Ace (Taemin EP)
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EP by Taemin | ||||
Released | August 18, 2014 | |||
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Length | 20:31 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
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Ace is the first EP by Shinee's Taemin under SM Entertainment, released on August 18, 2014.[3] Its promotional single was "Danger".
Contents
Background and release
On August 11, 2014, SM Entertainment announced Taemin would release an EP entitled Ace on August 18.[4] On August 13, a highlight medley video from the EP was uploaded to YouTube.[5] The official music video for the EP's first single, "Danger", came out on August 15.[6]
Composition
The song "Danger" was composed by Thomas Troelsen, who also wrote the theme song for the World Cup in Brazil. On radio show Blue Night Radio a listener asked Taemin, "I liked the shooting sound in your music program performances. Why isn’t it included in the digital version [of the song]?" Taemin said, "It was added right before performing on a music program as effect sounds for performance. It’s not included because it may damage the musical completion of the song." Another listener asked, "'Danger' has a Michael Jackson feel. Did you have it in mind while working on the song?". To this, Taemin replied,"The song was composed abroad and bought. It wasn’t like our goal or role model but just happened so in the process. The company thought it would suit me well, and it’s not a style I dislike."[7]
The song's choreography was created by Ian Eastwood. Shinee member Jonghyun also added that he heard from the managers that after seeing Taemin dance, "I heard he found it amazing for you to copy him so well."[7] Eastwood says of the song is “...like Michael Jackson" and pays homage to Jackson’s unique dance moves and that Taemin seems to understand what Jackson’s performance means.
Release and Critical reception
Ace reached number 1 on the weekly[8] and monthly[9] Gaon Albums Charts, and number 2 on Billboard's World Albums Chart.[10] "Danger" reached number 5 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart.[11] At Korea's annual music awards, Ace won the High1/Mobile Popularity Award at the 24th Seoul Music Awards,[12] plus a Bonsang and Popularity Award at the 29th Golden Disk Award.[13]
Korean music publication Weiv said, of "Danger,", "... a song that showcases the bright sense of Thomas Troelsen good at using multiple tracks, stands out. Most of all, it is a rare song among recent SM songs which doesn’t tire you after many replays."[14] IZE said "the young mysterious thief character with light moves but serious business came to life with Taemin’s performance."[15]
Tracklist
Credits adapted from official artist page.[16]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Ace" | Shim Changmin | Daniel "Obi" Klein, Deez, Ylva Dimberg, Charlotte Taft | 3:58 |
2. | "괴도 (Danger)" | Seo Ji-eum (Jam Factory) | Thomas Troelsen, Remee S. Jackman | 3:11 |
3. | "Experience" | Hong Ji-yoo | Winston Sela, Marcus Brosch | 3:13 |
4. | "Pretty Boy" (feat. KAI of EXO) | Kim Jonghyun | Caesar & Loui, Ylva Dimberg | 3:43 |
5. | "거절할게 (Wicked)" | Kenzie | Kenzie, Mage, Teddy Riley, DOM, Lee Hyun-seung | 3:25 |
6. | "소나타 (Play Me)" | Min Hyeon-jae (Jam Factory) | Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas, Mike Daley, Adonis Shropshire | 3:01 |
Total length:
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20:31 |
Charts
Country | Chart | Peak position |
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South Korea | Gaon Weekly album chart [8] | 1 |
Gaon Monthly album chart [9] | 1 | |
Gaon Yearly album chart[17] | 23 | |
Taiwan | G-Music Combo Chart | 14 |
United States | Billboard World Albums [10] | 2 |
Billboard Heatseekers [18] | 20 |
Sales and certifications
Chart | Amount |
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Gaon physical sales | 88,179+ [19] |
Awards and nominations
Annual music awards
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2015 | 24th Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang (Main Prize) | Taemin | Nominated |
High1/Mobile Popularity Award | Taemin | Won | ||
Hallyu Special Award | Taemin | Nominated | ||
2015 | 29th Golden Disk Award | Bonsang (Main Prize) | Taemin | Won |
Inkisang (Popularity Award) | Taemin | Won | ||
2014 | 4th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Album of the Year [20] | Taemin | Nominated |
Music program awards
Song | Program | Date |
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"Danger" | Music Bank (KBS) | August 29, 2014 |
Show! Music Core (MBC) | August 30, 2014 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide[21] | August 18, 2014 | Digital download | S.M. Entertainment |
South Korea[3] | CD, Digital download | S.M. Entertainment, KT Music | |
Taiwan[22] | September 26, 2014 | CD | Avex Taiwan |
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