #초동 32만장 #MV 천만뷰 #음방 3관왕" ['Activity End' Kang Daniel's record, #320,000 copies of the first episode #10 million views of the MV #3 crowns for Eumbang]. Xports News (in Korean). August 17, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2020 – via Naver.
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  29. ^ a b Cumulative South Korean Sales of Magenta:
  30. ^ "Digital Chart - Week 31 of 2020". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
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  33. ^ "Korea K-pop Hot 100 - Week of August 15, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
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  35. ^ "강다니엘, '깨워'로 컴백 동시에 1위..."소중한 상, 다니티 덕분"" [Kang Daniel, #1 at the same time comeback with 'Wake Up'... "Thanks to Daniti, an important prize"]. Maeil Business (in Korean). August 12, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2020 – via Naver.
  36. ^ "8월 2주<K-차트>순위 (No. 381)" [August 2nd week <K-Chart> ranking (No. 381)]. KBS Music Bank (in Korean). August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  37. ^ "'음악중심' 강다니엘, '깨워'로 컴백 후 1위 3관왕 "다니티 감사" [★밤TView]" ['Music Core' Kang Daniel, ranked 1st after comeback with 'Wake up' 3 crowns "Thanks to Daniti" [★Night TView]]. Star News (in Korean). August 15, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2020 – via Naver.
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