Daydream (D-Crunch EP)

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Daydream
EP by
D-Crunch
ReleasedApril 6, 2021 (2021-04-06)
GenreDance
Length18:01
LanguageKorean
LabelAi Grand Korea
D-Crunch chronology
Across the Universe
(2020) 		Daydream
(2021) 		Addiction
(2022)
Singles from Daydream
  1. "My Name"
    Released: April 6, 2021

Daydream (stylized in all caps) is the fourth mini-album by South Korean idol group D-Crunch. It was released on April 6, 2021, by Ai Grand Korea and distributed by Kakao M. It marks the group's first record following the departure of vocalist Hyunwoo. A dance and ballad album, its concept revolves around its three themes: "Memory", "Nightmare", and "Daydream".

Following a series of photo and video teasers, Daydream and its lead single "My Name" were concurrently released. D-Crunch promoted the song by performing on music chart programs across various television networks. Two of the group's members were diagnosed with COVID-19 shortly after the album was issued, which forced D-Crunch to cease promotions. The mini-album peaked at number 74 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.

Background and composition[edit]

On December 28, 2020, Ai Grand Korea announced that vocalist Hyunwoo, who had halted promotions with D-Crunch due to an ongoing back injury three months earlier, would leave the group. He cited his health as the reason for his departure.[1] Conceptually, Daydream revolves around three themes: "Memory", signifying the longing to return to reminiscent happy moments; "Nightmare", denying the inescapable reality of being abandoned; and "Daydream", expressing the fulfillment of a desire which is only possible in a dream.[2] The album comprises dance music and balladry.[3] Its music conveys dreaming and a rising moon during the day. The dreams present fantasies, illusions, daydreams, and idle dreams, which the dreamer cannot be awoken from.[4]

Daydream opens with "My Name", a future bass-dance track. Its lyrics describe the rebirth of a person who has their named called out by a loved one.[3] "Time to Go to You" is a ballad in which the narrator yearns for the younger self. A pop track, the lyrics of "Childlike" search to recapture the innocence of youth. The mini-album closes with the ballad "Sandcastle", a farewell to a disintegrating sandcastle being swept away by the waves of the ocean.[5][6]

Release and promotion[edit]

Rappers Hyunho and Dylan were cast in MBC Dramanet's web drama Time to Be Together 1:11, which began airing in March 2021.[7] Music from Daydream was played as background music throughout its ten episodes.[8] On March 22, Ai Grand Korea announced the release of Daydream and released a "Nightmare"-themed teaser image showcasing the group wearing black-and-white suits under crimson-colored lighting.[9] "Memory"-themed concept images for each group member donning casual wear were uploaded two days later.[4] Individual "Nightmare" photos of the members were published on March 26.[10] Respective photos of the members wearing white outfits showing the "Daydream" versions were unveiled on March 29.[11] Two days later, group portraits of all three concepts were posted by D-Crunch's agency.[2] Two music video teasers for the lead single "My Name" were uploaded on April 1 and 2.[12][13] A day ahead of the album's release, a Daydream highlight medley was shared across social networking services.[6]

Daydream and the music video for "My Name" were simultaneously released on April 6.[5] A performance version music video followed one week later.[14] D-Crunch began promoting the lead single on weekly music chart shows on the day of the album's release. They performed the song on SBS MTV's The Show,[15] MBC Every 1's Show Champion,[16] and Mnet's M Countdown.[17] Vocalist Hyunwook and rapper O.V experienced cold-like symptoms amidst promotions and were diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 24.[18] The pair were placed in quarantine; the remaining six members tested negative for the virus and D-Crunch immediately completed promotions for the album.[19]

Critical reception and commercial performance[edit]

Daydream received favorable reviews from both critics from TV Daily. Kim Ji-ha wrote that the tone of each member was charming, while Kim Han-kil expressed being able to feel the record's "powerful" energy.[20] On the chart dated April 4–10, 2021, Daydream debuted at number 74 on South Korea's national Gaon Album Chart.[21]

Track listing[edit]

Daydream[22]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."My Name"Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko, O.VBull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, DiskoBull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko3:49
2."Time to Go to You" (너에게 가는 시간; Neoege Ganeun Sigan)Bull$EyEBull$EyE, Mind182Mind1823:45
3."Childlike"Inner ChildInner Child, Lee Tae-hunLee Tae-hun3:22
4."Sandcastle" (모래성; Moraeseong)Inner ChildInner Child, MysteryMystery3:16
5."Myname" (Inst.) Bull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, DiskoBull$EyE, Boytoy, Ondin, Disko3:49
Total length:18:01

Chart[edit]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[21] 74

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b Lee, Da-kyeom (March 31, 2021). 디크런치, 미니 4집 '데이드림' 단체컷 공개...팔색조 매력. Star Today (in Korean). Maekyung Media Group. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Ji, Min-kyeong (March 25, 2021). 디크런치, 미니 4집 트랙리스트 공개..타이틀곡은 'My Name'. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2021.
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  18. ^ Kim, Su-yeong (April 24, 2021). [단독] 디크런치 현욱·O.V 코로나19 확진 "스케줄 중단"(종합). Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  19. ^ Jung, Ha-eun (April 25, 2021). 디크런치 측 "코로나 확진 현욱·O.V 격리 치료…나머지 멤버 전원 음성"[공식]. Sportsseoul (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2021.
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  21. ^ a b 2021년 15주차 Album Chart (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  22. ^ Daydream (liner notes). D-Crunch. Ai Grand Korea. 2021. 1100618939.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

External links[edit]

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