- "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.
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"O"-正.反.合.
Version A Cover (CD+Photos)Studio album by TVXQ Released September 29, 2006 Recorded 2006 Genre K-Pop, Dance, R&B, Ballad, A capella Length 43:50 Language Korean, English Label SM Entertainment Producer Lee Soo Man TVXQ chronology Heart, Mind and Soul
(2006)"O"-正.反.合.
(2006)Five in the Black
(2007)Version C (CD + DVD + Poster)Singles from "O"-Jung. Ban.Hap. - ""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.) (Promoted song)"
- "세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) (Promoted song)"
- "풍선 (Balloons) (Promoted song)"
"O"-正.反.合. is TVXQ's third Korean studio album, released on September 29, 2006. In a year when Korean music sales had slumped, it was the highest selling album in South Korea in 2006 which won the group several prominent awards in South Korea.[1][2] It continues to chart and manages to stay in the top 50 each month. The album's name "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap is also the name of the lead single, which translates to "O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis or "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution in English (some English articles also refer to it as "O" Union), in regard to global conflicts and a strong need for peace and resistance. The album has a balance of fast tempo songs and ballads.
Contents
Versions and repackaging
The album was released in 4 different versions and packaging. Versions A and B, C and D. Versions A and B promote the title song "O"-正.反.合., while Versions C and D promote the fantasy theme of the song Balloons and contain new songs and a DVD in each. The initial versions of the album with the original tracklisting was released in CD and cassette formats.
For the Version D, the label company did a unique box packaging, with special deck of cards with members' pictures wearing costumes included with the CD and DVD specials.
In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the album was released under the name "O"-Zheng.Fan.He, while in Japan the name of the album is "O"-Sei.Han.Go. The japanese release does not contain the repackaged versions that are available in the korean release.
Music videos
"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap
The lead single is a fast-tempo fusion of rock, hip hop, and electronic trance. The music video took several days to complete as it's footage was shot in several different countries. U-Know Yunho's footage was shot in Japan, Micky Yoochun's and Max Changmin's in Prague, Hero Jaejoong's in Thailand, and Xiah Junsu's in South Korea. The music video showcases intense and unique dance choreography with stylized outfits.
Balloons
In drastic contrast to the lead single, Balloons (Pungseon in korean) is a bubbly song that features TVXQ members in animal costumes, made to directly appeal to the younger generation, as well as older generations familiar with the original Balloons by Five Fingers (an old Korean band). The lyrics talk about innocent childhood dreams and memories and how people tend to forget the importance of those dreams as they grow older.
In the lyrics, "yellow balloons" was changed to "red balloons" to coordinate with the colour that represents TVXQ's fanbase Cassiopeia.
Performances
In three short months after the album's release, TVXQ were invited to perform on many stages of music shows, award shows, and concerts. TVXQ performed their third album's songs a few times in 2007 as well, since a fourth Korean album had not been released.
Track listing
- Version A
- CD
- "O"-正・反・合 ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] (Young Jin Yu 유영진) - 4:15
- 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 [Sesang-e dan Hanappun-in Ma-eum] (You're My Miracle) (Kim Younghu 김영후) - 3:59
- Hey! Girl (Luther Squeak Jackson, Yu Hanjin 유한진) - 4:18
- Get Me Some (LA VERDI, THOMAS CHARLES, PANDHER, DANIEL, Lyrics by Tae-Hoon 태훈) - 3:30
- I'll be there (Seongje Huang 황성제, Jenny Yu 유제니) - 3:29
- Remember (Kenzie, Lyrics by Kim Jeongbae 김정배) - 4:16
- 이제 막 시작된 이야기 [Ije Mag Sijagdoen Iyagi] (The story has just begun) (Bakchanghak 박창학, Yunsang 윤상) - 4:13
- ON&ON (GREAT DANE aka. Carsten, Lyrics by Kim Younghu 김영후) - 4:26
- Phantom 환영(幻影) [Hwan-yeong (Hwan-yeong)] (Kenzie, Lyrics by Kim Jeongbae 김정배) - 3:24
- You only love (Yiyunjae 이윤재) - 3:11
- 풍선 [Pungseon] (Balloons) (Yiduheon 이두헌, Sungho Kim 김성호) - 3:50
- Extra
- Photo booklet
- Version B
- CD
- "O"-正・反・合
- 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle)
- Hey! Girl
- Get Me Some
- I'll be there
- Remember
- 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun)
- ON&ON
- Phantom 환영(幻影)
- You only love
- 풍선 (Balloons)
- DVD
- Theater Drama "VACATION" Highlight
- Theater Drama "VACATION" M/V '그리고... [Geuligo...] (Holding Back the Tears...)'
- Jacket Sketch in Prague*
- Interview About TVXQ! Member's
- "O"- 正.反.合 ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] M/V Making Film
- "O"- 正.反.合 M/V (2:00 Ver.)
- 東方神起's [Tohoshinki's] Exclusive Story : Something New!*
* Contains Chinese subtitle in Hong Kong and Taiwan Release.
- Extra
- Inclusive of desktop wallpapers and images (accessed on website with password)
- Poster*
- Set of six postcards**
* Only in the Korea Release
** Only in the Hong Kong and Taiwan Release- Japan Release Version
- CD
- "O"-正・反・合
- 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle)
- Hey! Girl
- Get Me Some
- I'll be there
- 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 [Ne Gyeot-e Sumswil su Issdamyeon] (White Lie...) (Xiah Junsu 시아준수)
- Remember
- 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun)
- ON&ON
- Phantom 환영(幻影)
- You only love
- 풍선 (Balloons)
- You're my miracle - Japanese Ver.
