Shine (J-Min EP)

Shine
EP by
J-Min
ReleasedJuly 18, 2014 (Digitally)
July 21, 2014 (Physically)
Recorded2014 at SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre
Length22:31
LanguageKorean
Label
Singles from Shine
  1. "Hoo"
    Released: June 24, 2014
  2. "Shine"
    Released: July 15, 2014

Shine is the debut Korean extended play by the South Korean singer-songwriter J-Min with the title track of the same name. It was released digitally on July 18, 2014 and physically on July 21, 2014 by S.M. Entertainment.

Trivia

It was the debut Korean release after J-Min debuted and became active in the Japanese entertainment industry in 2007.[1]

Release

The mini-album was released digitally at major South Korean music sites such as MelOn, Genie, and Naver Music at noon on July 18, 2014.[2] It was a preview and the entire album was then released 3 days later on July 21, 2014 physically.[3]

The accompanying music video for Shine was then released on J-Min's official website (j-min.smtown.com) and the official YouTube channel of SMTOWN, the nickname for S.M. Entertainment's artists concurrently on July 15, 2014.[4]

Promotions

Promotions began for Hoo when J-Min started performing it at June 19's broadcast of Mnet's M! Countdown, June 20's broadcast of KBS's Music Bank, June 21's broadcast of MBC's Music Core and June 22's broadcast of SBS's Inkigayo.[5]

Promotions began for Shine when J-Min started performing it at July 16's broadcast of MBC's Show Champion, July 17's broadcast of Mnet's M! Countdown and July 18's broadcast of KBS's Music Bank.[4] J-Min also performed it at the SM Town Live World Tour IV in Seoul, South Korea and the Japanese version of the song in Tokyo, Japan.[6]

Songwriting

J-Min participated in the songwriting of tracks 3: If you want, 5: Finally and 6: Secret Letter respectively.[7][8][9]

Inspiration

The music video takes inspiration from the hit film Gravity.[10]

Concept

Shine is a modern rock song with an upbeat rhythm and showcases J-Min's solid vocals.[10] It is also a refreshing hot summer song, perfect for the season.[7]

Meanwhile, Hoo is an acoustic ballad, being re-arranged after the release of Hero, a soundtrack for the drama Miss Korea.[11]

Track list

Track in Bold is the title track of the album.

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Shine" (Featuring Titan)Groovie. K, Park JunhaGroovie. K, Park JunhaGroovie. K, Park Junha3:26
2."Hoo" (후 (後); Hu (Hou))Moon SungnamMoon SungnamMoon Sungnam3:06
3."If you want"J-MinMatthew Gerrard & Bridget BenenateMatthew Gerrard & Bridget Benenate4:00
4."My Everyday" (나의 매일; Naui Maeil)KenzieKenzieKenzie4:14
5."Finally"J-MinDaniel Pandher, EAR, Tommy La VerdiGroovie. K, Park Junha4:20
6."Secret Letter" (비밀편지; Bimil Pyeonji)J-MinAshley Darcy, JD Relic, Keely Valentine, Scott Komer, Antwann Frost, Ryan S.JhunKenzie3:25
Total length:22:31

Chart performance

Country Chart Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon Music Chart) Weekly albums chart[12] 18
Monthly albums chart[13] 76
Yearly albums chart[14] —

1The K-Pop Hot 100 chart was discontinued effective on May 10, 2014 and the song has not been released then.

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales[13] 723+

Release history

Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 18, 2014 Digital download S.M. Entertainment
KT Music
July 21, 2014 CD
Worldwide July 18, 2014 Digital download S.M. Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "SM 솔로 여가수 제이민, 국내 첫 데뷔" (in Korean). GTN TV. July 11, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  2. ^ "SM 솔로 여가수 J-Min, 18일 첫 미니앨범 'Shine' 음원 공개" (in Korean). Sports Seoul. July 11, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "SM 솔로 여가수 J-Min, 21일 첫 미니앨범 '샤인' 발매..인형 비주얼 '눈길'" (in Korean). Mnet. July 11, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "SM 솔로 여가수 J-Min, 타이틀 곡 Shine 뮤직비디오 공개" (in Korean). Whys News. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "SM Solo Artist J-Min To Debut In Korea On June 23". Kpop Starz. June 20, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "제이민, '샤인' 열창…'SMTOWN LIVE' 포문 열었다" (in Korean). Xports News. August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "SM 솔로 여가수 제이민, 첫 미니앨범 'Shine' 공개" (in Korean). Asia Today. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "제이민, 첫 미니앨범 'Shine' 오늘 정오 공개 '기대'" (in Korean). YTN News. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "SM 솔로 여가수 제이민, 첫 미니앨범 'Shine' 오늘(18일) 정오 전곡 음원 공개" (in Korean). EToday News. July 18, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "J-Min Drops New Music Video for "Shine," Inspired by Film "Gravity"". Soompi. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  11. ^ "SM Entertainment singer-songwriter J-Min releases 'Hoo' MV". Allkpop. June 24, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  12. ^ "2014년 31주차 Album Chart" [Week 31 2014 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  13. ^ a b "2014년 07월 Album Chart" [July 2014 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  14. ^ "2013년 Album Chart" [2013 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved September 4, 2014.