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Hype Vibes
Digital cover
EP by
S.Coups X Mingyu
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)
Length16:47
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
Singles from Hype Vibes
  1. "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)"
    Released: September 29, 2025

Hype Vibes is the debut extended play (EP) by S.Coups X Mingyu,[i] a sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Seventeen. It was released on September 29, 2025, alongside its lead single "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)" featuring American rapper Lay Bankz.

Background and release

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After attending a Los Angeles Dodgers game together in August, Pledis confirmed that Hip-hop team members S.Coups and Mingyu would be officially debuting as Seventeen's fourth sub-unit later in the year.[1] Hype Vibes, was announced on September 3,[2][3] with the release of a trailer filmed in Los Angeles.[4] The track list was revealed on September 13, with the duo participating in the production of all six songs and announcing a collaboration with Lay Bankz for the lead single.[5] A highlight medley of the EP was released on September 22,[6] with two teasers for the music video released later that week.[7] The EP and its lead single were both released on September 29.[8]

Promotion

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On September 21, one week ahead of the EP's release, S.Coups and Mingyu held a listening party in Hannam-dong, Seoul, for Meta's first collaboration with a K-pop artist.[9] All six songs from the EP were previewed at the event for the first time.[10] A pop-up store was opened in Seoul from September 30 to commemorate the EP.[11] The pop-up includes albums and merchandise for sale, alongside displays of memorabilia from the album and music video production.[12] The pair also collaborated with Photoism for a limited edition photobooth frame available across 18 countries.[13]

S.Coups and Mingyu performed "5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)" and "Worth It" for the first time on M Countdown on October 2,[14] and again on Show! Music Core on October 4.[15] On October 5, they held a showcase for fans titled "Vibe Alive: Chill Moments" with a guest appearance from Seungkwan.[16]

Critical reception

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In a review by Rhian Daly for NME, Hype Vibes was scored three out of five stars; the EP was commended for its "bright energy" and cohesion but was otherwise criticized for its "uneven" character and unpredictability.[17]

Commercial performance

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On the day of its release, Hype Vibes was recorded by Hanteo to have sold over 600,000 copies, a new record for the most first-day sales of a K-pop sub-unit.[18] The EP then topped the Oricon daily albums chart, a day after its release.[19]

Track listing

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Hype Vibes track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Fiesta"
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Jake K
  • Andreas Oberg
  • Christoffer Jonsson
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Jake K
  • Oberg
  • Jonsson
  • Ninos Hanna
  • Wiljam
  • Benji Bae
  • Ryan Curtis
  • Kalvin Boal
2:45
2."5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman)" (featuring Lay Bankz)
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Shannon Bae
  • Lay Bankz
  • Roy Orbison
  • William Dees
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Orbison
  • Dees
  • Ohway!
2:46
3."Worth It"
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Jintae Ko
  • James Lavigne
  • Tiina Vainikainen
  • Bae
  • Hey Farmer
  • Zingo
2:40
4."For You"
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Fontana
  • Samson
  • Ramirez
  • Lindgren[ii]
  • Hautboi Rich
2:54
5."Young Again"
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Fontana
  • Samson
  • Ramirez
  • Lindgren
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Fontana
  • Samson
  • Ramirez
  • Lindgren[ii]
  • Hautboi Rich
2:06
6."Earth"
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Bumzu
  • Mingyu
  • S.Coups
  • Stella Jones
  • Lukas Costas
  • Rence
  • 153/Joombas
3:42
Total length:16:47

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Hype Vibes
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[31]
Physical 		Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for Hype Vibes
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 29, 2025
[32]
South Korea
Japan October 3, 2025
  • Pledis Japan
  • Hybe Japan
 [33]
United States October 10, 2025 CD
  • Pledis
  • YG Plus
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Notes

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  1. ^ Also referred to as CxM
  2. ^ a b Also credited as producer

