Teenfresh is the third extended play by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on August 16, 2023, and contains six tracks, including the lead single "Bubble".
Background and release
On July 24, 2023, High Up Entertainment announced STAYC would be releasing their third extended play titled Teenfresh on August 16.[2] A day later, the promotional schedule was released. It was also announced that "Bubble" would serve as the lead single.[3] On August 9, the first music video teaser for "Bubble" was released.[4] Five days later, the highlight medley teaser video was released.[5] On August 15, the second music video teaser for "Bubble" was released.[6] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Bubble" on August 16.[7]
Composition
Teenfresh contain six tracks. The lead single "Bubble" was described as a bubblegum pop song with lyrics having the message that "we tend to trap ourselves in the bubbles of criticism and unrealistic expectations". The second track, "Not Like You", was described as a hip hop song with lyrics about "the liberation that self-love and confidence brings". The third track, "I Wanna Do", was described as a "mid-tempo" R&B song with lyrics that "growing up may be hard, unforgiving, cruel and lonely, but one will always find a home in companionship". The fourth track, "Be Mine", was described as a "Y2K-inspired" R&B song.[1]
Commercial performance
Teenfresh debuted at number three on South Korea's Circle Album Chart in the chart issue dated August 13–19, 2023.[8]
Promotion
Prior to the release of Teenfresh, on August 16, 2023, the group held a live event to introduce the extended play and its songs, and to communicate with their fans.[9] The group are also scheduled to hold their first concert tour titled Teenfresh as part of the extended play's promotion from September 23, 2023, to February 16, 2024.[10]
^Lee, Jung-hyuk (July 24, 2023). "스테이씨, 내달 16일 미니 3집 발매..."오렌지맛 탄산 에너지 전할 것"" [STAYC, 3rd mini album release on the 16th of next month..."We will deliver orange-flavored carbonated energy"] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (July 25, 2023). "스테이씨, 타이틀곡은 'Bubble'...극강 청량 에너지 예고" [STAYC, the title song is 'Bubble'...Notice of extreme fresh energy] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Cha, Hye-young (August 11, 2023). "스테이씨, 타이틀곡 'Bubble' MV 티저 오픈...절정의 '틴프레시' 매력" [STAYC, title song 'Bubble' MV teaser open...The climax of 'Teen Fresh' charm] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (August 14, 2023). "'컴백' 스테이씨, 청량+긍정 에너지 풀장착 'TEENFRESH'" ['Comeback' STAYC, 'TEENFRESH' equipped with full of refreshing + positive energy] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Da-gyeom (August 16, 2023). "스테이씨, 오늘(16일) 컴백...확신의 '틴프레시' 굳히기" [STAYC, comeback today (16th)...solidifying the 'teen fresh' of confidence] (in Korean). Maeil Business News. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park, Seo-hyun (August 16, 2023). "스테이씨, 오늘(16일) '버블'로 컴백..확신의 틴프레시 굳힌다" [STAYC, comeback with 'Bubble' today (16th)..Confidence in Teen Fresh] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jung, Hee-yeon (August 16, 2023). "스테이씨 "축제 콘셉트, 틴프레시 그 자체"" [STAYC "Festival concept, teen fresh itself"] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (July 28, 2023). "스테이씨, 데뷔 첫 월드투어...서울→뉴욕 11개 도시 간다 [공식]" [STAYC, the first world tour since debut...Seoul→New York 11 cities [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via Naver.
