"Apocalypse : Follow us" is the 7th Mini Album by Dreamcatcher. It was released on October 11, 2022 with "VISION" serving as the album's title track.
The physical album features 4 verions in total: Limited Edition "T", Normal Edition "H", "E" and a special Plaform version. This is the second installment of the Apocalypse Era.
Tracklist
- Intro: Chaotical X
- VISION Title Track
- Fairytale
- Some Love
- Rainy Day (이 비가 그칠 때면)
- Outro: Mother Nature
Background and Release[]
On September 1, it was announced that Dreamcatcher would make a comeback in October. The group dropped their mystery code teaser on September 21. On September 26, a comeback scheduler was posted which revealed that the group will be releasing their seventh mini album, Apocalypse : Follow Us, on October 11.
On October 3, Dreamcatcher has announced dates and cities for the European leg of their upcoming world tour.
This November, Dreamcatchers “Apocalypse : Follow us” world tour will stop in five different cities across Europe. On November 14, they’ll perform in Berlin, followed by Tilburg on November 17. Dreamcatcher will be in Warsaw on November 20 then in London on November 22. Their final stop in Europe will be in Paris on November 24.
Album Credits[]
Dreamcatcher 7th Mini Album [Apocalypse : Follow us]
Dreamcatcher at the vanguard, with their one and only VISION.
The second installment of Apocalypse, Follow us. Following MAISON and Save us.
Dreamcatcher's seventh mini-album, released nearly six months after "MAISON" and Apocalypse: Save us in April 2022, is a continuation of their previous full-length albums and marks the second prelude to the Apocalypse universe. Having previously chanted "Save us, Save earth" for the dying planet, Dreamcatcher has foreshadowed and confronted the main culprit of the earth's destruction. However, the battle has accelerated the planet's suffering, and Dreamcatcher suggests a more peaceful way forward.
We're determined to stay on the same path. Follow us. Typhoons watch over us with glowing eyes, the earth burns hot, and the moon rises with the water that will eventually swallow us all. With record-breaking natural disasters every year, everything is racing toward an end, and we, who long for peace, are standing firm. Seven women pushing forward toward a glimmer of light amidst the relentless despair and crushing hope. And behind them, us. The unwavering VISION that Dreamcatcher declares, persuades, and presents to bring back the Star of Life.
The title track of this mini 7th album, 'VISION', represents the future, and is a song that reflects Dreamcatcher's beliefs following the previous their previous full-length album. The title track, which is a dark techno genre with an electronic sound, was composed with the participation of June One, a member of the electronic indie k-band Glen Check, who added power to the lyrics and the song's performance. In addition, the songs 'Fairytale', 'Some Love' and 'Rainy Day' shows Dreamcatcher's unique musical style in different ways.
Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) 7th Mini Album [Apocalypse : Follow us]
선봉대에 선 드림캐쳐, 그들이 제시하는 단 하나의 VISION.
MAISON에 이어 펼쳐지는 Apocalypse 2번째 이야기. Save us, 그리고 Follow us.
2022년 4월, [Apocalypse : Save us]의 MAISON 이후로 약 6개월 만에 찾아온 드림캐쳐의 일곱 번째 미니 앨범은 이전 정규 2집 앨범의 연장선으로, 아포칼립스 세계관의 두 번째 서막을 알리는 앨범이다. 앞서 불타오르는 지구를 위해 Save us, Save earth를 외쳤던 드림캐쳐는 지구를 파괴하는 주범과의 갈등을 예고하고 맞선 바 있다. 하지만 드림캐쳐의 의도와는 달리 그 전투로 인해 지구의 아픔은 가속화되었고, 이에 드림캐쳐는 보다 더 평화로운 방법을 제시한다.
함께 같은 길로 향하자는 단단한 결의. Follow us. 번뜩이는 눈으로 우릴 지켜보는 태풍과 뜨겁게 타오르는 대지, 불어나는 물로 끝내 우릴 삼켜버릴 달. 매해 기록을 경신하는 자연재해들로 모든 것들이 끝을 향해 달려가고 있는 가운데, 평화를 염원하는 우리는 열 맞춰 버티고 섰다. 계속해서 내리치는 절망과 으스러지는 희망 사이에서 미약하게 보이는 빛을 향해 앞선 7명. 그리고 그 뒤엔 우리가 있다. 생명의 별을 되돌리기 위해 드림캐쳐의 간절한 선언, 설득, 그리고 제시하는 굳건한 VISION.
