K

<K> (sometimes stylized as 𝓚 or <𝓚>) is the first mini album by HeeJin. It was released on October 31, 2023, including the title track “Algorithm”.
The physical album comes in two versions: A and B.
==Description==
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==Tracklist==
#“Kehwa (개화)” — 1:14
#“Algorithm” — 3:08
#“Sad Girls Club” — 3:24
#“Video Game” — 3:06
#“Nokia” — 3:14
#“Addiction” — 2:38
==Background and Release==
On August 3, it was reported HeeJin is preparing to release new music in October of 2023. Later that day, MODHAUS confirmed the reports and added that she would be releasing a solo album.Kim Hyun–sik. “[KOR] '前 이달소' 희진, 10월 솔로 출격…'화려한 새 출발'”. E-Daily. 2023.08.03
On October 6, the first teaser for the <K> mini album was released. On October 12, a teaser for the “Algorithm” music video was released. 
On October 15, the second teaser was released. On October 18, the third teaser, labeled as “Concept 2”, was released. Later that day, pre–orders for the album have opened. On October 20, the fourth teaser was released.
On October 23, the fifth teaser, “Concept 4”, was released. On October 24, a second teaser for the “Algorithm” music video was released. On October 25, a tracklist for the mini album was released.
On October 26, the sixth teaser was released. On October 28, a highlight medley for the album was released.
On October 30, a D–1 teaser for “Algorithm” was released, and later a H–18 teaser was released. On October 31, HeeJin released her first mini album <K> alongside the music video for “Algorithm”.Puah Ziwei. “ARTMS’ HeeJin pays tribute to Korean culture in ‘Algorithm’ music video”. NME. 2023.10.31
==Composition and Lyrics==
===“Kehwa (개화)”===
The intro, ‘Kehwa’, expresses the process of new flowering through HeeJin’s voice and sound.“<K> Album + Track Descriptions”. Melon
===“Algorithm”===
Title track, “Algorithm” is a break-up song about remembrance after love that has ended, just like the unwanted feed items that pop up that we talk about nowadays. It reconstructs the sound of artists like Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Cyndi Lauper who led Western pop in the 80s, and maximizes the dynamic texture of K-pop style to immediately capture the listener’s ears.litelljohnn. “[Lyrics Heejin - Algorithm (231031)]”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.01
It was composed by Artronic Waves and Yi Sae Bom, who returned to work for LOONA after her last contribution to HyeJu’s (previously Olivia Hye) “Egoist” in 2018. She recently provided background vocals for “My Secret Playlist” from ODD EYE CIRCLE’s <Version Up>.
The song was decided as the title track even before the lyric–writing began. The CEO, Jaden Jeong, asked HeeJin to write about “algorithm”. Due to the term being modern to her, it took a long time for HeeJin to complete writing it.litelljohnn. “[Interview Xportsnews "Idol-tist" Interview with Heejin (231104)]”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.10
===“Sad Girls Club”===
“Sad Girls Club” pours the mindset of lonely and sad girls who nevertheless live on strongly into R&B music. imsuho, who crafted IU’s “Lilac”, led “Sad Girls Club” and presented it to HeeJin.litelljohnn. “(Lyrics) HeeJin - Sad Girls Club”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.01
===“Video Game”===
“Video Game” is a song by The Kennel, who made numerous LOONA hits; it rushes ahead rhythmically as it compares love to a speedy video game.litelljohnn. “(Lyrics) HeeJin - Video Game”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.01
HeeJin first got the demo for the song in July of 2023. When she heard it, she immediately thought of the film “Wreck-It Ralph”, and wrote the song quickly in just one day.
===“Nokia”===
“Nokia” is a reminiscence upon one’s abandoned self after love, like an old cell phone. The phone, left in a drawer as if abandoned, resembles being asleep with the power off. The track accentuates HeeJin’s sentimentality, as she interprets through her own voice without being bound to a certain tempo or mood.litelljohnn. “(Lyrics) HeeJin - Nokia”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.01
During the writing of “Nokia”, HeeJin learned that Nokia was “a widely used phone all around the world”. The lyrics compare Nokia and break-up: “Like a phone that’s discontinued and is no longer around, you’re not by my side”.
