Switch On

* Digital
* ON
* OFF

### Producer

ALYSA, Carlyle Fernandes, Sean Michael Alexander, SQVARE, Nomasgood, Vendors (San), Joliker Leandre, Phil Schwan, MJ, Park Sang Min, Park Yong Hyeon, Jabong, Moses Sun, Sam Carter, JinJin, Sanha, Rocky, OBROS, OBROS2, Cha Eunwoo, SEAN OH, Yuki

## Chronology

### Next

*All Yours*
Drive to the Starry Road

### Singles

1. "After Midnight"
Released: August 2, 2021

## Audio

***Switch On*** is the eighth extended play by South Korean boy group ASTRO. It was released on August 2, 2021 by Fantagio and was distributed by Kakao Entertainment.

The album contains six tracks with "After Midnight" serving as the title track. The EP is available in two versions, "ON" and "OFF."

## Background and release

On July 12, 2021, ASTRO announced that they would make a comeback with their eighth extended play *Switch On* in August of the same year, just four months after their prior release. Leading up to the announcement, the group had launched their own reality show titled *ASTRO ZONE* on their YouTube channel. The new EP features a colorful summer concept that centers around the theme of youth and a dreamy and exotic atmosphere.

Promotional individual member photos and mood teasers were released starting with Sanha on July 14 and ending with Moonbin on July 19. Group photos followed on July 21 and additional special member photos were released a day later.

All members were involved in the writing and composing of each track on the EP. ALYSA, who also composed GFriend's "Eye of the Storm," and Sean Michael Alexander, who composed Twice's "Heart Shaker" and Girls' Generation's "Lion Heart," participated in the album's creation as well.

*Switch On* was released alongside a music video for "After Midnight" on August 2, 2021. The music video surpassed 10 million view in only 34 hours and 30 minutes, breaking the group's previous record set with "ONE." Immediately after its release, the EP and its title track ranked first on the iTunes "Top Album" and "Top Song" charts in 37 countries.

## Promotions

Prior to the release of *Switch On*, ASTRO held a spoiler event titled "Before Midnight" on July 31, 2021. They also pre-released a special DDOCA for their b-side track "Footprint."

The group held their comeback showcase *#OUTNOWASTRO - SWITCH ON* on August 2 at 7pm KST.

## Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

The album is available in two versions, the "OFF" and "ON" version. Both versions feature the same inclusions. However, the 84-page photobook, CD, sticker set, and 1 out of 7 randomly assigned post cards are all version specific. Both versions also receive 1 out of 15 lyrics books and 2 out of 48 photocards at random. Only the first press gets 1 out of 12 polaroid photos and 1 out of 2 posters as well.

Japanese fan club members, as well as people who purchased at Tower Records, additionally received 1 out of 12 exclusive photo cards per version. They were also eligible to participate in a raffle for a 30 second video call and to receive an autograph of all members.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Switch On* on Melon
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Naver News — 아스트로, 오늘(20일) 미니 8집 'SWITCH ON' 예판 오픈
3. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 새 앨범명 'SWITCH ON' 공개..청량 에너지 예고
4. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 8월 2일 4개월만 컴백 확정..서머킹의 여름 접수 예고
5. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 완전체 리얼리티 ‘아스트로 세상’ 예고...볼거리 다양
6. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로 윤산하, 미니 8집 ‘SWITCH ON’ 콘셉트 포토+트레일러 공개…자유로운 청춘美
7. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로 문빈, 범접 불가 퓨어 섹시美…다채로운 ‘SWITCH ON’ 예고
8. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 'SWITCH ON' 단체 콘셉트 포토 공개..ON/OFF 반전 무드+매력
9. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 내추럴 무드 속 빛나는 6人…스페셜 여름 ‘SWITCH ON’
10. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 작사→작곡까지 음악적 성장 담은 ‘SWITCH ON’ 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은 ‘After Midnight’
11. ↑ Naver News — “이젠 아스트로가 장르다” 아스트로, 미니 8집 ‘SWITCH ON’ 하이라이트 메들리 공개
12. ↑ Fantagio Music Official Twitter — ASTRO 8th Mini Album <SWITCH ON>. After Midnight M/V OPEN!
13. ↑ Naver News — "자체 최단 기록"..아스트로, 'After Midnight' 뮤비 1000만뷰 돌파→글로벌 대세 입증
14. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로 'After Midnight' 아이튠즈 톱송 차트 5개국 1위
15. ↑ Naver News — 'Before Midnight' 아스트로, 컴백 앞두고 신보 'SWITCH ON' 스포 파티
16. ↑ Naver News — 아스트로, 2일 청량판타지 더한 ‘After Midnight’으로 컴백…세상을 즐겁게 ‘SWITCH ON’
17. ↑ Naver News — ‘아스트로가 곧 장르다’… 아스트로, 컴백쇼로 ‘청량 판타지’ 매력 선사
18. ↑ *Switch On* (booklet). ASTRO. Fantagio. 2021.
19. ↑ "After Midnight" on Melon Music
20. ↑ "Footprint" on Melon Music
21. ↑ "Waterfall" on Melon Music
22. ↑ "Sunset Sky" on Melon Music
23. ↑ "MY ZONE" on Melon Music
24. ↑ "Don't Worry" on Melon Music
25. ↑ Astro Japan Official Website — ASTRO 8th Mini Album ＜SWITCH ON＞発売記念　 ASTRO日本公式サイト限定特典付きCD販売のお知らせ
26. ↑ Astro Japan Official Website — ASTRO 8th Mini Album 発売記念 タワーレコード限定特典付きCD販売のご案内