Full Moon is the fourth extended play by South Koreangirl groupEXID. It was released on 7 November 2017 by Banana Culture. This marks the return of member Solji, who was absent from the group previous EP due to health issues. This time, the member participated in the recording process but will be absent from the promotions and the title track's music video. The EP debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart and at number 6 on US World Albums. It has sold over 16,000 physical copies as of November 2017.
Background and release
In mid-September 2017, it was announced that the group would be returning in late October with a new album. Adding that member Solji would be participating in the recording process, but her participation in promotions was still in consideration. This comes after she was absent from Eclipse promotions and recordings in early 2017 due to her hyperthyroidism. In mid-October, the group officially released the first teaser image, revealing the name as "Full Moon", the format as an extended play and setting the release date to 7 November 2017, 6 PM KST. On 23 October, the title track name was revealed to be "DDD". A day after, a schedule was released through the group's official Twitter account. On the same day, teaser images of each member were posted until 26 October, starting with members Hyelin and Junghwa and ending with the group photo. On 28 October, it was revealed that the physical copy of the album would include a 100-page booklet, a puzzle photo card in both sides, a group poster and a paper stand. Two days later, the track list was revealed. The EP consists of six songs, including two group songs and solos from Solji, Junghwa and Hyerin and a collaboration from LE and Hani. On 1 November, a highlight medley was posted on the group's official YouTube channel, showing a preview of each song. On the same day, the agency revealed that member Solji would not participate in the EP's promotions, but assured that she did take part in both recording and jacket photos. The final statement was that "Her health has improved considerably compared to before, but because of the physical limitations and deterioration in health that could result, we've ultimately decided not to have her resume activities". That day it was also revealed that the group title track "DDD" was deemed unfit for broadcast by KBS, due to the use of swearing and vulgar language/slang. The agency stated that they would adjust the lyrics and ask for reconsideration. The EP was released on 7 November 2017, through several music portals, including Melon and iTunes. The CD was released on 9 November in South Korea.
Promotion
Single
"DDD" was released as the title track in conjunction with the EP on 7 November 2017. A music video teaser was released on 5 November. The music video was officially released on 7 November through the group's official YouTube channel. Member Solji is absent from the music video due to health issues.
Full Moon debuted at number 7 on the Gaon Album Chart, on the chart issue dated 5–11 November 2017. It also debuted at number 6 on Billboards World Albums, for the week ending 25 November 2017. The EP debuted at number 19 on the Gaon chart for the month of November 2017, with 16,286 physical copies sold.
