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| type = studio
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| cover = <!-- STAYC - Metamorphic.png -->
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| alt = <!-- Digital cover -->
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| released = {{Start date|2024|07|01}}
| released = {{Start date|2024|07|01}}
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| length = 39:29
| language = Korean
| language = Korean
| label =
| label =
* High Up
* [[High Up Entertainment|High Up]]
* [[Kakao Entertainment|Kakao]]
* [[Kakao Entertainment|Kakao]]
| prev_title = [[Teenfresh]]
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| name = Metamorphic
| name = Metamorphic
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| single1 =
| single1 = [[Cheeky Icy Thang]]
| single1date = July 1, 2024
| single1date = July 1, 2024
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'''''Metamorphic''''' is an upcoming first<!-- DO NOT CHANGE to "debut" as this is misleading otherwise it will be considered as DISRUPTIVE EDITING --> [[studio album]] by South Korean girl group [[STAYC]]. It is scheduled to be released by High Up Entertainment on July 1, 2024.
'''''Metamorphic''''' is the first<!-- DO NOT CHANGE to "debut" as this is misleading otherwise it will be considered as DISRUPTIVE EDITING --> [[studio album]] by South Korean girl group [[STAYC]]. It was released by [[High Up Entertainment]] on July 1, 2024, and contains 14 tracks, including the lead single "[[Cheeky Icy Thang]]".

==Background and release==
On June 3, 2024, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing their first studio album titled ''Metamorphic'' on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:스테이씨, 데뷔 첫 정규 앨범 발매..7월 1일 'Metamorphic' 공개|trans-title=STAYC releases his first full-length album since debut..'Metamorphic' released on July 1|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003239889|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=MT Star News|language=ko|last=Moon|first=Wan-sik|date=June 3, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024|archive-date=June 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602230302/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003239889|url-status=live}}</ref> Eight days later, the trailer film was released.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:스테이씨, 비밀 찾는 소녀들..정규 1집 트레일러 필름 공개|trans-title=STAYC, girls looking for secrets..1st full-length album trailer film released|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003702552|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=[[Herald Pop]]|language=ko|last=Im|first=Min-ji|date=June 12, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> On June 16, the track listing was released with "Cheeky Icy Thang" announced as the lead single.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 타이틀곡은 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..발칙한 변신|trans-title='Comeback on July 1st' STAYC, title song 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..a cheeky transformation|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005099321|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Jang|first=Woo-young|date=June 17, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> On June 23, the first music video teaser for "Cheeky Icy Thang" was released.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:스테이시, 발칙해졌다...180도 달라진 신곡 뮤비 티저|trans-title=STAYC became cheeky...New song music video teaser that has changed 180 degrees|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000867885|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=June 24, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> The highlight medley teaser videos was released on June 24 and 25.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'컴백' 스테이씨, 새로운 음악적 질주...정규 1집 전곡 하라메 공개|trans-title='Comeback' STAYC, new musical run...Full-length 1st album highlight medley released|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/410/0001007944|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=MK Sports|language=ko|last=Son|first=Jin-ah|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> The album was released alongside the music video for "Cheeky Icy Thang" on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:틴프레시 벗은 스테이씨, 오늘(1일) 데뷔 첫 정규앨범 발매|trans-title=Teen Fresh's STAYC releases their first full-length album since debut today (1st)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000870311|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=July 1, 2024}}</ref>

==Promotion==
Prior to the release of ''Metamorphic'', on July 1, 2024, STAYC held a live event aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[Y현장] '테디베어'는 잊어라...스테이씨, 발랄 아닌 발칙 택했다 (종합)|trans-title=[Y Site] Forget 'Teddy Bear'...STAYC chose to be cheeky rather than cheerful (comprehensive)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/052/0002055233|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=[[YTN]]|language=ko|last=Oh|first=Ji-won|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=July 1, 2024}}</ref> Additionally, to commemorate the release of the album, they opened a [[pop-up store]] event in Seoul, South Korea, running from June 28 to July 21.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 28일 팝업 오픈...사전예약 없다|trans-title='Comeback on July 1st' STAYC opens pop-up on the 28th...No advance reservation|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001132893|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=[[Sports Donga]]|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=June 19, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024|archive-date=July 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701094414/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001132893|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = ''[[IZM]]''<ref name="izm">{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Sung-hyun |date=July 2024 |title=Metamorphic |url=http://www.izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=32607&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1 |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=[[IZM]] |language=ko}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|2|5}}
| rev2 = ''[[NME]]''<ref name="nme">{{Cite web |last=Yeo |first=Gladys |date=2024-07-01 |title=STAYC – 'Metamorphic' review: returning with a renewed sense of identity |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/stayc-metamorphic-review-3771036 |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}
}}
''Metamorphic'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from the [[Journalist|music critics]]. Gladys Yeo of ''[[NME]]'' praised the album for showing the girl group's musical range, writing that STAYC "pushed themselves to their limits, exploring a myriad of new soundscapes and subject matter."<ref name="nme" /> Han Sung-hyun, in a mixed review writing for ''[[IZM]]'', described it as a "passive collection of attempts that lack the symbolism of a first full-length album."<ref name="izm" />

