I. Introduction
1/6 is the third mini album by Sunmi.
It was released by Abyss Company on August 6, 2021. It is the singer's first Korean EP in nearly three years, following Warning in 2018.
1/6 features six songs including the title track You Can't Sit With Us.
The album deals with the deep emotions of life, such as sadness, happiness, anger, and confusion, which are inevitable through the weight and the gravity of life.
II. Background and Release
On July 14, 2021, Sunmi’s label Abyss Company confirmed in a statement to Newsen that the singer is in the midst of preparations for a "new album" and is "aiming for an August comeback".
On July 19, the singer revealed that 1/6 would be released on August 6, 2021.
Sunmi unveiled the track listing to the EP on the her official social media accounts and website, revealing "You Can't Sit With Us" as the title track on July 26.
During an online media conference, Sunmi said that she wanted the EP to be appraised as "a fit for Sunmi", who cannot be easily copied.
The album's title 1/6 comes from the quote, "On the moon where gravity is one-sixth, will the weight of anxiety also be one-sixth?".
The music video teaser for the lead single was released on August 1 and the music video on August 6th.
III. Music and Composition
''You Can't Sit With Us is a synthwave -inspired song characterized by a distinct 80's dance pop style with powerful synth.
he track summarizes the frustration and anger one experiences when they’re at a crossroads with their lover.
''Sunny'' is a retro and summer inspired pop track that contains the "witty" lyrics of "Sunmi Sunmi" and the "cheerful" melody that makes the singer "feel free and light.
"1/6" is a "laid-back" bubblegum pop and city pop track with a retro sound.
The song details moments where Sunmi has difficulties with her emotions and her borderline personality disorder.
"Narcissism" is an EDM inspired track with synths that describe losing yourself and not recognizing the reflection in the mirror.
The closing track, "Borderline", is an atmospheric, retro mid-tempo track, written by Sunmi about her experience with borderline personality disorder.
It features a deep arrangement and the singer's "charming" low-pitched voice.
Sunmi had previously performed the song at concerts, and also released a video for the track last year.
IV. Tracklist
| 1. | "You Can't Sit With Us" |
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3:17 |
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| 2. | "Sunny" |
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3:20 | |
| 3. | "1/6" (6분의1) |
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3:41 |
| 4. | "Call" |
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2:45 |
| 5. | "Narcissism" |
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3:52 |
| 6. | "Borderline" |
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2:54 |
V. Spotify Playlist
VI. Videos
VII. Concept Pictures