이번 미니 7집의 타이틀곡 ‘VISION’은 앞으로의 미래라는 뜻으로, 앞선 정규 앨범에 이어 드림캐쳐의 신념을 담은 곡이다. Dark Techno 장르를 기반으로 일렉트로닉 사운드를 가미해 풍부함을 더한 이번 타이틀곡은 일렉트로니카 밴드 Glen Check의 멤버 June One이 참여해 완성도를 높였으며, 가사와 퍼포먼스 등에도 힘을 줬다. 또한 ‘Fairytale’, ‘Some Love’, ‘이 비가 그칠 때면 (Rainy Day)으로 구성된 수록곡들은 드림캐쳐만의 음악성을 다채롭게 나타냈다. [1]Physical Album[]
Limited T Version[]
- Package - Hard Cover
- Photobook - 180 pgs
- CD
- Spin Card - 1 ea
- Monochrome Postcard - 7 ea set
- Four-cut Photo - Random 1 out of 6
- Photocard - Random 4 out of 28
- Agent Card - Random 1 out of 7
- Folded Poster - 1 ea - Pre-order only
H & E Version[]
- Package - Hard Cover
- Photobook - 64 pgs - Different content for each version
- CD
- Sticker - 1 ea
- Agent Card - Random 1 out of 7
- Photocard - Random 3 out of 28
- Folded Poster - 1ea - Pre-order only - Different poster for each version
Platform Version[]
- Card Holder
- PVC Card - Random 1 out of 7 - QR Code + Serial Number
- Accordion Lyric Sheet
- Photocard - Random 2 out of 14
- Sticker - 1 ea
- Note: 1Take app is required to access the digital content (album, photos, MV, etc.) and scan the QR code
Charts[]
WeeklyCharts[]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) | 40 |
| South Korean Albums (Circle) | 4 |
| Swedish Physical Albums (Sverigetopplistan) | 20 |
Monthly Charts[]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Circle) | 13 |
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Critical reception[]
Trivia[]
- Despite being a mini-album, the activity period is very short. The first comeback broadcast on October 13th, and Music Bank on October 21st, the last music broadcast activity ends. This is the shortest Dreamcatcher activity ever, and there were many absences due to the Olympics, and fewer appearances on terrestrial music broadcasts than the special album "BEcause". It seems that the activity period has been reduced due to the world tour to be held in late October and November.
- In the VISION music video, the official YouTube account commented "wait this concept is so cool".
- As of October 11, Apocalypse : Follow Us reached #1 in 21 different countries on the iTunes Top Albums chart.
- This is the last album before the culmination of the group's contract with Dreamcatcher Company.
- Despite the high chances of VISION winning awards at music shows, poor promotion of the album and management at music shows made victory difficult. This was a topic of discussion and controversy within the fanclub.
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Download/Stream[]
Video Gallery[]
Album Credits[]
Credits were taken from the photobook in the physical version of the album.
- Executive Producer: Lee Ju Won (이주원)
- Producing & Marketing: Dreamcatcher Company
- Creative Producer: Jo Dong Hyeon (조동현)
- A&R: Kim Jeong Hyun (김정현), Seo Seong Jeon (서선정)
- Music Producer: LEEZ, Ollounder
- Artist Managemnt & Promotion:
- Chief Manager: Hong Min Ho (홍민호)
- Manager: Han Pil Soo (한필수), Kim Min Woo (김민우)
- Marketing:
- Director: Gye Seo Yoon (계서윤)
- Assitant Director: Jeon Su Yeon (전수연), JOARA (조아라), Jang Jae Do (장재도)
- Fan Marketing: Lee Se Yeon (이세연)
- International Bussiness: Bang A Nam (방아남)
- Media Contents: Beitna Kim (김빛나), Lee Ji Won (이지원), Heo Tae Hyuk (허태혁)
- Public Relations: Hong Seung Han (홍승한), Lee Kyu Hyun (이규현) @THE SEED
- Financial Management: Kim Mi Jin (김미진), Kim Woo Ri (김우리)
- Copyright Clearance: Kim Woo Ri (김우리), Seo Seon Jeong (서선정)
- Engineer: Ju Seong Yo (주선교), Ju Sang Kyung (주상경) @Happyface Studio
- Recording Engineer: Ju Seong Yo (주선교), Jong Sang Kyung (주상경) @Happyface Studio
- Mixed by: Kim Seok Min (김석민) @Pizza Studio
- Mastering Engineer: Kwon Nam Woo (권남우) @821 Sound Mastering
- Performance Director: Hwang Soo Yeon (황수연)
- Choreography: Hwang Soo Yeon (황수연), Kim Ki Yeon (김기연), Kang Ri Ye (강리예), Kang Seong Chan (강성찬)
- Stylist: Song Ha Na (송하나), Cho Ha Yeong (조하영)
- Hair: Eunji (은지), Jihye (지혜), Harin (하린), Yuri (유리), SuA (수아), Yuni (유니) @ouiouia_hair_makeup (위위아뜰리에)
- Make up: Hyejin (혜진), Dayun (다윤), Eunhee (은희), Hai (하이), Yujin (유진), Seonga (성아), Yusong (유송) @ouiouia_hair_makeup (위위아뜰리에)
- Music Video Director: Yoo Seung Yun (유성균) @Sunny Visual
- Album Photograph:
- Kim Rin Young (김린용) @STUDIO RIN
- Assist by: Park Dong Il (박동일), Sung Joon Ki (성준기) @STUDIO RIN
- Lee Eun Bok (이은복) @Chutzpah Agency
- Kim Rin Young (김린용) @STUDIO RIN
- Album Design: Yoon Cheong Mi (윤청미), Shin Dong Hwan(신동환), Jeong Su Yeon (정수연), Lee Ji Won (이지원), Jeon Su Yeon (전수연) @REHUGME DESIGNLAB
- Place Cooperation: Seoul Design Policy Center (서울특별시 디자인정책관)
- Printing: ARANA (Limited and Normal Edition), 1Takes (Platform Edition)
