Released November 30, 2011 Length 42:50 Artist 2PM Label Ariola Japan | Recorded 2011 Language Japanese Release date 30 November 2011 Genres Pop music, Dance-pop | |
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Republic of 2PM
(2011) 2PM Best ~2008–2011 in Korea~
(2012) Similar 2PM albums, Pop music albums | ||
Unboxing 2pm 1st japanese studio album republic of 2pm normal edition
Republic of 2PM is the first Japanese studio album (third album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released in November 30, 2011 in three editions: 2 CD+DVD and a Regular edition.
Contents
Composition
The album includes 8 original Japanese songs. It also includes Japanese versions from each lead single from their Korean EPs and albums. Most notably, "Heartbeat" from 1:59PM, "Without U" from Don't Stop Can't Stop, "I'll Be Back" from Still 2:00PM and "Hands Up" from the album with same name. It also has a song written by the member Jun. K.
Singles
The album has 3 singles. The lead single of the album (and also their Japanese debut single) is "Take Off". It was released in May 18, 2011 and sold more than 75.000 copies at the date.
The second single is the song "I'm Your Man". It was released in August 17, 2011 and sold more than 85.000 copies at the date.
The third and last single from the album is "Ultra Lover". It was released on November 2, 2011 and sold more than 100.000 copies at the date. This is the first single of the group to get certified Gold by RIAJ.
All singles peaked number 4 in Oricon's Weekly chart.
Promotions
To promote the album, they released a music video for the song "Hands Up". It premiered on the Japanese major music channels in November 21, 2011.
Charts
Songs
I'm your man3:14
Ultra Lover3:22
I'll be back -Japanese ver-3:39