A (Big Bang album)
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| Single by Big Bang | ||||
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Bang Bang Bang" "We Like 2 Party |
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| Released | June 1, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop, Trap, Acoustic | |||
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| Label | YG Entertainment | |||
| Producer(s) | G-Dragon | |||
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"A" is the fifth single album by South Korean band Big Bang, and the second from their MADE Series.
The single could be pre-ordered from May 27 to June 1, consisting of 4 tracks (two new songs and two previous ones) and two instrumental tracks. It was released worldwide through iTunes, and other online music portals on June 1. There are two different versions of the album, one contains only a CD and a booklet (24p) while the other one contains a CD, a booklet (24p) and a special kit (a random puzzle ticket, 5 photo cards and a limited photo card) with a poster.
The first poster titled "Bang Bang Bang" was released on May 27, YG Entertainment producer Yang Hyun-suk commented that the song was "the most powerful music you have ever heard before." The second poster was released for "We Like 2 Party" a day later. The music video was shot on Jeju Island on May 19.
A entered the Gaon Album Chart at number three, and peaked at number two the third week of release. The album peaked at number three on the monthly chart in June, selling 93,504 copies. In Taiwan, it charted at number 6.
According to QQ Music, the pre-orders for the album in China reached 1 million, in the first 12 hours the single sold 200,000 copies. After two weeks the album sold over 400,000 digital copies, breaking the record for foreign album sold on QQ Music, they also dominated the chart by having four songs on the top 6. As of March 2017, the album has sold over 800,000 copies on QQ Music, making it one of the best-selling digital albums in Chinese history.
The singles received positive reviews from the fans, public and critics. In less than two months, the music videos gained over 60 million views on YouTube.
After previewing both songs during their Made Tour in Guangzhou, China, Big Bang participated in Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook on May 30, 2015. The members held a live podcast for the album, an hour before its release via Naver Starcast online, the live chat gathered more than 400,000 viewers. Big Bang had their first official comeback on June 4 installment of Mnet's M Countdown.
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