Max Changmin - Chocolate


  • 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


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    IV. Videos

    Chocolate MV:

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    Performance MV:

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    Me, Myself & I MV:

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    V. Concept Photos

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    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.

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