The First Step: Chapter Two
The First Step: Chapter Two is the second Korean-language single album by South Korean boy group Treasure. It was released digitally on September 18, 2020 by YG Entertainment and was subsequently distributed physically on September 22. Commercially, the single album peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart and sold 219,000 units.[1]
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Released | September 18, 2020 (digital) September 22, 2020 (physical) | |||
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Length | 6:26 (digital) 12:52 (physical) | |||
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Background and promotion
Before the group debuted, their label YG Entertainment announced multiple single album releases before a studio album would release. The group debuted with the The First Step: Chapter One on August 7 and its title-track "Boy". On September 1, YG uploaded the first teaser for the second single album on various social media profiles. Furthermore, YG called the title track "more intense" than "Boy".[2] One week later, the label shared the release date and pre-orders for two physical versions went live. The title-track "I Love You" was revealed on September 9 and the tracklist the following day.[3][4] The following days, the label uploaded individual member teasers.
The First Step: Chapter Two was released digitally in various locations on September 18, 2020, alongside the music video for the album's single "I Love You".
Commercial performance
According to YG, The First Step: Chapter Two surpassed 200,000 physical pre-orders, making Treasure a "Half a Million Seller".[5] The single album debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart on the 39th issued week of 2020.[1] It debuted at number four on the monthly album chart, selling around 219,000 copies in September.[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "I Love You" (사랑해) |
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| 3:01 |
2. | "B.L.T (Bling Like This)" |
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| 3:25 |
Total length: | 6:26 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "I Love You" (사랑해) |
| R.Tee |
| 3:01 |
2. | "B.L.T (Bling Like This)" |
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| 3:25 |
3. | "I Love You" (Instrumental) | R.Tee |
| 3:01 | |
4. | "B.L.T (Bling Like This)" (Instrumental) |
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| 3:25 | |
Total length: | 12:52 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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South Korean Albums (Gaon)[1] | 2 |
Monthly charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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South Korean Albums (Gaon)[6] | 4 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2020) | Position |
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South Korean Albums (Gaon)[8] | 40 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 18, 2020 | YG | [7] | |
South Korea | September 22, 2020 | CD | [9] | |
China | [10] | |||
Japan | September 28, 2020 | [11] |
References
- 2020년 39주차 Album Chart [Week 33 of 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- Yoon, Ki-Baek (September 1, 2020). "데뷔곡보다 더 강렬"… 트레저, 9월 신곡 발표 ["More intense than the debut song"... Treasure announces new song for September]. EDaily (in Korean). Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- 트레저, 18일 초고속 컴백…데뷔 열기 이어간다 [Treasure, super-fast comeback on the 18th... Debut fever continues] (in Korean). September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- YG 트레저, 새 앨범 트랙리스트 공개..힙합→교복 청량 매력 Up [YG Treasure Reveals New Album Track List...Hip-Hop → School Uniform Cool Charm Up]. Osen (in Korean). September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2020 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
- Kim, Yeonji (September 18, 2020). YG 트레저, 신곡 '사랑해' 오늘(18일) 공개.."휘몰아치는 감정의 롤러코스터" [YG Treasure unveils new song 'I love You' today (18th) .."Roller coaster with raging emotions"]. Joins (in Korean). Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- 2020년 09월 Album Chart [September of 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- "Treasure – The First Step: Chapter Two". YG. September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- 2020년 Album Chart [2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- "Treasure 2nd Single album [The First Step: Chapter One]" (in Korean). YG. September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via YGSelect.
- "Treasure 2nd Single album [The First Step: Chapter One]" (in Chinese). YG. September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via YGSelect.
- Physical versions on Tower Records:
- "The First Step: Chapter Two: 2nd Single (Black Ver.)" (in Japanese). YG. September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via Tower Records.
- "The First Step: Chapter Two: 2nd Single (White Ver.)" (in Japanese). YG. September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via Tower Records.