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What's My Name? (EP)

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What's My Name?
Digital Edition cover
EP by
T-ara
Released14 June 2017 (2017-06-14)
Genre
Length30:11
LanguageKorean
Label
T-ara chronology
Remember
(2016) 		What's My Name?
(2017) 		Re:T-ara
(2021)
Singles from What's My Name?
  1. "What's My Name?"
    Released: 14 June 2017
Music video
What's My Name? on YouTube

What's My Name? is the ninth extended play by South Korean girl group T-ara. It was released on 14 June 2017, by MBK Entertainment and distributed by Interpark. The EP was released in six versions: a normal edition containing the group songs; an edition of each member with their solo songs; and a digital edition with all the songs, group and solo. A music video for the title track was also released on 14 June. This is the first release since the departure of members Soyeon and Boram and the final release by T-ara under MBK Entertainment. The EP peaked at number four on the Gaon Album Chart. The various versions of the EP have sold over 39,453 physical copies combined as of July 2017.

Background and release

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On 6 March 2017, MBK Entertainment revealed that the group would be making a comeback in early May with a new EP.[1] A few days later, it was reported that the release would be the last as a six-member group, since the members' contracts would expire in May.[2][3][4] On 20 March, the agency revealed that a six-minute medley of the group's past singles would be included on the album, honoring their career as a six-member group.[5] Later on, MBK updated that members Soyeon and Boram would not renew their contract, ad that the upcoming album would be their last. It was also confirmed that the group would not be disbanding.[6]

On 25 April, it was informed that the initial 17 May release was postponed to 1 June, in order "to put the finishing touches to the new album". It was also revealed that, although members Soyeon and Boram's contracts would expire on 15 May, they will be joining the promotions as scheduled.[7] On 6 May, MBK finally stated that "while settling the details on the comeback, we were unable to come to a satisfactory agreement with Boram and Soyeon, and their plans to join this album have fallen through", confirming that the group would return as a four-member group with members Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon.[8][9]

On 16 May, it was reported that the group would be filming their music video in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea, on 17 May for their new song. It was also revealed that the remaining members had re-recorded their new song for their June comeback.[10] On 29 May, through a V Live from the group's album photoshoot, the members set the release date to 14 June. They also shared that they would be performing on M Countdown the next day and that the new song would be called "What's My Name?" and would be produced by Brave Brothers.[11] On 3 June, the group revealed that the new album would consist of seven songs, three group songs, and four solo songs. A Chinese version of the title track would also be included.[12] On 5 June, a music video was released, previously shown on the official fan club site.[13][14] The EP and the single were released on 14 June 2017, through several music portals, including MelOn, and iTunes, for the global market.[15][16]

Promotion

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The group also held a showcase on the same day for the album release.[17] The group held their first comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown on 15 June, performing their title track "What's My Name?". They continued on KBS's Music Bank on 16 June, MBC's Show! Music Core on 17 June, and SBS's Inkigayo on 18 June.[18][19][20][21] The group won their first music show trophy in more than five years for their title track on 20 June, on SBS MTV's The Show.[22]

Reception

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Critical reception

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"What's My Name" received positive critical acclaim. Jeff Benjamin of Fuse TV praised the single for maintaining the energetic charm of T-ara's past dance tracks while incorporating a captivating glitch-pop production layered with a profound sense of melancholy. He speculated that the lyrics might serve as a heartfelt message to fans, expressing the group’s hope for continued support and recognition, even if this marked their final appearance.[23] Additionally, Qri’s solo track, "Diamond," earned a spot among Billboard's critics' picks for K-Pop's Deep Cuts of the Decade, highlighting its enduring impact and artistry.[24]

Commercial performance

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The EP debuted at number 2 on Hanteo's real-time chart while Jiyeon's version debuted at 3 selling over 13,000 pure physical copies in the first hour of release.[25] Two versions of What's My Name? (Album) charted at Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated 11–17 June 2017, with the normal edition at number four and the Jiyeon version at number seven.[26] All versions of the EP entered at the Gaon Album Chart of June 2017: the normal edition at number 14 with 14,538 copies; Jiyeon's version at number 16 with 9,151 copies; Hyomin's version at number 22 with 5,000 copies; Qri's version on at number 25 with 4,796 copies; Eunjung's version at number 26 with 4,707. For the month of July 2017: the normal edition sold 1,261 copies. The EP sold 39,453 physical copies combined alone in South Korea.[27][28] In Japan, sales for all versions accumulated 522 copies, making the EP sales at 39,975 copies in total.

