Devil (EP) explained

Devil
Type:ep
Artist:Max Changmin
Cover:Max - Devil.png
Caption:Digital cover
Length:19:46
Language:Korean
Prev Title:Human
Prev Year:2021

Devil is the second extended play by South Korean singer Max Changmin. It was released on January 13, 2022, by SM Entertainment. The EP contains six tracks including the lead single of the same name. The physical album is available in two photobook versions.

Background and release

On December 28, 2021, SM Entertainment announced that Max would release his second solo EP in January 2022.[1]

On January 3, 2022, the release date of Devil was announced as January 13, 2022.[2]

Composition

The title song “Devil” is a slow R&B song that blends groovy drums, grand bass riffs and heavy a cappella chorus to create an overwhelming atmosphere featuring Max's colourful ad-libs and delicate vocal techniques that express the exploding emotions. The lyrics written by Max is said to be enough to feel the intense charisma with the will to move forward confidently without giving in to the devil's whispers even in a difficult reality.[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[4] 17
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[5] 13
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[6] 7

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[7] 25

Release history

Release history for Devil! Region! Date! Format! Label
VariousJanuary 13, 2022
South KoreaCD

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SM 측 "동방신기 최강창민, 1월 새 솔로앨범 발매 예정" [공식입장] ]. Kim. No-eun. XSports News. Naver. December 28, 2021. February 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: 동방신기 최강창민, 솔로 'Devil'로 컴백..13일 발매. Kim. Na-yul. Herald K-Pop. Naver. January 4, 2022. February 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: 최강창민, 신곡 'Devil' 다크한 변신 예고..압도적 카리스마 선사 . Ji. Min-kyung. The Chosun Ilbo. January 5, 2022. February 11, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211104627/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/01/05/KAFHOJAFHX3EGISBT6J7U6KSSE/?outputType=amp . 2022-02-11 .
  4. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2022-01-31. Oricon. ja. January 26, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126032540/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-01-31/p/2/. January 26, 2022.
  5. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums [2022/01/19 公開]]. Billboard Japan. ja. May 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: 2022년 03주차 Album Chart. Gaon Album Chart. ko. January 20, 2022.
  7. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – January 2022 . . May 13, 2021 . ko.