Meet Me Again

Meet Me Again

Meet Me Again cover
EP by Kim Kyu-jong
Released 18 July 2012
(see Release history)
Genre K-pop
Language Korean
Label LOEN Entertainment
Warner Music Taiwan
Producer B2M Entertainment
Kim Kyu-jong chronology

Turn Me On
(2011)		 Meet Me Again
(2012)
Music video
"My Precious One" on YouTube

Meet Me Again is the second Korean solo mini album of Kim Kyu-jong of South Korean boy band SS501. It was released as a limited edition on July 18, 2012 by B2M Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment.[1] The album was released in Taiwan by Warner Music Taiwan on August 17, 2012 with a bonus DVD.[2]

Background and development

On June 1, Kim Kyu-jong wrote a letter to his fans about his plans to enlist early.[3] Later on the same day, B2M Entertainment verified Kim's initial announcement that he will be fulfilling his mandatory military service starting in July. The agency's representative stated: "He could've postponed the date, but he decided that it would be better to serve his duties first and then continue promoting with that out of the way. He'll serve well and stay healthy so that he'll come back as a better person after his release."[4] The next day, the company announced Kim's exact date and place for his enlistment. He will be heading to Jeonju on July 23 for a four-week army training.[5]

Two days after the first announcement, he held his farewell fanmeeting Thank U ThanKYU with Triple S on June 3 at the Yonsei University in Sinchon-dong, Seoul. This marks his last official activity before his enlistment in July, as well as the first time in over two years that the five members of SS501 have gathered together.[6] It was reported that the four other members fixed their schedules to attend the event. In particular, Heo Young-saeng rushed there after his "Crying" live performance on Inkigayo, while Kim Hyun Joong went there straight ahead after his overseas fan meeting.[7] During the fan meeting, Kim sang his pre-release track "Thank You".[8]

Before enlisting, however, Kim will be releasing a special album to his fans. The album will be his second mini-album after Turn Me On in 2011.[9] The upcoming album Meet Me Again will be a dedication towards his fans. The title[8] speaks for itself; it is his way of saying to wait for him and meet him again in two years, which he previously stated in his letter on June 1.[3]

Album release and enlistment

Kim Kyu Jong in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province on July 23, 2012, five days after Meet Me Again release.

On July 18, Kim released a limited edition mini-album Meet Me Again dedicated to his fans.[10] It features three tracks including "Thank You" composed by Kim, himself and "One Luv", a duet with Mighty Mouth's Shorry J, composed by Tae Wan Kim aka C-Luv.[11] Along with the album, a three-minute music video of "My Precious One" was also uploaded on B2M Entertainment's official YouTube account.[12]

As said earlier, Kim's last official activity was already held during his farewell fanmeeting on June 3.[6] Since it was almost his enlistment day, Kim will not be able to promote his album and perform his songs.[8] Despite its lack of promotions, however, the album peaked at #5 on Gaon Weekly Album Chart starting on July 15 to 21.[13]

On July 23, Kim reported to the recruit training center of the 35th division in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province for four weeks of basic training.[14] He was originally exempted because he had a hepatitis B carrier, but because of a change in conscription law, he was eligible to serve the non-active duty as a public service worker.[15][16] He was the first member of SS501 to enlist.[17]

Tracks

The tracks of Kim Kyu-jong's album can be seen as his gratitude and love towards his fans. The lead single of his album entitled "My Precious Person" is about him missing his 'precious person' after separating,[18] while "One Luv" speaks about his mutual feelings towards his fans. In the same way, "Thank You", which features his solo fanclub "ThanKYU", was penned by himself to show his gratefulness towards his fans.[8]

Track listing

No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "My Precious Person" (소중한 사람)Kim Tae-wan, Kim Kyu-jongKim Tae-wan, Kwon Sung-minKwon Sung-min 03:29
2. "One Luv" (Duet with Taewan a.k.a C-Luv, Ft. Shorry J)Kim Tae-wanKim Taw-wan, Stay Tuned A, BStay Tuned A, B 03:18
3. "고마워 (Thank You)" (Ft. ThanKYU)Kim Kyu-jongKim Kyu-jong, Kim Tae-wanKim Tae-wan, Yoon Sang-jo 04:19
4. "소중한 사람 (Precious Person)" (Instrumental) Kim Tae-wan, Kwon Sung-minKwon Sung-min 03:29

Music videos

Release history

Country Date Distributing label Format
South Korea July 18, 2012 B2M Entertainment
LOEN Entertainment 		CD[1]
Worldwide B2M Entertainmentdigital download[19]
Taiwan August 17, 2012 Warner Music Taiwan CD+DVD[20]

Charts

Chart Country Peak position
Gaon Weekly Album Chart South Korea 5[13]
Gaon Monthly Album Chart 16[21]
G-Music Combo Chart Taiwan 18[22]
G-Music J-Pop Chart 3[23]
Five Music J-Pop/K-Pop Chart 3[24]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Meet Me Again product info" YesAsia. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  2. ↑ "Meet Me Again product info" Warner Music Taiwan Store. Retrieved 2012-11-12. (Chinese)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "SS501's Kim Kyu Jong writes a hand-written letter to his fans". Allkpop. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  4. ↑ "SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong to Enlist in July". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  5. ↑ "SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong to Enter Army on July 23". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hong, Grace Danbi (4 June 2012). "SS501 Reunites for Kim Kyu Jong’s Last Fan Meeting Before Army Duties". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "SS501 Reunites for Kim Kyu Jong’s Last Fan Meeting Before Army Duties". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Kim Kyu Jong to Release One More Album Before Military Service". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  9. ↑ Hong, Lucia "Kim Kyu-jong to begin solo singing career with mini-album next week" 10 Asia. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-18
  10. ↑ Kim Kyu Jong. Meet Me Again. 2012. CD.
  11. ↑ Lee, Tae-ho (11 July 2012). "SS501’s Kim Kyu-jong to release limited edition of mini-album before enlistment". 10 Asia. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "KIM KYU JONG (김규종)_소중한 사람(My Precious One)_M/V(뮤직비디오)". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "This links to current week - select the week from drop down menu" Gaon Album Chart. Retrieved 2012-11-12. (Korean)
  14. ↑ "SS501's Kim Bids Fans Teary Farewell Before Enlisting". Chosun Ilbo. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  15. ↑ "SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong joins the army on July 23". Star News. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  16. ↑ "Kim Kyu Jong To Start Military Service Today". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  17. ↑ "SS501's Kim Kyu Jong enlists in the army". Allkpop. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  18. ↑ "[Video] Kim Kyu Jong Releases ‘My Precious One’ MV Before Army". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  19. ↑ "Meet Me Again - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  20. ↑ "Meet Me Again (Taiwan CD+DVD Ed.) product info" YesAsia. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  21. ↑ "This links to current week - select the year/month from drop down menu" Gaon Album Chart. Retrieved 2012-11-12. (Korean)
  22. ↑ "G-Music Combo Charts Week 33". g-music (in Chinese). Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  23. ↑ "G-Music J-Pop Charts: Week 33". g-music (in Chinese). Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  24. ↑ "J-Pop/K-Pop Chart Week 34 of 2012" Five Music Chart. Retrieved 2012-11-12. (Chinese)

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