Park SoHyun, one of the song’s writers, who previously worked on ODD EYE CIRCLE’s “Je Ne Sais Quoi”, revealed she wrote her lyrics in between schedules; one instance was written during the time she was at KBS’ Music Bank.@yvesoulrry. “OMG SOHYUN TOLD ME SHE WROTE LYRICS FOR NOKIA IN BETWEEN SCHEDULES (???)”. X. 2023.11.03
===“Addiction”===
Final track “Addiction”, just like the title, sings of having become addicted before even knowing one was in love. The acid jazz track mixes sensual vocal synths and HeeJin’s voice just right, and makes the listener replay it from the top soon enough.litelljohnn. “(Lyrics) HeeJin - Addiction”. Team Subbits. 2023.11.01
BADD and San Yoon, credited for “Je Ne Sais Quoi”, participated in the composition of “Addiction”. The song’s words were written by HeeJin as she was drinking a zero-calorie cola at 3AM, which were referenced in the lyrics.
==Promotion==
On October 31, after the album’s release a showcase was held, where HeeJin performed “Algorithm”, “Sad Girls Club”, and “Video Game”.@official_artms. “HeeJin <K> Showcase YouTube Live Streaming”. X. 2023.10.31
HeeJin performed “Algorithm” on music shows a total of ten times.
*One time: Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR, M COUNTDOWN, Show! Music Core, Show Champion, and NPOP
*Two times: Music Bank, and Inkigayo
==Commercial Performance==
The mini album debuted at #4 on Worldwide iTunes Album Chart,@loonapress. “231101 #Heejin [K debuts at #4 on Worldwide iTunes Album Chart]”. X. 2023.10.31 and was No.1 in 4 different countries, including Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, and Chile.@loonapress. X. 2023.10.31
*iTunes Brazil
*iTunes Bulgaria
*iTunes Cambodia
*iTunes Chile
==Gallery==
===Promotional Images===
HeeJin K teaser 1.png|<K>#1
HeeJin K teaser 2.png|<K>1st Concept Photo#2
HeeJin K teaser 3.png|<K>2nd Concept Photo#3
HeeJin K teaser 4.png|<K>3rd Concept Photo#4
HeeJin K teaser 5.png|<K>4th Concept Photo#5
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HeeJin K teaser 6.png|<K>5th Concept Photo#6
HeeJin K teaser 7.png|<K>6th Concept Photo#7
===Album Details===
HeeJin K version A preview.png|<K>Album PreviewVersion A
HeeJin K version B preview.png|<K>Album PreviewVersion B
HeeJin K album preview.png|<K>Album Preview
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===Merchandise===
HeeJin K merchandise.png|<K>Merchandise
===Album Covers===
HeeJin K digital album cover.jpg|Digital
HeeJin K physical album cover A.png|Physical A
HeeJin K physical album cover B.png|Physical B
===Behind the Scenes===
====Album Photoshoot====
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 1.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #1
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 2.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #2
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 3.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #3
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 4.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #4
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 5.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #5
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 6.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #6
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 7.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #7
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 8.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #8
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 9.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #9
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 10.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #10
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 11.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #11
HeeJin K album photoshoot BTS 12.png|<K> Album Photoshoot BTS #12
====Album Benefits====
====Objekts====
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Each album comes with one random Objekt, total of six possible Objekts
