HANN (Alone)

HANN (Alone) (한(一)) is the first digital single album by South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE. It was released digitally on Aug 14, 2018 along with a music video for the song.

Description
"(G)I-DLE, the monster rookie, hit the world music market and ranked high on several music charts soon after their debut. Their new digital single, 'HANN (Alone)' will continue the craze of 'LATATA' which contains fateful story tells about there is no eternal love.

Believe it or not, (G)I-DLE has achieved a remarkable success within two months since their debut in May 2018. (G)I-DLE who has been recognized as a global premium rookie, presents their new digital single 'HANN (Alone)' to continue the unstoppable race.

The song 'HANN (Alone)' is based on Moombahton from house music genre showing connection with the previous song "LATATA". This song has written by Soyeon expressing betrayal, parting, and feeling of left by using the ambiguous word Han (Han has various meaning such as a number, one, or a combined feelings of sorrow, spite, rancor, regret, resentment, or grief). Self-producing and self-composing its own debut album shall be an unusual talent for a new female idol group, but Soyeon, the leader of (G)I-DLE, had been recognized for her composing and producing talent and again, she now presents a new song, 'HANN'. Minnie's whistling sound on the intro of the song stimulates the listener's ear and creates a unique and cool atmosphere, leaving intense reverberation to the listener. The heavy, subdued drum beat centers on the organ sound that captures the ears makes the overall atmosphere of the song dreamy and mysterious. The vocal tones of the six members melted over the layers of various folk musical instrument sound. Like a dance of a passionate dancer for a loved one, the lyrics are straight and maintain a dignified attitude without any frustration even getting hurt by farewell. You will be also captured to a magical spell "I'll forget about you". (G)I-DLE shouts out.

Such as 'LATATA', director Won-ki Hong (ZanyBros) directed the girl's Music Video again and successfully completed filming the girls' appearance who have locked themselves in their minds and closed their hearts. Emotional images that utilize objects such as mirrors, clothes, and flowers that are connected to the group performance are displayed in the distinctive contrast, colorful lighting, and fancy film set captivate the eyes without a dull moment. As hot as the heat of this summer, please look forward to the girls' energetic performance on the stage.

"Compare to 'LATATA', HANN (Alone) has a different charm and color. Since Soyeon, the leader of (G)I-DLE and knows best about the members, has wrote the song, the song well harmonized each member's personality and charm, now become one."

Accolades
Main article: List of Music show wins

Trivia

 * "HANN (Alone)" debuted at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the week ending August 18 and peaked at number 8 the following week. It also debuted at number 20 on Billboard Korea's K-pop Hot 100 on the week ending August 19 and peaked at number 10 in its fourth week.
 * It also debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard World Digital Songs, with more than 1,000 copies sold and hitting a new peak on the chart.
 * The song placed at number 23 for the month of August 2018.
 * "HANN (Alone)" ranks 77 on Bugs 2018 Year End Top 100 and ranks No. 3 on Dazed's 20 Best K-pop songs of 2018.

Music Video

 * The music video was released simultaneously with the single on August 14. Within 12 hours, the video surpassed 2 million views on YouTube. On August 22, 2019, it has reached 100 million views on YouTube. Making this (G)I-dle's second music video to reach a 100 million views.
 * The scene when Soyeon tamed a scorpion was listed at #10 on Refinery29 K-Pop's Fiercest Music Video Moments of 2018.