Essence of Reverie

Essence of Reverie
EP by
Baekhyun
ReleasedMay 19, 2025 (2025-05-19)
Studio
GenresR&B[1], K-pop
Length20:56
Languages
  • Korean
  • English
Labels
Producers
Baekhyun chronology
Hello, World
(2024)		 Essence of Reverie
(2025)
Singles from Essence of Reverie
  1. "Chocolate"
    Released: May 15, 2025

Essence of Reverie is the fifth Korean-language extended play and sixth overall by South Korean singer Baekhyun.[2][3] It was released on May 19, 2025, by INB100 through Dreamus and contains seven tracks, including the lead single "Chocolate".[4][5][6][7]

Background

On May 12, 2025 said fifth EP Essence of Reverie will be released on various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 19th.[8][9][10]

Track listing

Essence of Reverie track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Chocolate"
  • Colde
  • Byun Baek-hyun
  • Basecamp
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
3:04
2."Elevator"
  • Colde
  • Baekhyun
  • Yukon
  • Basecamp
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
3:06
3."Lemonade"
  • Colde
  • Baekhyun
  • Yukon
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
2:57
4."Love Comes Back"Colde
  • Baekhyun
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
3:15
5."No Problem"
  • Colde
  • Baekhyun
  • Yukon
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
3:01
6."Black Dreams"
  • Colde
  • Baekhyun
  • Jamil "Digi" Chammas
  • 153/Joombas
  • Aaron Theodore Berton
  • Ryan Ogren
  • Kareen Lomax
  • Matthew Crawford
  • Ryan Ogren
  • Jamil "Digi" Chammas
  • Theo & the Climb
2:20
7."Late Night Calls"
  • Baekhyun
  • Yukon
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
  • The Fridge Club
  • Colde
  • Basecamp
3:13
Total length:20:56

Commercial performance

Essence of Reverie sold 991,356+ copies in South Korea. It peaked at number 3 on the Circle Album Chart, number 121 in Billboard 200. number 19 in Independent Albums, and number 1 in Billboard charts.[11][12][13][14]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Essence of Reverie
Chart (2025) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle) 3
US Billboard 200 121
US Independent Albums 19
US US World 1

Certifications

Certifications for Essence of Reverie
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)[15] 2× Platinum 991,356
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Essence of Reverie
Region Date Format Label
South Korea May 19, 2025 CD
Various

References

  1. ↑ Jang, Woo-young (September 5, 2024). 백현, R&B로 꽉 채운 'Hello, World'..플레이리스트 공개 [Baekhyun, 'Hello, World' filled with R&B..Playlist revealed] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ↑ Kocharian, Joseph (2025-07-18). "K-pop idol BAEKHYUN discusses new mini-album 'Essence of Reverie'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  3. ↑ Tauer, Kristen (2025-06-25). "With 'Reverie,' Baekhyun Gives Fans What They've Been Waiting For". WWD. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  4. ↑ Bernardo, Jaehwa. "EXO's Baekhyun unveils 'new side' in EP 'Essence of Reverie' | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  5. ↑ Access Hollywood (2025-07-25). BAEKHYUN Dishes On Tour, Essence Of Reverie & More (Exclusive). Retrieved 2026-06-06 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Sirikul, Laura. "Baekhyun Reminisces On Fan Moments From U.S. Leg Of Reverie World Tour". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  7. ↑ Bernardo, Jaehwa. "EXO's Baekhyun returning to Manila for 'Reverie' tour | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  8. ↑ "EXO member and solo artist Baekhyun will return with the new title song "Elevator."On the afternoon .. - MK". 매일경제. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  9. ↑ "EXO's Baekhyun releases charming "Essence of Reverie" concept photo". 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  10. ↑ Chin, Carmen (2025-04-28). "EXO's Baekhyun announces new mini-album, 'Essence of Reverie'". NME. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  11. ↑ "CIRCLE CHART - 써클차트". circlechart.kr. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  12. ↑ "Baekhyun's new album 'Essence of Reverie' sells 1 million copies in two days". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  13. ↑ "Baekhyun achieves 4 consecutive million-seller albums with 'Essence of Reverie' surpassing 1 million sales in just 3 days". allkpop. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  14. ↑ "Baekhyun's new album becomes 4th consecutive million-seller - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  15. ↑ "Baekhyun's new album 'Essence of Reverie' sells 1 million copies in two days". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
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