Forgive Me is the third extended play by South Korean singer BoA. It was released by SM Entertainment on November 22, 2022, and contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release
On November 8, 2022, SM Entertainment announced BoA would be releasing her third extended play titled Forgive Me on November 22.[2] Three days later, the promotional schedule was released with "Forgive Me" announced as the lead single.[3] On November 21, the music video teaser for "Forgive Me" was released.[4]
Composition
Forgive Me consists of six tracks. The lead single "Forgive Me" was described as a hip-hopdance song characterized by "strong electric guitar rhythm" with lyrics about "giving a blow to an opponent who is mistaken and presumptuous while trapped in their own twisted frame".[5] The second track "Zip" was described as R&B dance song with lyrics that "contains a warning message about not leaving any mercy to a lover who caused an irreversible relationship".[6] The third track "Sketch" was described as a new wave-based pop song with "90's synth pluck rhythm and funky guitar rhythm".[7] The fourth track "Breathe" was described as a "hybrid" electronica song with lyrics about "the moment when we get close enough to feel each other’s breathing".[6] The fifth track "After Midnight" was described as acoustic pop song featuring "warm melody of an acoustic guitar".[8] The sixth track "Hope" was described as acoustic ballad song with lyrics that "expresses love and gratitude to family, lovers, and friends who always stand by your side in a tiring life".[7]
Promotion
Prior to the release of Forgive Me, on November 22, 2022, BoA held a live event called "BoA 'Forgive Me' Countdown Live" on YouTube to introduce the EP and to communicate with her fans.[9]
^Lee, Yu-na (November 8, 2022). "보아, 세 번째 미니앨범 'Forgive Me'로 컴백 (공식)" [BoA, comeback with the 3rd mini album 'Forgive Me' (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeong, Jin-ah (November 11, 2022). "보아, 미니 3집 '포기브 미' 스케줄 포스터 공개" [BoA unveils schedule poster for her 3rd mini album 'Forgive Me'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, Min-ji (November 21, 2022). "보아, 신곡 '포기브 미' MV 티저 공개...강렬 퍼포먼스" [BoA unveils new song 'Forgive Me' MV teaser...Intense performance] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, Na-yul (November 14, 2022). "보아, 'Forgive Me'로 쿨한 매력..22일 발매" [BoA, cool charm with 'Forgive Me'..Released on the 22nd] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abOh, Yoon-ju (November 18, 2022). "보아, 강렬 퍼포먼스→자작곡...'포기브 미' 기대 포인트" [BoA, intense performance → self-composed song...Expectations of 'Forgive Me'] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abLee, Seul (November 15, 2022). "보아, 싱어송라이터 면모...새 미니 'Forgive Me', 자작곡 2곡 수록" [BoA, as a singer-songwriter...New mini 'Forgive Me', contains 2 self-composed songs] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jung, Hyeon-tae (November 16, 2022). "보아, 팬송 '애프터 미드나이트' 22일 공개..감성적인 보컬" [BoA, fan song 'After Midnight' released on the 22nd..emotional vocal] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park, Ah-reum (November 16, 2022). "'컴백' 보아, '애프터 미드나이트'로 팬사랑 전한다" ['Comeback' BoA conveys fan love with 'After Midnight'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
