"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. (stylized as "O"-正.反.合.), sometimes referred to as "O"-Union or just O, is the third Korean studio album (fourth overall) by South Korean pop group TVXQ, released on September 29, 2006 by S.M. Entertainment. In a year when Korean music sales had slumped, it was the highest selling album in South Korea in 2006 and won the group several prominent awards in South Korea.[1][2] The album stayed charted within the top 50 throughout 2007. By 2014, it sold over 475,000 copies.[3][4][5][6][7]
The album's name "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap, literally translated to "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution, is based on Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's theory of thesis, antithesis, synthesis. The album's mononymous lead single has lyrics that regard global conflicts with a plea for peace and resistance. The album has a balance of fast tempo songs and ballads.
Versions and repackaging
The album was released in 4 different versions and packaging, versions A and B, C and D. Versions A and B promote the title song """O"-正.反.合.", while versions C and D promote the fantasy theme of the song "Balloons" and contain new songs and a DVD in each. The initial versions of the album with the original track listing was released in CD and cassette formats.
For the version D, the label company did a unique box packaging, with special deck of cards with members' pictures wearing costumes included with the CD and DVD specials.
In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the album was released under the names "O"-Jing.Fan.Hap. and "O"-Zheng.Fan.He. respectively, while in Japan the name of the album is "O"-Sei.Han.Go.. The Japanese release does not contain the repackaged versions that are available in the Korean release.
Singles
"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap
The lead single is a fast-tempo fusion of rock, hip hop, and electronic trance. The music video took several days to complete as its footage was shot in several different countries. U-Know Yunho's footage was shot in Japan, Micky Yoochun's and Max Changmin's in Prague, Hero Jaejoong's in Thailand, and Xiah Junsu's in South Korea. The music video showcases intense and unique dance choreography with stylized outfits.
Balloons
In drastic contrast to the lead single, "Balloons" (Pungseon in Korean) is a bubbly song that features TVXQ members in animal costumes, made to directly appeal to the younger generation, as well as older generations familiar with the original "Balloons" by Five Fingers (an old Korean band). The lyrics talk about innocent childhood dreams and memories and how people tend to forget the importance of those dreams as they grow older.
The music video features 8-year-old Jung Chanwoo, who is now a member of iKON and Moonbin, who is now a member of Astro.
In the lyrics, "yellow balloons" line was changed to "red balloons" to coordinate with the colour that represents TVXQ's fanbase Cassiopeia.
Performances
In three short months after the album's release, TVXQ were invited to perform on many stages of music shows, award shows, and concerts. TVXQ performed their third album's songs a few times in 2007 as well, since a fourth Korean album had not been released.
Track listing
Version A
| 1. |
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.)" ("O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis / "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution) |
Yoo Young-jin |
Yoo Young-jin |
4:15 |
| 2. |
"세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're My Miracle)" |
Kim Younghu |
Kim Younghu |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Hey! Girl" |
Luther Squeak Jackson, Yoo Hanjin |
Luther Squeak Jackson, Yoo Hanjin |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Get Me Some" |
Tae-Hoon |
La Verdi, Thomas Charles, Pandher, Daniel |
3:30 |
| 5. |
"I'll Be There" |
Huang Seongje, Yoo Jenny |
Huang Seongje, Yoo Jenny |
3:29 |
| 6. |
"Remember" |
Kim Jeongbae |
Kenzie |
4:16 |
| 7. |
"이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The Story Has Just Begun)" |
Park Changhak, Yunsang |
Park Changhak, Yunsang |
4:13 |
| 8. |
"On & On" |
Kim Younghu |
Great Dane aka Carsten |
4:26 |
| 9. |
"Phantom (환영) (幻影)" |
Kim Jeongbae |
Kenzie |
3:24 |
| 10. |
"You Only Love" |
Lee Yunjae |
Lee Yunjae |
3:11 |
| 11. |
"풍선 (Balloons)" |
Lee Duheon, Kim Sungho |
Lee Duheon, Kim Sungho |
3:50 |
Version B
| 1. |
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.)" ("O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis / "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution) |
4:15 |
| 2. |
"세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're My Miracle)" |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Hey! Girl" |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Get Me Some" |
3:30 |
| 5. |
"I'll Be There" |
3:29 |
| 6. |
"Remember" |
4:16 |
| 7. |
"이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The Story Has Just Begun)" |
4:13 |
| 8. |
"On & On" |
4:26 |
| 9. |
"Phantom (환영) (幻影)" |
3:24 |
| 10. |
"You Only Love" |
3:11 |
| 11. |
"풍선 (Balloons)" |
3:50 |
| 1. |
"Theater Drama "Vacation" Highlight" |
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| 2. |
"Theater Drama "Vacation" M/V '그리고... (Holding Back the Tears...)'" |
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| 3. |
"Jacket Sketch in Prague" |
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| 4. |
"Interview about TVXQ Members" |
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| 5. |
""O"- 正.反.合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.) M/V Making" |
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| 6. |
""O"- 正.反.合 M/V (2:00 version)" |
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| 7. |
"東方神起's Exclusive Story: Something New!" |
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Version C
| 1. |
