Holler is the second extended play by the South Korean girl group, Girls' Generation-TTS. It was released digitally on September 16, 2014, and physically on September 18, 2014, by SM Entertainment.TaeTiSeo to drop EP 'Holler' next week The Korea Herald (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 14, 2014.

Background and release

Holler debuted at number 1 on both Gaon's weekly chart and Billboard World Albums chart. As a result, TTS became the third Korean artist and the first female one to have at least two albums at number 1 on the latter chart. The group previously achieved the number 1 spot two years back, with their debut release, Twinkle.Girls' Generation-TTS Earns 2nd Consecutive No. 1 on World Albums Chart Billboard (September 26, 2014). Retrieved on September 26, 2014. They made their first comeback performance in a showcase at the Olympic Park's Woori Financial Art Hall in Seoul, performing various songs, including tracks from their previous album.Taetiseo to ‘Holler’ Back on September 16 with New Mini Album Mwave.interest.me (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.A different, stronger Girls' Generation-TTS (in Korean) Newsen.com (September 16, 2014). Retrieved on September 21, 2014.Girls' Generation-TTS "Adrenaline" at the showcase SM's YouTube channel (September 27, 2014). Retrieved on September 27, 2014

During an interview with Billboard, the three singers expressed, "This album was really personal for us and it was fun...to put out a much more raw side of our music...the music we put together has so much more layers, so much more depth to it in terms of sound, choruses or harmonizing together....Our main goal was to not be visually entertaining, but be vocally entertaining." They further described the album as an edgier, more mature version of its predecessor, Twinkle, and stated, "We want to make feel good songs that are relatable, we want to make albums that are more natural...and speak from the bottom of our hearts."Pops in Seoul-Girls′ Generation-TTS (Holler) Interview Arirang Kpop's official YouTube channel (October 5, 2014). Retrieved on October 5, 2014. The trio revealed that Taeyeon took responsibility for the song selection, Seohyun penned the lyrics to the song, "Only U",Girls' Generation-TTS on Why New 'Holler' EP Represents Their 'Mind, Body and Soul' Billboard (September 16, 2014). Retrieved on September 17, 2014. while Tiffany served as the visual director to the overall album image and the concept of "Holler" music video.Pops in Seoul-Girls′ Generation-TTS (Holler) 태티서 (Holler) Arirang Kpop's Official Youtube Channel (September 22, 2014). Retrieved on September 22, 2014. The release of the album coincided with the broadcast of TTS's reality television show, The TaeTiSeo; thus, some footage of the album preparation was shown.

