J Style
| J Style | |
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| Single album by | |
| Released | April 20, 2009 |
| Genre | Dance, pop |
| Label | Mentor Entertainment |
| Producer | Yejeon Media |
J Style is the second maxi single[1] by Lee Joon-gi produced with musician Kim Hyeong-seok. The album includes four new songs, including three songs from his previous album My Jun, My Style. One of the songs, "Selfless Dedicated Trees", was written by Lee's fans at the Episode Two – Mask fan meeting in April 2009. J Style reached the first rank in the Hanteo chart within a day of its release.[2]
Background
[edit]Originally an actor, Lee Joon-gi performed three songs at a fan concert in 2006, which were later released to online music services; these songs were not specially promoted.[3] While Lee was preparing for his second fan concert, Episode Two – Mask, in April 2009, a preview of the music video for "J Style", which he was to show at the event, was released.[4] Photos from inside the album were also leaked to the internet two months later.[1] On April 14, it was reported that he would make his musical debut.[5] Lee stated during a press conference that the release was a project and did not spell for an official debut; he sought to "repay" his fans through its release.[6][7]
Release and promotion
[edit]On April 18, 2009, Lee held his second fan concert, Episode Two – Mask, and first released the "J Style" music video to an audience of 6,000 global fans.[8] J Style was pre-sold during the concert, in order to prevent illegal sharing; it was officially released on April 20, 2009.[9] Two months later, Lee opened a fan meeting in China, for fans who were unable to attend the previous concert due to visa issues.[10] A special edition of the album was also sold exclusively at a Japanese fan concert.[11] Various music programs requested Lee to appear on their shows upon his debut, but he reportedly rejected every offer. Korean broadcaster KBS also deemed the title track, "J Style", unfit to air on their stations, judging its lyrics as suggestive.[12]
Music videos
[edit]For 5 months, Lee recorded an exclusive music video titled J Style for his Episode Two – Mask fan meeting. Produced by film director Chang, the video's concept was "cyber oriental", and featured "dreamy and groundbreaking images". For the video, 5 different sets were built, which were cycled through with an automatic stage change mechanism.[13] Model Yoon Ji-a, who Chang had previously worked with, appeared in the video as a woman who seduces Lee.[14]
A music video for "혼잣말" was produced as well. It features Lee driving in a sports car towards "the middle of a certain memory".[15]
Track listing
[edit]Bold tracks are noted as the promotional tracks of the album.[16]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Translated Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "J Style" | Lee Tae-gun | Kim Hyeong-seok[a] (ko) | ||
| 2. | "혼잣말" (Honjatmal) | Kim[a] | Soliloquy | ||
| 3. | "I'm Ready" | ||||
| 4. | "아낌없이 주는나무" (akkimeopsi juneunnamu) | Lee | Kim[a] | Selfless Dedicated Trees | |
| 5. | "한마디만" (hanmadiman) | One Word | |||
| 6. | "사랑을 몰라" (sarangeul molla) | I Don't Know How to Love | |||
| 7. | "바보사랑" (Babosarang) | Foolish Love | |||
| 8. | "혼잣말" (instrumental) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gim, Hyeong-u (2009-04-12). 이준기 ‘천사와 악마’ 옴므파탈 파격변신 ‘사진유출 화들짝!’ [Lee Joon-gi transforms into an 'angel and devil' homme fatal 'sudden leak!']. Newsen (in Korean).
- ^ Yi, Mi-hye (2009-05-29). 이민호·윤상현·이준기·신민아·김아중, 음원신드롬 스타 5인방 ‘인기’ [Lee Min-ho, Yoon Sang-hyun, Lee Joon-gi, Shin Min-a, Kim Ah-joong, the five popular music syndrome stars]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Bak, Jun-beom (2006-06-09). 이준기, 결국 가수 데뷔? [Lee Joon-gi finally debuts as a singer?]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Gim, Ye-na (2009-04-10). 이준기, 블록버스터급 뮤직비디오 공개 [Lee Joon-gi reveals blockbuster music video]. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Bak, Yeong-ung (2009-04-14). 이준기, 데뷔음반서 작사가 첫 데뷔…18일 팬콘서트서 최초 공개. Mydaily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver. [Lee Joon-gi debuts as a lyricist on his first album... first reveal at fan concert on the 18th]
- ^ 이준기 "앨범은 팬에게 주는 종합선물세트". Yonhap News (in Korean). 2009-04-18. Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver. [Lee Joon-gi "My album is a complete gift set for my fans"]
- ^ Yi, Ji-hyeon (2009-04-18). 이준기 “가수 데뷔 아닌 프로젝트 활동일 뿐” [Lee Joon-gi "Not a singing debut, just project activities"]. No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Yi, Su-hyeon (2009-04-18). 이준기 "신봉선과 박지선 중엔 박지선!"(이모저모) [Lee Joon-gi, "Out of Shin Bong-sun or Park Ji-sun, I choose Park Ji-sun" (miscellaneous)]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ 블루브랜드·이준기, 팬 위해 '음원보다 음반 먼저' [Bluebrand and Lee Joon-gi, "physical before digital" for their fans]. Star News (in Korean). 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Gim, Min-jeong (2009-06-03). 이준기, ‘J-Style’로 중국을 흔들다 [Lee Joon-gi shakes China with 'J-Style']. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ 이준기, 일본서 팬 콘서트에 방송까지 [Lee Joon-gi has fan concerts and even TV airings in Japan]. Yonhap News (in Korean). 2009-07-11. Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Gim, Do-yeong (2009-05-18). KBS, 이준기 ‘J Style’ 방송불가 판정 [KBS judges Lee Joon-gi's 'J-Style' unfit for broadcast]. PD Journal (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ 이준기, 가수 데뷔 앞서 뮤비 촬영 [Lee Joon-gi films music video ahead of singer debut]. Yonhap News (in Korean). 2009-04-01. Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ Go, Gyeong-seok (2009-04-27). 모델 윤지아, 이준기 뮤비 '제이스타일' 출연 '눈길' [Model Yoon Ji-a draws eyes for her appearance in Lee Joon-gi's 'J Style' MV]. Asia Business Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Jo, Gyeong-yi (2009-07-03). '亞의 남자' 이준기, '혼잣말' MV서 뜨거운 매력 발산 ['Asia's Man' Lee Joon-gi exudes hot charm in 'Solo Talk' MV]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-23 – via Naver.
- ^ "J Style". Naver Music. Naver. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
