SELF

* Natural
* Real
* Magazine

**SELF** is the tenth mini-album by Apink. It was released April 5th, 2023, with "D N D" serving as the album's title track.

## Background and Release

On February 22nd, 2023, a Naver News article was released stating Apink will have a comeback in April.

On March 13th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter account released a logo for an upcoming mini-album titled "SELF". Set to be released on April 5th, 2023 at 6:00pm KST.

On March 14th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter account released a promotional schedule for "SELF".

On March 18th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter released the track list for the album.

From March 22nd-24th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter account released concept photos for the album's "Natural" version as well as a Mood Film.

From March 27th to the 29th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter account released concept photos for the album's "Real" version.

From March 30th to the 31th, 2023, Apink's official Twitter account released concept photos for the album's "Magazine" version as well as a Mood Film.

On April 2nd, 2023, Apink released a highlight medley for the upcoming album on their YouTube channel.
On April 3nd, 2023, Apink released a music video teaser for "D N D" on their YouTube channel. The next day, another music video teaser was released.

## Track List

1. **D N D**
2. Withcha
3. Me, Myself & I
4. Candy
5. I Want You to Be Happy (나만 알면 돼, Naman Almyon Dwae)

## Album Introduction

* English
* Korean
Apink 10th Mini Album 【**SELF**】

Apink's message of hope, "D N D", imagine your own world without any interruption!

Apink, who debuted 13 years ago, is walking on the path as a perfect long-running idol with constant challenges and development, will release their 10th mini album "**SELF**". The 10th mini-album "**SELF**", which will show Apink's unique bright and cheerful image, is a word that means the real self, and it means to just exist as "me" rather than what someone wants, and all the members put down a lot of decorations and showed their individuality to the fullest.

The title song of the 10th mini album "**SELF**", which contains the meaning of "Do Not Disturb", is a pop dance genre that goes well with Apink's bright mood, and it is an impressive song with a high-frames and groove that maximizes Apink's singing ability. It contains a message that encourages those who have lost hope without finding their color, saying, "Imagine your own world because no one is disturbing you".

In addition to the title song, there are a total of five songs, including R&B pop dance song "Withcha" featuring Apink's sophisticated tone, ballad song "Me, Myself & I" written by member Park Chorong, Apink's 12th anniversary fan song "Candy" written by member Kim Namjoo, and "I Want You to Be Happy" released to mark the 11th anniversary of their debut.

Track Review

01 D N D

Lyrics by danke, Jam Factory

Composed by Kwon Deok-geun (WSHL:ST), Clovd (WSHL:ST), PUFF, C'SA

Arranged by Kwon Deok-geun (WSHL:ST), Clovd (WSHL:ST), and PUFF

"Do Not Disturb" is the only song with high-quality that shows the dance title of "N pink" It contains a courageous message to imagine your own world because no one is disturbing you.

02 Withcha

Lyrics by LEE EUN HWA (153/JOOMBAS)

Composed by Ryan, Johan Alkenäs, Joacim Persson, Ida Martinsen Botten, Sebastian

Arranged by Ryan, Johan Alkenäs, Joacim Persson

"Withcha" is a perfect song for daily life and minimalist music.

03 Me, Myself & I

Lyrics by Park Chorong

Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, Chris Wahle, Matilda (ORKID)

Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young

"Me, Myself & I" is attractive with beautiful piano lines, rich and delicate strings, and groovy and unique bass. Member Park Chorong participated in the lyrics, and it contains a message of hope and comfort that you will stand firm even if you fall and shake every moment.

04 Candy

Lyrics by Kim Namjoo

Composed by Holger Lund, Jasmina Valentina, Chess Galea

Arranged by Holger Lund

"Candy" is a hip-hop dance song that combines groovy drums and bass with sensual instruments. It contains the desire to show the love for the fans generously, the desire for the fans to be happy, and above all, the lyrics contain the message that they are happiest when they are together.

05 I Want You to Be Happy

Lyrics by Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Jung Eunji, Kim Namjoo, Oh Hayoung

Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young String

Arranged Jung Soo-min

The 11th anniversary fan song, "I Want You to Be Happy" is an impressive ballad song with a warm and delicate piano and rich musical instruments, adding to the members' sincere vocals and lyrics that they want fans to be happy.Apink 10th Mini Album 【SELF】

에이핑크가 들려주는 희망의 메시지, 'D N D'
아무 방해 없이, 너만의 세상을 상상해 봐!

