BTD (Before the Dawn)
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"BTD" is a song released by the South Korea
n boy band Infinite. The song is the title track of the group's second EP "Evolution
", released on January 6, 2011. A Japanese version of the song served as their debut single in Japan. It was released in November 19, 2011 in 3 different editions.
and was also promoted on the shows MBC
's Music Core
, SBS's Inkigayo
and Mnet
's M! Countdown
. The song "Hysterie" was also used for the comeback performances. The promotions ended on February 27.
.
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...
n boy band Infinite. The song is the title track of the group's second EP "Evolution
Evolution (Infinite EP)
"Evolution" is the second EP by the South Korean boy band Infinite. The song "BTD " was used to promote the EP. They released the song "Voice of My Heart" on December 29, 2010 as a teaser, and the full EP was released a week after, on January 6, 2011.-Track listing:-Controversy:During the...
", released on January 6, 2011. A Japanese version of the song served as their debut single in Japan. It was released in November 19, 2011 in 3 different editions.
Promotions
Promotions of the song started in January 7, in the KBS's show Music BankMusic Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
and was also promoted on the shows MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Music Core
Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage...
, SBS's Inkigayo
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
and Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
's M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
. The song "Hysterie" was also used for the comeback performances. The promotions ended on February 27.
Music video
The teaser of the music video was released on December 29, 2010 and the full video on January 6, 2011, along with the EP. Before the release of the music video, the teaser had some controversy because of its context, appearing to have suggestions of violence. After releasing the full video, it got rated +19 due to be too violent for minors. The group's agency, Woollim Entertainment, stated that their intention was to visualize the inner conflict of the characters in the video, and that their goal was not gratuitous violence. After this, they released a dance version of the music video in January 17.Track listing
Japanese "TSUTAYA" rental single:- "BTD (Before the Dawn)" – 3:03
- "BTD (Before the Dawn)" (Music videoMusic videoA music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
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Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
45 |
Japanese version
A Japanese version of the song was choosed as the group's debut single in Japan. It was released in November 19, 2011 in 2 limited editions (CD+Photobook and CD+DVD) and a CD only regular edition.Composition
"BTD (Before the Dawn)" is a Japanese version of the song previously recorded in Korean. The B-side "Can U Smile (Remake)" is a ballad version of the song "Can U Smile", previously released on the EP "Evolution".Music video
The music video of the song is the same of the Korean version. It was released in November 16 on MTV JapanMTV Japan
MTV Japan is the Japanese version of the cable television network based in Japan. It is a subsidiary of MTV Networks, and was launched on December 24, 1992. It can be viewed on cable television, SKY PerfecTV!, SKY PerfecTV! e2 and IPTV.-History:MTV originally was a music block on JORX-TV from 1989...
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Track listing
Oricon
| Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Chart |
Peak | Debut Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Singles Chart | 2 | 26,333 | 36,763 | 2 weeks |
| Weekly Singles Chart | 7 | |||
| Monthly Singles Chart | 22 |
Other Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
20 |
| Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales | 6 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6, 2011 | Promotional single Promotional recording A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available... , Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Woollim Entertainment |
| 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... |
March 16, 2011 | Rental single (Korean version) | |
| November 19, 2011 | CD single, Digital download (Japanese version) | Cultua Publications |