Break Down is the debut Korean solo mini album of Kim Hyun Joong

Kim Hyun Joong

Kim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...

 of South Korean boy band SS501. It was released on 7 June 2011 under KeyEast Entertainment. A Limited Edition was released on 23 June 2011, with a bonus DVD with music videos and behind-the-scene footages. The album was released in Taiwan by Warner Music Taiwan in two versions: Regular and Commemorate Editions.

The album features a high tempo dance lead track "Break Down" which features Double K, a R&B

Contemporary R&B

Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...

 track "제발" (Please) and a light tempo pop song "Kiss Kiss".

Reception

The album exceeded 70,000 pre-ordered copies in 10 days. It peaked at number one on Gaon Weekly Album Chart for the week starting 5 June 2011 and was the best-selling album for June on Gaon Monthly Album Chart with 100,433 sales. It also top the Oricon chart in Japan in the International Imported Album category for the first week of July.

The album's title track "Break Down" was the first place winner for two consecutive weeks on 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...

 music show, for 16 and 23 June 2011; and also won for two consecutive weeks on KBS's Music Bank.

It is also certified platinum in Taiwan and Kim was presented with a platinum record by Warner Music Taiwan CEO Chen Ze Shan in a press conference held in Taiwan.

Track listing

1. "Intro (Let Me Go)"
2. "Break Down" (feat Double K)
3. "제발" (Please)
4. "Kiss Kiss"
5. "Yes I Will"
6. "제발" (Please) (instrumental)

Limited Edition - DVD

1. Making Film
2. "Break Down" M/V
3. "제발"(Please) M/V

Release history

Country	Date	Distributing label	Format
South Korea	7 June 2011	KeyEast	CD
	23 June 2011		Limited Edition (CD+DVD)
Taiwan	1 July 2011	Warner Music Taiwan	CD
	12 August 2011		Commemorate Edition (CD+poster)

Charts

Chart	|Country	Period	Notes/Ref
Gaon Single Chart	South Korea	5 -11 June 2011	#18	"Break Down"
Gaon Weekly Album Chart			#1
Gaon Monthly Album Chart		June	#1	100,433 sales
G-Music Combo Chart	Taiwan	Week 27 (1 - 7 July 2011)	#3	6.81% sales
G-Music J-Pop/K-Pop Chart			#1	25.56% sales
Five Music J-Pop/K-Pop Chart			#1	13.61% sales