Escape (EP) explained

ESCAPE
Type:EP
Artist:Kim Hyung-jun
Cover:Kim Hyung-jun Escape Korea CD+photobook edition cover.jpg
Caption:Escape (Korea CD+photobook Ed.) cover
Genre:K-pop
Label:S-Plus Entertainment
Direct Media/Sony (Korea)
Swave E&t (Japan)
Warner Music Taiwan (Taiwan)
Prev Title:My Girl
Prev Year:2011

Escape is Kim Hyung-jun's second Korean EP. It was released on July 10, 2012 by S-Plus Entertainment and distributed by Direct Media via Sony Music Korea. The album was also released in Japan and Taiwan.

The album contains five songs including an introduction track and its title track, "Sorry I'm Sorry".

Background and development

After one year and four months since his last mini-album release, My Girl, Kim Hyung-jun tweeted on June 11, 2012, suggesting his music comeback with a tweet: "Okay, shall we slowly get started? Is Everyone ready? ^^ Let's go, go!"[1] accompanied by a photo with the text: "201207 KIM HYUNG JUN MINI ALBUM /20120629 MINI CONCERT & SHOWCASE", representing the release dates of his then-upcoming album and mini concert.[2] The next week, Kim released a second photo teaser of his comeback, which shows the same text.[3]

In addition with the photo teasers, Kim also announced his co-label mates Kang Ji-hwan and Lee Ki-woo's participation in his music video making.[4] Directed by Cha Eun Taek, the actors were to star in Kim's 25-minute dramatic music video, presented with his other album tracks.[5] On July 1, Kim released a drama teaser starring Lee Ki-woo, Kang Ji-hwan, and Kim, himself.[6] The 68-second video shows the three of them engaged in violent gang fights and committing crimes for their girlfriends.[7]

On July 4, Kim released a 50-second video teaser for his single "Sorry, I'm Sorry" music video, which will be the introduction in the final music video.[8] The next day, he once again released through his YouTube account a 55-second video teaser, showing the snippets of his lead track, as well as parts of the scenes and dance.[9] [10]

Release and promotion

On June 29, Kim launched a mini-concert at the AX-Korea, Gwangjang-dong, Seoul to showcase his upcoming album.[11] His co-members Heo Young-saeng and Kim Kyu-jong attended his mini-concert and they went up on stage with him during the finale.[12] In addition, Kim held a guerilla event on July 7 and 8 outside on the streets of Insadong, Myundong, Shinchun, and other streets in Seoul to promote his then pre-released album.[13]

On July 9, Kim uploaded his "Sorry, I'm Sorry" music video through his YouTube account.[14] The next day, the full album was released offline.[15] Days later, Kim uploaded a 64-second drama teaser on his YouTube account featuring the story of Kang Ji-hwan's character.[16] He released yet another 33-second drama teaser featuring the stories of Kim and Lee Ki-woo's characters next.[17] Accompanied by the songs "Bad Guy" and "Just Let It Go" respectively,[18] [19] the videos shown are snippets to promote his DVD release on July 13, wherein the full drama was only made available offline through buying the DVD version of the album.[20]

Following the launch of the album in Korea, Kim focused his promotions in Japan, starting on August 3 at Zepp Tokyo.[21] [22] Entitled Kim Hyung Jun 2012 2nd Story in Japan, he toured the cities of Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo for the whole month of August.[23] Kim also celebrated his 25th birthday during his Japan tour together with his family and friends, fans, and special guest Jichō Kachō's Komoto Junichi.[24] He also appeared in various radio shows and selected Japanese television programs in between his tour to further promote his album.[25] [26]

Track listing

Both the Korean and Taiwan version of the album include 5 original songs, with a bonus of "Sorry, I'm Sorry" music video and its making (and "Escape" teaser in Taiwan) on the DVD edition.[27] [28] On the other hand, the Japanese version of the album includes a Japanese version of "Sorry, I'm Sorry" and one new Japanese track "Callin'" besides the 5 original songs.[29] The three CD+DVD jacket versions, however, replace the seventh track with songs "A Song Calling For You", "A Kata no Otoko" and "Sweet, Everyday" respectively, as well as including two music and drama videos each.[30] [31] [32] [33]

Japan edition

Music videos

Release history

Country Release Date Distributing label Format
Worldwide July 9, 2012[34] S-Plus Entertainment Digital download
South Korea July 10, 2012[35] Direct Media CD+photobook
July 13, 2012 CD+DVD
Japan August 8, 2012[36] Swave E&t CD+photobook
CD+DVD (Jacket A, B, C)
Taiwan August 17, 2012[37] [38] Warner Music Taiwan CD
CD+DVD

Charts

Chart Country Peak position Notes
South Korea 5 [39]
21 7,477[40]
Japan 16 [41]
G-Music Combo Chart Taiwan 19 [42]
G-Music J-Pop Chart 4 [43]

