Back to the Basic

Back to the Basic is the first Korean-language extended play by South Korean R&B and pop singer Rain. It was his first EP two years after the release of his Korean-language studio album Rainism. Upon the release the EP was a commercial performance and sold more than 56,000 copies in South Korea and 8,000 in Japan as of 2013. The album peaked at number 1 in on the Gaon Album Chart and number 25 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Not to be confused with Back to the Basics (EP).
Back to the Basic
EP by
Rain
ReleasedApril 7, 2010
Recorded2009–10
Genre
Length17:03
Language
Label
ProducerRain (exec)
Rain chronology
Rainism
(2008)		 Back to the Basic
(2010)		 Rain Effect
(2013)
Singles from Back to the Basic
  1. "Love Song"
    Released: April 2010
  2. "Hip Song"
    Released: April 2010

Background

As a farewell to his fans before going for 21 months of compulsory military service,[1] Rain toured throughout Asia including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.[2] This was the first tour where Rain traveled throughout Korea with stops in Busan, Guangzhou, Jeju, Daegu, Daeieon and Seoul.[3][4]

Reception

The EP sold over 53,584 in South Korea becoming the 22nd best-selling album of 2010.[5] In Japan, the EP sold over 50,000. The Japanese version was released with a different cover, a Japanese version of "Love Song" and a DVD with a making of as well as the "Love Song" music video.

The Best Show Tour
The Best Show Tour
Tour by Rain
Associated albumBack to the Basic
Start dateMarch 26, 2011
End dateOctober 9, 2011
Legs2
No. of shows16
Rain concert chronology

As a farewell to his fans before going into the military, Rain held his fourth concert tour in Asia, titled "The Best Show Tour". The tour held shows in numerous countries including South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia.

Shows
Date City Country Venue
The Best Show Asia Tour
March 26, 2011 Beijing China MasterCard Center
May 8, 2011 Bangkok Thailand Impact Arena Gymnasium
May 14, 2011 Macau China Cotai Arena
May 15, 2011 Taipei Taiwan Nangang Exhibition Center
May 22, 2011 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 25, 2011 Shanghai China Shanghai Indoor Stadium
May 28, 2011 Guangzhou Guangzhou Gymnasium
The Best Show Korea Tour
August 13, 2011 Busan South Korea Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
August 14, 2011
August 27, 2011 Daegu Daegu Convention & Exhibition Center
September 3, 2011 Jeju City International Convention Center Jeju
September 17, 2011 Gwangju Gwangju Rosary Gymnasium
September 18, 2011 Daejeon Daejeon Convention Center
September 24, 2011 Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena
September 25, 2011
The Last of the Best Show
October 9, 2011 Seoul South Korea Yongdong Avenue, Gangnam[lower-alpha 1]

Track listing
CD[6]
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Love Song" (널 붙잡을 노래; Neol Butjabeul Norae)Jung Ji HoonJung Ji Hoon, Groove Network3:46
2."Hip Song"Jung Ji HoonJung Ji Hoon, JR Groove3:14
3."One"Kim Tae Wan aka C-LuvKim Tae Wan aka C-Luv, Jang Young Chan3:01
4."Same" (똑같아; Ttokgata)Kim Tae Wan aka C-LuvKim Tae Wan aka C-Luv3:01
5."Love Song" (널 붙잡을 노래; Neol Butjabeul Norae (English Version))Jung Ji HoonJung Ji Hoon, Groove Network3:46
Total length:17:03
Japanese Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
6."Love Song" (널 붙잡을 노래; Neol Butjabeul Norae (Japanese Version))Jung Ji HoonJung Ji Hoon, Groove Network3:46
Total length:20:49
Japanese Edition – DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Love Song" (널 붙잡을 노래; Neol Butjabeul Norae (Japanese Version) (video)) 
Total length:20:00

Charts

Notes
  1. Free concert before military enlistment

References
  1. "Top K-pop star Rain to join Army" Yonhap News. September 23, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011
  2. Rain's official twitter. March 24, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2015
  3. "RAIN - the BEST SHOW - 2011 concert schedule." Rain's official website. July 5, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2015
  4. "Rain promises ‘The Best Show’ before enlistment" Yahoo! Celebrity Philippines. July 11, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2015
  5. "South Korean Gaon Chart: 2010 Year-End". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. February 8, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  6. "Rain's Back to the Basic tracklist revealed". [allkpop.com]. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  7. "2010년 16주차 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. April 4–10, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  8. "2010년 04월 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
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