"Magazine" is the third
extended play
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Ailee
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. It was released on September 25, 2014, by YMC Entertainment and Neowiz Internet. ''Magazine'' saw Ailee take greater creative control, co-writing four of the album's five songs, including the album's title track; Ailee also collaborated with long-time producer Kim Do-hoon and Korean rap twosome,
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. The song "Don't Touch Me" was used to promote the EP.
Background and release
On September 15, 2014, it was revealed that Ailee will make her comeback on September 25 with her third EP ''Magazine''. A teaser of the singer dressed as a clown with braided pigtails was released on the same day. The singer's agency also revealed that "Magazine" was an album that would present the singer in a matured light.
In preparation for the album, the singer revealed that she lost 10 kilograms in one month for the album. She stated further that her company did not force her to lose the weight and that they had pushed an originally-scheduled comeback for early 2015 to September 2014. During an interview with ''After School Club'', Ailee revealed ''Magazine'' was the hardest she had ever worked on an album; she stated further that she conceptualized ''Magazine'' as a whole.
Release
On September 21, Ailee released the music video teaser for the EP's title track "
Don't Touch Me
"Don't Touch Me" is a song written by Hank Cochran. It was originally written for and recorded by American country artist Jeannie Seely. The song was released as a single on Monument Records in March 1966 and became a major ''Billboard'' country ...
". Two days later on September 23, the EP's album cover was released. On September 25, 2014, Ailee released "Magazine", digitally, as well as the music video for "Don't Touch Me". A comeback showcase was organised for the release of the album at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdamdong, Gangnam. "Don't Touch Me" peaked at number two on the
Gaon Digital Chart
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the week of September 27, 2014.
Promotion
Promotions for the album started on September 25, on ''
M Countdown
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/ref> Ailee also promoted on ''Music Bank
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'', ''Music Core
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''and ''Show Champion
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Hosts
* Shindong (February 14, 2012 – December 25, 2012)
* Hahm Eun-jung ...
,'' and ''Inkigayo
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'' in September and October. The singles "Sudden Illness" and "Goodbye Now" were also chosen to be part of her comeback performances.
Track listing
Accolades
Charts
Sales and certifications
Release history
References
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Ailee EPs
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