UNFORGIVEN is the first studio album by LE SSERAFIM. It was released on May 1, 2023 with "UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rogers)" as the title track.[1]
The physical album is available in ten versions: "Vol.1 Dewy Sage", "Vol.2 Dusty Amber", "Vol.3 Bloody Rose", five member-specific Compact versions, and two Weverse Albums versions.
Background[]
On March 16, 2023, local news outlet Star News reported that LE SSERAFIM would be releasing an album in early May. Hours later, Source Music responded to the reports and stated that the comeback date will be revealed later.[2] On April 2, a video teaser posted to LE SSERAFIM's official YouTube channel announced the album's title, format and release date.[3] The title UNFORGIVEN was originally alluded to at the end of the music video for "ANTIFRAGILE" with "DO YOU WANT TO BE FORGIVEN?".[4]
Commercial Performance[]
On April 11, 2023, LE SSERAFIM's album distributor YG PLUS announced that pre-orders for UNFORGIVEN had surpassed 1.03 million in just seven days.[5]
On May 1, 2023, Hanteo Chart reported that UNFORGIVEN had sold 1,024,034 copies in its first day of release, setting a personal record for highest first-day sales.[6]
On May 9, it was reported that Unforgiven had sold 89,000 copies on the Oricon Chart, thus ranking first on Oricon's Weekly Chart for the week.[7]
On June 9, 2023, UNFORGIVEN was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for selling 100,000 copies on the Oricon Chart.[8]
Track List[]
- "The World Is My Oyster (2023 Ver.)"
- "FEARLESS (2023 Ver.)"
- "Blue Flame (2023 Ver.)"
- "The Hydra"
- "ANTIFRAGILE"
- "Impurities"
- "Burn the Bridge"
- "UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rodgers)" Title
- "No-Return (Into the unknown)"
- "Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wife"
- "FEARNOT (Between you, me and the lamppost)"
- "Flash Forward"
- "Fire in the belly"
Audio[]
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Date of Certification |
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Japan (RIAJ) | Gold | 100,000+ | June 9, 2023[8] |
South Korea (KMCA) | Million | 1,000,000+ | July 6, 2023[9] |
Music Show Wins[]
Song | Program | Date | Score |
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"UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rodgers)" | The Show | May 9, 2023 | 9,340 |
Show Champion | May 10, 2023 | 7,521 | |
M Countdown | May 11, 2023 | 8,575 | |
Music Bank | May 12, 2023 | 13,498 | |
Music Core | May 13, 2023 | 7,172 | |
Inkigayo | May 14, 2023 | 8,466 | |
"Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wife" | July 16, 2023 | 6,463 |
Performances[]
Concert Performances[]
The World Is My Oyster[]
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES' (VCR only)
FEARLESS[]
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2023 S/S
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
Blue Flame[]
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2023 S/S
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
The Hydra[]
ANTIFRAGILE[]
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2023 S/S
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
Impurities[]
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2023 S/S
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
UNFORGIVEN (feat. Nile Rogers)[]
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2024 S/S
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
No-Return (Into the unknown)[]
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2023 S/S
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wife[]
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2024 S/S
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
FEARNOT (Between you, me & the lamppost)[]
- LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'FLAME RISES'
- LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING 'FEARNADA' 2024 S/S
- 2025 LE SSERAFIM Tour 'EASY CRAZY HOT'
Flash Forward[]
Fire in the belly[]
Physical Album[]
Contents (Photobook ver.)[]
Preview | |
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- PHOTOBOOK: 128p
- CD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 5; 15 total)
- POSTCARD: 1p (out of 3)
- HEAT DETECTING POSTCARD: 1p
- STICKER: 2p
- POSTER: 1p (out of 3)
Contents (Compact ver.)[]
Preview | |
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- PHOTOBOOK: 16p
- CD: 1p
- PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 15)
- POSTCARD: 1p (out of 5)
- LYRIC POSTER: 1p
Contents (Weverse Albums ver.)[]
Preview | |
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- FOLDING POSTER: 12p
- USER GUIDE: 1p
- INSTANT PHOTO: 1p (out of 5)
- PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 3; 15 total)
- QR CARD: 1p (out of 5)
- STICKER: 6p
References[]
- ↑ Weverse: LE SSERAFIM ‘UNFORGIVEN’
- ↑ Soompi: LE SSERAFIM’s Agency Responds To Reports Of May Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: LE SSERAFIM Announces Comeback Date With Teaser For 1st Full-Length Album “UNFORGIVEN”
- ↑ YouTube: LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) 'ANTIFRAGILE' OFFICIAL M/V
- ↑ Soompi: LE SSERAFIM Surpasses 1 Million Stock Pre-Orders For 1st Full Album “UNFORGIVEN”
- ↑ Soompi: LE SSERAFIM Breaks Record For Highest 1st-Day Sales By Female K-Pop Artist As “UNFORGIVEN” Sells Over 1 Million Copies
- ↑ Oricon Music (JPN): LE SSERAFIM、自己最高初週売上で今年度海外女性アーティスト初の「アルバム」1位【オリコンランキング】
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Soompi: TWICE, ENHYPEN, IVE, And LE SSERAFIM Earn Gold RIAJ Album Certifications In Japan
- ↑ Soompi: SEVENTEEN, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, And ENHYPEN Earn Circle Million Certifications; Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, TWICE, And More Go Platinum