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IN LIFE (IN生 insaeng) is the first repackage album by South Korean boy group Stray Kids. It is the repackage of their first studio album, GO LIVE. It was released on September 14, 2020 with "Back Door" serving as the title track.
Background[]
The album features the unit songs "We Go" (from 3RACHA), "Wow" (from DANCERACHA) and "My Universe" (from VOCALRACHA) that were first performed during the Seoul concert of their world tour "District 9: Unlock" on November 23, 2019.
Composition[]
| “ | With their first full-length album, 'GO LIVE', Stray Kids proved their unrivaled presence by showcasing the essence of the 'malataste genre' that is unforgettable once tasted. They continue their rise through a repackaged album with a deeper flavor.
The title track, "Back Door," is like an invitation to come in and join them if you want to continue enjoying the excitement of their previous song, "God's Menu". The thrill of entering a space off-limits to all but those in the know, appeals to the tastes of global K-pop fans. The song utilizes various instruments such as acoustic and synth to create a festival atmosphere, and unique musical devices in the middle of the song make it more colorful. The group's performance is also noteworthy for its street vibe and playfulness. The tug-of-war choreography that goes well with the first verse's lyrics, "Hey gosh," and the powerful dance moves in the chorus, "Authorized personnel only here," are eye-catching. The choreography, which is reminiscent of playing riverboat, makes it easy and fun for global fans to follow along. The costumes, which are a modern interpretation of traditional hanbok, show off the exquisite oriental beauty, making it even more fun to watch. The music video also shows Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. dancing together with many people, raising the tension of the viewers. In addition, special filming equipment such as robotic arms and MCC (Motion Control Camera) were used to create differentiated scenes by moving freely in time and space. The new album starts with "The Tortoise and the Hare," a full version of their first album intro song "GO LIVE," followed by the title track, "Back Door," "B Me," "Any," and "Ex" on tracks 1 through 5. To these were added the unit songs from Stray Kids' first solo concert, "District 9 : Unlock", and from track 9 onwards, songs from their first full-length album "GO LIVE" that captured the hearts of K-pop fans around the world. In particular, the unit songs presented on the stage of 'District 9 : Unlock' are a great surprise for fans. From "We Go" (Bang Chan, Changbin, HAN), which warmed up the atmosphere with its colorful rap at the concert, to "Wow" (Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix), a song full of excitement reminiscent of first love, to "My Universe" (Seungmin, I.N. feat. Changbin), with its calm piano melody and lyrical emotional vocals. The eight members of Stray Kids participated in the writing, composing, and arranging of each album, led by their production group 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN. On this repackaged album, they also participated in writing and composing the songs, revealing their musical growth, as well as their brilliant collaborations with famous artists at home and abroad. |
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| ― Official Introduction | ||
Tracklist[]
- 토끼와 거북이 The Tortoise and the Hare
- Back Door Title track
- B Me
- 아니 Any
- 미친 놈 Ex
- We Go Bang Chan & Changbin & HAN
- Wow Lee Know & Hyunjin & Felix
- My Universe Seungmin & I.N feat. Changbin
- 神메뉴 God's Menu
- Easy
- Pacemaker
- 비행기 Airplane
- 일상 Another Day
- Phobia
- 청사진 Blueprint
- 타 TA
- Haven
Audio[]
Editions[]
- A / B : Package Box + 72P Photobook + CD + Photocards (2 out of 33) + Postcard (1 out of 2) + Poster (1 out of 3) (pre-order only) + Mini 8P Photobook (1 out of 8) (pre-order only)
- Limited : Package Box + 72P Photobook + CD + Photocards (2 out of 33) + Postcard (1 out of 2) + Frame Photocard (1 out of 8) + Door Hanger + Panorama Poster (1 out of 2) + Poster (1 out of 3) (pre-order only) + Mini 8P Photobook (1 out of 8) (pre-order only)
Achievements[]
- For achievements specific to the title track, see Back Door.
- IN LIFE surpassed 300,000 pre-orders, breaking GO LIVE's record of 200,000 copies.[1]
- The album sold 121,082 copies on the day of release on Hanteo Chart. It doubled GO LIVE's first-week sales record with over 200,000 copies (233,381 on Hanteo Chart). It sold 331,143 copies in the first month on Circle Chart. In July 2023, it earned a 3x Platinum (750,000+ sales) certification by KMCA.
- IN LIFE was selected as one of the best K-pop albums of 2020 by TIME magazine.[2]
Images[]
- To see the image gallery for IN LIFE, click here.
Videos[]
- To see the video gallery for IN LIFE, click here.
Reviews[]
| “ | To get an idea of Stray Kids’ nascent but prolific career, look no further than the group’s two 2020 Korean albums: Go Live, released in June and consisting of 14 tracks, and the repackaged version, titled In Life, released three months later with eight new tracks. This rate of output is made all the more impressive by Stray Kids’ heavy involvement in songwriting, which three members—Bang Chan, Changbin and Han, who produce music under the sub-unit name 3RACHA—have taken part in since the act’s pre-debut songs. Both Go Live and In Life offer a feast of dynamic hooks and festive vibes, but In Life has the slight upper hand in no small part because it introduced the lead single “Back Door”—a high-energy track brimming with pizzazz (and one of TIME’s 10 Best Songs of 2020). The other additions, which include both group songs and sub-unit releases that create more space to highlight each member’s vocal color, see a narrative weaved across cutting off old ties (“Ex,” “B Me”) and strengthening new bonds (“My Universe.”) | ” |
| ― TIME: The Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop’s Monumental Year in 2020 | ||
Trivia[]
- "IN LIFE" was written on a sign at the beginning of the music video of "God's Menu". Additionally, the sentence "GO LIVE IN LIFE" was written on the CD of the album GO LIVE. This led some fans to predict that an album called "IN LIFE" would be released soon after.
References[]
- ↑
Osen: "또 자체 최고 기록"..스트레이 키즈, 'IN生' 선주문 30만장 돌파→인기 상승세 재입증 (Sep. 11, 2020)
- ↑ TIME: The 10 Best Songs of 2020 (Nov. 23, 2020)
