''Frequency'' is the seventh EP by the Chinese boy band

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, released on November 25, 2024 by

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and distributed by

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. The EP comprises six songs, and its release was preceded by the release of the single, "High Five" on November 19, which was released along with second single, the

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of the same name, in both Korean and Mandarin. The album is the third consecutive release by the band without member Winwin, who has been on hiatus from the group since May 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.

Background and release

''Frequency'' is WayV's third project of 2024, following previous EP ''

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'' and Japanese debut ''

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''. Both releases were successful, debuting at number-one on the South Korean

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and Japanese

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, respectively. First mention of a new WayV release came on August 8, when

released its roadmap for the upcoming two quarters confirming the band was planning to release a new EP in the fourth quarter. ''Frequency'' was officially announced on October 28, with SM confirming that the 6-track EP would be released on November 25, along with the title track of the same name, recorded in both Korean and Mandarin.

Promotion

WayV will promote the EP with their ongoing "On the Way"

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, which began in August 2024 in

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, Japan. The tour will continue throughout Asia, wrapping up in February 2025.

Tour dates

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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