Daydream | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
EP by | ||||
Released | April 6, 2021 | |||
Genre | Dance | |||
Length | 18:01 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | Ai Grand Korea | |||
D-Crunch chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Daydream | ||||
|
Daydream (stylized in all caps) is the fourth mini-album by South Korean idol group D-Crunch. It was released on April 6, 2021, by Ai Grand Korea and distributed by Kakao M. It marks the group's first record following the departure of vocalist Hyunwoo. A dance and ballad album, its concept revolves around its three themes: "Memory", "Nightmare", and "Daydream".
Following a series of photo and video teasers, Daydream and its lead single "My Name" were concurrently released. D-Crunch promoted the song by performing on music chart programs across various television networks. Two of the group's members were diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after the album was issued, which forced D-Crunch to cease promotions. The mini-album peaked at number 74 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.
On December 28, 2020, Ai Grand Korea announced that vocalist Hyunwoo, who had halted promotions with D-Crunch due to an ongoing back injury three months earlier, would leave the group. He cited his health as the reason for his departure. [1] Conceptually, Daydream revolves around three themes: "Memory", signifying the longing to return to reminiscent happy moments; "Nightmare", denying the inescapable reality of being abandoned; and "Daydream", expressing the fulfillment of a desire which is only possible in a dream. [2] The album comprises dance music and balladry. [3] Its music conveys dreaming and a rising moon during the day. The dreams present fantasies, illusions, daydreams, and idle dreams, which the dreamer cannot be awoken from. [4]
Daydream opens with "My Name", a future bass-dance track. Its lyrics describe the rebirth of a person who has their named called out by a loved one. [3] "Time to Go to You" is a ballad in which the narrator yearns for the younger self. A pop track, the lyrics of "Childlike" search to recapture the innocence of youth. The mini-album closes with the ballad "Sandcastle", a farewell to a disintegrating sandcastle being swept away by the waves of the ocean. [5] [6]
Rappers Hyunho and Dylan were cast in MBC Dramanet's web drama Time to Be Together 1:11, which began airing in March 2021. [7] Music from Daydream was played as background music throughout its ten episodes. [8] On March 22, Ai Grand Korea announced the release of Daydream and released a "Nightmare"-themed teaser image showcasing the group wearing black-and-white suits under crimson-colored lighting. [9] "Memory"-themed concept images for each group member donning casual wear were uploaded two days later. [4] Individual "Nightmare" photos of the members were published on March 26. [10] Respective photos of the members wearing white outfits showing the "Daydream" versions were unveiled on March 29. [11] Two days later, group portraits of all three concepts were posted by D-Crunch's agency. [2] Two music video teasers for the lead single "My Name" were uploaded on April 1 and 2. [12] [13] A day ahead of the album's release, a Daydream highlight medley was shared across social networking services. [6]
Daydream and the music video for "My Name" were simultaneously released on April 6. [5] A performance version music video followed one week later. [14] D-Crunch began promoting the lead single on weekly music chart shows on the day of the album's release. They performed the song on SBS MTV's The Show, [15] MBC Every 1's Show Champion, [16] and Mnet's M Countdown. [17] Vocalist Hyunwook and rapper O.V experienced cold-like symptoms amidst promotions and were diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 24. [18] The pair were placed in quarantine; the remaining six members tested negative for the virus and D-Crunch immediately completed promotions for the album. [19]
Daydream received favorable reviews from both critics from TV Daily. Kim Ji-ha wrote that the tone of each member was charming, while Kim Han-kil expressed being able to feel the record's "powerful" energy. [20] On the chart dated April 4–10, 2021, Daydream debuted at number 74 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart. [21]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "My Name" | Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko, O.V | Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko | Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko | 3:49 |
2. | "Time to Go to You" (너에게 가는 시간; Neoege Ganeun Sigan) | Bull$EyE | Bull$EyE, Mind182 | Mind182 | 3:45 |
3. | "Childlike" | Inner Child | Inner Child, Lee Tae-hun | Lee Tae-hun | 3:22 |
4. | "Sandcastle" (모래성; Moraeseong) | Inner Child | Inner Child, Mystery | Mystery | 3:16 |
5. | "Myname" (Inst.) | Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko | Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko | 3:49 | |
Total length: | 18:01 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
---|---|
South Korean Albums ( Gaon) [21] | 74 |
{{
cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (
link)