Magazine saw Ailee take greater creative control, co-writing four of the album's five songs, including the album's title track; Ailee also collaborated with long-time producer Kim Do-hoon and Korean rap twosome, Dynamic Duo.

[3] She stated further that her company did not force her to lose the weight and that they had pushed an originally-scheduled comeback for early 2015 to September 2014.

[4] On September 21, Ailee released the music video teaser for the EP's title track "Don't Touch Me".

[6] On September 25, 2014, Ailee released "Magazine", digitally, as well as the music video for "Don't Touch Me".

[7] A comeback showcase was organised for the release of the album at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdamdong, Gangnam.