The Table (EP)

The Table
Digital and streaming cover
EP by
NU'EST
ReleasedOctober 21, 2019 (2019-10-21)
GenreK-pop
Length19:38
LabelPledis Entertainment
Producer
NU'EST chronology
Happily Ever After
(2019) 		The Table
(2019) 		The Nocturne
(2020)
Singles from The Table
  1. "Love Me"
    Released: October 21, 2019

The Table is the seventh Korean extended play by the South Korean boy band NU'EST, released on October 21, 2019.

Background and release

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On September 30, 2019, Pledis Entertainment confirmed NU'EST's comeback was set for October 21, 2019, and uploaded a teaser ending with the text, "The book has been closed. And shall we meet at...?",[1] officially concluding their "Three-part Knight Series" spanning from Q is to Happily Ever After.[2] After releasing several trailers for each member,[3] a final trailer was uploaded on October 12, 2019.[4]

In contrast to NU'EST's previous albums, The Table featured a "lovely and bright" concept, opting for a more easygoing and familiar concept for listeners.[5] The Table revolves around the theme of love, with each song representing stories that friends and families would share about romances while sitting at a dinner table.[6] The album took more retakes to record than ever due to the members of NU'EST finding difficulties in adjusting concepts.[5] The album is sold in three different versions with alternate photo books and covers: the Forenoon Ver., On The Table Ver., and Pieces of Pie Ver.[7]

Composition

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The album was produced by Baekho and Bumzu. The title track, "Love Me", expresses a "sweet love" while using elements of alternative house and urban R&B.[5][2] The song describes a person in love, strengthened from the sad feelings of protecting his love from the "Three-part Knight Series." It was also described with having an "addictive" chorus.[2] To accentuate the soft image, the choreography of the song focused on romantic and delicate gestures.[5]

The opening track, "Call Me Back", is an R&B song opening with an easygoing acoustic guitar. "One Two Three" is a new jack swing song expressing the happy emotions and heartbeat of a person falling in love. "Trust Me" is a pop R&B song expressing the feeling of running towards a loved one. The lyrics of "Stay Up All Night" express memories of a past love. "If We" is a mixture of folk rock and ballad.[2] JR, who mainly provides rap, notably provided vocals to the song instead.[5]

Reception

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In South Korea, The Table debuted at #2 on the Gaon Music Chart,[8] selling a cumulative total of 219,477 copies.[9]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Baekho and Bumzu[10]

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Call Me Back"
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Aaron Fresh
  • Jo Michael (Singing Beetle)
  • Park Gi-tae
3:09
2."Love Me"
  • Baekho
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Nmore
3:03
3."One Two Three"
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
  • Anchor
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor
3:23
4."Trust Me"
  • Baekho
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
Bumzu3:21
5."Stay Up All Night" (밤새 lit. Midnight)
  • Baekho
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
3:35
6."If We" (우리가 사랑했다면 lit. If We Were in Love)
  • Baekho
  • Bumzu
  • Bumzu
  • Baekho
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
3:07
Total length:19:38

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak

position

South Korean Albums (Gaon)[8] 2

Accolades

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Music programs awards

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Song Program Network Date Ref.
"Love Me" Show Champion MBC M October 30, 2019
M Countdown Mnet October 31, 2019 [11]
Music Bank KBS2 November 1, 2019 [12]
Show! Music Core MBC November 2, 2019 [13]
Inkigayo SBS November 3, 2019 [14]

References

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  1. ^ Dong, Sun-hwa (September 30, 2019). "NU'EST to return on Oct 21". The Korea Times. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "NU'EST、タイトル曲「LOVE ME」MV公開…愛を歌う新曲で大胆なイメージチェンジ". Newsen (in Japanese). October 22, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via KStyle.
  3. ^ "NU'EST アロン、7thミニアルバム「The Table」オフィシャルフォト＆トレーラー映像公開…料理姿に注目". TV Report (in Japanese). October 9, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via KStyle.
  4. ^ "NU'EST、7thミニアルバム「The Table」団体フォト＆予告映像を公開…青春映画のような映像に注目". Osen (in Japanese). October 12, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via KStyle.
  5. ^ a b c d e Jung, Hae-myoung (October 22, 2019). "NU'EST releases new album "The Table"". The Korea Times. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  6. ^ Herman, Tamar (October 23, 2019). "NU'EST Wants You To 'Love Me' In Vibrant New Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "NU'EST、7thミニアルバム「The Table」オフィシャルフォトのユニットカットを初公開". Osen (in Japanese). October 19, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via KStyle.
  8. ^ a b "The Table – 2019년 43주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2019.
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  10. ^ "NU'EST、7thミニアルバム「The Table」のトラックリスト公開…タイトル曲は「LOVE ME」". TV Report (in Japanese). October 13, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via KStyle.
  11. ^ "뉴이스트, 컴백 후 1위 2관왕..달콤한 5인의 파죽지세 행보" (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  12. ^ "'뮤직뱅크' 뉴이스트, 1위 3관왕 "상상 이상의 결과 만들어주는 러브 감사" [★밤TView]" (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  13. ^ "[대국민 스타 릴레이] 코로나19 극복 응원 메시지 뉴이스트, 데뷔 첫 '음중' 1위.."러브들 감사해요"[★밤TView]" (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  14. ^ "'인기가요' 뉴이스트, 1위·5관왕..몬스타엑스·위너·TXT 컴백[종합]" (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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