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Tilt (EP)
2025 EP by Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tilt is the second extended play by South Korean duo Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, a sub-unit of South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released by SM Entertainment on May 26, 2025, and contains six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
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Background and release
In February 2025, SM Entertainment announced in its roadmap that Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi would make their comeback in the second quarter of 2025.[1] On April 11, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi would be releasing new music in the following month.[2]
On May 7, it was announced that the duo would be releasing their second extended play titled Tilt alongside the lead single of the same name on May 26. A brand film video teaser was also released on the same day.[3] The promotional schedules were released on May 7.[4] Each teaser images and brand image clips were released on May 12,[5] May 13,[6] May 14,[7] May 15,[8] and May 16.[9] A highlight clip video was released on May 20.[10] Each music video teaser images were released on May 21,[11] May 22,[12] and May 23. The music video teaser for "Tilt" was released on the same day.[13] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Tilt" on May 26.[14]
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Composition
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Tilt contains six tracks. The title track, was described as a highly addictive pop dance song that blends a restrained R&B groove with a powerful electronic beat. The track explores the theme of mutual growth in a relationship, not as a contest of winners and losers, but as a journey toward building balance together. With its emotionally charged arrangement and thoughtful lyrics, it delivers a nuanced message about connection, harmony, and shared strength.[6]
The second track, "What's Your Problem?", is a modern reinterpretation of the 1990s hip-hop R&B sound, blending nostalgic elements with a contemporary edge. Adding a bold layer of synergy, Julie of Kiss of Life joins as a rap feature, enhancing the track's dynamic energy and empowering message. The third track, "Irresistible", is an R&B pop dance song driven by rhythmic acoustic guitar and captivating vocals that create a subtly mysterious atmosphere. The lyrics narrate the process of falling under the spell of an alluring presence, only to reveal, in a playful twist at the end, that the object of fascination is oneself. The fourth track, "Girl Next Door", is a pop dance track that showcases powerful vocal performances set against an upbeat, rhythmic drum foundation.[15]
The fifth track, "Trampoline", is an R&B pop dance song that stands out for its haunting and immersive atmosphere. The lyrics convey a deep yearning for someone to become the sole light that guides you through a dark night, shining endlessly with unwavering brightness. The sixth and final track, "Heaven", was described as an R&B pop dance track that blends a simple drum pattern with layered synths, keyboards, and distorted guitars to create a dreamy, groove-laden soundscape.[8]
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Promotion
On April 14, they announced their first Asia tour, Balance, kicking off in Seoul on June 14.[16]
Prior to the release of Tilt, on May 26, 2025, the duo held a live event called "Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi 'Tilt' Countdown Live" on YouTube, TikTok and Weverse, aimed at introducing the extended play and connecting with their fanbase.[14]
Track listing
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Credits and personnel
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Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.[17]
Studio
- SM Aube Studio – recording (1, 3–6), digital editing (3), engineered for mix (2–3)
- Dogg Bounce – recording, digital editing (2)
- Standard Friends – recording, digital editing (2)
- SM Yellow Tail Studio – digital editing, engineered for mix (1)
- SM Droplet Studio – digital editing (4)
- Doobdoob Studio – digital editing (5)
- SM Big Shot Studio – digital editing, engineered for mix, mixing (6)
- SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing (1)
- SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing (2)
- SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing (3)
- Klang Studio – mixing (4)
- SM Starlight Studio – mixing (5)
- 821 Sound – mastering (all)
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Irene – vocals (all), background vocals (4, 6)
- Seulgi – vocals (all), background vocals (3–6)
- Julie – featured vocals (2)
- Mich Hansen (Cutfather) – producer (1)
- Jacob Ubizz – producer (1)
- Pdogg – producer (2), vocal directing (2), MIDI programming (2), recording (2), digital editing (2)
- Arineh Karimi – background vocals (2)
- Ghstloop – producer (2), vocal directing (2), background vocals (2), MIDI programming (2), recording (2), digital editing (2)
- Tom Levesque – producer (2), trumpet (2)
- Cameron George Breithaupt – producer (3)
- Kirsten Frances Urbas – producer (3)
- Kenzie – producer (4), vocal directing (1, 4)
- Jonatan Gusmark (Moonshine) – producer (4)
- Ludvig Evers (Moonshine) – producer (4)
- No2zcat – producer (5), vocal directing (5), synthesizer (5)
- Goldash – producer (5), synthesizer (5)
- Connor McElwain (Waine) – producer (6)
- Wesley Singerman – producer (6)
- Jsong – background vocals (1, 3–4, 6)
- Sumin – background vocals (2), recording (2), digital editing (2)
- G-High – vocal directing (3)
- Se.A – vocal directing (5)
- Une – background vocals (5)
- Sam Carrter – vocal directing (6)
- Kim Hyo-joon – recording (1, 3–6), digital editing (3), engineered for mix (2–3)
- Noh Min-ji – digital editing (1), engineered for mix (1)
- Kim Joo-hyun – digital editing (4)
- Eugene Kwon – digital editing (5)
- Lee Min-kyu – digital editing (6), engineered for mix (6), mixing (6)
- Kim Cheol-sun – mixing (1)
- Jung Eui-seok – mixing (2)
- Nam Koong-jin – mixing (3)
- Koo Jong-pil – mixing (4)
- Hong Jang-mi – mixing assistant (4)
- Jeong Yoo-ra – mixing (5)
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering (all)
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References
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