''Hyde'' is the first mini-album by the South Korean boy band

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. It was released on May 20, 2013 under

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, and features the single of the same name. The album was re-released as ''Jekyll'' on July 31, 2013 with the single "G.R.8.U".

Singles

"Hyde"

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, and the rap portion was written by Ravi. The music was composed by

CEO Hwang Se Jun and Swedish production team D30 (Caesar & Loui and Olof Lindskog). The song's music video was directed by Hong Won-ki of

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, who also directed their previous music videos, "Super Hero" and "Rock Ur Body". Promotion began on May 23 on ''

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'', and wrapped up with a goodbye stage on '' Inkigayo'' on June 30. The song peaked at number 35 on

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"G.R.8.U"

The lead single from ''Jekyll'', "G.R.8.U" (), was written by

and produced by

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, DK,

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and

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. The song's music video was directed by Hong Won-ki of ZanyBros. Promotion began on August 1, and wrapped up with a goodbye stage on ''Inkigayo'' on September 8. The song peaked at number 14 on Gaon Singles Chart.

Track listing

The credits are adapted from the official homepage of the group.

Awards and nominations

Chart performance

Album

Singles

Release history

References

External links

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Hyde - EP
on iTunes
Jekyll - EP
on iTunes {{Authority control 2013 EPs VIXX albums Korean-language EPs Jellyfish Entertainment EPs Stone Music Entertainment EPs 2013 debut EPs

Singles

"Hyde"

"G.R.8.U"

Track listing

Awards and nominations

Chart performance

Album

Singles

Release history

See also

References

External links