''XIX'' is the debut
extended play
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by South Korean boy group
1the9, a project group created through the 2018
MBC survival show, ''
Under Nineteen'', composed of nine trainees from different entertainment companies that will promote for 12 months under
MBK Entertainment. The album was released
digitally on April 13, 2019, by MBK Entertainment.
Background and release
On February 9, the finalists in survival show ''
Under Nineteen'' were revealed and the group immediately started preparations for their debut, starting with arranging their own version of the song "Like a Magic" (which was first released as one of the final song for 9 of the Top 19 finalists), performing on ''
Show! Music Core
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'' as a warm-up for their group sound. "Like a Magic" did not end up being officially released with the final line up and on the EP, "Domino", a song produced in seven days by
Crush
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* Puppy love, feelings of love, romance, or infatuation felt by young people
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was released with a music video as a promotional single. Lead single "Spotlight" was later released in three different music video versions.
Promotion
Prior to their debut, the group began promotions through their reality show ''Wonderland'', which premiered on March 22, 2019, on the cable channel
MBC. A series of individual teasers was released per member before the debut timeline was announced. The first set of concept photos were later released.
Track listing
Charts
References
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K-pop EPs
1the9 albums
2019 debut EPs