White (Fin.K.L album)

White
Studio album by
Fin.K.L
ReleasedMay 12, 1999
StudioGwanghwamun Studio (Seoul)
Genre
Length49:48
LanguageKorean
LabelDSP Media
Fin.K.L chronology
Blue Rain
(1998) 		White
(1999) 		Special
(1999)
Singles from White
  1. "Eternal Love"
    Released: May 12, 1999
  2. "Pride"
    Released: May 12, 1999

White is the second studio album by South Korean girl group Fin.K.L, released through DSP Media on May 12, 1999. The album spawned two singles that were promoted with music videos and live performances on music programs: "Eternal Love" and "Pride".

Reception

The album was commercially successful in South Korea, where it peaked at number 1 on the monthly MIAK album chart for May 1999 with sales of 472,660 copies. The album sold nearly 594,000 copies by the end of the year. Fin.K.L won several awards with White, including the grand prizes at the Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and SBS Gayo Daejeon.

Accolades

Awards and nominations
Year Organization Category Result Ref.
1999 Golden Disc Awards Album Bonsang (Main Prize) Won [1]
Album Daesang (Grand Prize) Nominated
SBS Gayo Daejeon Main Prize (Bonsang) Won [2]
Grand Prize (Daesang) (for "Eternal Love") Won
Music program awards
Song Program Date
"Eternal Love" Music Bank May 25, 1999
June 1, 1999
Inkigayo June 13, 1999
June 20, 1999
June 27, 1999
"Pride" August 1, 1999

Promotion and live performances

1999 Fin.K.L First Live Concert

Fin.K.L held their first solo concert at the Olympic Fencing Gymnasium in Seoul on August 4, 1999.[3] A live album recording of the concert was released by DSP on October 1, 1999.[4]

Date City Country Venue
August 4, 1999 Seoul South Korea Olympic Fencing Gymnasium

Track listing

Vol. 2 White track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Eternal Love" (영원한 사랑; Yeongwonhan Salang)Kim Young-ahJoo Tae-youngJo Seong-jin, Joo Tae-young4:09
2."Waiting For You"Kim Young-ahMario BoldenLee Jong-pil4:11
3."The Beginning"Yoo Yoo-jinShin In-sooKim Seung-hyun4:20
4."Fairytale in a Drawer" (서랍속의 동화; Seolabsogui Donghwa)Kim Young-ahMa Kyung-sikLee Jong-pil4:15
5."Oh! Boy"Kim Young-ahKim Seok-chanJeon Jun-kyu3:59
6."I'm Right Now"Kim HyejiKim HyejiSong Bum, Kim Hyeji3:56
7."So We" (그래서 우린; Geulaeseo Ulin)Ock Joo-hyunKim Seok-chanJeon Jun-kyu4:06
8."Pride" (자존심; Jajonsim)Kim Young-ahPark Hae-WunPark Hae-Wun4:05
9."Still in Love"Lee HyoriMario BoldenJeon Jun-kyu4:20
10."Kiss Me? Alright!"Kim Young-ahOh Ji-hoonOh Ji-hoon3:47
11."Glass" (유리; Yuri)Lee JinSung YuriSung Yuri, Lee Jong-pil3:52
12."My Prayer" (나의 기도; Naui Gido (Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Hyori duet))Bae Jeong-eunBae Jeong-eunBae Jeong-eun4:47
Total length:49:48

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the album liner notes.

Charts and sales

References

  1. ^ "Golden Disc Awards – Winners History". Golden Disc Awards. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  2. ^ [2020 SBS 가요대전] “1992년부터 시작된 SBS 가요대전의 역사와 역대 대상 수상자는?” [[2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon] 'What is the history of the SBS Gayo Daejeon since 1992 and who were the previous grand prize winners?']. Korea Lecturer News (in Korean). December 25, 2020. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "[문화가산책] 가이드-- 대중음악" [[Cultural Walk] Guide-- Popular Music]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 28, 1999. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "Fin.K.L First Concert (Live in 1999)" (in Korean). Apple Music. October 1, 1999. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "1999.05월 – 가요 음반 판매량" [1999.05 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "1999.11월 – 가요 음반 판매량" [1999.11 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2019.