References

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  1. ^ Hwang, You-mee (August 11, 2025). "Seventeen's S.Coups, Mingyu to form subunit: report". The Korea Herald.
  2. ^ Shin, Min-hee (September 3, 2025). "Seventeen's S.Coups and Mingyu to release new music as subunit". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (September 3, 2025). "Seventeen's S.Coups, Mingyu Announce 1st Mini Album 'Hype Vibes'". Billboard Philippines.
  4. ^ Singh, Surej (September 3, 2025). "Seventeen's S.Coups and Mingyu form new sub-unit CxM". NME. Archived from the original on September 12, 2025. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Jeong, Ha-eun (September 13, 2025). "에스쿱스X민규, 타이틀곡은 '5, 4, 3'…美 래퍼 레이 뱅크즈와 협업". JTBC News.
  6. ^ Hwang, You-mee (September 23, 2025). "Seventeen's new subunit teases 1st EP". The Korea Herald.
  7. ^ Park, So-jin. "에스쿱스X민규, MV 티저 추가 공개…美 래퍼 레이 뱅크즈 깜짝 등장". MBN Star (in Korean).
  8. ^ Junaini, Hidzir (September 29, 2025). "CxM (SEVENTEEN) drop debut mini-album 'HYPE VIBES', unveil playful MV for '5, 4, 3 (Pretty woman)'". Bandwagon Asia.
  9. ^ Jang, Eun-ji (September 22, 2025). "에스쿱스X민규, K-팝 첫 메타 리스닝 파티 : 네이트 연예". Sports DongA (in Korean) – via Nate.
  10. ^ Lee, Tae-soo (September 22, 2025). "[가요소식] 세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규, 신보 리스닝 파티". 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean).
  11. ^ Lee, Myeong-ju. "에스쿱스X민규, 신보 엿보기…전곡 음원 일부 최초 공개". Dispatch Korea. Archived from the original on September 23, 2025. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  12. ^ Han, Hae-seon (September 30, 2025). "'180cm 의상' 전시까지..세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규, 신보 팝업 첫날부터 '오픈런'". Star News Korea.
  13. ^ Kang, Da-yoon. "세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규, 신보 발매 기념 팝업 개최…첫날부터 '오픈런' : 네이트 연예". My Daily (in Korean) – via Nate.
  14. ^ Kim, Na-yeon (October 3, 2025). "세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규, '엠카'서 신곡 무대 최초 공개..극과 극 매력". Asia Artist Awards.
  15. ^ Han, Do-hyeon (October 4, 2025). "에스쿱스X민규 유닛 데뷔…쇼! 음악중심, 화려한 신예 무대→청춘의 열기 가득". Topstar News – via MSN.
  16. ^ Baek, A-young (October 6, 2025). "세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규, 팬 파티로 흥행 열기 고조…승관 깜짝 등장". iMBC 연예 (in Korean).
  17. ^ Daly, Rhian (September 29, 2025). "CxM – 'Hype Vibes' review: unpredictable but occasionally uneven from SEVENTEEN's latest unit". NME. Archived from the original on October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  18. ^ Park, Han-bit Nu-ri. "세븐틴 에스쿱스X민규 새 유닛 출격! 음반, 음원 차트 1위". Marie Claire Korea. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  19. ^ Jin, Hyang-hee (October 2, 2025). "세븐틴 유닛 에스쿱스·민규, 日 오리콘 데일리 앨범 1위". Star Today (in Korean).
  20. ^ "Top Albums (semaine du 17 octobre 2025)". Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2025-10-13" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  22. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2025-10-13" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  23. ^ "Top Album Sales: Week of October 6, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2025.<
  24. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 8, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  25. ^ "Album Chart: 2025 Week 40". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  26. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  27. ^ "World Albums: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  28. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2025-10" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  29. ^ "Circle Album Chart – September 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  30. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – 2025 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  31. ^ "Japanese album certifications – CxM – Hype Vibes" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved October 10, 2025. Select 2025年9月 on the drop-down menu
  32. ^ "[Notice] CxM 1st Mini Album 'Hype Vibes' Release and Pre-Order". Weverse. September 2, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  33. ^ "Hype Vibes: 1st Mini Album (Standard Ver.)(ランダムバージョン) ［8cm CD］". Tower Records Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  34. ^ "CxM (SEVENTEEN) - CxM 1st Mini Album 'Hype Vibes' (Target Exclusive, CD)". Target. Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
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