Born to be XX

* Digital
* CD
* Poca

**Born to be XX** is the second mini album by KISS OF LIFE. It was released on November 8, 2023 with "Bad News" and "Nobody Knows" serving as the album's double title tracks.

The physical album comes in four versions: Bad, Good and two Poca versions.

## Background

On September 28, 2023, a teaser was released, revealing that KISS OF LIFE will release their first comeback album, titled *Born to be XX*, sometime in November.

On October 13, a teaser video was released which revealed that the album will be released on November 8, 2023 at 6PM (KST). The official album trailer was released on October 27.

The album sampler, released on October 29, revealed that the album will have two title tracks, "Bad News" and "Nobody Knows".

## Track list

1. "**Bad News**" - 2:40
2. "**Nobody Knows**" - 3:15
3. "My 808" - 2:39
4. "TTG" - 3:29
5. "Gentleman" - 2:58
6. "Says It" - 3:31
7. "Bad News (Eng ver.)" - 2:40

## Album credits

* **Lyrics:** Rick Bridges, 종한 (JONGHAN), PAPRIKAA, Strawberrybananaclub
* **Composing:** Strawberrybananaclub, 종한 (JONGHAN), Rick Bridges
 2. "Nobody Knows"
* **Lyrics:** 조윤경, Julie, Rick Bridges
* **Composing:** PAPRIKAA, 임정우, ADORA, VON MENTZER
 3. "My 808"
* **Lyrics:** 미아 (153/Joombas), Rick Bridges, 이혜윰 (153/Joombas), Gemma, Belle, Natty
* **Composing:** G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze, Tricia Battani, TMM
 4. "TTG"
* **Lyrics:** Ondine, Rick Bridges, BYMORE
* **Composing:** BYMORE, Ondine, ADORA, Rick Bridges
 5. "Gentleman"
* **Lyrics:** 조윤경
* **Composing:** Thomas Troelsen, Lindy Robbins, Gabe Saporta, Shy Carter
 6. "Says It"
* **Lyrics:** Belle, Rick Bridges
* **Composing:** clovd (WSHL:ST), 권덕근 (WSHL:ST), Young Chance, Belle, Eunsol
 7. "Bad News (Eng ver.)"
* **Lyrics:** Julie, Rick Bridges, 종한 (JONGHAN), PAPRIKAA, Strawberrybananaclub
* **Composing:** Strawberrybananaclub, 종한 (JONGHAN), Rick Bridges
* **Arrangement:** Strawberrybananaclub

## Physical Album

### Contents

* MAGAZINE: 210x297mm / 150p
* CD: 1p
* STICKER: 120x160mm / 1ea
* PHOTOCARD: 55x85mm (2 out of 12)

* MAGAZINE: 210x297mm / 150p
* CD: 1p
* STICKER: 120x160mm / 1ea
* PHOTOCARD: 55x85mm (2 out of 12)

* PHOTO STAND + SLEEVE: 85x130mm / 2ver. / 1ea
* QR CARD: 55x85mm / 2ver. (1 out of 4)
* PHOTOCARD: 55x85mm (2 out of 12)
* STICKER: 70x90mm / 2ver. / 2ea
* DIGITAL CONTENTS
* USER GUIDE: 55x85mm

## Merchandise

On November 8, 2023, Everline announced a exclusive pop-up store for *Born to be XX* themed merchandise. The items are available from November 10 to November 16, 2023 through the store in Seoul. The online sale started on November 28, 2023.

Pop-Up Store PosterDetailsMerchandise Overview
## External Links

### Official

* MUSIC VIDEOS:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' Official Music Video
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' Official Music Video (1theK)
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Nobody Knows' Official Music Video
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Nobody Knows' Official Music Video (1theK)
* PERFORMANCE VIDEOS:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' Performance Video
* TEASERS:
	+ KISS OF LIFE "Born to be XX"
	+ KISS OF LIFE "I have Bad News."
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Trailer
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Album Sampler
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'About XX (Front)'
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'About XX (Back)'
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' MV Teaser
* DANCE PRACTICES:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' Dance Practice
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Nobody Knows' Dance Practice
* BEHIND THE SCENES:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Jacket Shoot Sketch #1
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Jacket Shoot Sketch #2
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Recording Behind #1
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Recording Behind #2
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Showcase Behind
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Music Show Behind #1
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Music Show Behind #2
* DOCUMENTARY:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary Teaser
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary - I'M JULIE
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary - I'M NATTY
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary - I'M BELLE
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary - I'M HANEUL
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary 'BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS' Ep. 1
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary 'BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS' Ep. 2
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Documentary 'BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS' Ep. 3
* MISC:
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Bad News' Fanchant Guide
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Nobody Knows' Fanchant Guide
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' Album Unboxing
	+ KISS OF LIFE 'Born to be XX' MV Commentary

## Videos

* Official
* Teasers
* Dance Practice
* Behind the Scenes
* Documentary
* Misc.

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KIOF 'Bad News' Dance Practice"Bad News" Dance PracticeKIOF 'Nobody Knows' Dance Practice"Nobody Knows" Dance Practice

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## Trivia

* The album sold 11,237 copies on it's release day according to Hanteo Chart.
* Album copies signed by all members were on sale from November 13 to November 20, 2023 through the Mwave shop.

## References

1. ↑ KISS OF LIFE Twitter (September 28, 2023)
2. ↑ KISS OF LIFE Youtube: "Born to be XX" (October 13, 2023)
3. ↑ KISS OF LIFE Youtube: 'Born to be XX' Trailer (October 27, 2023)
4. ↑ KISS OF LIFE Youtube: 2nd Mini Album 'Born to be XX' Album Sampler (October 29, 2023)
5. ↑ @EVERLINESHOP on Twitter (November 8, 2023)
6. ↑ @EVERLINESHOP on Twitter (November 28, 2023)
7. ↑ @KIOFStats on X: "Born to be XX" by @KISSOFLIFE\_S2 sold a total of 11,237 copies [...] (November 9, 2023)
8. ↑ @OfficialMwave on X: Signed Albums Sales Notice (November 13, 2023)