''Winter'' is the seventh
EP released by the South Korean
boy group
A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform love songs marketed towards girls and young women. Many ...
MBLAQ
MBLAQ ( ko, 엠블랙, ja, エムブラック; an acronym for Music Boys Live in Absolute Quality) is a South Korean boy band created by South Korean singer Rain under J. Tune Camp. The group consists of Seungho, G.O, and Mir, and formerly L ...
, in time to suit the approaching Winter season. The album was released online on November 25, 2014 at 12AM (KST) and offline on November 26, 2014. The album consists of 5 tracks, and all the tracks included in the album are self-composed
ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads derive from the medieval French ''chanson balladée'' or ''ballade'', which were originally "dance songs". Ballads were particularly characteristic of the popular poetry and ...
songs by the members themselves.
It was the final album to feature members
Lee Joon
Lee Chang-sun (born February 7, 1988), better known by his stage name Lee Joon, is a South Korean actor, singer, model and DJ. He is best known as a former member of the South Korean boy band MBLAQ. He had notable roles in '' Gapdong'' (2014), ...
and
Thunder
Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack. The sudden increase in temperature and hence pressure caused by the lightning pr ...
before their departures one month later on December 16, 2014.
Promotions
Although MBLAQ did not officially promote the album on music programs, they held a ''Curtain Call'' concert at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park from November 29 to November 30, 2014.
Concept
The teaser images were released on MBLAQ's official website as well as J. Tune Camp's Facebook and Twitter. It showed the five members presenting themselves in black outfits from suits to knitted sweaters. As they did not stare into the camera directly, they exuded different kinds of emotions to match the winter atmosphere.
Track listing
Chart performance
Album chart
Sales and certifications
Release history
References
External links
MBLAQ's Official Site
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2014 EPs
MBLAQ EPs
Korean-language EPs