2014 S/S

2014 S/S
Studio album by WINNER
Released August 12, 2014 (2014-08-12)
Recorded 2013 - 2014
Genre K-pop, dance-pop, electropop, hip hop, ballad, R&B, acoustic, reggae pop
Length 35:58
Label YG Entertainment
KT Music
Producer Kang Seung-yoon, Nam Tae-hyun & Song Min-ho
WINNER chronology
2014 S/S
(2014)		 Exit : E
(2016)
Singles from 2014 S/S
  1. "Empty"
    Released: August 12, 2014
  2. "Color Ring"
    Released: August 12, 2014

2014 S/S is the debut album of South Korean group WINNER. It was released on August 12, 2014 by the group's record label, YG Entertainment. The members were credited for writing the lyrics and composing the majority of the album's songs.[1]

Composition

The members produced the majority of the music for this album themselves, with the help of other producers such as Choice 37, Airplay, and others.[2] The album was highlighted for incorporating elements generally absent from K-pop releases, including hints of acoustic and alternative rock.[3][4]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Empty" (공허해)B.I, Song Min-ho, BobbyB.I, P.KP.K3:40
2."Color Ring" (컬러링)Kang Seung-yoon, Song Min-ho, Lee Seung-hoonKang Seung-yoon, Ham Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin, Sung Hwak Cho, Dee.PHam Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin3:55
3."Don't Flirt" (끼부리지마)Sung Hwak Cho, Ham Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin, Song Min-ho, Lee Seung-hoonHam Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin, Sung Hwak ChoHam Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin3:25
4."I'm Him" (Mino Solo; 걔 세)Song Min-hoChoice37, Song Min-ho, TeddyChoice37, Teddy2:52
5."Love is a Lie" (척)Kang Seung-yoon,Song Min-hoKang Seung-yoon, The FliptonesThe Fliptones3:23
6."Confession" (Taehyun Solo; 고백하는거야)Nam TaehyunNam Taehyun, Airplay, Sung Hwak ChoAirplay4:07
7."But" (사랑하지마)Nam Taehyun, Lee Seung-hoon, Song Min-hoNam Taehyun, Ham Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jinHam Seung-cheon, Kang Wook-jin3:53
8."Different"Kang Seung-yoon, Song Min-ho, Lee Seung-hoonSong Min-ho, Kang Seung-yoonAirplay3:57
9."Tonight" (이 밤)Nam Taehyun, Song Min-hoNam Taehyun, AirplayAirplay3:22
10."Smile Again"Kang Seung-yoon, Song Min-ho, Lee Seung-hoonKang Seung-yoon, Song Min-ho, Dee.PThe Fliptones3:20
Total length:35:58

Reception

The title track "Empty" became a hit in South Korea, topping the Gaon Chart and Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100 chart.[5][6] Internationally, 2014 S/S took the top spot in Billboard's World Album Chart.[7]

Charts

Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Weekly Album Chart[8] 1
United States Billboard World Album Chart"[9] 1
United States Billboard Heatseekers Albums[10] 6
South Korea Gaon Monthly Physical Album Chart[11] 2
South Korea Gaon Yearly Physical Album Chart[12] 25

Sales

Chart 2014 2015 2016 Total
Gaon Chart physical sales 80,262[13] 9,578[14] 3,057 92,897

References

  1. ↑ "WINNER, new YG boy group crosses genres". The Korea Times. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Winner Reveals its 10-Song Tracklist for Debut Album". Mnet. August 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "MTV highlights WINNER's music". Kpop Herald. January 2, 2015.
  4. ↑ "American MTV IGGY Says, "WINNER's K-hip-pop Clobbers the Competition"". YG Life. December 31, 2014.
  5. ↑ "'All-Kill WINNER"… Yang Hyun Suk Says "I'm Sorry… It Was for WINNER Themselves and Their Fans" (Interview)". YG Life. August 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Winner's debut album sweeps music charts". Kpop Herald. August 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Winner's debut EP tops Billboard chart". Kpop Herald. August 22, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. 16 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Music Albums, Top-selling world music albums, / Billboard.com". Billboard. August 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Heatseekers Albums / Billboard.com". Billboard. August 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the month of August 2014". Gaon. 15 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "Gaon Yearly Chart 2014" (in Korean). Gaon. 8 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Gaon Yearly 2014 album chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Gaon April 2015 album chart". Gaon (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
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