Russian Roulette (Spica EP)
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| EP by Spica | ||||
| Released | February 8, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2012 | |||
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| Length | 20:25 | |||
| Label | B2M Entertainment | |||
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| Repackage cover for Painkiller | ||||
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Russian Roulette is the debut mini album from South Korean girl group Spica. It was released on February 8, 2012 with the song of same name as the promotional song. The EP was re-released in March 29, 2012 with the name Painkiller. The song of same name was used to promote the re-release.
After releasing "Doggedly" as a prologue single, on January 31, 2012, B2M Entertainment officially announced that the group would have their formal debut with a mini-album, titled Russian Roulette. On February 2, a teaser video of the music video of "Russian Roulette" was released on B2M Entertainment's YouTube account. On the following days, more photos of the music video and concept of the mini album were released. The teaser caught the attention of the public due to the girls playing Russian roulette on a table. The music video was released one week after, on February 8, same day of mini-album's release. On the same day, B2M entertainment revealed more details of the members. After promoting "Russian Roulette", B2M Entertainment announced the re-release of the mini-album under the title Painkiller, with the song of the same name being the promotional song. The agency revealed some photos of the concept on March 26.
"Russian Roulette", title song of the mini-album of same name, was written by Song Sooyoon and produced by Han Jaeho and Kim Seungsoo (also known as Sweetune). They are also known for producing songs for the groups Kara, f(x), Rainbow, SS501, Nine Muses, Infinite and more. "Painkiller", re-release's title song, was written by Kim Jinhee with Ring and composed by Ryan Jhun, David D.A Doman and WillIam David Porter. Ryan Hyun also produced other songs of the mini-album, such as "Hwa (Fire)" and "Up N Down". "Hwa (Fire)" was written by the group's leader Kim Bo Ah. "Diary" was written and produced by the member Kim Bo Hyung.
The group debuted on February 9, on Mnet's show M! Countdown. They also promoted the song "Russian Roulette" on the shows Music Bank, Music Core, Inkigayo, Music on Top and K-Pop Con. Promotions of "Russian Roulette" ended in March 11, on SBS' Inkigayo. On March 29, the group returned promoting the EP with the song "Painkiller" on M! Countdown. All promotions ended in April 22, on SBS' Inkigayo.
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