데뷔 13년 차의 Apink, 끊임없는 도전과 발전으로 완벽한 롱런의 장수 아이돌로써 그 길을 걷고 있는 에이핑크가 미니 10집 【SELF】를 발매한다.
에이핑크 특유의 밝고 경쾌한 이미지를 보여줄 미니 10집 【SELF】는 본 모습, 자아를 의미하는 단어로, 누군가가 원하는 모습이 아닌 그냥 ‘나’ 본연의 모습으로 존재하자는 의미를 담았으며, 앨범 내에 에이핑크의 본연의 모습을 최대한으로 보여주기 위해 멤버 모두가 많은 꾸밈을 내려놓고 각자의 개성을 보여주었다.

'Do Not Disturb'의 의미를 담은 미니 10집 【SELF】의 타이틀곡 ‘D N D'는 에이핑크의 밝은 무드와 어울리는 팝 댄스 장르로, 에이핑크만이 선보일 수 있는 가창력을 최대로 보여주는 프레이즈가 높고 그루브감이 있는 신선한 곡이 인상적인 곡이다. 그 누구도 방해하지 않으니 너만의 세상을 상상해 보라는, 자신의 색을 찾지 못한 채 희망을 잃어버린 사람들에게 용기를 주는 메시지를 담았다.

타이틀곡 외에도, 에이핑크의 세련된 음색이 돋보이는 R&B 장르의 팝 댄스곡 ‘Withcha', 멤버 박초롱이 작사한 곡으로 위로의 메시지를 담은 발라드 곡 ‘Me, Myself & I', 멤버 김남주가 작사한 Apink 12주년 팬 송 ‘Candy’, 데뷔 11주년을 기념하여 발표되었던 ‘나만 알면 돼’까지 총 5곡이 수록되어 있다.

[Track Review]

01\_D N D
Lyrics by danke, 장한빛(Jam Factory)
Composed by 권덕근(WSHL:ST), Clovd(WSHL:ST), PUFF, C'SA
Arranged by 권덕근(WSHL:ST), Clovd(WSHL:ST), PUFF
'Do Not Disturb'의 의미를 담은 타이틀곡 “D N D”는 에이핑크 특유의 밝은 무드와 어울리는 팝 댄스 장르로, 에이핑크만이 선보일 수 있는 가창력을 최대로 보여주는 프레이즈가 높고 그루브감이 있는 신선한 곡이 인상적인 곡이다. 그 누구도 방해하지 않으니 너만의 세상을 상상해 보라는 용기를 주는 메시지를 담았다.

02\_Withcha
Lyrics by 이은화(153/Joombas)
Composed by 라이언전, Johan Alkenäs, Joacim Persson, Ida Martinsen Botten, Sebastian Arman
Arranged by 라이언전, Johan Alkenäs, Joacim Persson
“Withcha”는 미니멀한 악기들과 신선한 소스들의 연주에 멤버들의 세련된 음색이 더해져 완벽한 조화가 이뤄진 R&B 팝 댄스 곡으로, 지루하고 따분한 일상을 살고 있는 이에게 새로운 곳으로 가자는 메시지를 담아내어, 신선한 상상들이 펼쳐지는 가볍고 산뜻한 곡으로 완성되었다.

03\_Me, Myself & I
Lyrics by 박초롱
Composed by KZ, 김태영, Chris Wahle, Matilda(ORKID)
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
“Me, Myself & I”는 아름다운 피아노 라인과 풍성하고 섬세한 스트링 라인, 그리고 그루비하면서 유니크한 베이스가 매력적이며, 에이핑크만의 아름다운 하모니와 환상적인 고음이 인상적인 곡이다. 멤버 박초롱이 작사에 참여하였으며, 매 순간 넘어지고 흔들려도 너는 단단하게 서 있을 거라는 희망과 위로의 메시지를 담아냈다.

04\_Candy
Lyrics by 김남주
Composed by Holger Lund, Jasmina Valentina, Chess Galea
Arranged by Holger Lund
“Candy”는 그루비한 드럼 & 베이스에 감각적인 악기들의 구성이 조화를 이루는 힙합 장르의 댄스곡으로, 12주년을 맞이하여 멤버 김남주가 작사에 참여하였다. 팬들을 향한 사랑을 아낌없이 보여주고 싶은 마음과, 팬들이 행복하길 바라는 마음을 간절히 담아냈으며, 무엇보다도 서로가 함께 있을 때 가장 행복하다는 메시지를 가사에 담아 풀어냈다.

