Akdong Musician - Play



  • I. Introduction


    Play is the debut full-length album by AKMU (Akdong Musician). It was released on April 7, 2014 with "Give Love", "200%", and "Melted" serving as the album's triple title tracks.


    II. Background & Release


    On March 31, 2014, YG Entertainment revealed the first teaser picture. On April 1, the second teaser picture was revealed, followed by the album's track list on April 2.


    The album was digitally released on April 7, 2014. The album, consisting of 11 songs, was released worldwide through iTunes, Melon, Genie, and other online music portals. The physical album hit stores on April 9. The group's first stage comeback was on K-pop Star 3 on April 6. "200%" and "Melted" had been chosen directly as the title tracks, and the third title track, "Give Love", was chosen on April 14 after a round of fan voting.


    III. Tracklist


    Title Length
    "Give Love"
    2:56
    "200%" 3:13
    "Melted" 3:55
    "On the Subway" 3:41
    "Hair Part" 3:46
    "Artificial Grass" 3:45
    "Don't Hate Me" 3:47
    "Little Star" 3:47
    "Anyway" 3:09
    "Idea" 3:19
    "Galaxy" 2:59


    IV. Spotify Playlist


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    V. Videos


    Teaser(s)


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    Official MV(s)


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    Live Performance(s)


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    Dance Practice


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    VI. Concept Pictures




    VII. Commercial Performance


    Play claimed number one on the Gaon Charts and number two on Billboard's US World Albums Chart. The duo's debut stage was on K-pop Star 3 on 6 April. The music video for "200%" was released on 7 April, where "200%" topped all South Korean charts, with all songs on Play also charting high.


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