I. Introduction
Hola Hola is the debut mini album by KARD.
It was released on July 19, 2017, by DSP Media and distributed by LOEN Entertainment.
The EP consists of ten songs in its physical release and six songs in its digital release. Both include previous pre-release tracks released under "KARD Project" singles: "Oh Nana", "Don't Recall", and "Rumor".
II. Singles and Composition
The digital EP consists of six songs, including three pre-debut projects, while the physical copy also comes with four instrumentals.
The title track, "Hola Hola", is influenced by tropical house and sounds like "climb up" when read in Korean.
"I Won't Stop" is a remake of the 1992 single by ZAM, a co-ed idol group by DSP Media, mixing in future bass synths to the original song.All members of KARD participated in writing, composing, and the arrangement of "Living Good," in which they expressed their gratitude to fans, family, and friends who supported their debut.
"Oh NaNa" was released as the first KARD Project single on December 13, 2016, featuring Heo Youngji.
"Don't Recall" was released as the second KARD Project single on February 16, 2017. The song was also released with an English version.
"Rumor" was released as the third and final KARD Project single on April 24, 2017.
III. Commercial Performance
Hola Hola debuted at number 6 on the Gaon Album Chart. A week later, the EP peaked at number 2.
he EP also debuted at number 3 on the US World Albums chart, and at number 25 on the US Heatseekers Albums Chart.
The EP placed at number 10 on the Gaon Album Chart for the month of July 2017, with 12,962 physical copies sold.
It has sold over 18,343 physical copies as of November 2017.
IV. Tracklist
2. Don't Recall
3. Rumor
4. Hola Hola
5. I Can't Stop
6. Living Good
V. MV and Album Tracks