==Track listing==
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing for ''Metamorphic''
| extra_column = Arrangement
| title_width = 30%
| lyrics_width = 25%
| music_width = 25%
| extra_width = 20%

| title1 = Twenty
| lyrics1 = Jeon Goon
| music1 = {{Hlist|[[Black Eyed Pilseung|B.E.P]]|BXN}}
| extra1 = [[Black Eyed Pilseung|Rado]]
| length1 = 2:09

| title2 = [[Cheeky Icy Thang]]
| lyrics2 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|[[Illson]]|On2pop|Jeong Ha-ri (153/Joombas)|Jeong Na-kyung (153/Joombas)|Jiggy (153/Joombas}}
| music2 = {{hlist|B.E.P|Flyt}}
| extra2 = {{Hlist|Rado|Flyt}}
| length2 = 2:31

| title3 = 1 Thing
| lyrics3 = Jeon Goon
| music3 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Flyt}}
| extra3 = {{Hlist|Rado|Flyt}}
| length3 = 2:48

| title4 = Give It 2 Me
| lyrics4 = Jeon Goon
| music4 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Flyt}}
| extra4 = {{Hlist|Rado|Flyt}}
| length4 = 2:43

| title5 = Find
| note5 = Sung by [[Park Si-eun (entertainer)|Sieun]], Seeun, and J
| lyrics5 = {{Hlist|B&NAz (153/Joombas)|Jeong Na-kyung (153/Joombas)|Sin Sa-gang (XYXX)|Yoon Ye-rim ([[Jam Factory (music publisher)|JamFactory]])}}
| music5 = {{Hlist|Jun Hyuk|Arineh Karimi}}
| extra5 = Jun Hyuk
| length5 = 2:14

| title6 = Let Me Know
| lyrics6 = Jeon Goon
| music6 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Flyt|Will.b}}
| extra6 = {{Hlist|Rado|Flyt}}
| length6 = 2:52

| title7 = Nada
| lyrics7 = {{Hlist|Ffour (Lalala Studio)|Pumpkin (Artiffect)}}
| music7 = {{Hlist|G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze|Tricia Battani|Kirsten Collins}}
| extra7 = G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze
| length7 = 3:06

| title8 = Fakin'
| note8 = Sung by Sumin and Yoon
| lyrics8 = Jeon Goon
| music8 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Flyt}}
| extra8 = Flyt
| length8 = 2:46

| title9 = Roses
| note9 = Sung by Isa
| lyrics9 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Gyuahh|JP|Hansen}}
| music9 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Gyuahh|JP|Hansen|Blienty}}
| extra9 = {{Hlist|Gyuahh|JP|Hansen|Blienty}}
| length9 = 2:41

| title10 = Beauty Bomb
| lyrics10 = {{Hlist|Young Chance|Youha|Gxxdkelvin}}
| music10 = {{Hlist|Benjmn|Young Chance|Youha}}
| extra10 = Benjmn
| length10 = 3:20

| title11 = Gummy Bear
| lyrics11 = {{Hlist|Yoo Seo-hee (JamFactory)|Woo Seung-yeon (153/Joombas)|Jihye (JamFactory)|Shin Jin-hye (JamFactory)|Jang Han-bit (JamFactory)}}
| music11 = {{Hlist|[[Cazzi Opeia|Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker]]|Ellen Berg|Harry Sommerdahl|Fabian "Phat Fabe" Torsson}}
| extra11 = Bangers & Cash
| length11 = 3:31

