Gossip Candy is an extended play by Japanese recording artist and songwriter Kumi Koda.
Gossip Candy received favorable reviews from music critics who commended the EP's production and commercial appeal.
Along with the success of the single, Lick me♥ reached #31 on the Japan Hot 100 chart on the week end of July 19, 2010.
[8] All three songs featured an accompanying music video, which were included on the DVD version of Gossip Candy.
[14] On July 1, 2010, Kumi announced the release of her summer single Gossip Candy while on her 2010 Universe tour.
[16] A song that metaphorically describes men as "accessories", Lollipop boasts themes of erotica and kawaii culture.
Chris True from AllMusic highlighted Lollipop as a career stand out track from Kumi's discography.
[24] A reviewer from CD Journal complimented the production of Lollipop, labeling it a "gracious candy pop chorus".
[28] This became her fifth consecutive EP to have shipped over 100,000 units since 2004's Love & Honey,[29] 2006's 4 Hot Wave,[30] 2008's Moon,[31] and 2009's 3 Splash.