"Virtuous" (stylized as "VirtuouS"), is the 10th mini album by Dreamcatcher. It was released on July 10, 2024 with "JUSTICE" serving as the title track.
The physical album is featured in five versions: Limited version "B" and four normal versions "R", "E", "A" and "K".
This is the second and last installment of the VersuS Series.
Tracklist
- Intro: 7' Dreamcatcher
- JUSTICE Title Track
- STΦMP!
- 2 Rings
- Fireflies
Background[]
On June 17, it was reported that Dreamcatcher will be releasing their comeback in July.[1]
On June 21, the group has dropped the mystery code teaser announcing their comeback in July, with their 10th mini album "VirtuouS".[2]
On June 24, they posted a comeback scheduler for Virtuous, set to release on July 10.[3]
On June 26, they posted concept photos for different members of Dreamcatcher.
On June 28, they posted group images to both concept photos.
Promotions[]
On July 5, Dreamcatcher Company revealed that member Siyeon would be taking a break from the album's promotions due to bad health and anxiety as she will be going on hiatus further notice.[4]
Album Description[]
English[]
Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) 10th Mini Album [VirtuouS]
Dreamcatcher's 10th mini album, VirtuouS, concludes the parallel world two-part series VersuS.
If you were fascinated by the power of the crown to captivate people in the last [VillainS], this time it contains the story of an unbreakable parallel world. If the journey of those villains to take the crown by harming and using people to take over the crown, In this [VirtuouS], they claim to be heroes and proclaim a strong promise not to be caught up in the temptation of the crown and a strong message to prevent the sacrifice of those who face temptation.
The last story of the parallel world two-part series, VirtuouS. It shows that heroes, or people who save others, are not someone with great abilities, but 'us' with a strong will.
Following the cheeky charm of VillainS shown in the last VillainS album, it contains a more noble spirit and message. Do not use or sacrifice others for your own gain. It proudly shows that one can grow independently, break one's own limitations, and shine without the numerous temptations and the 'crown' that symbolizes fame.
Dreamcatcher returned with their 10th mini album after a long hiatus.
The title song JUSTICE, which features a tremolo effect in the vocal refrain, is a song of the powerful alternative rock genre that expresses 'us' fiercely fighting against evil, and is like a period that further solidifies beliefs in the worldview. Next, STΦMP!, which expresses the image of a hero moving forward with a strong rock sound, 2 Rings, a pop punk genre that interprets the two wheels of a motorcycle as two rings or rings, and a ballad that compares the image of a firefly wandering in search of love to that of a lover. The inclusion of Fireflies added enjoyment to the album that fans had been waiting for.
Korean[]
드림캐쳐(Dreamcatcher) 10th Mini Album [VirtuouS]
드림캐쳐의 10번째 미니 앨범, VirtuouS는 평행세계 2부작 VersuS의 마무리입니다.
지난 [VillainS]에서 사람들을 사로잡는 왕관의 힘에 매료되었다면, 이번에는 깨지지 않는 평행세계의 이야기를 담았습니다. 그 악당들이 사람들을 해치고 이용해 왕관을 차지하려는 여정을 담았다면, 이번 [VirtuouS]에서는 영웅을 자처하며 왕관의 유혹에 빠지지 않겠다는 강한 다짐과 유혹에 맞서는 자들의 희생을 막겠다는 강력한 메시지를 전합니다.
평행세계 2부작, VirtuouS의 마지막 이야기. 영웅, 즉 다른 사람을 구하는 사람은 뛰어난 능력을 가진 사람이 아니라 강한 의지를 가진 '우리'라는 것을 보여줍니다.
지난 VillainS 앨범에서 보여준 빌런즈의 뻔뻔스러운 매력에 이어, 더욱 고귀한 정신과 메시지를 담았습니다. 자신의 이익을 위해 다른 사람을 이용하거나 희생하지 마세요. 수많은 유혹과 명예를 상징하는 '왕관' 없이도 스스로 성장하고, 자신의 한계를 깨고, 빛날 수 있다는 것을 당당하게 보여줍니다.
드림캐쳐가 오랜 공백을 깨고 10번째 미니 앨범으로 돌아왔습니다.
