Broken (MBLAQ EP)

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Broken
MBLAQ Broken.jpg
EP by
ReleasedMarch 24, 2014 (South Korea)
Recorded2013–2014
Genre K-pop, dance, ballad
Length19:23
Language Korean
Label J. Tune Camp
MBLAQ chronology
Sexy Beat
(2013)
Broken
(2014)
Winter
(2014)
Singles from Broken
  1. "Our Relationship"
    Released: March 16, 2014
  2. "Be a Man"
    Released: March 24, 2014

Broken is the sixth EP released by the South Korean boy group MBLAQ. The album was released online on March 24, 2014 at 12PM (KST). [1] The album consists of 7 tracks, and Wheesung took part in the writing of the lyrics and composing for the title song Be a Man, whereby he gifted the song to MBLAQ. He expressed that "MBLAQ is the only male group that I wanted to give a song to, so it was a pleasure to work with them on the album. I am thankful for MBLAQ for conveying the feelings that I wanted from this track".

Contents

Concept

The concept shows the members' chic and strong 'masculine' mature image. Filter imitating broken glass overlaid by the members' images, which are included in the concept photos, were uploaded on the official MBLAQ's SNS and creates a rainbow set of colours. This is in contrast to the meaning of the album's name, Broken, whereby it shows how a heart can grow cold when broken, as portrayed by the members' angry and hard gazes. [2] [3]

Background

On March 20 at 12AM (KST), MBLAQ released their teaser of "Be a Man" on their official YouTube channel, J.Tune Camp. [4] It shows the sleek and sophisticated images of the members, as they wore well-tailored black and white suits together with clean-cut hair, appearing mysterious with their sharp gaze. It further dramatizes the video through the added fog and shadow effects. [5]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Broken (Intro)"Cheondung, Super CheongdamCheondung, Super CheongdamSuper Cheongdam1:26
2."Be a Man"Wheesung, MirWheesung, Lee Ki, YoungbaeLee Ki, Youngbae3:22
3."Between Us" (우리 사이; Uri Sai)S Kim, MirS KimBukgeukgom3:07
4."12 Months" (12개월; 12 Gaewol)Cheondung, Super Cheongdam, MirCheondung, Super CheongdamSuper Cheongdam3:16
5."Key" (열쇠; Yeolsoe) Duble Sidekick, David KimTenjo, TascoTenjo, Tasco3:44
6."Because There are Two" (둘이라서; Duriraseo)G.O, Avengers, MirG.O, Avengers, Radio GalaxyRadio Galaxy4:04
7."Still With You (Outro)"G.O, AvengersG.O, Avengers 0:58
Total length:19:23

Chart performance

Album chart

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Weekly album chart1
Gaon Monthly album chart8

Single chart

SongPeak position
KORKOR
Gaon Chart K-Pop Billboard [6]
"Be a Man"209

Sales and certifications

ChartAmount
Gaon physical album sales20, 252

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
South Korea March 24, 2014 Digital download J.Tune Camp
CJ E&M Music
March 26, 2014CD

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