I. Introduction
Chocolate is the Korean solo debut EP of Max Changmin, a South Korean singer and member of the boy group TVXQ. The EP was released on April 6, 2020 with the lead single "Chocolate."
II. Background and Release
Although Changmin featured on solo tracks on TVXQ albums, this EP was his first solo release. The release was announced on March 23, 2020 with teasers and mood samplers released until April 4. The first music video teaser was released on April 4, with additional teasers until the day of release. The EP features six songs and was available in two versions: Orange and Gold. An additional performance video for "Chocolate" was released on April 13, during Changmin's promotions on Korean music shows, while a special video for the b-side "Me, Myself & I" was released on April 15.
III. Track List
Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
"Chocolate" | Changmin | Thomas Troelsen, Sam Martin, Ian Kirkpatrick | Thomas Troelsen, Yoo Young-jin | 2:52 |
"High Heels" | Bottle God (X &) | Bottle God (X &), Aisle (이아일) | Bottle God (X &) | 3:40 |
"Lie" (featuring Chungha) | Seo Ji Eum | Jake Torrey, Alma Goodman, Hitimpulse | Hitimpulse | 3:26 |
"Piano" | Hwang Yubin | Thomas Troelsen | Thomas Troelsen | 3:11 |
"Me, Myself & I" | Bottle God (X &) | Bottle God (X &) | Bottle God (X &) | 3:44 |
"No Tomorrow" | Changmin | Jake Torrey, Omega, Bram Inscore, Isabella "Machine" Summers | Jake Torrey, Omega, Bram Inscore | 3:25 |
Spotify Playlist
IV. Videos
Chocolate MV:
Performance MV:
Me, Myself & I MV:
Teasers:
Chocolate Mood Sampler #1
Chocolate Mood Sampler #2
Chocolate Mood Sampler #3
Chocolate Mood Sampler #4
Chocolate Mood Sampler #5
Chocolate MV Teaser #1
Chocolate MV Teaser #2
Behind the Scenes:Chocolate Recording Log
Chocolate Making Of
Chocolate Dance Practice
The Stage: Chocolate
Music Bank - April 10, 2020
Music Core - April 11, 2020
Inkigayo - April 12, 2020
V. Concept Photos
VI. Reception
The EP debuted at #1 on the Hanteo Album Chart, #2 on the Korean Gaon Album Chart and #3 on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart. It also topped the iTunes charts in 8 regions. The lead single charted on the Gaon Singles Chart.