I. Introduction
Eclipse is the third mini album by EXID. It was released on April 10, 2017 with "Night Rather Than Day" serving as the album's title track. "Boy" was also promoted on music shows.
The release marks EXID's first as a four-member group: Solji did not participate in the recordings & promotions of the album due to her hiatus after being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
II. Background & Release
Initial reports stated that the group was making a comeback in early 2017. However, due to member Solji's hyperthyroidism diagnosis, comeback plans were rescheduled for a spring of 2017 release. Banana Culture confirmed plans for an April comeback with no confirmation date, stating that the members were considering returning as a four-member group.
On March 20, 2017, it was officially announced that the group would be making a comeback as a four-member group with LE, Junghwa, Hani and Hyerin on April 10. An update on member Solji's health confirmed she would extend the halt of her promotions first announced in December 2016. Two days later, it was revealed that the title track was produced by Shinsadong Tiger and member LE.
On March 27, the group revealed that their third mini-album would be titled Eclipse and contain six songs, including an instrumental of the title track.
From March 30 to April 2, teaser images of the group and members were released. The name “Eclipse” refers to Solji’s absence and also alludes to how the full moon will return once Solji rejoins them, as EXID's next EP would be called Full Moon.
Eclipse was released at noon KST on April 10, 2017 through several music portals, including Melon and iTunes for the global market.
III. Tracklist
| Title | Writer | Producer | Length |
| "Boy" | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE | Shinsadong, Tiger, Jion, LE | 3:27 |
| "Night Rather Than Day" | Shinsadong, Tiger, Keebomb, LE | Shinsadong, Tiger, Keebomb, LE | 3:18 |
| "How Why" | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE | 3:51 |
| "Milk" | Monster Factory, EJAE | Monster Factory, MadeBy, EJAE | 3:24 |
| "Velvet" |
LE | LE, CHITWNMUSIC | 3:12 |
| "Night Rather Than Day inst." | Shinsadong, Tiger, Keebomb, LE | Shinsadong, Tiger, Keebomb, LE | 3:18 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
V. Videos
Teaser
Official MV
Live Performance
Dance Practice
VI. Concept Pictures
VII. Reception
Eclipse entered at number 5 on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated April 9–15, 2017. It also entered and peaked at number 4 on Billboard's World Albums for the week ending April 29, 2017, as the highest ranking debut of the week. In its second week, the EP placed at number 10.
