Winter is the seventh EP released by the South Korean boy group MBLAQ, in time to suit the approaching Winter season.[1][2] The album was released online on November 25, 2014 at 12AM (KST) and offline on November 26, 2014.[3] The album consists of 5 tracks, and all the tracks included in the album are self-composed ballad songs by the members themselves.[4]
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| Released | November 25, 2014 (South Korea; online) November 26, 2014 (Offline) | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, dance, Ballad | |||
| Length | 15:50 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | J. Tune Camp | |||
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| Singles from Winter | ||||
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It was the final album to feature members Lee Joon and Thunder before their departures one month later on December 16, 2014.
Promotions
editAlthough MBLAQ did not officially promote the album on music programs, they held a Curtain Call concert at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park from November 29 to November 30, 2014.[5][6]
Concept
editThe teaser images were released on MBLAQ's official website as well as J. Tune Camp's Facebook and Twitter. It showed the five members presenting themselves in black outfits from suits to knitted sweaters. As they did not stare into the camera directly, they exuded different kinds of emotions to match the winter atmosphere.[7][8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Live in the Past" | Seungho, Han Jaesung | Seungho, Han Jaesung | 1:42 | |
| 2. | "Spring, Summer, Autumn And..." (봄 여름 가을 그리고...; Bom yeoreum Gaeul Geurigo...) | G.O, Mir, Retro Funky | G.O, Retro Funky | G.O, Retro Funky | 3:32 |
| 3. | "You Ain`t Know" | Seungho, Yang Seunghoon, Retro Funky | Seungho, Yang Seunghoon, Retro Funky | Seungho, Retro Funky | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Words that Would Make It OK (Feat. Fiestar's Hyemi)" (괜찮을 거란 그 말; Gwanchanheul georan geu mal) | Cheondung, Super Cheongdam | Cheondung, Super Cheongdam | Super Cheongdam | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Rust (Unplugged Ver.)" (녹 (Unplugged Ver.); Nog (Unplugged Ver.)) | Bukgeukgom, Wontaek | Bukgeukgom, Wontaek | Bukgeukgom, Wontaek, Shinhyung | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 15:50 | ||||
Chart performance
editAlbum chart
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Weekly album chart | 5 |
| Gaon Monthly album chart | 18 |
Sales and certifications
edit| Chart | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaon physical album sales | 6,272 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | November 25, 2014 | Digital download CD |
J.Tune Camp CJ E&M Music |
References
edit- ^ 엠블랙, 7집 미니 ‘겨울’ 트랙리스트 공개…25일 전격 발표 (in Korean). Hankyung News. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ 엠블랙 새앨범 ‘겨울’, 발라드로 ‘변신’ 예고 (in Korean). DongA News. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ 엠블랙, 미니 7집 ‘겨울’ 자켓 사진 공개…완성도에 대한 자부심 (in Korean). TenAsia. November 24, 2014.
- ^ "MBLAQ to Release Self-Composed Ballad Album This Month". Mwave News. November 19, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ 엠블랙, 미니7집 트랙리스트 공개…자작곡으로 채워 (in Korean). Joy News. November 21, 2014.
- ^ "MBLAQ Prepares for ′Winter′ in New Album Photos". Mwave News. November 24, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ 엠블랙, 미니7집 트랙리스트 공개…자작곡으로 채워 (in Korean). Joy News. November 21, 2014.
- ^ "MBLAQ Prepares for ′Winter′ in New Album Photos". Mwave News. November 24, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
External links
edit- (in Korean) MBLAQ's Official Site