Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over
| Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over | ||||
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| Released | April 20, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Rock[1] | |||
| Length | 23:26 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Giuk chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over | ||||
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| "Time Machine (2100)" on YouTube | ||||
| "Love Virus♥ (2050)" on YouTube | ||||
Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over is the solo debut extended play by South Korean musician Giuk of Onewe. It was released by RBW on April 20, 2023, and distributed by Kakao Entertainment.[2] The EP consists of eight songs, all primarily written and composed by Giuk, including the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[3]
Background and release[edit]
On March 9, 2023, RBW announced that Giuk would no longer be using his former stage name CyA, and will go by his legal name, Giuk, for all official activities henceforth, which included both his activities as a member of Onewe and solo activities.[4]
On April 6, RBW announced through a teaser released on Onewe's social media accounts that Giuk would be releasing his first solo EP Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over on April 20, 2023, at 6pm KST.[5]
On April 8, the full track list was revealed with a total of eight songs, all of which were primarily written and composed by Giuk, and four feature artists including long-time best friend Sunwoo, member of the boygroup The Boyz and Giuk's independent music crew Named Late, as well as singer-songwriter Aden and rappers NiiHWA and KAMI.[3][6]
On April 8 and 9, Giuk held his first solo concert Prologue: Turn Over, where he performed songs from his upcoming EP including the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[7]
On April 20, Giuk officially made his solo debut with the release of the EP and music video for the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[8]
On May 1, a special music video for the song "Love Virus♥ (2050)" (feat. Sunwoo) was released. The music video production was credited to Named Late, with Giuk and Sunwoo co-directing the music video themselves, and filmed with help of their friends independent of their agencies.[9]
Following the release of the EP, Giuk held an encore concert Epilogue: Turn Over on June 6.[10]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro: X" (Intro: 새 지구) | Giuk | Giuk | Giuk | 1:09 |
| 2. | "Time Machine (2100)" (제0호선 시간역행) | Giuk | Giuk, Jeon Da-woon (RBW) | Jeon Da-woon (RBW), Giuk | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Unblown (2020)" (feat. Aden) (꽃에 물 안 주고 피길 원하네) | Giuk, Aden | Giuk, Jeon Da-woon (RBW), Aden | Jeon Da-woon (RBW), Gray Dot | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Ego (2021)" (feat. NiiHWA) (자기중심적) | Giuk, NiiHWA, Kauhaxi | Giuk, Kauhaxi, NiiHWA, Jin Min-ho (RBW) | Jin Min-ho (RBW), Kauhaxi | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Love Virus♥ (2050)" (feat. Sunwoo) | Giuk, Sunwoo (The Boyz) | Giuk, Sunwoo, LIVING PUFF | LIVING PUFF | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Rarity (2062)" (멸종 위기종) | Giuk | Giuk, Jeon Da-woon (RBW), Gray Dot | Jeon Da-woon (RBW), Gray Dot, Giuk | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Xybernetic (2077)" (feat. KAMI) | Giuk, KAMI | Giuk, KAMI | Giuk | 2:56 |
| 8. | "Apocalypse (2090)" | Giuk | Giuk, YHK, Gray Dot | YHK, Gray Dot | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 23:26 | ||||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[11] | 56 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | April 20, 2023 | CD, digital, download | [2] | |
| Various | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Psycho Xybernetics : Turn Over - VIBE". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Psycho Xybernetics : TURN OVER - 기욱 (ONEWE)". 멜론 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b 스타뉴스 (2023-04-08). "원위 기욱, 솔로 앨범 트랙리스트 오픈.."전곡 작사·작곡 참여"". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ 기자, 강다윤. "원위 키아, 본명 기욱으로 활동명 변경 [공식]". 마이데일리 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ 기자, 오병수 (2023-04-06). "원위 멤버 기욱, 20일 솔로 데뷔". 내외경제TV (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ 스타뉴스 (2023-04-21). "원위 기욱 "더보이즈 선우 피처링, '끝장나는 트랙 같이 하자'고"[인터뷰③]". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "원위 기욱, 단독 공연 'Prologue : TURN OVER' 성료...하린 지원사격". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). 2023-04-10. Archived from the original on 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ www.etnews.com (2023-04-20). "'솔로 데뷔' 기욱, 오늘(20일) 첫 미니 'Psycho Xybernetics : TURN OVER' 발매". 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ 기욱(GIUK) 'LOVE VIRUS❤ (Feat. SUNWOO) (2050)' Special MV, retrieved 2024-03-22
- ^ 기사입력. "기욱, 20일 첫 미니앨범 'Psycho Xybernetics : TURN OVER' 발매". 비즈엔터. Archived from the original on 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 19, 2023". Gaon Album Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Psycho Xybernetics : TURN OVER by GIUK on Apple Music, 2023-04-20, retrieved 2024-03-22