Home (Roy Kim album)
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Home (sometimes stylized as HOME) is the second studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter Roy Kim, released and distributed on October 8, 2014 through CJ E&M Music. The album features nine tracks in total, including the lead single which shares the same name as the title of the album.
Background
In February 2014, while Roy Kim was studying at Georgetown University, it was announced that he had renewed his exclusive contract with CJ E&M Music and had plans to release his second full-length album in Autumn.[1] In June 2014, Kim confirmed that he had begun working on the album through a handwritten letter to fans, saying "I'm preparing my second album so please just wait a little more!"[2] In September, the album entitled Home was officially announced and given an October release date.[3]
Home involved participation from numerous musicians, including Eric Darken, Dan Needham, Gary Lunn, Marc Urselli, and Sungha Jung.[4][5]
Release
On September 21, 2014, Roy Kim uploaded an acoustic performance of the song "12 O'Clock" from his previous studio album Love Love Love, onto his official YouTube channel, stating "2nd album coming real soon. Next full moon" and informing fans of the album's impending release.[6] A teaser image for the album was revealed on September 29, along with a confirmed release date (October 8).[7] The next day, a handwritten image of the album's tracklist was posted through Kim's Instagram account.[8][9] On October 2, the official music video teaser for "Home" was released via YouTube.[10][11]
In prior to the album's release, a lyric video for the song "Nothing Lasts Forever" (Korean: 영원한 건 없지만; RR: Yeongwonhan Geon Eopjiman) was uploaded through CJ E&M Music's official YouTube channel.[12] The lyric video, featuring time-lapse footage of auroras, was created in collaboration with South Korean astrophotographer Kwon O-chul. Kim exhibited the video for free at Gwanghwarang, Sejong Center from October 3 to 7.[13][14]
The whole album was released digitally at 12:00 am KST on October 8, along with the music video for its lead single.[15] The album reached number four on the Gaon Weekly Albums Chart.[16]
On October 14, Kim's agency surprisingly released a music video for "When Autumn Comes" (Korean: 가을에; RR: Gaeul-e) onto YouTube.[17] The slow one shot music video was directed by Song Won-young, who also directed the video for the album's title track.[18]
Singles
"Home"
"Home", the album's title track, is the singer's self-penned song (He also starred on its music video featuring actress Lee Chae-eun, as a star who has his inner solitude). It is a folk tune with the message of consolation through the lyrics of the song, "I see your sad back hidden behind the flashy lights and busy schedules", "When I hear your footsteps, greeting you with a smile", and "Are you feeling sick anywhere? Was it hard? / Don't worry about me, I just need you to be okay / When your heart is aching, when no one is there for you, just come here".[19][20]
Roy Kim posted a photo he took with his companion dog Sancho, on his Instagram account, stating "This song was written in the perspective of my 14-year-old friend Sancho. I've been happy thanks to him who waits for me and barks at me, at the door of my house whatever happens to me." Kim also stated "As I do, everyone of you might have someone like Sancho. I have nothing but gratitude, hearing people came to know how much such beings mean to them through my music."[21][22]
The song debuted and peaked at number two on the Gaon Singles Chart.[23] It won the first place on South Korea's televised music shows including Mnet's M! Countdown,[24] and MBC's Show! Music Core,[25] from October 16 to 18, 2014. In Taiwan, "Home" was ranked at number 90 on the Hit FM's Annual Top 100 Singles Chart of that year.[26] Allkpop listed the corresponding music video at number six on its list of "Top 50 K-Pop MVs of 2014".[27]
Since its release, "Home" has sold over 443,000 digital copies domestically.[28]
Promotion
Roy Kim began promoting his comeback album on various music programs, starting on the October 9, 2014, broadcast of M! Countdown (Mnet). He promoted the lead single on M! Countdown,[29] Simply K-Pop (Arirang TV),[30] Music Bank (KBS),[31] Show Champion (MBC Music),[32] Show! Music Core (MBC),[33] The Music Trend (SBS),[34] and The Show (SBS MTV).