05\_나만 알면 돼
Lyrics by 박초롱, 윤보미, 정은지, 김남주, 오하영
Composed by KZ, 김태영, DINT
Arranged by KZ, 김태영
String Arranged 정수민

11주년 팬송 “나만 알면 돼”는 따뜻하고 섬세한 피아노 라인과 풍성한 악기가 더해지는 편곡이 인상적인 발라드 곡으로, 모든 힘듦과 아픔은 나만 알면 되니, 팬들은 그저 행복만 했으면 좋겠다는 멤버들의 진심을 다한 보컬과 가사로 큰 울림을 더했다.

## Physical Album Contents

### Real and Natural Versions

* Pop-up photo book - 2 versions (185x245mm, 64 pages, 1 each)
* CD-R - 2 versions (1 each)
* Stamp - 2 versions (75x150mm, 1 each)
* Photo card - 2 versions (55x85mm, 2 each of 10 types, random)
	+ Pre-order only: 1 extra photo card
* Postcard - 2 versions (100x150mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
* Scratch card - 2 versions (110x75mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
* Folding poster - 2 versions (520x360mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
	+ Pre-order only

### April 2023 Magazine Version

* Photo book (225x300mm, 100 pages)
* CD-R (1 each)
* Photo card (55x85mm, 2 each of 10 types, random)
	+ Pre-order only - 1 photo card (55x85mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
* Poster (526x770mm, 1 each)
	+ Pre-order only

### Platform Version

* Album case - 2 versions (56x87mm, 1 each)
* Mini card (QR type) - 2 versions (54x85mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
* Official photo card - 2 versions (54x85mm, 1 set, 10 each)
* Selfie photo card - 2 versions (54x85mm, 1 each of 5 types, random)
* Sticker - 2 versions (54x85mm, 1 each)

#### Digital Contents

* Album information and credit
* Track list and lyrics
* Photo card (Digital version)
* Photos
* Music Video
* Special Video (MINIRECORD Exclusive)

## External Links

* MVs/Teasers
* Dance Videos
* Behind the Scenes
* Other
* Audio

* "D N D" Music Video ( Teaser 1) ( Teaser 2)
* Apink 12th Anniversary Special Video 'Candy'
* Apink 10th Mini Album 'D N D' Recording spoiler film
* Apink 10th Mini Album "SELF" HIGHLIGHT MEDLEY
* Mood Film ( Natural Ver.) ( Magazine Ver.)

- "D N D" Choreography Practice Video

- "Candy" Choreography Practice Video

- "D N D" Recording Making Film

- "D N D" Fanchant Guide

- "Candy" Fanchant Guide

## References

1. ↑ Naver (2023.02.22) - 에이핑크, 4월 완전체 컴백 확정
2. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.13) - Logo Teaser
3. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.14) - Promotion Schedule
4. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.18) - Track List
5. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.22) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Hayoung)
6. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.22) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Namjoo)
7. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.22) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Eunji)
8. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.23) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Bomi)
9. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.23) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Chorong)
10. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.24) - Concept Photo "Natural Ver." (Apink)
11. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.24) - Mood Film "Natural Ver."
12. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.27) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Hayoung)
13. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.27) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Namjoo)
14. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.27) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Eunji)
15. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.28) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Bomi)
16. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.28) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Chorong)
17. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.29) - Concept Photo "Real Ver." (Apink)
18. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.30) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Hayoung)
19. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.30) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Namjoo)
20. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.30) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Eunji)
21. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.30) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Bomi)
22. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.30) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Chorong)
23. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.31) - Concept Photo "Magazine Ver." (Apink)
24. ↑ Twitter (2023.03.31) - Mood Film "Magazine Ver."
25. ↑ YouTube (2023.04.02) - Apink 10th Mini Album "SELF" HIGHLIGHT MEDLEY
26. ↑ YouTube (2023.04.03) - Apink 에이핑크 "D N D" MV Teaser 1
27. ↑ YouTube (2023.04.04) - Apink 에이핑크 "D N D" MV Teaser 2
28. ↑ 2023.04.07 - Miyako
29. ↑ 2023.04.05 - 앨범소개 (Melon)