Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1

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Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1
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ReleasedFebruary 27, 2019
Recorded2019
Genre K-pop, ballad
Length23:43
Label
Singles from Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1
  1. "Because I Love You"
    Released: February 27, 2019

Kang Min Kyung Vol. 1 is the debut extended play of Kang Min-kyung, one half of South Korean duo Davichi. It was released on February 27, 2019.

Contents

The album is Kang Min-kyung's first solo debut after 11 years as a Davichi member. She participated in writing, composing and producing all tracks on this album.

Release

On February 1, 2019, Kang Min-kyung's agency confirmed that she would release her first solo extended play on February 27. [1]

On February 23, 2019, Kang released the first music video teaser for "Because I Love You". [2]

On February 26, 2019, just 1 day prior to the album releasing, Kang released the second music video teaser for "Because I Love You". [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."End of 20's" (스물 끝에)Kang Min-kyungKang Min-kyung, Captain PlanetCaptain Planet3:48
2."Because I Love You" (사랑해서 그래)Kang Min-kyungKang Min-kyung, Captain PlanetCaptain Planet4:43
3."Selfish" (미운 날)Kang Min-kyungKang Min-kyung, BrotherSudress, Glowingdog3:15
4."Tell Me" (말해봐요)Kang Min-kyungKang Min-kyung, Captain PlanetCaptain Planet3:47
5."My Youth" (너여서)BrotherSuBrotherSuBrotherSu3:27
6."Because I Love You (Inst.)" (사랑해서 그래) Kang Min-kyung, Captain PlanetCaptain Planet4:43
Total length:23:43

Charts and certifications

Albums chart

ChartPeak
position
Gaon Weekly albums chart [4] 25
Gaon Monthly albums chart [5] 69

Sales and certifications

ChartAmount
Gaon physical sales [5] 2,062+

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaFebruary 27, 2019 CD, digital download
Worldwide Digital download Stone Music Entertainment

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