''With L.O.V.E.'' is the first

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by South Korean girl group

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. The album was released on January 17, 2008, with the title track "L.O.V.E". ''With L.O.V.E.'' marked a significant switch in the group's music, as it is the first release that marks their official switch from their "hybrid soul" concept to a more

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sound.

Background

The title track for the mini album was originally supposed to be "Love Action" featuring

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, a song written by famous composer

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and a callback to their 2007 hit song "Hold The Line" with the rapper. The title track was later changed to be the

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track "L.O.V.E" written by saintbinary, Lee Min-soo, and

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because of its exciting combination with the group's voice. The last song included, "Breakup Letter", was scheduled to be included in the second album ''Leave Ms. Kim'', but was omitted and later included in ''With L.O.V.E.''

Release and promotion

''With L.O.V.E'' was officially released on January 17, 2008, under

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with the title track "L.O.V.E". Despite expectations not being high because of the disappointment behind their previous album ''Leave Ms. Kim'', the song was an instant success and immediately gained nationwide recognition, with the group earning their first No. 1 song and their first music show win.

Track listing

Cover versions

* "L.O.V.E" was covered by girl group

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in a collaboration between the group and the original song's writer, Kim Eana. The cover was released on July 21, 2022. * "L.O.V.E" was sampled by DJ, music producing and composing duo

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for their single "Yes or No" featuring Huh Yunjin of

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and Crush. It was released on January 7, 2024.

Release history

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2008 EPs 2000s Korean-language albums Brown Eyed Girls albums