I. Introduction
The Christmas Gift from TVXQ is the first EP and Christmas EP by South Korean boy group TVXQ, released on December 6, 2004.
II. Background & Release
The EP features Korean and English versions of popular Christmas songs. The lead single "Magic Castle," a remake of 1994 song "Mabeopui Seong (Magic Castle)," was released the same day as the album. The music video includes a pre-debut appearance of Yoona, who would later join Girls' Generation.
III. Track List
Track | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | |
1 | "Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring" (a cappella version) | traditional (no author) | traditional (no author) | Kenzie | 1:01 |
2 | "The First Noel" | traditional (no author) | traditional (no author) | Kenzie | 2:54 |
3 | "마법의 성" (Magic Castle) | Kim Gwang-jin | Kim Gwang-jin | Kenzie | 4:07 |
4 | "기도문" (Prayer) | Kenzie | 3:44 | ||
5 | "글로리아 높으신 이의 탄생" (Angels We Have Heard on High) | traditional (no author) | traditional (no author) | Kenzie | 1:45 |
6 | "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" | J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillepsie | J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillepsie | Kenzie | 1:50 |
7 | (Silent Night, Holy Night) | traditional (no author) | traditional (no author) | Kenzie | 2:51 |
8 | (Magic Castle) (instrumental) | - | Kim Gwang-jin | Kenzie | 4:05 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
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V. Videos
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VI. Reception
The EP sold 68,888 copies its first month of release, according to the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK). The EP re-entered the charts in 2010, reaching #6 on the Gaon Charts in 2010.