"What's My Name" debuted at number 79 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated 11–17 June 2017, with 25,716 downloads sold.[29][30] The song ended up ranking at #79 on Bugs' Top 100 songs of 2017 (2nd half settlement).[31] It also appeared on multiple charts around the world including peaking at #1 on Chinese YinYueTai chart for 8 weeks.

Accolades

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Billboard named "Diamond" number 18 in their list of the 40 Best K-Pop Deep Cuts of the Decade: Critics' Picks.[24]

Awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2017 Mwave Global Fans' Choice Nominated
Soribada Best K-Music Awards Main Prize (Bonsang) Won [32]
New Hallyu Popularity Award Nominated [33]
Music show win for "What's My Name?"
Program Date Ref.
The Show 20 June 2017 [22]

Track listing

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Digital Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
2."Reload"Lee Jieun
  • Bum
  • Sophiya
  • Magolpy
  • Kang Minsun
  • Bum
  • Kang Minsun
3:00
3."20090729"
  • Park Hyunjoon
  • Peter Pan
  • Park Hyunjoon
  • Peter Pan
Park Hyunjoon3:55
4."Diamond" (다이아몬드; daiamondeu; Qri solo)
  • Mafly
  • Moon Sulley
  • Damon Sharpe
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
3:00
5."Ooh La La" (Hyomin solo)Lee Jieun
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Adam Kapit
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Adam Kapit
2:59
6."Real Love" (Eunjung solo)Lee Jieun
  • Andrew Choi
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
3:22
7."Lullaby" (Jiyeon solo)ZNEE
  • Bum
  • Sophiya
  • Kim Yongshin
  • Bum
  • Kim Yongshin
3:19
8."What's My Name?" (Chinese Ver.)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
9."What's My Name?" (Inst.) 
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
Total length:30:11
Normal Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Chakun
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
2."Reload"Lee Jieun
  • Bum
  • Sophiya
  • Magolpy
  • Kang Minsun
  • Bum
  • Kang Minsun
3:00
3."20090729"
  • Park Hyunjoon
  • Peter Pan
  • Park Hyunjoon
  • Peter Pan
Park Hyunjoon3:55
4."What's My Name?" (Chinese Ver.)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
5."What's My Name?" (Inst.) 
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
Total length:17:31
Jiyeon Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Lullaby" (Jiyeon solo)ZNEE
  • Bum
  • Sophiya
  • Kim Yongshin
  • Bum
  • Kim Yongshin
3:19
2."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Chakun
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
3."Lullaby" (Jiyeon solo; Chinese Ver.)ZNEE
  • Bum
  • Sophiya
  • Kim Yongshin
  • Bum
  • Kim Yongshin
3:19
Total length:10:10
Hyomin Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Ooh La La" (Hyomin solo)Lee Jieun
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Adam Kapit
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Adam Kapit
2:59
2."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Chakun
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
3."Ooh La La" (Hyomin solo; Chinese Ver.)Lee Jieun
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Adam Kapit
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Adam Kapit
2:59
Total length:9:30
Qri Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Diamond" (다이아몬드; daiamondeu; Qri solo)
  • Mafly
  • Moon Sulley
  • Damon Sharpe
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
3:00
2."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
3."Diamond" (다이아몬드; daiamondeu; Qri solo; Chinese Ver.)
  • Mafly
  • Moon Sulley
  • Damon Sharpe
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
  • John Ho
  • Jeff Shum
3:00
Total length:9:32
Eunjung Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Real Love" (Eunjung solo)Lee Jieun
  • Andrew Choi
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
3:22
2."What's My Name?" (내 이름은; nae ileum-eun)
  • Brave Brothers
  • Two Champ
  • Chakun
Two Champ3:32
3."Real Love" (Eunjung solo; Chinese Ver.)Lee Jieun
  • Andrew Choi
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
  • Brian Cho
  • 220
3:22
Total length:10:16

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
South Korea 14 June 2017 CD
Digital download MBK Entertainment [34]
Worldwide [35]

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