Republic of 2PM
| Republic of 2PM | ||||
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 Regular edition cover | ||||
| Studio album by 2PM | ||||
| Released |
November 30, 2011 (see release history) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 42:50 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Ariola Japan | |||
| 2PM chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Republic of 2PM | ||||
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Republic of 2PM is the first Japanese studio album (third album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released in November 30, 2011 in three editions: 2 CD+DVD and a Regular edition.[1]
Composition
The album includes 8 original Japanese songs. It also includes Japanese versions from each lead single from their Korean EPs and albums. Most notably, "Heartbeat" from 1:59PM, "Without U" from Don't Stop Can't Stop, "I'll Be Back" from Still 2:00PM and "Hands Up" from the album with same name. It also has a song written by the member Jun. K.
Singles
The album has 3 singles. The lead single of the album (and also their Japanese debut single) is "Take Off". It was released in May 18, 2011 and sold more than 75.000 copies at the date.
The second single is the song "I'm Your Man". It was released in August 17, 2011 and sold more than 85.000 copies at the date.
The third and last single from the album is "Ultra Lover". It was released on November 2, 2011 and sold more than 100.000 copies at the date. This is the first single of the group to get certified Gold by RIAJ.[2]
All singles peaked number 4 in Oricon's Weekly chart.[3][4][5]
Promotions
To promote the album, they released a music video for the song "Hands Up". It premiered on the Japanese major music channels in November 21, 2011.
Track listing
| All editions tracklist[1][6] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| 1. | "I'm Your Man" | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Yu Shimoji, JiN | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Super Changddai | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Ultra Lover" | Super Changddai, Yu Shimoji, NICE73 | Super Changddai | 3:22 |
| 3. | "I'll Be Back" (Japanese version) | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Kenn Kato, KOMU | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Stay With Me" | Kenn Kato, KOMU | Tommy Park | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Without U" (Japanese version) | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Yu Shimoji, KOMU | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Crazy in Love" | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul",EMI K. Lynn, NICE73 | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Yosuke Nimbari | 3:31 |
| 7. | "100th Day Anniversary" (100日記念日, 100-Nichi kinenbi) | H.U.B., NICE73 | Hong Ji Sang, Tommy Park | 3:47 |
| 8. | "Take Off" | Kenn Kato, KOMU | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Super Changddai, Akihito Tanaka | 3:24 |
| 9. | "Hands Up" (Japanese version) | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", PA-NON, NICE73 | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | 3:21 |
| 10. | "Fate" (運命, Unmei) | Kenn Kato, NICE73 | Super Changddai | 3:40 |
| 11. | "Heartbeat" (Japanese version) | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Yu Shimoji, Shoko Fujibayashi, KOMU | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" | 3:19 |
| 12. | "Even When We're Apart" (離れていても, Hanarete ite mo) | Jun. K, Kenn Kato | Jun. K | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 42:50 | |||
| DVD (Type A)[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Track listing | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "2010.12.8 Documentary movie held on Ryogoku Kokugikan [1st Contact in Japan]" (2010.12.8に両国国技館にて行われた「1st Contact in Japan」のライブ映像+その来日時のドキュメンタリームービー) | |
| DVD (Type B)[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Track listing | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Album jacket shooting" (Offshoot movie) | |
| 2. | "Take Off" (Music video) | |
| 3. | "I'm Your Man" (Music video) | |
| 4. | "Ultra Lover" (Music video) | |
| 5. | "Hands Up" (Japanese version) (Music video) | |
Charts
- Oricon
| Oricon Chart | Peak | Debut Sales | Total Sales | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Albums Chart[7] | 2 | 25,756 (Daily) 50,265 (Weekly) |
73,510 | 12 weeks |
| Weekly Albums Chart[8] | 4 | |||
| Monthly Albums Chart | 13 | |||
| Yearly Albums Chart | 113 |
- Other charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Top Albums[9] | 4 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | November 30, 2011[6] | Digital download, CD | Ariola Japan, Sony Music Japan |
| Taiwan | December 9, 2011[10] | CD | Sony Music Taiwan |
| South Korea | January 18, 2012[11] | Digital download | JYP Entertainment |
References
- 1 2 3 4 2PM Ofiicial Japan Website - Discography Sony Music. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
- ↑ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2011年12月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (December 2011)]. RIAJ (in Japanese). December 11, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ (Japanese) 2011 年06月第1週の邦楽シングルランキング情報 Retrieved June 23, 2011
- ↑ "シングル週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. August 24, 2011.
- ↑ (Japanese) 2011年10月31日～2011年11月06日のCDシングル週間ランキング (Oricon Weekly chart for November 14th) Oricon. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- 1 2 (Japanese) ＲＥＰＵＢＬＩＣ ＯＦ ２ＰＭ ２ＰＭのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE Oricon. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ↑ "2PM's first full Japanese album, 'Republic of 2PM' debuts at #2 on Oricon Chart". November 30, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
- ↑ "2011年11月28日～2011年12月04日のCDアルバム週間ランキング (Oricon's Album Weekly Chart for December 12th)". Oricon. December 7, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- ↑ "Top Albums / JAPAN Charts / Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- ↑ YESASIA: Republic of 2PM (Normal Edition)(Taiwan Version) CD - 2PM - Japanese Music - Free Shipping YesAsia. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ↑ (Korean) Republic Of 2PM-2PM 상세정보 - melon Melon. Retrieved 2012-01-19.