Notes

  1. Translated from the Korean language: "자 슬슬 발동좀 걸어볼까나. 다들 준비됐나?^^ 달려달려!"
  2. Web site: Kim. Hyung-jun. Okay, shall we slowly get started? Is Everyone ready? ^^ Let's go, go!. Twitter. 11 February 2015.
  3. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. Kim Hyung Jun to Return with 2nd Solo Album Showcase and Mini Concert. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 11 February 2015.
  4. Web site: Kim. Hyung-jun. 뮤비 같이 찍었음. 기대하셈!. Twitter. 11 February 2015.
  5. Web site: 'Hong. Grace Danbi. Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Ki Woo to Join Kim Hyung Jun in his Upcoming MV. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 11 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220102354/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/8576/kang-ji-hwan-and-lee-ki-woo-to-join-kim-hyung-jun-in-his-upcoming-mv. 20 December 2013. dead.
  6. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun 2012 Solo Album 'ESCAPE' M/V Teaser. YouTube. Kim Hyung Jun Official TV. 11 February 2015.
  7. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. Kim Hyung Jun Reveals a Snippet of Drama-Filled MV. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 11 February 2015.
  8. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun 2012 Solo Album 'Sorry I'm Sorry' M/V Teaser. Kim Hyung Jun Official TVYouTube. 11 February 2015.
  9. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun 2012 Solo Album 'Sorry I'm Sorry' M/V Teaser II. YouTube. Kim Hyung Jun Official TV. 11 February 2015.
  10. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. Kim Hyung Jun is on Fire in Dance Teasers for 'Sorry I'm Sorry'. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 11 February 2015.
  11. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun to Return with 2nd Solo Album Showcase and Mini Concert. Yahoo PH. 12 February 2015.
  12. Web site: [NEWS] Kim Hyung Jun holds successful comeback showcase]. dkpopnews. 12 February 2015.
  13. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. [Video] Kim Hyung Jun Releases 'Sorry I'm Sorry' MV]. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  14. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun 2012 Solo Album 'Sorry I'm Sorry' M/V. YouTube. Kim Hyung Jun Official TV. 12 February 2015.
  15. Web site: Escape (Korea CD+photobook edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  16. Web site: Kim Hyung Jun 2012 Solo Album ESCAPE Drama Ver. M/V '나쁜 남자라서' Teaser. YouTube. Kim Hyung Jun Official TV. 11 February 2015.
  17. Web site: ESCAPE Drama Ver. M/V 'Just Let It Go' Teaser. YouTube. Kim Hyung Jun Official TV. 12 February 2015.
  18. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. [Video] Kim Hyung Jun Unveils Dramatic MV Teaser for 'Bad Guy']. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  19. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. [Video] Kim Hyung Jun Teases with 'Just Let It Go' MV Preview]. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220102347/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/10545/video-kim-hyung-jun-teases-with-just-let-it-go-mv-preview. 20 December 2013. dead.
  20. Web site: Escape (Korea CD+DVD edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  21. Web site: Ho. Stewart. Kim Hyung Jun to Embark on His Second Nation-Wide Tour of Japan. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  22. Web site: Choi. Jun-yong. 김형준, 올해 두 번째 日 라이브 전국투어 펼친다. The Korea Herald. 12 February 2015. ko.
  23. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. [Video] Kim Hyung Jun Recaps his Japanese Tour]. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  24. Web site: Ho. Stewart. Kim Hyung Jun Successfully Kicks off Japan Concert Tour With 1,500 Fans on His Birthday. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  25. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. Kim Hyung Jun Finishes his Japanese Tour with a Bang. mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. 12 February 2015.
  26. Web site: Choi. Jun-yong. 김형준, 도쿄 공연 시작으로 日라이브 전국투어 포문 화려하게 열다. The Korea Herald. 12 February 2015. ko.
  27. Web site: Escape (Taiwan CD edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  28. Web site: Escape (Taiwan CD+DVD edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  29. Web site: Escape (Japan CD edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  30. Web site: Escape (Japan CD+photobook edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  31. Web site: Escape (Japan CD+DVD Jacket A edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  32. Web site: Escape (Japan CD+DVD Jacket B edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  33. Web site: Escape (Japan CD+DVD Jacket C edition) product info. YesAsia. 12 February 2015.
  34. Web site: Escape - EP. iTunes. 12 February 2015.
  35. Web site: 2012 Korean Mini Album. Kim Hyung-jun's official Japanese website. 12 February 2015. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111062439/http://kimhyungjun.jp/event/2012_mini_album_kr/. 11 November 2013. dead.
  36. Web site: Escape CD Information. Kim Hyung-jun official Japanese website. 12 February 2015. ja. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130515113928/http://kimhyungjun.jp/event/2012_mini_album/h/cd_info.html. 15 May 2013.
  37. Web site: Escape (Taiwan CD edition) product info. Warner Music Taiwan. 12 February 2015. zh. https://web.archive.org/web/20150212083326/http://www.warnermusic.com.tw/store/item/3020. 12 February 2015. dead.
  38. Web site: Escape (Taiwan CD+DVD edition) product info. Warner Music Taiwan. 12 February 2015. zh. https://web.archive.org/web/20150212072311/http://www.warnermusic.com.tw/store/item/3021. 12 February 2015. dead.
  39. Web site: Gaon Weekly Album Charts from July 8 - July 14, 2012. gaon charts. 12 February 2015. ko.
  40. Web site: Gaon Monthly Album Charts for July. gaon charts. 12 February 2015. ko.
  41. Web site: Oricon Singles Chart from August 6-12, 2012. Oricon. 12 February 2015. ja.
  42. Web site: G-Music Combo Charts Week 33. g-music. 12 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20120824091219/http://www.g-music.com.tw/GMusicBillboard0.aspx. August 24, 2012. zh.
  43. Web site: G-Music J-Pop Charts: Week 33. g-music. 12 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20120830012704/http://www.g-music.com.tw/GMusicBillboard3.aspx. August 30, 2012. zh.

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