At Gwanghwamun
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| Released | November 13, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop, R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 28:57 33:39 (digital download only) | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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At Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문에서; RR: Gwanghwamun-eseo) is debut extended play by South Korean singer Kyuhyun. It was released on November 13, 2014, by S.M. Entertainment and distributed by KT Music. The EP features seven tracks in total, including the lead single which shares the same name as the title of the album.
Background
On November 6, 2014, it was announced that Super Junior's youngest member Kyuhyun would be releasing his very first solo mini-album, At Gwanghwamun, which would be released on November 13, making him the fourth solo artist of S.M. Entertainment in a little over a year, following Super Junior-M's Henry (Fantastic), SHINee's Taemin (Ace), and Zhou Mi, another Super Junior-M member who recently had a solo debut stage with Rewind on November 3.
Along with releasing multiple autumn-themed teaser images, the singer has uploaded several short teaser snippets onto his official Twitter account. Each of the teasers were only a few seconds in length, but gave his fans an opportunity to sample the upcoming mini-album.[1][2][3]
Release
On November 13, 2014, Kyuhyun released his first EP through various music sites, and the title track on 12 midnight (KST). The lead single immediately took the first spot on nine of real time charts such as MelOn, Genie, Soribada, Daum Music, Naver Music, Mnet, Olleh Music, Bugs and Monkey3, thus achieving an "all-kill". Not only his title song hit the charts, but all of his tracks made their way to top 10 positions in most of the music sites.[4][5][6][7]
On November 26, 2014, Kyuhyun released Chinese version for title track "At Gwanghwamun".
Composition
The title track "At Gwanghwamun" (Korean: 광화문에서; RR: Gwanghwamun-eseo) was composed and written by well-known composer of S.M. Entertainment, Kenzie. It is a sad ballad song that talks about painful break-up, giving an autumn feeling that many listeners would love to hear. Kyuhyun's sweet and emotional voice could be heard in the song's background, accompanied by string instruments and drums.
The EP also gained a lot of attention for its track listing, which includes "Eternal Sunshine," composed by the world-famous pianist Yiruma along with 2FACE, as well as "My Thoughts, Your Memories" (Korean: 나의 생각, 너의 기억; RR: Naui Saenggak, Neoui Gieok) composed by the artist himself, with lyrics from TVXQ's Changmin who is known to be a good friend of his.[8][9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "At Gwanghwamun" (Korean: 광화문에서; RR: Gwanghwamuneseo) | Kenzie | Kenzie | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Eternal Sunshine" | Yang Jae Seon | Yiruma, 2Face | 4:15 |
| 3. | "At Close" (Korean: 뒷모습이 참 예뻤구나; RR: Dwinmoseubi Cham Yeppeotguna; lit. From the Back, You Looked Very Pretty) | Honeydew'O | Honeydew'O | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Moment of Farewell" (Korean: 이별을 말할 때; RR: Ibyeoreu' Malhal Ttae; lit. The Time to Say Goodbye) | Swan | Kim Tae Sung, Kim Yong Shin, 220 | 3:35 |
| 5. | "One Confession" (Korean: 사랑이 숨긴 말들; RR: Sarangi Sumgin Maldeul; lit. Words Hidden by Love) | Yang Jae Seon | Yoon Young Jun | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Flying, Deep in the Night" (Korean: 깊은 밤을 날아서; RR: Gipeun Bameul Naraseo) | Lee Young Hoon [ko] | Lee Young Hoon, Kenzie | 3:23 |
| 7. | "My Thoughts, Your Memories" (Korean: 나의 생각, 너의 기억; RR: Naui Saenggak, Neoui Gieok) | Changmin | Kyuhyun, Hwang Sung Je | 4:31 |
| Total length: | 28:57 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "At Gwanghwamun" (Korean: 광화문에서; RR: Gwanghwamuneseo) | Kenzie | Kenzie | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Eternal Sunshine" | Yang Jae-seon [ko] | Yiruma, 2Face | 4:15 |
| 3. | "At Close" (Korean: 뒷모습이 참 예뻤구나; RR: Dwinmoseubi Cham Yeppeotguna; lit. From the Back, You Looked Very Pretty) | Honeydew'O | Honeydew'O | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Moment of Farewell" (Korean: 이별을 말할 때; RR: Ibyeoreu' Malhal Ttae; lit. The Time to Say Goodbye) | Swan | Kim Tae-sung, Kim Yong-shin, 220 | 3:35 |
| 5. | "One Confession" (Korean: 사랑이 숨긴 말들; RR: Sarangi Sumgin Maldeul; lit. Words Hidden by Love) | Yang Jae-seon | Yoon Young-jun | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Flying, Deep in the Night" (Korean: 깊은 밤을 날아서; RR: Gipeun Bameul Naraseo) | Lee Young-hoon (composer) | Lee Young-hoon, Kenzie | 3:23 |