- Extra
- Bilingual
- Version C
Also known as 'Repackaged Version: Theater Drama'
- CD
- "O"-正・反・合
- 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle)
- Hey! Girl
- Get Me Some (New version)
- I'll be there
- 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...)
- Remember
- 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun)
- ON&ON
- Phantom 환영(幻影)
- You only love
- 풍선 (Balloons) (New version)
- DVD
- talk(1) 극장드라마 [Geugjangdeulama] (Drama Theater) 'Vacation' Introduction
- 극장드라마 'Vacation' (Full Ver.)
- talk(2) 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special Behind
- 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special
- Extra
- Fold-in poster in slot (with lyrics)
- Version D
Also known as 'Repackaged Version: Music Video'
- CD
- "O"-正・反・合
- 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle)
- Hey!Girl
- Get me some (New version)
- I'll be there
- 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...)
- Remember
- 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun)
- ON&ON
- Phantom 환영(幻影)
- You only love
- 풍선 (Balloons) (New version)
- DVD
- talk(1) The 3rd Album “O”-正.反.合. ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] Showcase Introduction
- The 3rd Album “O”-正.反.合. Showcase (No Cut ver.)
- talk(2) 'Hug' Memory
- MusicVideo 'Hug'
- talk(3) 'The Way U Are' Memory
- MusicVideo 'The Way U Are'
- talk(4) '믿어요 [Mid-eoyo] (I Believe)' Memory
- MusicVideo '믿어요 (I Believe)'
- talk(5) 'TRI-ANGLE' Memory
- MusicVideo 'TRI-ANGLE'
- talk(6) 'Rising Sun' Memory
- MusicVideo 'Rising Sun'
- talk(7) “O”-正.反.合. Memory
- MusicVideo “O”-正.反.合.
- talk(8) '풍선 [Pungseon] (Balloons)' Memory
- MusicVideo '풍선(Balloons)'
- '풍선(Balloons)' M/V Making Film
- 동방신기's [Dong Bang Shin Ki's] Exclusive Story 2: Our Secret Code++
- Extra
- Deck of 30 cards with photos (featuring members in fantasy costumes)
- Double-sided poster with Credits and List of song titles and list of DVD content on one side and on the other side Hangul lyrics of all songs on album
Release history
Country Date South Korea September 29, 2006 Taiwan October 12, 2006 Japan October 23, 2006 Japan October 26, 2006 Charts and sales
Korea albums & singles chart[3]
Chart Position Sales September Monthly Chart (2006) 1 120,505 November Monthly Chart (2006) 1 144,535 December Monthly Chart (2006) 6 20,046 January Monthly Chart (2007) 10 10,144 February Monthly Chart (2007) 13 5,507 March Monthly Chart (2007) 11 3,642 April Monthly Chart (2007) 19 2,325 May Monthly Chart (2007) 15 2,864 June Monthly Chart (2007) 28 1,429 July Monthly Chart (2007) 28 1,429 August Monthly Chart (2007) 18 2,730 September Monthly Chart (2007) 36 1,018 October Monthly Chart (2007) 39 1,955 November Monthly Chart (2007) 35 1,457 December Monthly Chart (2007) 46 1,055 January Monthly Chart (2008) 24 1,685 February Monthly Chart (2008) 28 1,502 Korea Top 100 yearly chart
Year Position Sales Total Sales 2006 1 100.000 [4] 404,719
*not including international sales2007 22 1000 [5] References
- ^ 11월 가요음반 판매량집계 Archived 1 November 2007 at WebCite
- ^ "Kpop Industry Undergoing Slump". Korea Times: pp. 2. 2008-01-28. http://www.hancinema.net/korean-movie-news_12171.php. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ^ Music Industry Association of Korea
- ^ 11월 가요음반 판매량집계 Archived 8 January 2009 at WebCite
- ^ 1월 가요음반 판매량집계
External links
- TVXQ's official site (Korean)
Awards and achievements Preceded by
The 3rd Masterpiece by SG WannabeGolden Disk Awards for Disk Daesang (Album of the Year)
2006Succeeded by
The Sentimental Chord by SG WannabeTVXQ U-Know Yunho · Max Changmin · Hero Jaejoong · Micky Yoochun · Xiah Junsu Studio albums Korean studioJapanese studioJapanese compilationBest Selection 2010Singles Korean"Hug" · "The Way U Are" · "Hi Ya Ya Summer Day" · "Show Me Your Love" · "Fighting Spirit of Dong Bang" · "Yeo Haeng Gi (Traveling)" · "Mirotic" · "Wrong Number" · "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" · "Before U Go"Japanese"Stay With Me Tonight" · "Somebody To Love" · "My Destiny" · "Asu wa Kuru Kara" · "Rising Sun / Heart, Mind and Soul" · "Begin" · "Sky" · "Miss You /“O”‐Sei・Han・Gō" · "Step By Step" · "Choosey Lover" · "Lovin' You" · "Summer: Summer Dream/Song for You/Love in the Ice" · "Shine / Ride On" · "Forever Love" · "Together" · "Purple Line" · "Two Hearts/Wild Soul" · "Runaway/My Girlfriend" · "If...!?/Rainy Night" · "Close To You/Crazy Life" · "Keyword/Maze" · "Beautiful You / Sennen Koi Uta" · "Dōshite Kimi o Suki ni Natte Shimattandarō?" · "Jumon: Mirotic" · "Bolero/Kiss the Baby Sky/Wasurenaide" · "Survivor" · "Share the World/We Are!" · "Stand by U" · "Break Out!" · "Toki o Tomete" · "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" · "Superstar" · "B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)" · "Winter"Related topics Categories:- 2006 albums
- TVXQ albums
- Grand Prize Golden Disk Award winning albums
- S.M. Entertainment albums
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