The World EP.2: Outlaw

2023 EP by Ateez From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The World EP.2: Outlaw is the ninth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Ateez. It was released on June 16, 2023, through KQ Entertainment, RCA Records, and Legacy Recordings.[1] It consists of six tracks, including the single "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)".[2] The band will embark on a world tour in support of the EP, titled The Fellowship: Break the Wall.[3] The single "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)" was certified Gold in Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) for selling over 20,000 units.[4]

ReleasedJune 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
GenreK-pop
Length19:30
LanguageKorean
Quick facts EP by Ateez, Released ...
The World EP.2: Outlaw
Digital cover
EP by
Ateez
ReleasedJune 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
GenreK-pop
Length19:30
LanguageKorean
Label
Ateez chronology
Spin Off: From the Witness
(2022)		 The World EP.2: Outlaw
(2023)		 The World EP.Fin: Will
(2023)
Singles from The World EP.2: Outlaw
  1. "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)"
    Released: June 16, 2023
Close

Background and themes

The EP is a continuation of the theme started with The World EP.1: Movement (2022), which "marked the beginning of a secret movement to cause a fissure in this controlled society".[1] It contains themes of oppression and "the desire to break free from it".[5]

Member Jongho stated that the group intended for the lead single, "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)", to have "fun vibes and energetic colors", which they demonstrated by incorporating gestures into their choreography for its video, including "flaking the pepper, grinding it and biting it". He also said, "For the other tracks, (we) can take on different concepts. This mini album, itself, is a variety. Musically, it is very diverse."[2] USA Today stated that "This World" has "operatic, haunting tones" and "Outlaw" has a "hypnotic tempo".[2]

Critical reception

More information Critic/Publication, List ...
Year-end lists for The World EP.2: Outlaw
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Paste The 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2023 15 [6]
Close

Track listing

More information No., Title ...
The World EP.2: Outlaw track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."This World"
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Karlsson
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
3:32
2."Dune"
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Hongjoong
  • Mingi
  • Door
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Door
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Door
3:15
3."Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)"
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Hongjoong
  • Mingi
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Karlsson
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
3:07
4."Django"
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Hongjoong
  • Mingi
  • Door
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Door
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Door
3:11
5."Wake Up" (최면)
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Hongjoong
  • Mingi
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Buddy
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
3:06
6."Outlaw"
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Hongjoong
  • Mingi
  • Leez
  • Dwayne
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Leez
  • Dwayne
  • Eden
  • Ollounder
  • Maddox
  • Peperoni
  • Oliv
  • Leez
  • Dwayne
3:19
Total length:19:30
Close

Charts

More information Chart (2023), Peak position ...
Close

Accolades

More information Critic/Publication, List ...
Year-end lists
Critic/Publication List Work Rank Ref.
Business Insider The Best K-pop Songs of 2023, Ranked "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)" 7 [33]
Consequence The 2023 K-Pop Yearbook Placed [34]
Dazed The 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2023 16 [35]
Grammy 15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm 10 [36]
NME The 25 best K-pop songs of 2023 15 [37]
Paris Match Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2023 1 [38]
Teen Vogue The Best K-Pop Music Videos of 2023 Placed [39]
Close
More information Song, Program ...
Music program awards
Song Program Date Ref.
"Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)" The Show (SBS MTV) June 20, 2023 [40]
Show Champion (MBC M) June 21, 2023 [41]
Music Bank (KBS) June 23, 2023 [42]
The Show (SBS MTV) June 27, 2023 [40]
Music Bank (KBS) June 30, 2023 [42]
Close

Certifications

More information Region, Certification ...
Certifications for The World EP.2: Outlaw
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[43] Million 1,000,000^
South Korea (KMCA)[44]
Mini Record version 		Platinum 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Close

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI