Tipi-tap is the sixth extended play by South Korean girl group Kep1er. It was released by WakeOne and Klap Entertainment on November 1, 2024, and contains five tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
| Tipi-tap | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Digital cover | ||||
| EP by | ||||
| Released | November 1, 2024 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 13:43 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Kep1er chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Tipi-tap | ||||
| ||||
Background
editKep1er was formed through the reality survival show Girls Planet 999 (2021). Their initial contract lasted for thirty months,[1] and expired in July 2024.[2] In May 2024, WakeOne announced that all members of Kep1er, except Mashiro and Yeseo, renewed their contracts with the agency.[3]
On October 7, 2024, it was reported that Kep1er will be releasing a new album on November 1 later that year, their first release since Mashiro and Yeseo's departure.[4] This was confirmed three days later, when WakeOne announced Kep1er's sixth EP TIPI-TAP.[5] The album's track listing was released on October 15, with the single of the same name announced as the album's lead single.[6] On October 21, a trailer film for the album, titled New Connection, was released.[7] Tipi-tap was released on November 1, along with the music video for its lead single of the same name.[8]
Promotion
editPrior to the announcement of the album, Kep1er performed the track "Sync-love" at KCON Germany 2024 in September.[9] On October 17, a fan event titled Tipi-map was announced in support of the album's release.[10]
Composition
editThe opening track "Sync-love" was described as a hyper-pop dance song with "strong drums and bass".[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sync-love" |
|
|
| 2:50 |
| 2. | "Tipi-tap" |
|
|
| 2:52 |
| 3. | "Drip" |
|
|
| 2:28 |
| 4. | "Bitter Taste" |
|
|
| 2:37 |
| 5. | "Heart Surf" |
|
|
| 2:53 |
| Total length: | 13:43 | ||||
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[11] | 19 |
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[12] | 77 |
| South Korean Albums (Circle)[13] | 6 |
| US Heatseekers Album (Billboard)[14] | 21 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[15] | 35 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[16] | 11 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | November 1, 2024 | CD | WakeOne | |
| United States |
|
[17] | ||
| Various |
|
References
edit- ^ Yeo, Gladys (September 22, 2023). "A contract extension for Kep1er is under discussion, says WakeOne". NME. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ Kim, Tae-hoon (January 12, 2024). 케플러 활동 연장 재계약 논의는 계속된다, 남은 기간은 6개월 [Kep1er activity extension contract renewal discussions continue, remaining period is 6 months] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Zi-wei, Puah (June 4, 2024). "Kep1er's Yeseo on leaving the group: "We will always stay as nine"". NME. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Yoon, Seung-jin (October 7, 2024). "Kep1er set to release album on Nov. 1, its first as a seven-member ensemble". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (October 10, 2024). 케플러, 11월 1일 미니 6집 '티피-탭'으로 컴백...핑크 티저 공개 [Kep1er returns with 6th mini album 'Tipi-tap' on November 1st... Pink teaser released] (in Korean). News 1. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (October 15, 2024). 케플러, 컴백 타이틀곡 'TIPI-TAP' 확정..서영은 작사 참여 [Kep1er, comeback title song "Tipi-tap" confirmed..Seo Young-eun participated in writing lyrics] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-jin (October 21, 2024). ‘7인조 새 출발’ 케플러, 미니 6집 앨범 ‘TIPI-TAP’ 트레일러 ['7-member new start' Kep1er, 6th mini album 'Tipi-tap' trailer] (in Korean). MBN. Retrieved October 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (November 1, 2024). "Kep1er thrives after lineup change, embraces new era with 'TIPI-TAP'". The Korea Times. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Seon, Mi-kyung (October 1, 2024). 케플러, 'KCON' 찍고 7인조 활동 본격 스타트..신곡 무대 선공개 [Kep1er, 'KCON' filming and starting full-scale 7-member activities.. New song stage pre-release] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Woo-young (October 17, 2024). 케플러, 깜찍X큐트 7인 7색 캐릭터 변신…핑크빛 무드 러블리 매력 [Kep1er, cute X adorable 7-person 7-color character transformation… pink mood lovely charm] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2024年11月11日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking November 11, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of November 6, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 44 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Heatseekers Album: Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Top Album Sales: Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "World Albums: Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "[Signed] Kep1er The 6th Mini Album 'TIPI-TAP' - Group Ver. (Random Aut Autograph)". Kep1er Store US. Retrieved October 17, 2024.