| title12 = Stay with Me
| lyrics12 = STAYC
| music12 = {{Hlist|El Capitxn|Maria Marcus|Zenur (Vendors)|Nano (Vendors)|Collin (Vendors)}}
| extra12 = {{Hlist|El Capitxn|Zenur (Vendors)}}
| length12 = 2:59

| title13 = Flexing on My Ex
| lyrics13 = {{Hlist|Illson|Sean Rhee}}
| music13 = {{Hlist|B.E.P|Flyt}}
| extra13 = {{Hlist|Rado|Flyt}}
| length13 = 3:05

| title14 = Trouble Maker
| lyrics14 = Shim Eun-ji
| music14 = {{Hlist|Shim Eun-ji|Lee Hae-sol}}
| extra14 = Lee Hae-sol
| length14 = 2:44

| total_length = 39:29
}}

==Charts==
===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for ''Metamorphic''
! scope="col"| Chart (2024)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row"| South Korean Albums ([[Circle Chart|Circle]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=27&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – Week 27 of 2024|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref>
| 3
|}

===Monthly charts===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Monthly chart performance for ''Metamorphic''
! scope="col"| Chart (2024)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| South Korean Albums (Circle)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=07&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|title=Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month|website=[[Circle Chart]]|language=ko|access-date=August 8, 2024}}</ref>
| 17
|}


==Release history==
==Release history==
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| rowspan="2" | July 1, 2024
| rowspan="2" | July 1, 2024
| [[CD]]
| [[CD]]
| rowspan="2" | {{Hlist|High Up|[[Kakao Entertainment|Kakao]]}}
| rowspan="2" | {{Hlist|[[High Up Entertainment|High Up]]|[[Kakao Entertainment|Kakao]]}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | Various <!-- Inclusive of South Korea -->
! scope="row" | Various <!-- Inclusive of South Korea -->
| {{Hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| {{Hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
|}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{STAYC}}

[[Category:STAYC albums]]
[[Category:2024 albums]]
[[Category:2020s Korean-language albums]]
[[Category:High Up Entertainment albums]]
[[Category:Kakao Entertainment albums]]

Latest revision as of 23:20, 20 August 2024

Metamorphic
Digital cover
Studio album by
STAYC
ReleasedJuly 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)
Length39:29
LanguageKorean
Label
STAYC chronology
Teenfresh
(2023) 		Metamorphic
(2024)
Singles from Metamorphic
  1. "Cheeky Icy Thang"
    Released: July 1, 2024

Metamorphic is the first studio album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on July 1, 2024, and contains 14 tracks, including the lead single "Cheeky Icy Thang".

Background and release

[edit]

On June 3, 2024, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing their first studio album titled Metamorphic on July 1.[1] Eight days later, the trailer film was released.[2] On June 16, the track listing was released with "Cheeky Icy Thang" announced as the lead single.[3] On June 23, the first music video teaser for "Cheeky Icy Thang" was released.[4] The highlight medley teaser videos was released on June 24 and 25.[5] The album was released alongside the music video for "Cheeky Icy Thang" on July 1.[6]

Promotion

[edit]

Prior to the release of Metamorphic, on July 1, 2024, STAYC held a live event aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase.[7] Additionally, to commemorate the release of the album, they opened a pop-up store event in Seoul, South Korea, running from June 28 to July 21.[8]

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM[9]
NME[10]

Metamorphic received mixed-to-positive reviews from the music critics. Gladys Yeo of NME praised the album for showing the girl group's musical range, writing that STAYC "pushed themselves to their limits, exploring a myriad of new soundscapes and subject matter."[10] Han Sung-hyun, in a mixed review writing for IZM, described it as a "passive collection of attempts that lack the symbolism of a first full-length album."[9]

