Piece is the first Japanese album and second full album by South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on April 25, 2018 by Starship Entertainment and Universal Music Japan. It includes ten tracks including the title track "Puzzle".
I. Background
In April 2017, Monsta X released their first Japanese single "Hero (Japanese version)". Over the course of the next year they would release two more singles, "Beautiful (Japanese Version)" and "Spotlight". In February 2018, it was announced that Monsta X would release their first Japanese album which would contain these singles and their b-sides and four new tracks.
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VI. Commercial Performance
Piece has sold more than 55,000 copies in Japan since it's release. It peaked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Album chart and at number 7 on Billboard Japan's Hot Albums.
While Puzzle did not chart in Japan, the other singles from the album charted well. Each of them peaked at number 2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart. "Spotlight" was certified Gold by the RIAJ.
