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n one-man project band

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. It was released on November 18, 2014, by

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and distributed by

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. The album drew attention as various musicians collaborated with the band for the album as

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, Sunwoo Jung-ah,

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. ''Da Capo'' has spawned two

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, the number-one hit "Three of Us" and the top 20 song "Reset". The album, co-produced by

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(the band's sole member) and Shin Jae-pyung (of

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), is Toy's first full-length release after a seven-year hiatus since ''Thank You'' (2007).

Singles

"Three of Us"

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, is a 10-year sequel to "Good Person" (), which was served as the lead track for the group's fifth studio album ''Fermata'' (2001). Performed by Sung Si-kyung, this song follows the pitiful emotions of a man who has to watch the happiness of his two friends before their wedding, never expressing his love. It was announced that actor

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and former

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Kim Yu-mi starred in the song's music video.

Track listing

;Notes * The title of track 4 literally means "Three People". * The title of track 5 literally means "I Stay at Your Sea". * The title of track 12 literally means "Us". * The title of track 13 literally means "A Drunken Night".

Chart performance

Album charts

Single charts

''Three of Us'' ''Reset''

Other charted songs

Awards and nominations

Annual music awards

Music program awards

Release history

References

External links

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Toy's official website
{{Authority control Toy (South Korean band) albums 2014 albums Korean-language albums Stone Music Entertainment albums