Miracle is the second compilation album by South Korean singer BoA, released through SM Entertainment on September 24, 2002. The album contains Korean versions of BoA's 2002 Japanese songs. The song "Every Heart" was first released in Japan and the Korean version is used as the end theme of anime Inuyasha.
My Name is the fourth Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist BoA, released through SM Entertainment on June 11, 2004. BoA promoted the album with the singles "My Name" and "Spark", the latter of which is a Korean-language cover of "Keep My Cool" (2002) by Luis Fonsi. The album saw BoA's transition into a more mature image in comparison to her previous records.
Girls on Top is the fifth Korean studio album by South Korean recording artist BoA, released through SM Entertainment on June 23, 2005. A repackage of the album, titled Moto, was released on August 17, 2005. The record saw a continuation of BoA's image change that began with her prior album My Name (2004); Girls on Top sought to portray a "mature and self-confident" image with themes expressing female empowerment. In Japan, a special edition of the album including a DVD was released by Avex Trax on March 26, 2008.
The discography of South Korean entertainer Rain consists of seven studio albums, one compilation album, three extended plays, and thirty-three singles. His debut studio album Bad Guy was released in May 2002 and sold over 140,000 copies in South Korea. His sophomore studio album, How to Avoid the Sun, was released in October 2003 and spawned the titular single, which ranked at number one of the music program charts for multiple weeks.
Love is the third Korean studio album by S.E.S., released in October 29, 1999, by SM Entertainment. It sold 760,475 copies and became the second best-selling Korean girl group album at the time, only behind The Pearl Sisters' My Dear (1968). The lead single of the same name was promoted along with another single "Twilight Zone".
A Letter from Greenland is the fourth studio album by South Korean girl group S.E.S., released on December 22, 2000, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Avex Asia. A Korean-language cover of Japanese singer Misia's single "Tsutsumikomu Yō ni..." (1998) called "Show Me Your Love", served as the album's lead single and promotions along with single "Be Natural".
Surprise is the first compilation album by South Korean girl group S.E.S., released under SM Entertainment on July 11, 2001. The record is composed of Korean versions of the group's Japanese songs. "Just In Love" was spawned as the album's single. A bonus track, "Fate World", is included. The album sold over 357,000 copies in South Korea.
Friend is the second Korean compilation album by South Korean girl group S.E.S., released through SM Entertainment on November 21, 2002. It is S.E.S.'s last album to be released in South Korea before going inactive, and then officially disbanding in the following year. The album was also released in some parts of Asia, including the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
"Show Me Your Love" is a single by TVXQ and Super Junior 05, released via SM Entertainment on December 15, 2005. It was distributed as a CD single in both Korean and English, with the tracks "I Wanna Hold You" and "I'm Your Man" serving as B-sides.
"U" is a song recorded in multiple languages by South Korean boy group Super Junior, with the original Korean version released through SM Entertainment on May 25, 2006. A CD single was released in South Korea on June 7 and peaked at number one on the monthly MIAK album chart in June 2006, selling copies over 83,000 by July 2007. The song won five first place awards on South Korean music programs.
Rising Sun is the second Korean-language studio album by South Korean boy group TVXQ, released on through SM Entertainment on September 12, 2005. Musicians including Yoo Young-jin, Kenzie, Hwang Sung Je and All-4-One's Jamie Jones took part in the album's songwriting and production. Musically, Rising Sun is primarily a pop album, but also includes tracks that utilize styles such as hip-hop, rock, teen pop, and ballads.
"Miracle" is a bubblegum pop dance song by South Korean boy group Super Junior. It was written by Yoon Hyo-sang, Daniel Pandher and Tommy La Verdi for the group's first album, Twins (2005). The song was mixed by Lee Sung-hoo of SM Yellow Tail Studio and it was originally published by Orec Songs, with the support of BMG Music Publishing Korea. The original title of the song being "Life Couldn't Get Better."
Don't Don is the second studio album by South Korean boy band Super Junior. It was released in South Korea through SM Entertainment on September 20, 2007. It marked the first album as thirteen members with the addition of Kyuhyun a year prior. Stylistically, Don't Don encompasses various musical styles such as alternative rock, modern R&B and retro dance-pop, with almost all tracks in the album containing string sections. Two singles were spawned from the album: the title track "Don't Don" and "Marry U".
Big Bang Vol. 1 – Since 2007 is the debut studio album by South Korean boy band BigBang, released on December 22, 2006 through YG Entertainment. The album debuted at number three on the old monthly album charts in South Korea in December 2006, moving 33,000 units in its first month. It went on to sell over 110,000 copies in total.
Big Bang is the debut single album by South Korean boy band Big Bang, released via YG Entertainment on August 28, 2006. It spawned the single "We Belong Together" featuring labelmate Park Bom, who would later debut as a member of 2NE1. Commercially, the single album peaked at number five on the monthly MIAK album charts in South Korea and sold nearly 44,000 copies by 2016.
Me is the first studio album by Mandopop boy band Super Junior-M. Me was released in CD stores in selected provinces of China starting April 23, 2008. A Korean version of the album with three bonus Korean tracks was released in South Korea on April 30, 2008. Modified versions of the album were distributed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and other Asian countries on May 2, 2008.
"Knockout" is the debut single recorded by the British pop/rock group Triple 8, released on 21 April 2003 in the United Kingdom. The single reached a peak position of number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Rain 2, alternately titled How to Avoid the Sun, is the second Korean-language studio album by South Korean recording artist Rain, released through JYP Entertainment on October 16, 2003. It spawned two singles: the titular track "How to Avoid the Sun" and "You Already Knew". A R&B and pop album, Rain 2 was primarily written and produced by JYP founder Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk, along with several other contributors.
"Hug" (Korean: 포옹) is the debut single by South Korean pop group TVXQ. Written by Yoon Jung and Park Chang-hyun and produced by Park Chang-hyun, "Hug" was first performed at a joint showcase featuring label mate BoA and American singer Britney Spears on December 26, 2003, TVXQ's official debut day. The song was later released as a CD maxi single on January 14, 2004, in South Korea. Its accompanying music video was filmed in December 2003 at the Ilsan Art House. The follow-up promotional song, "My Little Princess", was written by Hwang Sung-jae.
This Is Me is the third studio album by South Korean singer and actor Kim Jong-kook. It was first made available on June 24, 2005, and spawned the lead tracks "Standstill" and "Loveable". The album experienced commercial success in South Korea upon its release, topping the monthly MIAK album chart and selling over 243,000 copies by the end of the year, ranking as the second best-selling album in the country in 2005.
