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Howl is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Chuu. It was released on October 18, 2023, through ATRP and consists of five tracks, including the lead single “Underwater” and title track “Howl”. It peaked at number three on the Circle Chart.

Background

On November 25, 2022, BlockBerry Creative announced that Chuu had been removed from Loona, citing an “abuse of power”.[1][2] In April 2023, Chuu signed an exclusive contract with a new entertainment company, ATRP. On September 18, ATRP announced that Chuu would be making her debut as a solo artist on October 18, with her first extended play Howl and the lead single of the same name.[3]

Release and promotion

Howl was released on October 18, 2023, at 6PM KST. She promoted “Howl” on various South Korean music programs such as Behind,[4] Idolchart,[5] and MHNSports.[6] She also hosted a fan showcase.[7]

Lyrics

On “Howl”, Chuu honestly expresses her emotions.[8]

Track listing

Track listing for Howl
No.TitleLyricsMusicArranger(s)Length
1.“Howl”Seo Ji-eum
  • Lise Sofie Reppe
  • Marion Skogseth Bjørsvik
  • Emily-Madelen Aarsheim Harbakk
  • Jason OK
  • Musikality
  • Marion Skogseth Bjørsvik
  • Jason OK
  • Musikality
2:49
2.“Underwater”Kim Chae-ah
  • Carl-Phillip Josef Ström
  • Joel Gunnarsson
  • Lova Sönnerbo
  • Musikality
  • Carl-Phillip Josef Ström
  • Musikality
3:24
3.“My Palace”
  • Jeong Min-ji
  • Oh Yoo-won
  • Jason OK
  • Alessandra Günthart
  • Mårten Fohlin
  • Musikality
  • Jason OK
  • Musikality
3:21
4.“Aliens”Seo Ji-eum
  • Daniel Wessborg
  • Carlyle Fernandes
  • Alexandra Shanahan
  • Lina Hansson
  • Daniel Wessborg
  • Carlyle Fernandes
3:00
5.“Hitchhiker”Lee Ang-doo (153/Joombas)
  • Luke Fitton
  • Ferras Alqaisi
  • Musikality
  • Luke Fitton
  • Musikality
3:05
Total length:15:41

Charts

Chart (2023) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[9] 3

References

  1. ^ Jin, Hyang-hee (November 25, 2022). “츄, 이달의 소녀 제명→퇴출…”스태프 갑질 의혹 소명”“ [Chuu, LOONA → Expelled…”Suspicion of staff abuse”] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Staff, ABS-CBN News (November 26, 2022). “K-pop: Chuu removed from Loona”. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022 – via ABS-CBN News.
  3. ^ Myung, Hee-seok (October 6, 2023). ‘솔로 데뷔’ 츄, 다크한 비주얼로 변신…파격적 가사까지 [’Solo debut’ Chu transforms into a dark visual… Even unconventional lyrics] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  4. ^ “[LIVE] 츄(CHUU), ‘Howl’ LiveStage – ‘ ‘Howl’ 쇼케이스 [비하인드] #츄 #CHUU #Howl”. YouTube. 비하인드 BEHIND. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  5. ^ “츄(CHUU) ‘HOWL'(하울) SHOWCASE STAGE”. YouTube. 아이돌차트 K-POP IDOLCHART. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  6. ^ “CHUU 츄 ‘Howl’ 쇼케이스 무대”. YouTube. Must Have News. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  7. ^ “CHUU 1ST MINI ALBUM [Howl] SHOWCASE”. YouTube. CHUU Official. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  8. ^ So, Seung-geun (2023-11-01). “Howl”. IZM.
  9. ^ “Album Chart: 2023 Weeks 42”. Circle Chart.