Joy is the first Korean-language extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Woo!ah!. It was released by NV Entertainment on June 9, 2022, and contains six tracks, including the pre-release single "Catch the Stars" and the lead single "Danger".
On January 4, 2022, Woo!ah! released "Catch the Stars" (ë³ ë°ë¬ ê°ÂìÂÂ), as the group's first digital single. On May 20, 2022, NV Entertainment announced Woo!ah! would be releasing their first extended play in June 2022 with a poster reveal. On May 24, 2022, the comeback scheduler was released. On May 30, 2022, the group concept photos were released. On June 8, a day before the EP's release, the highlight medley was revealed. On June 9, 2022, Joy was officially released in various regions digitally, alongside "Danger"'s music video. On June 10, 2022, a day after release, the album was made available for physical purchase.
Writing for IZM, So Seung-geun described the EP as a step toward a more pop-oriented sound for Woo!ah!, highlighting the groupâÂÂs improved vocal confidence and catchy production, while also noting areas such as choreography and musical cohesion that could be further refined.
Following the release of Joy, on June 9, 2022, Woo!ah! held a showcase that was aimed at introducing the extended play and its tracks, and connecting with fans.
Woo!ah! promoted the lead single "Danger" on various South Korean music shows such as, Show Champion, Inkigayo, and Music Bank. They also promoted "Danger" and the pre-release single "Catch the Stars" for their KCON Japan appearance in 2022.