On KBS's You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, Kim performed the title track and "When Autumn Comes", alongside his cover of "Lost Stars" popularized through the 2014 film Begin Again.[35][36][37]
It was announced that Kim would hold his nationwide live tour entitled "2014 ROYKIM LIVE TOUR HOME" from October 25. Starting at the Olympic Hall, Olympic Park, Seoul, he performed in cities including Daegu, Daejeon, Busan, and Changwon until November 2014, to promote the album.[38]
Kim promoted the album also in Taiwan from November 13 to 15, attending at "ROY KIM 2014 HI FIVE Taipei Fan Meeting" held in celebration of the album's release in the country, with his fans exceeding a thousand.[39]
Track listing
※ Bolded tracks identify singles from the album.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Nothing Lasts Forever" (영원한 건 없지만; Yeongwonhan Geon Eopjiman) |
| 4:03 | |
2. | "When Autumn Comes" (가을에; Gaeure) |
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| 3:50 |
3. | "Home" |
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| 3:50 |
4. | "If You Love Me" (날 사랑한다면; Nal Saranghandamyeon) |
|
| 3:39 |
5. | "Now I Know" (잘 있나요 그대; Jal Itnayo Geudae, featuring Jung Ji-chan) |
|
| 3:21 |
6. | "Hold On" (롱디; Rongdi) |
|
| 4:13 |
7. | "Curtain" (커튼; Keoteun, featuring Sungha Jung) |
|
| 3:15 |
8. | "Far Away" (멀어졌죠; Meoreojyeotjyo) |
|
| 4:24 |
9. | "Thank You" (Bonus track) |
|
| 3:36 |
Total length: | 34:11 |
- Notes
- The title of track 1 literally means "Even Though Nothing Lasts Forever".
- The title of track 2 literally means "In Autumn".
- The title of track 5 literally means "Are You Doing Well?"
- The title of track 6 is a Korean abbreviation of the word "long-distance relationship".[41]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Home.[42]
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Chart performance
Album charts
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
Sales |
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South Korean Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[16] | 4 | |
South Korean Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[44] | 12 | |
South Korean Gaon Year-End Albums Chart | — |
Single charts
Home
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
Sales |
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South Korean Gaon Weekly Singles Chart[23] | 2 | |
South Korean Gaon Monthly Singles Chart[45] | 9 | |
South Koraen Gaon Year-End Singles Chart | — |
Other charted songs
Title | Peak chart position | Sales |
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KOR Gaon [46] | ||
"Nothing Lasts Forever" | 59 | |
"When Autumn Comes" | 79 |
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"If You Love Me" | 80 |
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"Now I Know" | 86 |
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"Hold On" | 89 (Domestic)[51] |
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"Curtain" | 95 (Domestic)[51] |
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"Far Away" | 99 (Domestic)[51] |
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"Thank You" | — |
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Awards and nominations
Annual music awards
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2014 | 6th MelOn Music Awards | Music Style Award – Folk | "Home" | Nominated |
16th Mnet Asian Music Awards | UnionPay Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
UnionPay Artist of the Year | Roy Kim | Nominated | ||
Best Male Artist | Nominated | |||
Best Vocal Performance – Male | "Home" | Nominated | ||
2015 | 24th Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang (Main Prize) | Roy Kim | Nominated |
High1/Mobile Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated |
Music program awards
Song | Program | Date |
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"Home" | M! Countdown (Mnet) | October 16, 2014 |
Show! Music Core (MBC) | October 18, 2014 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label |
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South Korea | October 8, 2014 | CD, digital download | CJ E&M Music | |
Worldwide | Digital download[56] | |||
Taiwan | CD[57] | |||
October 31, 2014 | CD+DVD | Deluxe Edition (with HI FIVE Fan Meeting VIP Pass)[58] |
CJ E&M Music, Warner Music | |
November 15, 2014 | CD+DVD[59] |
Other facts
- In Taiwan, "Nothing Lasts Forever" topped the Hit FM's Japenese/Asian Chart for two consecutive weeks, staying in the top 10 for six weeks in total.[60][61][62][63][64]
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- ^ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – October 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
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- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
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- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic) – The 42nd Week of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ Sales references for "When Autumn Comes":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic) – The 42nd Week of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ Sales references for "If You Love Me":
- "South Korean Gaon Chart: Online download (Domestic) – The 42nd Week of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ Sales references for "Now I Know":
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- ^ a b c "South Korean Gaon Chart: Singles (Domestic) – The 42nd Week of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Sales references for "Hold On":
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- ^ Sales references for "Curtain":
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- ^ Sales references for "Far Away":
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- ^ Sales references for "Thank You":
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