''24 °C'' is the first EP by South Korean singer and songwriter

Lee Hi Lee Ha-yi (; born September 23, 1996), known by her stage name Lee Hi, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She first garnered attention as the runner-up of '' K-pop Star season 1''. She debuted with single "1, 2, 3, 4" on October 28, 2012, ...

, released on May 30, 2019, through

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. It is Lee's first release since her three-year hiatus following the release of her studio album in 2016. The EP features the lead single " No One" (). It is Lee Hi's final release under YG Entertainment.

Background

On January 15, 2019, Lee released the digital single "XI" with Code Kunst; the track was sung live for the first time on MBC Dreaming Radio. Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through

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'' on June 6.

Music and composition

At five tracks, ''24°C'' is the shortest material in Lee Hi's catalogue. The album explores the dark side of romantic relationships, the loneliness and the longing, the frustrating relationships, and the break-ups. Musically, ''24°C'' combines these mostly darker themes with generally upbeat musical genres. The opening track of the album, "No One" featuring B.I of iKon, as a

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-infused dance track with a "groovy" tune full of vibrant percussion, smooth melodies, and quirky synths. It expresses the longing of a lonely person waiting for a lover to arrive with a knock on her door. Lee Hi's collaboration with G.Soul, "No Way", is an "unashamedly laid back track" with a piano and a low bass. "Love Is Over" is "a gospel, soul-infused ballad" with a jazzy swing rhythm. It functions very much as a typical break-up tune, reflecting on the struggle to move on the relationship. "1,2" featuring Choi Hyunsuk of Treasure, is a "short but sweet" track. "20Min" is the only self-written song by Lee on the album. The "guitar-led ballad" details her anger and annoyance with a certain someone over gentle guitar strums and the sound of water-drops.

Promotion

Promotion for the EP began following a coming soon poster released by YG Entertainment on May 20, 2019. On May 22, the date and title of the EP were unveiled, with pre-order details following on the same day. On May 25, a concept teaser of the lead single "No One" premiered, and soon after, the track list was revealed on May 27. Lee's first music show appearance was on MBC's ''

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'' on June 1. On June 5, Lee had a live stage broadcast on

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with Vibe, with 40 fans chosen to attend the showcase. On June 11, Lee appeared on JTBC's ''

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Track listing

Charts

Release history

References

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