Purple Line (song)
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"Purple Line" is Tohoshinki
's 16th Japanese single, written by the Korean composer who made TVXQ's biggest hits in Korea such as Rising Sun and "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. It became Tohoshinki's first Japanese single to reach #1 on the Oricon Weekly sales chart in Japan, making the group the first foreign male group or boyband to top the Japanese charts and second Korean artist after BoA to do so. "Purple Line" was TVXQ's first single that was originally released in Japanese and later released in Korean as a single. According to the members, the name "Purple Line" refers to the thin rays of light on horizon when the sun sets. Despite being the first #1 single from TVXQ, it is not their strongest single in terms of physical sales, with "Break Out!
" having the biggest lead in Japan. It was released a week before their third Japanese album T which included the song in its tracks.
, the first time for a Japanese single by the group. The producers used new strategies to market the song and the video. First, a shortened music video was released in Japan for the Japanese version of the song. On January 24, 2008, a Korean version of "Purple Line" was also released. On February 4, 2008, SM Entertainment surprised fans with the release of the full music video; however, with the Korean version of the song. A Japanese version of the full music video was also released a few days later.
TVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
's 16th Japanese single, written by the Korean composer who made TVXQ's biggest hits in Korea such as Rising Sun and "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. It became Tohoshinki's first Japanese single to reach #1 on the Oricon Weekly sales chart in Japan, making the group the first foreign male group or boyband to top the Japanese charts and second Korean artist after BoA to do so. "Purple Line" was TVXQ's first single that was originally released in Japanese and later released in Korean as a single. According to the members, the name "Purple Line" refers to the thin rays of light on horizon when the sun sets. Despite being the first #1 single from TVXQ, it is not their strongest single in terms of physical sales, with "Break Out!
Break Out!
"Break Out!" is TVXQ's 29th Japanese single, released in Japan on January 27, 2010 by Avex Group's sublabel Rhythm Zone. It was later included in their first Japanese compilation album, Best Selection 2010...
" having the biggest lead in Japan. It was released a week before their third Japanese album T which included the song in its tracks.
Music video
The music video was shot in South KoreaSouth Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, the first time for a Japanese single by the group. The producers used new strategies to market the song and the video. First, a shortened music video was released in Japan for the Japanese version of the song. On January 24, 2008, a Korean version of "Purple Line" was also released. On February 4, 2008, SM Entertainment surprised fans with the release of the full music video; however, with the Korean version of the song. A Japanese version of the full music video was also released a few days later.
Japan
- 2008.01.18 - NHK Music Japan
- 2008.01.25 - Music Fighter
- 2008.01.26 - Melodix!
- 2008.01.28 - Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ
- 2008.02.02 - Music Fair 21
- 2008.02.08 - NHK Music Japan
- 2008.02.11 - 月光音楽団
- 2008 - a-nation 2008 (several dates)
South Korea
- 2008.02.24 - SBS Inkigayo
- 2008.02.29 - KBS Music Bank
- 2008.05.17 - 6th Annual Korean Music Festival (in USA)
- 2008.06.07 - Dream concert
- 2008.06.15 - Super Triple Concert
- 2008.07.20 - KBS 60th Anniversary of Korean Constitution
- 2008.08.15 - Summer SMTown Concert 2008
CD
- Purple Line
- Dead End - STY Gin n' Tonic mix -
- Zion - Zero G Remix -
- Purple Line (Less Vocal)
- Dead End - STY Gin n' Tonic mix - (Less Vocal)
CD
- Purple Line
- Dead End - STY Gin n' Tonic mix -
- Zion - Zero G Remix -
- Purple Line (Less Vocal)
- Dead End - STY Gin n' Tonic mix - (Less Vocal)
- Included in CD-only Korean version
- Purple Line (Korean version)
Release history
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
January 15, 2008 |
| South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
January 23, 2008 |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
January 27, 2008 |
Oricon sales chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2008 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 | 28,892 | |
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 1 | 47,303 | 6 weeks | |
| Oricon Monthly Singles Chart | 4 | 44,158 | ||
| Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 150 | 47,303 |
Korea Top 20 foreign albums & singles
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2008 | January Monthly Chart | 2 | 12,726 |
| February Monthly Chart | 12 | 2,784 | |
| March Monthly Chart | 16 | 1,806 |