====Clear Cards====
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Each album comes with one clear cards, total of three possible clear cards
====Stickers====
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Each album comes with one sticker sheet, total of two possible sticker sheets
====Photo Stands====
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Each album comes with one random photo stand, total of four possible photo stands
====Bookmarks====
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Each A version album comes with one random bookmark, total of four possible bookmarks
====Visual Cards====
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Each B version album comes with one random visual card, total of four possible visual cards
====Folded Posters====
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Each album comes with one folded poster, total of two possible folded posters
===Broadcast Exclusives===
====Postcards====
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These postcards could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts during the first week of promotions
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These postcards could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts during the second week of promotions
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====4-Cuts====
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These 4-cuts could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts during the first week of promotions
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These 4-cuts could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts during the second week of promotions
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====ID Pictures====
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These ID pictures could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts
====Stickers====
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These stickers could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts
====Tattoos====
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These tattoos could only be obtained by attending “Algorithm” broadcasts
==Links==
===Official===
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*HIGHLIGHT MEDLEY:
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===Audio===
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==Credits==
===Songs===
# 	Songs 	Writers 	Writers 	Writers
# 	Songs 	Lyrics 	Composers 	Arrangers
1.	“Kehwa (개화)” 	— 	Artronic Waves 	Artronic Waves
2.	“” 	Jaden JeongArtronic Waves 	Artronic WavesYi Sae Bom 	Artronic Waves
3.	“Sad Girls Club”	imsuho 	imsuhoNaasimDr. HanOona Muurinen 	imsuhoNaasimDr. Han
4.	“Video Game” 	Johan GustafssonTeodor DahlbomJulia HallasenHanna Lilliecreutz 	Johan GustafssonTeodor DahlbomJulia HallasenHanna Lilliecreutz	—
5.	“Nokia” 	Jaden Jeong 	KZKim Tae-yeong (기태영)DINTCharlotte WilsonRachael Chevlin 	KZKim Tae-yeong
6.	“Addiction” 	Jaden JeongG-high (MonoTree)San YoonIsa GuerraCasper RedsonHwa Song	BADDSan YoonIsa GuerraCasper RedsonHwa Song 	BADD
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*Producer/Creative Director: Jaden Jeong
*Co-Producer: 
*Executive Producer: Joseph Baek
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*Content Producer: Kim Jong-soo, Kim Jin-soo
*Chief Director of Management: Lee Hyo-young
*Chief Director of Business: Lee Kyu
*Chief Director of Marketing: Oh Young-ho
*Chief Director of Product: Park Jae-hyun
*Chief Financial Officer: Yang Jean
*A&R: Hong Seok-chun, Kim Sung-woo, Eguchi Mi-ki
*Content Production: Moon Yu-jin, Jeong Ye-rim, Jeong Yoo-jin, Lee Bo-young, Huh Tae-hyuk, Joung A-young, Lee Mi-hwa, Lee Yoon-ji, Choi Sung-min
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*Artist Management: Kim Tae-hyuk, Choi In-hyeok, Park Kyung-ryeol, Kim Ye-lim, Kim Beom-soo, Nam Sang-hyo, Jang Hae-sol, Kim Hyun-jin
*Artist Development: Cha Kyoung-su, Choi Hyo-je, Decaro Jun, Kim Hye-lim, Woo Ye-rin, Kim Doo-a
