''Red Motion'' (stylized in
all caps) is the fourth
single album
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of
South Korea
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girl group
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AOA. It was released on October 14, 2013 by
FNC Entertainment
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. "Confused" was used as the single album's lead song. The single marked AOA's first release as a seven member group following Youkyung becoming exclusive to band lineups.
Release
After the summer release of "Moya" from the band's sub-unit ''AOA Black'', AOA teased new music for an autumn release by showing fans concept images from the albums photoshoot. These images showed the girls outfitted in matching white lace dresses in bright white rooms creating an angelic look. A video concept teaser was later released through YouTube on October 3, 2013 and showed the girls in the white lace blind folds from the images. A second teaser released on October 7, 2013 showed scenes from the upcoming music video for "Confused". The clip showed all the girls dancing to the chorus of the song, showing off the groups pin-sharp movements.
AOA released their follow-up ''Red Motion'', featuring the sultry dance title song "Confused". The release also featured a second song, "We Belong Together". Both songs were co-written by the leader of the group, Jimin.
Promotion
On October 10, 2013 AOA appeared for their comeback stage on
M Countdown
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promoting their song "Confused". The girls also showcased the songs through several other programs including
Inkigayo
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,
Show Champion
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Hosts
* Shindong (February 14, 2012 – December 25, 2012)
* Hahm Eun-jung ...
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Show! Music Core
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,
MTV's The Show and
Music Bank.
Track list
The CD single's tracks are as follows:
Red Motion - Single by AOA on iTunes
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Charts and sales
Weekly charts
Sales
References
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AOA (group) songs
2013 singles
Korean-language songs
2013 songs
Dance-pop songs
FNC Entertainment singles