The Little Prince (EP)
| The Little Prince | ||||
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| Released | 28 January 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
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| Length | 23:03 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Producer | Lee Soo-man | |||
| Ryeowook chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Little Prince | ||||
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| "The Little Prince" on YouTube | ||||
The Little Prince (Korean: 어린왕자; RR: Eorin Wangja) is the solo debut extended play (EP) by South Korean singer and actor Kim Ryeowook, a member from boy group Super Junior. It was released on January 28, 2016, by Label SJ, S.M. Entertainment and distributed by KT Music. The EP featured six tracks in total, including the lead single, "The Little Prince".[1][2]
Background
[edit]The release of The Little Prince was not only anticipated as Ryeowook's first official solo album since his debut 11 years ago but also because it was the first release under Super Junior's own label "Label SJ", established by SM Entertainment in 2015 during the group's 10th anniversary.[3][4]
Production and composition
[edit]The title track bearing the same name as the album was a ballad inspired by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novel "The Little Prince".[1] The title track "The Little Prince" was a ballad song and a conversation between a man in pain from love and The Little Prince.[2]
His album consists of songs that are very different in flavor.[5] The lyrics for "POOM" was written by Ryeowook, and depicts the words that a son wants to tell his mother but doesn't know where to begin. "Foxy Girl" is a light mid-tempo dance song, and features rapper DinDin. Ballad song "Like a Star" help to bring out the clear vocals of Ryeowook, with orchestra and piano music. The album also includes a retro song "Hello" and the song "People you may know" which tells of one's feelings after seeing the photos of someone you have just broke up with appear on the social media recommendations.[6]
Promotion
[edit]Release
[edit]On 19 January 2016, the first two teasers were uploaded via SMTOWN. The Little Prince was officially available on 28 January through online and regular stores.[3]
Live Performance
[edit]Ryeowook hold his commemorative showcase for his mini-album release on the 25 January at 4pm. During the event, he presented the first stages of the songs from The Little Prince as well as the episodes related to the album.[7] He also hold his first broadcast stage via M Countdown on the day of release.[2]
Solo Concert
[edit]In addition to Ryeowook's solo promotions and album release, he held his first solo concert through SMTOWN's The Agit series called "Ever Lasting Star - RyeoWook" from February 19 until the 21st for three days at the SMTOWN's Coex Artium in Samseong-dong, Seoul.[1] Due to popular demand, an additional three concerts were held from March 11 through the 13th.[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Like a Star" | 4th Hitter | 4th Hitter | 4th Hitter | 3:33 |
| 2. | "The Little Prince" (어린왕자; eolin-wangja; lit. The little prince) |
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| Hwang Seong-je | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Hello" (그대; geudae; lit. You) |
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| 3:21 |
| 4. | "People You May Know" (알 수도 있는 사람; al sudo issneun salam; lit. Someone who might know) | Park Chang-hyun | Park Chang-hyun | Park Chang-hyun | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Foxy Girl" (featuring DinDin) |
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| 3:18 |
| 6. | "POOM" (품; pum; lit. Product) |
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| 4:10 |
| Total length: | 23:03 | ||||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | January 28, 2016 | CD, digital download | S.M. Entertainment, KT Music | Label SJ (executive), Lee Soo-man |
| Worldwide | Digital download | S.M. Entertainment |
Chart performance
[edit]Album charts
[edit]| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
Sales |
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| South Korean Gaon Weekly Albums Chart | 1 |
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| South Korean Gaon Monthly Albums Chart | 3 | |
| South Korean Gaon Year-End Albums Chart | ||
| US Billboard World Albums Chart | 5 |
Single charts
[edit]A Little Prince
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Korean Gaon Weekly Singles Chart | 7 | 279,574+ (digital downloads only) |
| South Korean Gaon Monthly Download Chart | 62 | |
| South Korean Gaon Year-End Download Chart |
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Peak chart position | Sales |
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| KOR Gaon [9] | ||
| "Like A Star" | 141 | |
| "People You May Know" | 161 |
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| "POOM" | 166 |
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| "Hello" | 174 |
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| "Foxy Girl" | 189 |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Super Junior's Ryeowook to release first solo album 'The Little Prince'". Inquirer. January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Ryeowook seeks an answer to his pain in "The Little Prince" MV teaser". Koreaboo. January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Super Junior's Ryeowook is "The Little Prince" in debut solo image teasers". Koreaboo. January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Ryeo Wook to Be the First Solo Runner of SM Entertainment". BNTNews. January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Ryeo Wook to Release His First Solo Album". BNTNews. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Super Junior's Ryeowook drops 'The Little Prince' MV teaser". kpopfighting. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Ryeo Wook Holds Showcase for His Mini Album". BNTNews. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Super Junior's Little Prince Ryeowook Adds Three More Shows to His Solo Concert!".
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ Sales references for "Like A Star":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic Chart) – January 2016". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ Sales references for "People You May Know":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic Chart) – January 2016". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ Sales references for "POOM":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic Chart) – January 2016". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ Sales references for "Hello":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – The 5th Week of 2016". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ Sales references for "Foxy Girl":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download – The 5th Week of 2016". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
