Trespass is the debut and the first extended play by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released by Starship Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment on May 14, 2015. It has seven tracks, including the title track of the same name.
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| Released | May 14, 2015 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 25:00 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Background and release
editTrespass is Monsta X's debut release.[1] The EP includes the pre-debut release "Interstellar" by members Hyungwon, Jooheon, and I.M, that was originally released as part of the Mnet's survival reality show No.Mercy.[1][2]
The group held a showcase at the Lotte Card Art Center in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on May 13.[3]
The music video for the title track was released on 1theK's official YouTube channel on the same day and was directed by the South Korean music video director and CEO of Iceland Joo Hee-sun.[2][3][4]
Composition
editThe debut EP contains seven tracks, with the theme of the challenging lifestyles of the seven members and the strength of absorbing the colors of the producers, while projecting the confidence of Monsta X everywhere.[5]
"Trespass" is a hip-hop track that combines raw sound and intense performance.[6] It also means that the members are young and trying to break into new things, while representing each member's individuality.[7]
Commercial performance
editAs of 2020, the debut EP had already accumulated a total of 41,593 copies sold on the Gaon Music Chart in South Korea.[8]
"Trespass" debuted and peaked at number 148 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart,[9] as well as number 14 on the weekly Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Trespass" (무단침입) |
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| 3:25 |
| 2. | "No Exit" (출구는 없어) |
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| 3:28 | |
| 3. | "One Love" |
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| 3:14 | |
| 4. | "Honestly" (솔직히 말할까) |
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| 3:53 | |
| 5. | "Steal Your Heart" (훔쳐) |
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| 3:47 |
| 6. | "Blue Moon" |
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| 3:11 |
| 7. | "Interstellar" (인터스텔라) |
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| 3:47 |
| Total length: | 25:00 | ||||
Charts
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Weekly chartedit
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Monthly chartedit
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Year-end chartedit
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Songs
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| South Korea (Gaon)[9] | 148 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 14 |
Sales
edit| Region | Sales |
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| South Korea (Gaon)[8] | 41,593 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | May 14, 2015 | ||
| Various |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Choi, Jin-sil (February 12, 2015). '노머시' 주원 형원 아이엠, '인터스텔라' 음원 12일 정오 개 ['No Mercy' Joo Won, Hyungwon I.M, 'Interstellar' sound source released at noon on the 12th]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Kwon, Hyuk-jae (May 13, 2015). 몬스타엑스, 힙합계 집어삼킬 '괴물 신인'의 탄생 (종합) [Monsta X, the birth of a 'monster rookie' that will swallow up the hip-hop world (Comprehensive)]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2015 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Hyun-i (May 13, 2015). 데뷔 몬스타엑스, 'TRESPASS' 발표하며 "올해 신인상 목표로 하겠다" [Debut Monsta X Announces 'TRESPASS' and "Aim for Rookie of the Year"]. Electronic Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2015 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong, Jin-mi (May 14, 2015). 몬스타엑스 '무단침입' MV 공개… 고난이도 액션+압도적 스케일 [Monsta X's 'Intrusion' MV released... High level of action + overwhelming scale]. Kyungin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-mi (May 14, 2015). 몬스타엑스, 첫 앨범 'Trespass' 공개..'엠카'서 '전격 데뷔' [Monsta X releases first album 'Trespass'...]. Break News (in Korean). Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Jeong, Jin-young (May 19, 2016). '더 클랜' 몬스타엑스의 삼고초려는 통할까 [Will 'The Clan' MONSTA X's triumphs work?]. Aju Economy (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (September 1, 2015). "Monsta X on Rookie Rivals & Why They're 'The Avengers' of K-Pop at KCON 2015 L.A.: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ a b Cumulative sales for Trespass:
- 2015년 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- 2016년 10월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- 2019년 12월 Album Chart [December 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- 2017년 03월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- 2020년 02월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ a b 2015년 21주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). May 16, 2015. p. 2. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Monsta X Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ^ 2015년 22주차 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- ^ 2015년 06월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ^ 2015년 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 20, 2016.