보컬 리프레인에 트레몰로 효과가 들어간 타이틀곡 JUSTICE는 악에 맞서 치열하게 싸우는 '우리'를 표현한 강렬한 얼터너티브 록 장르의 곡으로, 세계관에 대한 믿음을 더욱 굳건히 하는 시기와도 같습니다. 이어서 강렬한 록 사운드로 전진하는 영웅의 모습을 표현한 STΦMP!, 오토바이의 두 바퀴를 두 개의 링이나 링으로 해석한 팝 펑크 장르의 2 Rings, 사랑을 찾아 헤매는 반딧불이의 모습을 연인에 비유한 발라드 등이 있습니다. 이번 앨범에는 팬들이 기다려온 Fireflies 가 포함되어 즐거움을 더했습니다.
Physical Album[]
Charts[]
Weekly Charts[]
Audio[]
Critical reception[]
Trivia[]
- VirtuouS is a second and last installment of VersuS Series.
Links[]
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 Na Ki (김나기), Lee Jin Woo (이징우),
- Music Producer: Ollounder
- Artist Management:
- PR Chief Manager: Hong Min Ho (홍민호)
- Artist Chief Manager: Kim Kwan-soo (김관수)
- Manager: Kim Min Woo (김민우), Lee Seong Gwang (이성광), Kim Eun Chong (김은총), Jaehwan Jeong (정재환)
- Marketing:
- Director: Gye Seo Yoon (계서윤)
- Assistant Director: Jeon Su Yeon (전수연), JOARA (조아라), Jeong Bo Na (정보나)
- Fan Marketing: Yoon Su Ji (윤수지)
- Media Contents: Lee Ji Won (이지원), Jang Seo In (장서인), Kim Jae-hyun (김재현)
- Global Bussiness: Lee Soo Ji (이수지)
- Public Relations: Hong Seung Han (홍승한), Lee Kyu Hyun (이규현), Park Jin A (박진아) @THE SEED
- Financial Management: Kim Mi Jin (김미진), Kim Woo Ri (김우리)
- Artist Development: Jang Jae Do (장재도), Kim Jun Hyung (김준형)
- Copyright Clearance: Kim Woo Ri (김우리), Seo Seon Jeong (서선정), Kim Na Ki (김나기), Lee Jin Woo (이진우)
- Engineer: Ju Seong Yo (주선교), Ju Sang Kyung (주상경) @Happyface Studio
- Recording Engineer: Ju Seong Yo (주선교), Ju Sang Kyung (주상경) @Happyface Studio
- Mixed by: Kim Seok Min (김석민) @Pizza Studio, Goo Jong Pil (구종필) @KLANGSTUDIO
- Engineered for Mix: Kang Seon Young (강선영)
- Mastering Engineer: Kwon Nam Woo (권남우) @821 Sound Mastering
- Performance Director: Hwang Soo Yeon (황수연)
- Choreography: Hwang Soo Yeon (황수연), Kim Ki-yeon (김기연)
- Stylist: Song Ha Na (송하나)
- Assist by: Cho Ha Yeong (조하영)
- Hair: Lee Min A (이민아), Kim Do Young (김도영) @ALUU
- Make up: Lee Seung Yeon (이승연), Choi Go Wun (최고운), Park Jin Hee (박진희) @ALUU
- Music Video Director: 88 Gymnastic Heroes @Keep Us Weird
- Album Photograph:
- Kim Rin Young (김린용) @studio RIN
- Assist by: Shim Ji Hoon (심지훈), Sung Jun-ki (성준기), Park Dong-il (박동일), Choi Sung-hyun (최성현) @Choi Sung-hyun Studio (@최성현스튜디오)
- Assist by: Yoon Soo-ho (윤수호), Yang Yeon-je (양연제)
- Assist by: Shim Ji Hoon (심지훈), Sung Jun-ki (성준기), Park Dong-il (박동일), Choi Sung-hyun (최성현) @Choi Sung-hyun Studio (@최성현스튜디오)
- Kim Rin Young (김린용) @studio RIN
- Album Design: Yoon Cheong Mi (윤청미), Shin Dong Hwan (신동환), Seok So-hyeon (석소현), Eom Joo-hee (엄주희), Lee Jae-dong (이재동) @REHUGME DESIGNLAB
- Printing: ARANA