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.)" ("O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis / "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution) |
4:15 |
| 2. |
"세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're My Miracle)" |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Hey! Girl" |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Get Me Some" |
3:30 |
| 5. |
"I'll Be There" |
3:29 |
| 6. |
"네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...)" |
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| 7. |
"Remember" |
4:16 |
| 8. |
"이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The Story Has Just Begun)" |
4:13 |
| 9. |
"On & On" |
4:26 |
| 10. |
"Phantom (환영) (幻影)" |
3:24 |
| 11. |
"You Only Love" |
3:11 |
| 12. |
"풍선 (Balloons)" |
3:50 |
| 1. |
"Talk 1: 극장드라마 (Drama Theater) 'Vacation' Introduction" |
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| 2. |
"극장드라마 'Vacation' (Full version)" |
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| 3. |
"Talk 2: 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special Behind" |
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| 4. |
"극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special" |
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Version D
| 1. |
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.)" ("O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis / "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution) |
4:15 |
| 2. |
"세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're My Miracle)" |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Hey! Girl" |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Get Me Some" |
3:30 |
| 5. |
"I'll Be There" |
3:29 |
| 6. |
"네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...)" |
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| 7. |
"Remember" |
4:16 |
| 8. |
"이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The Story Has Just Begun)" |
4:13 |
| 9. |
"On & On" |
4:26 |
| 10. |
"Phantom (환영) (幻影)" |
3:24 |
| 11. |
"You Only Love" |
3:11 |
| 12. |
"풍선 (Balloons)" |
3:50 |
| 1. |
"Talk 1: The 3rd Album "O"-正.反.合. Showcase Introduction" |
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| 2. |
"The 3rd Album "O"-正.反.合. Showcase (No Cut version)" |
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| 3. |
"Talk 2: 'Hug' Memory" |
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| 4. |
"'Hug' Music video" |
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| 5. |
"Talk 3: 'The Way U Are' Memory" |
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| 6. |
"'The Way U Are' Music video" |
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| 7. |
"Talk 4: '믿어요 (Believe)' Memory" |
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| 8. |
"'믿어요 (Believe)' Music video" |
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| 9. |
"Talk 5: 'Tri-Angle' Memory" |
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| 10. |
"'Tri-Angle' Music video" |
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| 11. |
"Talk 6: 'Rising Sun' Memory" |
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| 12. |
"'Rising Sun' Music video" |
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| 13. |
"Talk 7: '"O"-正.反.合.' Memory" |
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| 14. |
"'"O"-正.反.合.' Music video" |
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| 15. |
"Talk 8: '풍선 (Balloons)' Memory" |
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| 16. |
"'풍선 (Balloons)' Music video" |
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| 17. |
"'풍선 (Balloons)' M/V Making" |
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| 18. |
"동방신기's Exclusive Story 2: Our Secret Code++" |
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Japanese version
| 1. |
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.)" ("O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis / "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution) |
4:15 |
| 2. |
"세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're My Miracle)" |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Hey! Girl" |
4:18 |
| 4. |
"Get Me Some" |
3:30 |
| 5. |
"I'll Be There" |
3:29 |
| 6. |
"네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...)" |
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| 7. |
"Remember" |
4:16 |
| 8. |
"이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The Story Has Just Begun)" |
4:13 |
| 9. |
"On & On" |
4:26 |
| 10. |
"Phantom (환영) (幻影)" |
3:24 |
| 11. |
"You Only Love" |
3:11 |
| 12. |
"풍선 (Balloons)" |
3:50 |
| 13. |
"You're My Miracle (Japanese version)" |
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Release history
Charts and sales
Korean albums & singles chart[8]
| Chart |
Position |
Sales |
| September Monthly Chart (2006) |
1 |
120,505 |
| November Monthly Chart (2006) |
1 |
144,535 |
| December Monthly Chart (2006) |
6 |
20,046 |
| January Monthly Chart (2007) |
10 |
10,144 |
| February Monthly Chart (2007) |
13 |
5,507 |
| March Monthly Chart (2007) |
11 |
3,642 |
| April Monthly Chart (2007) |
19 |
2,325 |
| May Monthly Chart (2007) |
15 |
2,864 |
| June Monthly Chart (2007) |
28 |
1,429 |
| July Monthly Chart (2007) |
28 |
1,429 |
| August Monthly Chart (2007) |
18 |
2,730 |
| September Monthly Chart (2007) |
36 |
1,018 |
| October Monthly Chart (2007) |
39 |
1,955 |
| November Monthly Chart (2007) |
35 |
1,457 |
| December Monthly Chart (2007) |
46 |
1,055 |
| January Monthly Chart (2008) |
24 |
1,685 |
| February Monthly Chart (2008) |
28 |
1,502 |
Korea Top 100 Yearly Chart
| Year |
Position |
Sales |
Total sales |
| 2006 |
1 |
349,317[9] |
| 2007 |
22 |
36,044[10] |
References
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| Awards and achievements |
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Golden Disk Awards for Disk Daesang (Album of the Year)
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Succeeded by
The Sentimental Chord by SG Wannabe |
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