Amaranth (album)

Amaranth is the first studio album of the South Korean duo Davichi, released on January 28, 2008. Actress Lee Mi-yeon and former labelmate Lee Hyori starred in the music video for their debut single, "I Love You Even Though I Hate You". Many producers contributed to the album, including Cho Young-soo, Ahn Min-young, and Park Geun-tae.

Amaranth
Studio album by
Davichi
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2008 (2008-01-28)
July 3, 2008 (Repackage)
Genre
LanguageKorean
LabelMnet Media (Core Contents Media and Maroo Entertainment)
Davichi chronology
Amaranth
(2008)		 Davichi in Wonderland
(2009)
Singles from Amaranth
  1. "I Love You Even Though I Hate You"
    Released: January 25, 2008
  2. "Sad Promise"
    Released: April 2, 2008
  3. "Love and War"
    Released: June 30, 2008

Promotion

Davichi chose not to appear in the music video for their debut single "I Love You Even Though I Hate You" and instead released a seven-minute-long mini drama directed by Cha Eun-taek. The plot of the music video was inspired by the movie Thelma & Louise.[1] The song was produced by esteemed balladist Ryu Jae-hyun, who also produced several songs for artists such as Vibe, SG Wannabe, and F.T. Island.

Their next single, "Sad Promise" was re-released as a remixed dance single, giving the opportunity for Davichi to showcase a more lively side of themselves. The music video was a continuation of their previous release and again featured Lee Mi-yeon and Lee Hyori.[2]

After a short break, a repackage of the album was released, titled, Vivid Summer Edition. The repackage included two new songs and a remix of previous single "Sad Promise". Singer Haha lent his vocals to the single "Love and War", an upbeat pop-dance song.[3] The single became a hit and the duo was awarded number ones on Music Bank, M! Countdown, and Inkigayo.

Track listing

From Naver Music.[4]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementsLength
1."I Love You Even Though I Hate You" ("미워도 사랑하니까")Ryu Jae-hyunRyu Jae-hyunRyu Jae-hyun 
2."Putting on Lipstick" ("립스틱 짙게 바르고")Ahn Young-minCho Young-sooCho Young-soo 
3."The Bad Me That's Hurt" ("나쁘고 아픈 나")Wheesung, Lee Chae-kyuPark Geun-taeLee Jong-hoon 
4."Sad Promise" ("슬픈 다짐")Lee Seung-hoPark HaeunPark Hae-un 
5."Old Love" ("외사랑")Kim Do-hoon, Hwang Sung-inLee Sang-ho [Fan], Kim Do-hoonLee Sang-ho [Fan] 
6."Sad Love Song" ("슬픈 사랑의 노래")Ahn Young-minCho Young-sooCho Young-soo 
7."Starry Night" ("별이 빛나는 밤")Ahn Young-minAhn Young-minSeo Jae-ha 
8."Is That How It Is?" ("그런거니")Min Myung-ki, Doh Hee-seonMin Myung-kiPark Dong-kyu 
9."Barely" ("겨우겨우")Lee Hee-seungHan Sung-hoMoon Jung-kyu 
10."Opposite of Breaking Up" ("이별의 반대 말")Kang Eun-kyungPark Hae-unPark Hae-un 

Vivid Summer edition

From Naver Music.[5]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementsLength
1."Water Bottle" ("물병")Ahn Young-minAhn Young-minAhn Young-min3:55
2."Love and War (Narr. Haha)" ("사랑과 전쟁")Ahn Young-minCho Young-sooCho Young-soo4:19
3."Sad Promise (Remix)" ("슬픈 다짐")Lee Seung-hoPark Hae-unPark Hae-un3:44
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References
  1. "이미연, 이효리 파격 변신 M/V 및 멤버 중 강민경 인터넷 '얼짱'으로 데뷔 전부터 큰 화제". MelOn (in Korean). January 25, 2008.
  2. "슬픈 다짐 Remix". Naver (in Korean). April 2, 2008.
  3. "다비치, 1.5집 앨범 발매! 타이틀곡은 '사랑과 전쟁', 하하의 코믹 랩 피처링이 인상적인 신나는 댄스곡!". MelOn. July 3, 2008.
  4. (in Korean) 1집 Amaranth (Davichi 1st Album Release). Naver. January 25, 2008.
  5. (in Korean) 1.5집 Vivid Summer Edition (1st Amaranth Repackage Album) (Davichi 1st Album Repackage). Naver. July 3, 2008.
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