The group performed various songs for their promotional activities, including "Holler", "Whisper", "Only U", and "Adrenaline".Girls' Generation-TTS's comeback, "Holler" first performance "Funky & sexy" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 18, 2014). Retrieved on September 18, 2014.Winner Wins “M!Countdown,” TaeTiSeo Makes Comeback with “Adrenaline” and “Holler” Soompi (September 18, 2014). Retrieved on September 18, 2014.A bolder Girls' Generation-TTS (in Korean) Newsen.com (September 23, 2014). Retrieved on September 23, 2014.Girls' Generation-TTS's comeback, splendid vocal performance (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 20, 2014). Retrieved on September 20, 2014.Super Junior win #1 + Performances from September 20th 'Show! Music Core'! Allkpop (September 20, 2014). Retrieved on September 20, 2014.Girls' Generation-TTS's charming "Holler" performance on "Inkigayo" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 21, 2014). Retrieved on September 21, 2014.Super Junior Wins on Inkigayo, Performances from TaeTiSeo, 2PM, F.CUZ, and More! Soompi (September 20, 2014). Retrieved on September 20.2014. They achieved two "Number 1" wins on Mnet's M Countdown,Girls' Generation-TTS's 1st number 1 win on M! Countdown (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 25, 2014). Retrieved on September 25, 2014.TaeTiSeo Wins #1 on M!Countdown with “Holler” Soompi (September 25, 2014). Retrieved on September 25, 2014.Girls' Generation-TTS's M Countdown second consecutive No. 1, "Thank you always" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (October 2, 2014). Retrieved on October 3, 2014.TaeTiSeo thanks fans for helping them win 2 consecutive weeks on 'M! Countdown' with 'Holler'! Allkpop (October 2, 2014). Retrieved on October 2, 2014. one win on MBC's Music Core,Girls' Generation-TTS wins No.1 on Music Core, "Thank you the fans who stayed with us until the end" (in Korean) Newsen.com (October 11, 2014). Retrieved on October 11, 2014. one win on SBS's Inkigayo, and one win on KBS's Music Bank.Girls' Generation-TTS is No.1 on Music Bank "Thank you to our members" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (October 3, 2014). Retrieved on October 3, 2014.TaeTiSeo Wins No.1 on “Music Bank” with “Holler,” Comeback Stages by BTOB and Juniel Soompi (October 3, 2014). Retrieved on October 3, 2014. The group made some radio and television appearances such as on MBC's "Sunny's FM Date",Girls’ Generation Sunny Expresses Her Worry for TaeTiSeo Soompi (September 22, 2014). Retrieved on September 22, 2014.Girls’ Generation Sunny Expresses Her Worry for TaeTiSeo (in Korean) Newsen.com (September 22, 2014). Retrieved on September 22, 2014. or KBS2's You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, where they sang a rendition of Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U".Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook - TTS reveals JYP, Yoon Jung Shin and Teddy as the producers they want to work with outside of SM (in Korean) TVreport.co.kr (October 3, 2014). Retrieved on October 3, 2014.

Singles

The single track "Whisper" was released on September 13,Girls' Generation-TTS's comeback on September 18th - Tiffany's teaser images released (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 12, 2014). Retrieved on September 12, 2014. peaking at number 4 on Gaon's weekly chart.South Korea's Gaon chart's weekly singles sales from September 14-20, 2014 (in Korean) Originally from Gaon Music Chart (September 2014). Archived on September 26, 2014. Retrieved on September 26, 2014.

The title track, "Holler" peaked at number 3 on Gaon's weekly chart and number 6 on Billboard's World digital song chart. Tiffany described it as "a rhythmical song that has a big brass sound that stands out with a funky groove, soul, and is overflowing with energy"."The Celebrity" Magazine Features Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun (English translation) Soshified.com (September 26, 2014). Retrieved on September 26, 2014. Its music video became number 1 on YouTube's weekly "Top 20 K-Pop Music Video Chart",Taetiseo’s ‘Holler’ MV Ranks No. 1 on YouTube and Other MV Charts Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 23, 2014). Retrieved on September 23, 2014.Taetiseo’s ‘Holler’ MV Ranks No. 1 on YouTube and Other MV Charts (in Korean) Newsen.com (September 23, 2014). Retrieved on September 23, 2014. and later the most viewed K-Pop video in America & around the world for September 2014.Most Viewed K-Pop Videos in America & Around the World: September 2014 Billboard (October 8, 2014). Retrieved on October 8, 2014. The song was initially given to Japanese singer Mizuki Watanabe under the title "Hello Me!", which was a B-side of her 2007 single, "Best Friend".

Track listing Credits adapted from Holler liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2014) Peakposition South Korea (Gaon)1Japan (Oricon)23 Taiwan (G-Music)1US Billboard World Albums1US Billboard Heatseekers Albums11

Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position South Korea (Gaon)22

Sales Country Sales South KoreaCumulative sales for Holler: 87,513

Awards and nominations

Music programs awards + Song Program Date"Holler"Mnet's M CountdownSeptember 25, 2014October 2, 2014SBS's InkigayoSeptember 28, 2014KBS2's Music BankOctober 3, 2014

Release history Country Date Distributing label FormatSouth KoreaHong KongWorldwide

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