''Back to the Basic'' is the first Korean-language

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by South Korean R&B and pop singer

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. It was their first EP two years after the release their Korean-language studio album

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. Upon the release the EP was a commercial performance and sold more than 56,000 copies in South Korea and 8,000 in Japan as of 2013. The album peaked at number 1 in on the

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and number 25 on the

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Background

As a farewell to his fans before going for 21 months of

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, Rain toured throughout Asia including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. This was the first tour where Rain traveled throughout Korea with stops in Busan, Guangzhou, Jeju, Daegu, Daeieon and

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Reception

The EP sold over 53,584 in South Korea becoming the 22nd best-selling album of 2010. In

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, the EP sold over 50,000. The Japanese version was released with a different cover, a Japanese version of "Love Song" and a DVD with a making of as well as the "Love Song" music video.

The Best Show Tour

As a farewell to his fans before going into the military, Rain held his fourth concert tour in Asia, titled "The Best Show Tour". The tour held shows in numerous countries including

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Shows

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Notes

References

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