BLESSED Album Update

As we near the August 19th EXID album release date, more teasers and information is coming out. Our previous article was a month ago, and it’s time for an update.((Our previous article about BLESSED: https://leggonews.com/2020/05/28/exids-second-japan-album-coming-august-2020/))

Recap

On April 3rd, fans noticed that the members were together and teasing something big. The teasers continued for almost two months.((Our previous article about BLESSED: https://leggonews.com/2020/05/28/exids-second-japan-album-coming-august-2020/))

On May 28th, Tokuma announced the next EXID album that will be titled “BLESSED”. It is available for pre-order now, and it will be released on August 19th.((Our previous article about BLESSED: https://leggonews.com/2020/05/28/exids-second-japan-album-coming-august-2020/))

Album Art

Hot and beautiful album art for the two album versions, plus a visual teaser, were released on June 26th for fans to enjoy.((EXID Japan’s June 26th news about BLESSED: https://exid-official.jp/2020/06/26/b-l-e-s-s-e-d/))

Track Lists and Extras

Both Versions come with these ten tracks:((EXID Japan’s June 26th news about BLESSED: https://exid-official.jp/2020/06/26/b-l-e-s-s-e-d/))

• B.L.E.S.S.E.D.
• OFFICIAL
• L.I.E. (Japanese Version)
• DDD (Japanese Version)
• Ah Yeah (Japanese Version)
• I Love You (Japanese Version)
• Night Rather Than Day, 2020 Arrangement (Japanese Version)
• Bad Girl For You
• Break My Heart
• Cream (Japanese Version)

Regular Edition

There will be at least one bonus track on the “Regular Edition”:((EXID Japan’s June 26th news about BLESSED: https://exid-official.jp/2020/06/26/b-l-e-s-s-e-d/))

• B.L.E.S.S.E.D. (Korean Version)

The original announcement included “Night Rather Than Day, 2020 Arrangement (Korean Version)” as a second bonus track.((Our previous article about BLESSED: https://leggonews.com/2020/05/28/exids-second-japan-album-coming-august-2020/)) This has been removed from most sources, but some still mention two bonus tracks in the album introduction text.((Tower Records’ May 28th article, updated June 26th: https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2020/05/28/0101)) We cannot be sure which is accurate until EXID clarifies or the album is released.

First Press Limited Edition

The “First Press Limited Edition” comes with a member selfie photo, a photo stand, and a DVD of:((EXID Japan’s June 26th news about BLESSED: https://exid-official.jp/2020/06/26/b-l-e-s-s-e-d/))

• B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Music Video
• EXID 2019 Summer Tour Live
• Trouble
• Cookie & Cream
• Memories
• Vaporize Yourself!

It does not come with the bonus track(s) that the “Regular Edition” has((EXID Japan’s June 26th news about BLESSED: https://exid-official.jp/2020/06/26/b-l-e-s-s-e-d/)), so you’ll want to buy both. 😉

Chain Store Goodies

If you purchase from one of the stores below, you get an additional gift with your purchase:((Tokuma’s information about the extra per-store items: https://www.tkma.co.jp/jpop_news_detail/EXID.html?nid=13504))

• Tower Records – Hani Bookmark
• HMV – Hyelin Bookmark
• TSUTAYA – LE Bookmark
• Rakuten Books – Jeonghwa Bookmark
• Sevennet Shopping – Solji Bookmark
• Support shop((The “Support shop” link will be announced at a later date, per Tokuma’s information about the extra per-store-items.)) – group bookmark
• Amazon – Mega album jacket
• Fanclub shop – Member album jacket

These extras are limited, so be sure to order soon!((Tokuma’s information about the extra per-store items: https://www.tkma.co.jp/jpop_news_detail/EXID.html?nid=13504))