B.B.B is the seventh extended play by South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. The album was digitally and physically released on January 8, 2014. "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" served as the promotional single.
Background The release of Dal Shabet's album was announced on December 12, 2013. Happy Face Entertainment revealed, "Dal Shabet will be returning in the second week of January. They will be releasing an album with a mature look."'1월 컴백' 달샤벳, 최전방 백골부대서 '핫'한 컴백. edaily (December 12, 2013). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. On January 2, 2014, Dal Shabet released concept photos for their upcoming album, which show off a darker and more mature side to the group.달샤벳, 여성미 물씬 풍기는 성숙한 여인 컴백 ‘농염+몽환’ . SSTV (January 2, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. A music video teaser for 'B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)' was released on January 6, 2014.달샤벳 'B.B.B' 뮤비 티저 공개, 농염한 성숙미 '아찔' . TV Daily (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. The album was digitally and physically released on January 8, 2014.달샤벳 'B.B.B', 노출은 약하게 노래 안무는 강하게. MyDaily (January 8, 2014). Retrieved on January 8, 2014.
Composition The album is composed of six tracks; five new songs and one instrumental. The promotional track was co-created by famous Korean producer Shinsadong Tiger and producing team Beomi, Nangi.달샤벳 ‘진짜사나이’, 신곡 ‘B.B.B’ 섹시댄스에 軍 ‘초토화’. dongA (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. Beomi, Nangi also created track four, "Memories of You". Producing team BEATAMIN lent their help with the creation of "REWIND". BEATAMIN previously worked with Dal Shabet for their songs "Enter Dalshabet (Intro)" and "Come Closer (ft. Nassun)" from their album Bang Bang. This album marks the second time the members of Dal Shabet became involved with the production of their music. Member Subin helped write the lyrics and composed the song "Just Pass By", which was co-written by, and features, BTOB's Ilhoon.비투비 일훈, 달샤벳 수빈 첫 자작곡 ‘그냥 지나가’ 지원사격 . wowTV (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014.
Promotion On January 5, 2014, Dal Shabet appeared on the military television show 'Real Men', where they performed their title track for the troops.달샤벳, '진짜사나이' 위해 신곡 'B.B.B' 깜짝 공개. news1 (January 6, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. On January 8, 2014, the group held a comeback showcase at 'Dome Art Hall' for their fans. The showcase was used to publicly promote and reveal their album for the first time.달샤벳, 상큼함 벗고 성숙함 입다…’B.B.B’로 컴백 . 10asia (January 7, 2014). Retrieved on January 7, 2014. The group began televised promotions of their album on January 9, 2014, by appearing on Mnet's 'M! Countdown'.'엠카' 컴백 달샤벳, 벗지 않아도 섹시 '세련+성숙'. Osen (January 9, 2014). Retrieved on January 9, 2014. The group ended the main televised promotional cycle of B.B.B (Big Baby Baby) on February 23, 2014, on SBS The Music Trend.Dal Shabet To Finish 'B.B.B' Promotions And Make Comeback This May. Kpopstarz (February 21, 2014). Retrieved on May 23, 2014.
Track listing
Chart performance
Single chart TitlePeak PositionsKORKORGaonBillboardK-Pop Hot 100"B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)"1615
Album chart ChartPeakPositionGaon Weekly album chart7Gaon Monthly album chart19
Sales and certifications ChartAmountGaon physical sales5,495+
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