Track listing

[edit]
Track listing for Metamorphic
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Twenty"Jeon Goon
Rado2:09
2."Cheeky Icy Thang"
  • B.E.P
  • Illson
  • On2pop
  • Jeong Ha-ri (153/Joombas)
  • Jeong Na-kyung (153/Joombas)
  • Jiggy (153/Joombas
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
  • Rado
  • Flyt
2:31
3."1 Thing"Jeon Goon
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
  • Rado
  • Flyt
2:48
4."Give It 2 Me"Jeon Goon
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
  • Rado
  • Flyt
2:43
5."Find" (Sung by Sieun, Seeun, and J)
  • B&NAz (153/Joombas)
  • Jeong Na-kyung (153/Joombas)
  • Sin Sa-gang (XYXX)
  • Yoon Ye-rim (JamFactory)
  • Jun Hyuk
  • Arineh Karimi
Jun Hyuk2:14
6."Let Me Know"Jeon Goon
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
  • Will.b
  • Rado
  • Flyt
2:52
7."Nada"
  • Ffour (Lalala Studio)
  • Pumpkin (Artiffect)
  • G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze
  • Tricia Battani
  • Kirsten Collins
G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze3:06
8."Fakin'" (Sung by Sumin and Yoon)Jeon Goon
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
Flyt2:46
9."Roses" (Sung by Isa)
  • B.E.P
  • Gyuahh
  • JP
  • Hansen
  • B.E.P
  • Gyuahh
  • JP
  • Hansen
  • Blienty
  • Gyuahh
  • JP
  • Hansen
  • Blienty
2:41
10."Beauty Bomb"
  • Young Chance
  • Youha
  • Gxxdkelvin
  • Benjmn
  • Young Chance
  • Youha
Benjmn3:20
11."Gummy Bear"
  • Yoo Seo-hee (JamFactory)
  • Woo Seung-yeon (153/Joombas)
  • Jihye (JamFactory)
  • Shin Jin-hye (JamFactory)
  • Jang Han-bit (JamFactory)
Bangers & Cash3:31
12."Stay with Me"STAYC
  • El Capitxn
  • Maria Marcus
  • Zenur (Vendors)
  • Nano (Vendors)
  • Collin (Vendors)
  • El Capitxn
  • Zenur (Vendors)
2:59
13."Flexing on My Ex"
  • Illson
  • Sean Rhee
  • B.E.P
  • Flyt
  • Rado
  • Flyt
3:05
14."Trouble Maker"Shim Eun-ji
  • Shim Eun-ji
  • Lee Hae-sol
Lee Hae-sol2:44
Total length:39:29

Charts

[edit]

Weekly charts

[edit]
Weekly chart performance for Metamorphic
Chart (2024) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[11] 3

Monthly charts

[edit]
Monthly chart performance for Metamorphic
Chart (2024) Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[12] 17

Release history

[edit]
Release history for Metamorphic
Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 1, 2024 CD
Various

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Moon, Wan-sik (June 3, 2024). 스테이씨, 데뷔 첫 정규 앨범 발매..7월 1일 'Metamorphic' 공개 [STAYC releases his first full-length album since debut..'Metamorphic' released on July 1] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Im, Min-ji (June 12, 2024). 스테이씨, 비밀 찾는 소녀들..정규 1집 트레일러 필름 공개 [STAYC, girls looking for secrets..1st full-length album trailer film released] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Jang, Woo-young (June 17, 2024). '7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 타이틀곡은 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..발칙한 변신 ['Comeback on July 1st' STAYC, title song 'Cheeky Icy Thang'..a cheeky transformation] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee, Min-ji (June 24, 2024). 스테이시, 발칙해졌다...180도 달라진 신곡 뮤비 티저 [STAYC became cheeky...New song music video teaser that has changed 180 degrees] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Son, Jin-ah (June 26, 2024). '컴백' 스테이씨, 새로운 음악적 질주...정규 1집 전곡 하라메 공개 ['Comeback' STAYC, new musical run...Full-length 1st album highlight medley released] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Lee, Min-ji (July 1, 2024). 틴프레시 벗은 스테이씨, 오늘(1일) 데뷔 첫 정규앨범 발매 [Teen Fresh's STAYC releases their first full-length album since debut today (1st)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Oh, Ji-won (July 1, 2024). [Y현장] '테디베어'는 잊어라...스테이씨, 발랄 아닌 발칙 택했다 (종합) [[Y Site] Forget 'Teddy Bear'...STAYC chose to be cheeky rather than cheerful (comprehensive)] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (June 19, 2024). '7월 1일 컴백' 스테이씨, 28일 팝업 오픈...사전예약 없다 ['Comeback on July 1st' STAYC opens pop-up on the 28th...No advance reservation] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ a b Han, Sung-hyun (July 2024). "Metamorphic". IZM (in Korean). Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (July 1, 2024). "STAYC – 'Metamorphic' review: returning with a renewed sense of identity". NME. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 27 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
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