Bare & Rare

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Bare & Rare
Part 1 digital cover
Studio album by
Chungha
ReleasedJuly 11, 2022
Recorded2021
StudioMNH Studios
GenrePop
Length25:23
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
ProducerChungha
Chungha chronology
Killing Me
(2021) 		Bare & Rare
(2022) 		Eenie Meenie
(2024)
Singles from Bare & Rare
  1. "Sparkling"
    Released: July 11, 2022

Bare & Rare is the second studio album by South Korean singer Chungha. The first part was released on July 11, 2022, under MNH Entertainment and 88rising.

Background[edit]

On June 27, 2022, Chungha revealed a detailed teaser schedule for the first part of her second studio album, titled Bare & Rare.[1][2] The mood sampler in "Bare" version was uploaded on June 28. It showcased a "dreamy" and "mechanical" sound with a "strange" tension.[3] On June 30, the official photo of "Bare #1" was released, showing Chungha in silhouette along with vintage colours and natural styling,[4] while the "Bare #2" was released on July 1. The teaser images for the lead single "Sparkling" were released on July 2, which were said to have an "enchanting" atmosphere.[5] The second image depicts the singer in a red dress surrounded by flowers.[6] The track list for the album was released on July 4, with the highlight medley being released two days later on July 6. The music video teaser was released on July 8 and 9 respectively.[7] Countdown posters were released on July 9 and 10 respectively before the official D-day countdown poster and album was released on July 11, 2022.[8]

Composition[edit]

The album consists of 8 tracks, all of which were co-produced and co-written by Chungha. The album includes: "XXXX", "Sparkling", "Louder" "California Dream", "Good Night My Princess", "Love Me Out Loud", "Nuh-Uh" and "Crazy Like You" featuring 88rising labelmate Bibi. The album marks Chungha's first full comeback after her first full-length album "Querencia" which was released in 2021.[9]

"Louder" is a catchy pop track with bouncy beats and twinkling effects. Chungha aims to encourage listeners to stop apologising for the space they take up and start owning their strength.

The lead single "Sparkling" was considered a change to Chungha's previous music style.[10]

Conception[edit]

At a press conference in Seoul, Chungha shared her feelings about the album and reflected on her previous works, citing that she "felt empty for some reason".[11][12]

"I realized that while I've been a singer for the past few years, I had never really expressed my personal memories through my music. So far, I thought of myself as a performer; someone who performs the stage routine and lyrics that others designed for me. For this album, I wanted to fill it up with my innermost stories. I asked myself what was causing that feeling, and I thought of the times that I sang lyrics that I couldn’t relate to, or wanted to change some musical aspects in my songs. So I really wanted to tell my own story this time."

— Chungha explaining her thoughts on the album[11]

Release and promotion[edit]

Prior to the release of the album, Chungha performed "California Dream" on June 25, 2022, at the Seoul Waterbomb Festival 2022.[13] The album initially was announced as a double album, with a second part of the album being scheduled for release in late 2022.[14] A release of the second part of the project failed to materialize in 2022. Chungha's departure from her label MNH Entertainment was announced in January 2023, her contract with the label expired in April 2023.[15][16] The status of the project is unknown.


Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM[17]
NME[18]

Tanu I. Raj of NME gave 3 out of 5 stars while stating that "the K-pop soloist’s second studio album stumbles occasionally but displays her complexity and commendable desire to grow".[18]

Track listing[edit]

Bare & Rare Part 1 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."XXXX"
  • Chungha
  • Sophia Pae
  • Fuxxy
  • Any Masingga
  • Ximon
  • Winnie
  • Fuxxy
  • Any Masingga
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
2:48
2."Sparkling"
  • BXN
  • Chungha
  • BXN
  • Prime Time
BXN3:06
3."Louder"
  • Tushar Apte
  • Alma Goodman
  • Klara Elias
Tushar Apte2:59
4."Crazy Like You" (featuring Bibi)
  • Ryan Jhun
  • Kloe
  • Sam Preston
  • Rick Parkhouse
  • George Tizzard
  • Jhun
  • Red Triangle
2:55
5."California Dream"Chungha
  • Kella Armitage
  • Josh McClelland
  • Gus Ross
Gus Ross2:59
6."Good Night My Princess"
  • Lee Hyun-sang (Artmatic)
  • Choi Ji-san (Artmatic)
  • Adora
  • Lee
  • Choi
3:52
7."Love Me Out Loud"
  • Chungha
  • Jo Yoon-kyung
  • Peter Wallevik
  • Daniel Davidson
  • Mich Hansen
  • Neil Omandy
  • Phil Plested
3:24
8."Nuh-Uh"
  • Any Masingga
  • Fuxxy
3:20
Total length:25:23

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for Bare & Rare
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various July 11, 2022
[21]
South Korea

References[edit]

  1. ^ "청하, 7월 11일 'Bare & Rare' 컴백 확정..차세대 솔로퀸 귀환[공식]". Naver (in Korean). June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "Chung Ha to reportedly release her second full-length album next month". NME (in Korean). June 10, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Chungha takes on a new look in the first teaser photo for upcoming album 'Bare&Rare Pt. 1'". Pinkvilla (in Korean). June 30, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "'7월 11일 컴백' 청하, 정규 2집 콘셉트 포토…몽환+도발". Naver (in Korean). June 30, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "'컴백' 청하, 독보적 아이덴티티..'Sparkling'". Naver (in Korean). July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  6. ^ "청하, 'Bare'→'Sparkling' 버전까지...고혹미 가득 콘셉트 포토". Naver (in Korean). July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "청하 티저, 2번째 정규 타이틀곡 'Sparkling' 뮤비..반짝이는 아우라". Naver (in Korean). July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  8. ^ "청하, 11일 전곡 프로듀싱 새 정규앨범 발매". Naver (in Korean). July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "K-pop singer Chungha shares 'real stories' on new LP 'Bare&Rare Pt.1'". The Star (in Korean). July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  10. ^ "Chungha to drop second full-length album 'Bare & Rare' in July". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Chungha dives deep with 'Sparkling' summer comeback album 'Bare&Rare Pt. 1'". Yahoo. July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  12. ^ "Chungha ditches the glitter for new album 'Bare&Rare Pt. 1'". Korea Joongang Daily. July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  13. ^ "Chung Ha to release second studio album 'Bare & Rare' next month". NME (in Korean). June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "Chung Ha to release second studio album 'Bare & Rare' next month". NME (in Korean). June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  15. ^ Kwon, Hye-mi (January 30, 2023). "솔로 퀸' 청하, 3월 FA나오나…MNH "확인 중" [공식]" [Solo Queen’ Chungha, free agency in March… MNH “Confirming” [Official]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved January 31, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Yoo, Hong (March 30, 2023). "K-pop diva Chungha leaves long-time agency MNH Entertainment". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Han Sung-hyun (August 2022). "Chungha – Bare&Rare Pt.1". IZM (in Korean). Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Chung Ha – 'Bare & Rare, Pt. 1' review: Surprising vulnerability though the songs don't always stick the landing". NME. July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  19. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 29, 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  20. ^ "Circle Album Chart – July 2022". Circle Chart. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  21. ^ "청하, 7월11일 컴백". Naver (in Korean). June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
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