| 2014 S/S | ||||
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| Released | August 12, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 35:58 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Winner | |||
| Winner chronology | ||||
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| Singles from 2014 S/S | ||||
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2014 S/S is the debut album of South Korean group Winner. It was released on August 12, 2014, by the group's record label, YG Entertainment. The members were credited for writing the lyrics and composing the majority of the album's songs. [2]
The members produced the majority of the music for this album themselves, with the help of other producers such as Choice 37, B.I., Airplay, and others. [3] The album was highlighted for incorporating elements generally absent from K-pop releases, including hints of acoustic and alternative rock. [4] [5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Empty" (공허해;gongheohae;lit. It's empty) |
| P.K | 3:40 | |
| 2. | "Color Ring" (컬러링;keolleoling;lit. Coloring) |
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| 3:55 | |
| 3. | "Don't Flirt" (끼부리지마;kkibulijima;lit. Don't interrupt) |
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| 3:25 |
| 4. | "I'm Him" (걔 세;gyae se;lit. He's three (Mino solo)) | Mino |
|
| 2:52 |
| 5. | "Love is a Lie" (척;cheog;lit. Chuck) |
|
| The Fliptones | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Confession" (고백하는거야;gobaeghaneungeoya;lit. Confession (Taehyun solo)) | Taehyun |
| Airplay | 4:07 |
| 7. | "But" (사랑하지마;salanghajima;lit. Don't love) |
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| 3:53 |
| 8. | "Different" |
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| Airplay | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Tonight" (이 밤;i bam;lit. This night) |
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| Airplay | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Smile Again" |
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| The Fliptones | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 35:58 | ||||
The title track "Empty" became a hit in South Korea, topping the Gaon Chart and Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100 chart, [6] [7] and topping 7 other South Korean charts. The album also found some success in China and Japan. [8] Internationally, 2014 S/S took the top spot in Billboard's World Album Chart. [9]
| Program | Date |
|---|---|
| M Countdown (Mnet) | August 21, 2014 |
| August 28, 2014 | |
| September 18, 2014 | |
| KBS's Music Bank | August 22, 2014 |
| SBS's Inkigayo | August 24, 2014 |
| August 31, 2014 | |
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea Gaon Weekly Album Chart [10] | 1 |
| United States Billboard World Album Chart" [11] | 1 |
| United States Billboard Heatseekers Albums [12] | 6 |
| South Korea Gaon Monthly Physical Album Chart [13] | 2 |
| South Korea Gaon Yearly Physical Album Chart [14] | 25 |
| Chart | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaon Chart physical sales | 80,262 [15] | 9,578 [16] | 3,057[ citation needed ] | 92,897 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | August 12, 2014 | CD | |
| Various |
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