Malus is the eighth
extended play by South Korean boy band
Oneus. It was released by
RBW and distributed by
Kakao Entertainment on September 5, 2022. The EP contains seven tracks, including the
lead single, "Same Scent". Malus debuted atop the
Circle Album Chart, with over 201,000 copies sold of its physical, Poca and Meta versions.[1] This album marks their final release with Ravn as his departure from the group was announced on October 27, 2022.
Background and release
On August 16, Oneus announced that they would make a comeback on September 5 with Malus.[2]
Critical reception
NME described "Same Scent" as "new tropical house", penchant for incorporating traditional Korean instruments and culture into both their songs and videos.[3]
On September 13, the group earned their first music show win with "Same Scent" on
SBS M's The Show.[4] On September 14, the group earned their second music show win with "Same Scent" on
MBC M's Show Champion.[5]
^Ji, Min-kyung (August 16, 2022).
"원어스, 9월 5일 미니 8집 'MALUS'로 컴백 확정" [ONEUS will make a comeback with their 8th mini album "MALUS" on September 5th] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
^Go, A-ra (September 13, 2022).
원어스 건희-시온 '1위 꽃미소' [Oneus Keonhee-Xion, '1st place flower smile']. X Sport News (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^SHOW CHAMPION 449회 TOP5 [SHOW CHAMPION Episode 449 TOP 5]. MBC Plus (in Korean). September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.