I. Introduction
Never Ever is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Jiyeon. It was released on May 20, 2014, by Core Contents Media. '1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever)' was released as the lead single.
II. Background & Release
On April 2, 2014 it was announced that Jiyeon would have a solo album. Core Contents Media released a statement saying, 'Jiyeon’s solo concept is sexy and will be similar to Park Jiyoon's 'Coming of Age Ceremony', but with a modern 2014-esque twist.'
On May 20, 2014 the extended play Never Ever was released along with the music video for the title track '1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever)' and a dance practice video. '1 Minute, 1 Second (Never Ever)' is a medium-tempo song produced by Duble Sidekick. The EP also includes the melancholic 'Marionette' and 'Yeouido Cherry Blossom', a song by composer Ahn Young-min.
III. Tracklist
Title | Writer | Producer | Length |
1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever) | Duble Sidekick, David Kim | Duble Sidekick, Radio Galaxy | 3:30 |
Yeouido Cherry Blossom | Ahn Young Min | Ahn Young Min | 2:58 |
Marionette | Tenzo & Tasco | Tenzo & Tasco | 3:25 |
1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever) (Inst.) | N/A | Duble Sidekick, Radio Galaxy | 3:30 |
Yeouido Cherry Blossom (Inst.) | N/A | Ahn Young Min | 2:58 |
Marionette (Inst.) | N/A | Tenzo & Tasco | 3:25 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
V. Videos
VI. Teaser
1 Minute 1 Second 1
1 Minute 1 Second 2
VII. Official MV
1 Minute 1 Second (Original Ver.)
1 Minute 1 Second
VIII. Live Performance
VIV. Dance Practice
VI. Concept Pictures
VII. Reception
The EP reached number 3 on the Gaon Weekly Albums Chart. The title track '1 Minute 1 Second (Never Ever)' made it to number 17 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart.
VIII. Charts & Sales
VIIII. Charts
Chart | Peak position |
Gaon Weekly Albums Chart | 3 |
Gaon Monthly Albums Chart | 11 |
Gaon Yearly Albums Chart | 95 |
VIIIII. Sales
Chart | Amount |
Gaon physical sales | 15,639 |