Al1

Al1 (pronounce as Alone) is the fourth extended play by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on May 22, 2017, by Pledis Entertainment. The album contains eight tracks, including the lead single "Don't Wanna Cry".

Al1
EP by
Seventeen
ReleasedMay 22, 2017
Recorded2017
Genre
Length26:24
LanguageKorean
Label
Seventeen chronology
Going Seventeen
(2016)		 Al1
(2017)		 Teen, Age
(2017)
Singles from Al1
  1. "Don't Wanna Cry"
    Released: May 22, 2017

Background and release

On May 11, 2017, Pledis Entertainment released a video teaser[1] on Seventeen's Instagram page in preparation for Al1. The video features member Vernon wandering around a deserted road with a compass in his hand. Over the next five days, twelve similar trailers, one for each member, were released on Seventeen's social media accounts. On May 16, 2017, they revealed the concept photos[2][3] and track list[4] of the mini-album on their Twitter and Instagram pages. In addition to that, they released the highlight medley[5] and details of the album packaging, which consisted of a photobook, 2 posters, a photocard, a postcard and a sticker.[6] On May 20, 2017, Seventeen released the first teaser for the title track, "Don't Wanna Cry" on their YouTube channel.[7]

Music video

The music video for the title track, "Don't Wanna Cry" was released on May 22 and features members of the group melancholically expressing their regrets at the end of a relationship.[8]

Promotions

On May 26, 2017, Seventeen made their comeback on MBC's Show! Music Core music program. This followed by promotions on SBS MTV's The Show, MBC Music's Show Champion, Mnet's M Countdown & KBS's Music Bank, with Seventeen collecting six wins in total.

Track listing

choreography= Choi Youngjoon and Hoshi (Hoshi solely did the choreography for Don't Wanna Cry and Swimming Fool)

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Don't Wanna Cry" ((울고 싶지 않아))
  • Woozi
  • Vernon
  • Hoshi
  • Jeonghan
  • Bumzu
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
Bumzu3:23
2."입버릇" (Habit) (Vocal Team)Woozi
Simon Petrén4:13
3."IF I" (Hip-hop Team)
  • S.Coups
  • Vernon
  • Mingyu
BumzuBumzu3:09
4."Swimming Fool" (Performance Team)
  • Woozi
  • Vernon
  • Dino
  • Bumzu
  • Woozi
  • Hoshi
  • Bumzu
Bumzu3:07
5."MY I" (Jun & The8)
  • Jun
  • The8
  • Bumzu
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
Bumzu3:04
6."Crazy in Love"
  • Woozi
  • Vernon
  • S.Coups
  • Mingyu
  • Bumzu
  • Woozi
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor
3:35
Total length:20:37
Physical Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
7."Who" (Performance Team)
  • Hoshi
  • Dino
  • Woozi
  • Dong Ne-hyeong
  • Won Yeong-heon
  • Dong Ne-hyeong
  • Won Yeong-heon
3:20
8."Check-In" (Remastering) (Hip-hop Team)
  • S.Coups
  • Vernon
  • Mingyu
  • Wonwoo
  • Bumzu
BumzuBumzu2:33
Total length:26:30

Awards and nominations

Music program awards
Song Program Date
"Don't Wanna Cry" The Show (SBS MTV) May 30, 2017
Music Bank (KBS2) June 2, 2017
Show Champion (MBC Music) June 7, 2017
The Show (SBS MTV) June 13, 2017
Show Champion (MBC Music) June 14, 2017
M Countdown (Mnet) June 15, 2017

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
South Korea May 22, 2017
[9]
Various Digital download [10]
Taiwan July 5, 2017 CD Warner Music Taiwan
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References
  1. yckim124 (May 10, 2017). "Seventeen release trailer with Vernon for project chapter 1 'Alone'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  2. jennywill (May 16, 2017). "S.Coups is the final member to be 'Alone' + Seventeen drops concept photo". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  3. jennywill (May 16, 2017). "Seventeen drops 2nd image teaser for 4th mini album 'Al1'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  4. KpopJoA (May 16, 2017). "Seventeen reveal official track list for 4th mini album". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  5. yckim124 (May 17, 2017). "Seventeen drop highlight medley for 4th mini album 'Al1'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  6. "Seventeen drop highlight medley for 4th mini album 'Al1'". KPopTown. Archived from the original on 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  7. GhostWriter (May 20, 2017). "Seventeen release a special spot for "Don't Wanna Cry"". Allkpop. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  8. Tamar Herman (May 24, 2017). "Seventeen Changes Up Sound With New EDM-Driven 'Al1' EP: Watch 'Don't Wanna Cry' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  9. "Al1 – The 4th Mini Album by Seventeen". Melon. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
  10. "Al1 – The 4th Mini Album by Seventeen". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
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