WWW (Who When Why) | ||||
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Studio album by Kim Jaejoong | ||||
Released | 29 October 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | C-JeS Entertainment, A&G Modes | |||
Kim Jaejoong chronology | ||||
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WWW (Who When Why) is the first solo studio album recorded by South Korean singer Kim Jaejoong. The album was released on 29 October 2013 by C-JeS Entertainment. Upon release, the title song, "Just Another Girl", charted in 34 countries on iTunes, topping it in twelve countries.
The album title was created by Jaejoong—"Who, When, Why" refers to the questions asked when a relationship ends.
It was the second musical release by Jaejoong in 2013, following his mini-album, entitled I, and its repackage, Y.
Upon release the title song, "Just Another Girl" charted in 34 countries on iTunes, and the album topping the rock album category in twelve countries and regions, namely in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Barbados, Lithuania and Slovakia. It also charted #8 in Finland, #9 in Israel and #11 in Mexico.
The album also reaches the no.2 position in Gaon October monthly chart, despite being released on 29 October 2013, with sales reaching over 100 000 copies.
Immediately after the release of the album, Jaejoong embarks on his Asia Tour, the first stop being the COEX Hall in Seoul, with audiences reaching over 14 000 in numbers. The sold-out concert in Seoul occurs for 2 continuous night, with appearances from well-known artists like Kim Bum Soo and Gummy (singer) (a labelmate). Tachibana Hirohito, a Japanese newscaster and host also attended the Seoul concert. On 4 November 2013, he updated his Twitter with ' Due to work, I came to Seoul. JYJ’s Jaejoong solo concert the other day was the best. I was lost in the charm of rocker Jaejoong ' and ' After participating in JYJ’s Jaejoong concert, once again, I am convinced that he was heavily influenced by Japan’s rock band like Laruku ( L’Arc-en-Ciel ) and B’z. Songs that he sang in Japanese were also really wonderful ', praising the singer's stage presence and voice.