I. Introduction
Full Moon is the fourth mini album by EXID. It was released on November 7, 2017 with "DDD" serving as the album's title track.
Although Solji participated in the album's recording and jacket photo shoot, she did not take part in their comeback promotions due to her health.
II. Background & Release
In mid-September 2017, it was announced that the group would be returning in late October with a new album. Adding that member Solji would be participating in the recording process, but her participation in promotions was still in consideration. This comes after she was absent from Eclipse promotions and recordings in early 2017 due to her hyperthyroidism.
In mid-October, the group officially released the first teaser image, revealing the name as "Full Moon", the format as an extended play and setting the release date to 7 November 2017, 6 PM KST.
On 23 October, the title track name was revealed to be "DDD". A day after, a schedule was released through the group's official Twitter account. On the same day, teaser images of each member were posted until 26 October, starting with members Hyelin and Junghwa and ending with the group photo.
On 28 October, it was revealed that the physical copy of the album would include a 100-page booklet, a puzzle photo card in both sides, a group poster and a paper stand. Two days later, the track list was revealed. The EP consists of six songs, including two group songs and solos from Solji, Junghwa and Hyerin and a collaboration from LE and Hani.
On 1 November, a highlight medley was posted on the group's official YouTube channel, showing a preview of each song. On the same day, the agency revealed that member Solji would not participate in the EP's promotions, but assured that she did take part in both recording and jacket photos. That day it was also revealed that the group title track "DDD" was deemed unfit for broadcast by KBS, due to the use of swearing and vulgar language/slang. The agency stated that they would adjust the lyrics and ask for reconsideration.
The EP was released on 7 November 2017, through several music portals, including Melon and iTunes. The CD was released on 9 November in South Korea
III. Tracklist
Title | Writer | Producer | Length |
"DDD" | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE, V!VE | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE, V!VE | 3:25 |
"Too Good to Me" | LE, Big Bread |
LE, Big Bread |
3:24 |
"Dreamer" | Monster Factory | Monster Factory | 3:24 |
"Alice" (featuring PinkMoon; Junghwa solo) | PinkMoon, Jeonghwa | Shinsadong, Tiger, PinkMoon, Jeonghwa | 3:19 |
"Weeknd" (LE X Hani) | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE, V!VE | Shinsadong, Tiger, LE, V!VE | 4:03 |
"Foolish" (서툰 이별; Hyelin solo) |
Hyelin, GALLERY, Kim Min-jun |
GALLERY, bigguyrobin |
4:13 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
V. Videos
Teaser
Official MV
Live Performance
Dance Practice
VI. Concept Pictures
VII. Reception
Full Moon debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart, on the chart issue dated 5–11 November 2017. It also debuted at number 6 on Billboard's World Albums, for the week ending 25 November 2017. The EP debuted at number 19 on the Gaon chart for the month of November 2017, with 16,286 physical copies sold.