Minialbum
Minialbum, also called mini-album, is a music release that sits between a single and a full-length album. It typically comprises between three and seven tracks and lasts roughly 10 to 25 minutes, though exact lengths vary by artist and market. The term is widely used in East Asian music industries, particularly in South Korea, where 미니앨범 denotes a collection longer than a single but shorter than a studio album. In Western markets the release is commonly labeled an extended play (EP), and "minialbum" is often used for marketing purposes or to denote a particular concept or packaging.
Content and purpose: A minialbum usually features a lead single accompanied by additional songs, B-sides, remixes,
Relation to other formats: The main distinctions are length, track count, and intent. A single focuses on
Packaging and release: Minialbums are released in physical formats such as CD or LP with artwork and