Act. 2 Narcissus
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| Released | February 27, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 20:27 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Act. 2 Narcissus is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Gugudan. It was released on February 27, 2017, by Jellyfish Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M. A music video for the title track "A Girl Like Me", was also released on February 27.
The EP was a commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart.
On January 20, 2017, it was reported that Gugudan was set for a February comeback.[1] On February 3, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Gugudan would make their first comeback since debut with their second mini-album, on February 28.[2]
On February 15, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released a teaser announcing the titles for the mini-album Act. 2 Narcissus and the title track "A Girl Like Me".[3] On February 16, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the comeback schedule and individual teaser images for Mimi, Hana and Nayoung.[4] On February 17, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released individual teaser images for Hyeyeon, Mina and Sally.[5] On February 18, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released individual teaser images for Sejeong, Soyee and Haebin.[6] On February 19, 2017, a group teaser image and the album cover were revealed.[7]
On February 20, 2017, it was revealed that their label-mate VIXX's Ravi had written one of the album's songs for the group.[8] On February 21, 2017, the album tracklist composed of five songs, as well as the highlight medley were revealed.[9]
On February 24, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the first MV teaser[10] and announced that the release of the album was changed to February 27.[11] A series of performance spoilers of each member showing some dance moves were also released.[12] On February 26, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment released the second MV teaser which preview a little of the choreography.[13]
Promotion
The music video for the title track "A Girl Like Me", was released on February 27, 2017, in conjunction with the EP. Gugudan held a live showcase on February 28.[14]
Commercial performance
Act. 2 Narcissus debuted at number 3 on Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated February 26 – March 4, 2017.[15]
The title track, "A Girl Like Me", debuted at number 38 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated February 26 – March 4, 2017, with 49,829 downloads sold.[16][17]
Track listing
Digital download[18]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Rainbow" |
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| Erik Lidbom | 3:36 |
| 2. | "A Girl Like Me" (나 같은 애; Na gat-eun ae) | Chowool | Chowool | Chowool | 2:55 |
| 3. | "Hate You" (미워지려 해; Miwojilyeo hae) | Ravi (VIXX) |
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| 3:11 |
| 4. | "One Step Closer" (거리; Geoli) |
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| 3:48 |
| 5. | "Make a Wish" (소원 들어주기; Sowon deul-eojugi) | Kim Ji-hyang | MELODESIGN | MELODESIGN | 4:02 |
| 6. | "A Girl Like Me" (Instrumental) | Chowool | Chowool | 2:55 | |
| Total length: | 20:50 | ||||
