Ballad 21 F/W
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| Released | November 1, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Ballad 21 F/W is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy group, 2AM, released on November 1, 2021. It was the first release by 2AM since their album, Let's Talk, in 2014.[1]
Background[edit]
On October 7, 2021, member Lee Chang-min announced that 2AM was preparing to make a comeback.[2] Shortly after, it was reported the group had already recorded two title tracks, one written by Bang Si-hyuk and one by Park Jin-young.[3]
On October 12, 2AM released a time table to social media, confirming that they would be releasing a new EP on November 1, 2021, with both music videos which would star 2PM member Junho and actor Kim So-hyun.[4]
Release and promotion[edit]
2AM began music show promotions at M Countdown, where they performed the two title tracks "Should've Known" and "No Good In Good-bye". The group performed the two songs in succeeding music shows Music Bank, Show! Music Core.[5]
On November 4, 2021, the group appeared in web show IU's Palette where host IU covered the group's 2008 b-side "What Should I Do" from the repackage album I Was Wrong , while they covered IU's 2011 hit single "Hold My Hand".[6] On the same day, the group guested on the 74th episode of Jessi's Showterview where they simultaneously promoted Ballad 21 F/W.[7]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Should've Known" (가까이 있어서 몰랐어; Gakkai Isseoseo Mollasseo) | "Hitman" Bang | "Hitman" Bang |
| 3:41 |
| 2. | "No Good in Good-Bye" (잘 가라니; Jal Garani) | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" |
| 3:32 |
| 3. | "I Can't" (못 지; Mot Ja; lit. Can't Sleep) |
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| 3:41 |
| 4. | "Always Me" |
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| 3:50 | |
| 5. | "Proposal" (청혼; Cheonghon) |
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| 3:14 |
| Total length: | 18:01 | ||||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[9] | 34 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | November 1, 2021 | ||
| South Korea | CD |
References[edit]
- ^ "2AM comeback details continue to be posted". KoreaJoongAng Daily. October 15, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Chang-min (October 7, 2021). "WE ARE BACK #2am". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Jin-seok (October 7, 2021). "[단독]2AM, 방시혁 곡 녹음… 박진영 곡과 더블 타이틀 컴백". JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ "2AM to make long-awaited comeback after seven-year hiatus". NME. October 12, 2021.
- ^ Choi, So-young (November 4, 2021). "투에이엠(2am), 오늘(4일) '엠카운트다운'서 더블 타이틀곡 라이브 최초 공개… 7년 만에 완전체 음악방송 출연". TopStarNews (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Sang, Hyeon-ho (November 4, 2021). "'아이유의 팔레트' 2AM 창민 "컴백 안한 이유? 멤버 군대 기다려"". TopStarNews (in Korean). Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ Song, O-jeong (November 4, 2021). "'쇼터뷰' 2AM 진운 "특별히 관리 중인 것? 비주얼"". MSN Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ @voice_2am (October 21, 2021). "2am 4th Mini Album 'Ballad 21 F/W' Track List" (Tweet). Retrieved October 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 45, 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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