Red Velvet - The ReVe Festival: Day 1

  • I. Introduction

    Red Velvet released its tenth extended play (EP), The ReVe Festival: Day 1, on February 1, 2017 including the "red" title track "Zimzalabim."


    II. Background & Release

    The EP featured 6 songs that reflect Red Velvet's unique musical approach: a combination of "red" (primarily bright pop) and "velvet" (more r&b and ballads) songs. It was released in five different versions of each cover, featuring a different member. Although it was not released or promoted as a single, "Milkshake" was released with a special music video in celebration of Red Velvet's 5th anniversary. As part of promotions on Korean music shows, the "red" title track "Zimzalabim" was performed with the "velvet" track "Sunny Side Up!"


    III. Tracklist

    Title Style Lyrics Music Arrangement Length
    "Zimzalabim" Red Lee Seu-ran Olipop (The Kennel), Daniel Caesar (Caesar & Loui), Ludwig Lindell (Caesar & Loui), Hayley Aitken The Kennel 3:10
    "Sunny Side Up!" Velvet Jeon Gan-di Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine), Ludvig Evers (Moonshine), Cazzi Opeia (Sunshine), Ellen Berg Tollbom (Sunshine) Moonshine 3:23
    "Milkshake" Red Kim Bo-eun Will Simms, Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel), Neil Athale Moonshine 3:30
    "Bing Bing" Red Kim Soo-jin Will Simms, Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel), Neil Athale Will Simms, Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel), Neil Athale 3:22
    "Parade" Red Seo Ji-eum Fredrik Haggstam (Trinity Music), Johan Gustafsson (Trinity Music), Sebastian Lundberg (Trinity Music), Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel) Trinity Music 3:13
    "LP" Red Seo Ji-eum Ryan S. Jhun, Hanif Sabzevari (HItmanic), Dennis DeKo Kordnejad (Hitmanic), Pontus PJ Ljung (Hitmanic), Anna Isback Ryan S. Jhun, Hitmanic 3:27


    IV. Spotify Playlist

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    V. Videos

    Zimzalabim MV

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    Milkshake MV- special release to celebrate 5th anniversary

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    VI. Concept Photos


    VII. Reception

    The EP debuted on top of the Gaon Album Chart. It also reached #7 on the U.S. Billboard World Album Charts, #5 on the Heatseekers Albums and #22 on U.S. Independent Albums. It also topped iTunes charts, becoming the first Korean girl group top the U.S. iTunes chart. It also charted in Japan, France and the UK. The lead single, "Zimzalabim" reached #11 on the Gaon Digital Chart and #10 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart. "Milkshake," "Sunny Side Up!" and "Parade" all charted on Gaon. Red Velvet also launched their third concert tour, La Rouge, performing songs from the new release on tour.

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