| 7. | "My Thoughts, Your Memories" (Korean: 나의 생각, 너의 기억; RR: Naui Saenggak, Neoui Gieok) | Changmin | Kyuhyun, Hwang Sung-je [ko] | 4:31 |
| 8. | "At Gwanghwamun" (Chinese: 在光化门; pinyin: Zài Guānghuàmén; Chinese version) | Kenzie | Kenzie | 4:42 |
| Total length: | 33:39 | |||
Notes
- Track 6 is a cover version of the song under the same title, which was originally performed by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Moon-se, from his fourth studio album When Love Passes By released in 1987.[11][12]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[13] | 1 | |
| 2014 Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15] | 1 | |
| 2014 Gaon Year-End Albums Chart[16] | 35 | |
| US Billboard World Albums Chart[17] | 2 |
Awards and nominations
Annual music awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24th Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang (Main Prize) | At Gwanghwamun | Nominated |
| High1/Mobile Popularity Award | Kyuhyun | Nominated | ||
| Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | |||
| 17th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Artist | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Vocal Performance | At Gwanghwamun | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 30th Golden Disk Awards | Disk Bonsang | Nominated | |
| Digital Bonsang | Won |
Music program awards
| Song | Program | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "At Gwanghwamun" | M! Countdown (Mnet) | November 20, 2014[18] |
| November 27, 2014[19] | ||
| Music Bank (KBS) | November 21, 2014[20] | |
| Show! Music Core (MBC) | November 22, 2014[21] | |
| Show Champion (MBC Music) | November 26, 2014[22] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | November 13, 2014 | CD, digital download | S.M. Entertainment, KT Music |
| Worldwide[23] | Digital download | S.M. Entertainment |
See also
References
- ^ "@GaemGyu" on Twitter
- ^ "Super Junior's Kyuhyun is SM's next solo artist!".
- ^ "Super Junior's Kyuhyun to hold autumn concert for solo debut". November 7, 2014.
- ^ "SUJU Kyuhyun Tops Music Charts with New Song 'At Gwanghwamun'". Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "Kyuhyun dominates charts with his song 'At Gwanghwamun'".
- ^ "Kyuhyun's solo debut 'At Gwanghwamun' receives an all-kill on charts".
- ^ "규현 '광화문에서' 음원차트 1위 올킬 소감 "좋아서 잠이안와"".
- ^ "Kyuhyun Releases Multiple Teasers About His Solo Debut | KpopStarz".
- ^ "[쥬크박스] 이별의 아픔, 더해지는 애잔함…규현 '광화문에서'".
- ^ "The 1st Mini Album '광화문에서 (At Gwanghwamu n)' : 네이버 뮤직" (in Korean). Naver Music. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ Jeong, Hae-wook (November 13, 2014). "(정해욱의 가요별점)'데뷔 10년차' 슈퍼주니어 규현의 재발견 ("The Re-Discovery of Super Junior's Kyuhyun")". Newstomato (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ 4집 사랑이 지나가면 : 네이버 뮤직 (in Korean). Naver Music. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ "2014 47th Week Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ Sales references of At Gwanghwamun:
- "2014 Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- "2015 October Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ "2014 November Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "2014 Year-End Album Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Albums Chart – November 29, 2014". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ "Kyuhyun takes his first solo win with 'At Gwanghwamun' at M!Countdown". Daily K Pop News. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ^ 규현, '엠카' 2주 연속 1위…'광화문' 돌풍 언제까지?. MyDaily (in Korean). November 27, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ "Kyuhyun wins #1 + Performances from November 21st 'Music Bank'!". Allkpop. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ "Kyuhyun nabs #1 on MBC Music Core for "At Gwanghwamun"". Koreaboo. November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ "Kyuhyun wins on 'Show Champion' with 'At Gwanghwamun'!". Allkpop. November 26, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – The 1st Mini Album '광화문에서 At Gwanghwamun' – EP by Kyuhyun". iTunes Store. November 13, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
External links
- At Gwanghwamun (Music video) on YouTube
- At Gwanghwamun (Music video teaser) on YouTube
- At Gwanghwamun (Album preview video) on YouTube
- (in Korean) Kyuhyun's official website Archived June 17, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
