The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (Hangul: 화양연화 Young Forever; RR: Hwayang-yeonhwa Young Forever) is the first compilation album of South Korean boy group BTS. The special album was released on May 2, 2016, supported with three music videos.[1][2] The album contains songs from their two extended plays in 2015, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1 and The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2, three new songs and several new remixes.
Promotions
Tour
On April 26, 2016, it was announced that BTS will embark on the 2016 BTS LIVE Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa on stage : epilogue in support of the album. The tour started in Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on May 7 & 8, 2016.[3]
Date |
City |
Country |
Venue |
Attendance |
May 7, 2016 |
Seoul |
South Korea |
Olympic Gymnastics Arena |
24,000[4] |
May 8, 2016 |
June 9, 2016 |
Taipei |
Taiwan |
Hsinchuang Gymnasium |
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June 18, 2016 |
Cotai |
Macau |
Studio City Event Center |
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July 2, 2016 |
Nanjing |
China |
Wutaishan Sports Center |
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July 12, 2016 |
Osaka |
Japan |
Osaka-jō Hall |
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July 13, 2016 |
July 16, 2016 |
Nagoya |
Nippon Gaishi Hall |
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July 23, 2016 |
Beijing |
China |
Capital Indoor Stadium |
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July 30, 2016 |
Manila |
Philippines |
Mall of Asia Arena |
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August 6, 2016 |
Bangkok |
Thailand |
Indoor Stadium Huamark |
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August 13, 2016 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
Yoyogi National Gymnasium |
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August 14, 2016 |
Music videos
The music videos were directed by GDW Films' Lumpens. It was reported that the group had prepared 3 music videos to be released as part of their comeback.[5] "Epilogue: Young Forever"'s music video was released on April 19, 2016, picturing the members running in a maze full of fences as well as flashing back on scenes from past music videos that were part of the "Youth" series.[6] The second song's music video, "Fire", was released on May 2, 2016. The music video received over 4 million views in less than 24 hours. It featured the members dancing and partying in an abandoned place that is in flames.[7] A third and final music video was confirmed for the track, "Save Me", which was released on May 15, 2016.[8]
Commercial performance
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever has been reported to have sold over 300,000 copies in pre-sales after less than a week.[9] The album became BTS's second consecutive release to chart on Billboard 200, at number 107. It also debuted at number 2 on US World Albums and number 10 on Top Heatseekers.[10]
Variations
The album was released in two versions, one themed "Day" and the other themed "Night". The "Day" version's cover features a hot balloon, with its image also present on its corresponding disc design. The "Night" version is the same, but with images of the members camping in the dark. Both versions have 112-page photo books (each with different photos) and a Polaroid card and a mini photo card of a random member.[11]
Track listing
1. |
"Intro: 화양연화" (Intro: Hwayang Yeonhwa / Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life) |
Slow Rabbit, Suga |
Slow Rabbit |
2:03 |
2. |
"I Need U" |
Pdogg, Bang Sihyuk, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope, Brother Su |
Pdogg |
3:31 |
3. |
"잡아줘" (Jabajwo / Hold Me Tight) |
Slow Rabbit, Pdogg, V, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Slow Rabbit |
4:35 |
4. |
"고엽" (Goyeob / Autumn Leaves) |
Suga, Slow Rabbit, Jungkook, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, J-hope, Pdogg |
Suga, Slow Rabbit |
4:28 |
5. |
"Butterfly" (Prologue Remix) |
"Hitman" Bang, Slow Rabbit, Pdogg, Brother Su |
Pdogg |
4:56 |
6. |
"Run" |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, V, Jungkook, J-hope |
Pdogg |
3:57 |
7. |
"Ma City" |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Pdogg |
4:18 |
8. |
"뱁새" (Baepsae / Silver Spoon) |
Pdogg, Supreme Boi, Rap Monster, Slow Rabbit |
Pdogg |
3:54 |
9. |
"쩔어" (Jjeoreo / Dope) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Pdogg |
4:00 |
10. |
"불타오르네" (Bultaoreune / Fire) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, Devine Channel |
Pdogg |
3:23 |
11. |
"Save Me" |
Ray Michael Djan Jr., Ashton Foster, Samantha Harper, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Pdogg |
3:17 |
12. |
"Epilogue: Young Forever" |
Slow Rabbit, Rap Monster, "Hitman" Bang, Suga, J-hope |
Rap Monster, Slow Rabbit |
2:52 |
1. |
"Converse High" |
Pdogg, Slow Rabbit, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Pdogg, Slow Rabbit |
3:29 |
2. |
"이사" (Isa / Moving On) |
Pdogg, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope |
Pdogg |
4:52 |
3. |
"Whalien 52" |
Pdogg, Brother Su, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope, Slow Rabbit |
Pdogg |
4:04 |
4. |
"Butterfly" |
"Hitman" Bang, Slow Rabbit, Pdogg, Brother Su |
Pdogg |
4:00 |
5. |
"House of Cards" (Full Length Edition) |
Slow Rabbit, Brother Su |
Slow Rabbit, Brother Su |
3:46 |
6. |
"Love Is Not Over" (Full Length Edition) |
Jungkook, Slow Rabbit, Pdogg, Jin, V |
Jungkook, Slow Rabbit |
3:42 |
7. |
"I Need U" (Urban Remix) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope, Brother Su |
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3:35 |
8. |
"I Need U" (Remix) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, J-hope, Brother Su |
|
3:42 |
9. |
"Run" (Ballad Mix) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, V, Jungkook, J-hope |
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4:17 |
10. |
"Run" (Alternative Mix) |
Pdogg, "Hitman" Bang, Rap Monster, Suga, V, Jungkook, J-hope |
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3:56 |
11. |
"Butterfly[12]" (Alternative Mix) |
"Hitman" Bang, Slow Rabbit, Pdogg, Brother Su |
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4:01 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Sales and certifications
Chart |
Sales |
Japan Oricon sales |
10,513[18] |
US Billboard sales |
6,000+[19] |
China QQ sales |
104,400[20] |
Awards and nominations
Release history
References
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External links
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Studio albums |
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Extended plays |
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Compilation albums |
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Single albums |
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Singles |
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Featured singles |
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Other songs |
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Concert tours |
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Filmography |
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Influence |
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