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*Business: Lee Eun-soo, Ko Yoo-jin, Oh Philip, Lee Han-seul
*Marketing: Yoo Byeol-nam, Park Jae-min, Kim Ji-an, Cha Woo-jin, Kim Yeon-ju, Sunny Lee, Cho Han-bit, Oh So-eun
*COSMO Product Team: Min Heo, Jang In-su, Park Sun-young, Hwang Jun-youp, Park Jeong-won, Nam Hyeon-sik, Jang Su-yeon, Kim Han-wool, Lee Jeong-ik
*Operation: Kwon Su-nik, Hyun Lin
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*Photographer: 
*Artwork: Moon Yu-jin, Joung A-young, Kim Ji-an
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*Choreographers: , , 
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*Stylists: Yu Jae-chang, Byeon Hye-bin, Go Eun-bin, Mun A-jin, Kim Min-gyeong
*Makeup Artist: ()
*Hair Stylist: (ALUU)
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*Public Relations: Major7Company
====Special thanks to====
*Executive Advisors: Simon Kim, Chan Lee
*Special Advisors: Ryan Kim, Ethan Kim, KM Park, GD Kim, Dan Lee, Kim Ho-jin
====Music Video====
*Director: Kim Sun-ung (KINGS CREATIVE LAB)
*Producer: Go Min-seog
*Production: PD Jang In-su
*Assistant Director: Park Jun-shik
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*Editing: Kim Ryon-woo
*Director of Photography: Min Seong-won
*Real Lighting: Young Jeong Young-suk
*Key Grip: Kim Chang-hwa
*Production Designer: Park Hye-jung
==Videos==
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Music Video=
Released on October 31, 2023|thumb|center|500px
|-|Teasers=
-Teaser- HeeJin 'Algorithm' (K Ver.)|Released on October 12, 2023
-Teaser- HeeJin 'Algorithm' (MV Ver.)|Released on October 24, 2023
|-|Highlight Medley=
Released on October 28, 2023|thumb|center|700px
|-|Dance Videos=
HeeJin ‘Algorithm' Official Dance Audition Ver. - ARTMS|Released on November 3, 2023
HeeJin ‘Algorithm' Official Dance 궁 Ver. - ARTMS|Released on November 7, 2023
HeeJin ‘Algorithm' Official Dance Practice Ver. - ARTMS|Released on November 11, 2023
HeeJin ‘Video Game' Official Dance Practice Ver. - ARTMS|Released on November 18, 2023
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HeeJin ’Algorithm’ 응원법 함께 외쳐주세요 - EN - ARTMS|Released on October 31, 2023
ARTMS 멤버들과 함께 보는 HeeJin ‘Algorithm’ MV 리액션 - EN JP CN - ARTMS|Released on November 1, 2023
-Full Album- 희진의 음악, 희진의 그림, 희진의 비주얼 ‘K’ Music Visual - ARTMS|Released on November 2, 2023
HeeJin ‘Algorithm' Official Face Cam Ver. - ARTMS|Released on November 4, 2023
희진 공주님의 궁생활 TMI 엿보기 - EN JP CN - ARTMS|Released on November 9, 2023
궁에서 탈출한 공주님의 K-POP 오디션 도전기 - EN JP CN - ARTMS|Released on November 10, 2023
진정 아름다웠던 희진 공주님의 나날들 - EN JP - ARTMS|Released on November 17, 2023
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희진(HeeJin) 'Video Game' (Showcase Ver.) - ARTMS|On November 2, 2023
희진(HeeJin) 'Sad Girls Club' (Showcase Ver.) - ARTMS|On November 2, 2023
희진(HeeJin) 'Algorithm' (Showcase Ver.) - ARTMS|On November 2, 2023
ARTMS (희진) - Algorithm - Show! MusicCore - MBC231104방송|On November 4, 2023
-COMEBACK- 희진(ARTMS HeeJin) - Algorithm l Show Champion l EP.499 l 231108|On November 8, 2023
희진 (ARTMS) - Algorithm -엠카운트다운 EP.822 - Mnet 231109 방송|On November 9, 2023
Algorithm - HeeJin(ARTMS) -Music Bank- - KBS WORLD TV 231110|On November 10, 2023
ARTMS (희진) - Algorithm - Show! MusicCore - MBC231111방송|On November 11, 2023
HeeJin (ARTMS)(희진 (아르테미스)) - Algorithm @인기가요 inkigayo 20231112|On November 12, 2023
-Simply K-Pop CON-TOUR- HeeJin (ARTMS)(희진 (ARTMS)) - 'Algorithm' Ep.593 - -4K-|On November 13, 2023
(4K) HeeJin 'Algorithm' Ι NPOP EP.11 231115|On November 15, 2023
Algorithm - HeeJin (ARTMS) -Music Bank- - KBS WORLD TV 231117|On November 17, 2023
HeeJin (ARTMS)(희진 (아르테미스)) - Algorithm @인기가요 inkigayo 20231119|On November 19, 2023
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Kehwa (개화)
Algorithm
Sad Girls Club
Video Game
Nokia
Addiction
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==References==
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