At Gwanghwamun

At Gwanghwamun

At Gwanghwamun album cover
EP by Kyuhyun
Released November 13, 2014
(see release history)
Recorded 2014
Genre R&B, soul, pop
Length 28:57
33:39 (digital download only)
Language Korean
Label S.M. Entertainment, KT Music
Singles from At Gwanghwamun
  1. "At Gwanghwamun (광화문에서)"
    Released: November 13, 2014

At Gwanghwamun (Hangul: 광화문에서; RR: Gwanghwamun-eseo) is the solo debut extended play (EP) of Super Junior member 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]

Composition

The title track "At Gwanghwamun" (Hangul: 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" (Hangul: 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.[4][5]

Track listing

CD/Digital download[6]
No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "At Gwanghwamun" (광화문에서; Gwanghwamun-eseo)KenzieKenzie 4:42
2. "Eternal Sunshine"  Yang Jae-seonYiruma, 2Face 4:15
3. "At Close" (뒷모습이 참 예뻤구나; Dwinmoseubi Cham Yeppeotguna)Honeydew'OHoneydew'O 3:56
4. "Moment of Farewell" (이별을 말할 때; Ibyeoreul Malhal Ttae)SwanKim Tae-sung, Kim Yong-shin, 220 3:35
5. "One Confession" (사랑이 숨긴 말들; Sarang-i Sumgin Maldeul)Yang Jae-seonYoon Young-jun 4:31
6. "Flying, Deep in the Night" (깊은 밤을 날아서; Gipeun Bameul Naraseo)Lee Young-hoonLee Young-hoon, Kenzie 3:23
7. "My Thoughts, Your Memories" (나의 생각, 너의 기억; Naui Saenggak, Neoui Gieok)ChangminKyuhyun, Hwang Sung-je 4:31
Total length:
 28:57
Notes

Chart performance

On November 13, 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. 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.[9][10][11][12]

Album charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position		 Sales
South Korean Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[13] 1
South Korean Gaon Monthly Albums Chart[15] 1
South Korean Gaon Year-End Albums Chart[16] 35
US Billboard World Albums Chart[17] 2

Single charts

At Gwanghwamun

Chart (2014) Peak
position		 Sales
South Korean Gaon Weekly Singles Chart[18] 2
  • KOR: 1,132,709+ (digital downloads only)[19]
South Korean Gaon Monthly Singles Chart[20] 3
South Korean Gaon Year-End Singles Chart[21] 42

Other charted songs

Title Peak chart position Sales
KOR
Gaon
"At Close" 41
  • KOR: 72,032+ (digital downloads only)[22]
"Eternal Sunshine" 44
  • KOR: 65,947+ (digital downloads only)[23]
"Moment of Farewell" 49
  • KOR: 64,255+ (digital downloads only)[24]
"My Thoughts, Your Memories" 56
  • KOR: 51,277+ (digital downloads only)[25]
"One Confession" 57
  • KOR: 51,564+ (digital downloads only)[26]
"Flying, Deep in the Night" 61
  • KOR: 33,474+ (digital downloads only)[27]

Awards and nominations

Annual music awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 24th Seoul Music Awards Bonsang (Main Prize) Kyuhyun Nominated
High1/Mobile Popularity Award Kyuhyun Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Kyuhyun Nominated
AKP Awards Best Male Solo Kyuhyun Won

Music program awards

Song Program Date
"At Gwanghwamun" M! Countdown (Mnet) November 20, 2014[28]
November 27, 2014[29]
Music Bank (KBS) November 21, 2014[30]
Show! Music Core (MBC) November 22, 2014[31]
Show Champion (MBC Music) November 26, 2014[32]

Release history

Region Date Format Label
South Korea November 13, 2014 CD, digital download S.M. Entertainment, KT Music
Worldwide[33]

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/GaemGyu
  2. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/11/super-juniors-kyuhyun-is-sms-next-solo-artist/1840567
  3. ↑ http://www.koreaboo.com/debut/super-juniors-kyuhyun-hold-autumn-concert-solo-debut/
  4. ↑ http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/134055/20141110/kyuhyun-releases-multiple-teasers-about-his-solo-debut.htm
  5. ↑ http://m.news.naver.com/memoRankingRead.nhn?oid=311&aid=0000407544&sid1=106&date=20141113&ntype=MEMORANKING
  6. ↑ "The 1st Mini Album `광화문에서 (At Gwanghwamu n)` : 네이버 뮤직" (in Korean). Naver Music. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Jeong, Hae-wook (13 November 2014). "(정해욱의 가요별점)‘데뷔 10년차’ 슈퍼주니어 규현의 재발견 ("The Re-Discovery of Super Junior's Kyuhyun")". Newstomato (in Korean). Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  8. ↑ 4집 사랑이 지나가면 : 네이버 뮤직 (in Korean). Naver Music. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  9. ↑ http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/80633/suju-kyuhyun-tops-music-charts-with-new-song-at-gwanghwamun
  10. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/11/kyuhyun-dominates-charts-with-his-song-at-gwanghwamun
  11. ↑ http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/11/kyuhyuns-solo-debut-at-gwanghwamun.html
  12. ↑ http://m.news.naver.com/memoRankingRead.nhn?oid=117&aid=0002536168&sid1=106&date=20141113&ntype=MEMORANKING
  13. ↑ "2014년 47주차 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  14. ↑ Sales references of "At Gwanghwamun":
  15. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album - November 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  16. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Album – The Year of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  17. ↑ "Billboard Albums Chart - November 29, 2014". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  18. ↑ "2014년 47주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  19. ↑ Sales references for "At Gwanghwamun":
  20. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Singles – November 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  21. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: Singles – The Year of 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  22. ↑ Sales references for "At Close":
  23. ↑ Sales references for "Eternal Sunshine":
  24. ↑ Sales references for "Moment of Farewell":
  25. ↑ Sales references for "My Thoughts, Your Memories":
  26. ↑ Sales references for "One Confession":
  27. ↑ Sales references for "Flying, Deep in the Night":
  28. ↑ "Kyuhyun takes his first solo win with 'At Gwanghwamun' at M!Countdown". Daily K Pop News. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  29. ↑ 규현, '엠카' 2주 연속 1위…'광화문' 돌풍 언제까지?. Allkpop (in Korean). 27 November 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  30. ↑ "Kyuhyun wins #1 + Performances from November 21st 'Music Bank'!". Allkpop. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  31. ↑ "Kyuhyun nabs #1 on MBC Music Core for "At Gwanghwamun"". Koreaboo. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  32. ↑ "Kyuhyun wins on 'Show Champion' with 'At Gwanghwamun'!". Allkpop. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  33. ↑ "iTunes - Music - The 1st Mini Album '광화문에서 At Gwanghwamun' - EP by Kyuhyun". iTunes Store. Retrieved December 6, 2014.

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