2014 EP by Taemin
Ace
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Released
| August 18, 2014
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2014-08-18
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Genre
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Length
| 20
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31
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Language
| Korean
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Label
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- "Danger"
Released: August 18, 2014
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Ace
is the debut
extended play
by South Korean singer
Taemin
. It was released by
SM Entertainment
on August 18, 2014.
[3]
"Danger" was released as the lead single.
Background and release
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On August 11, 2014, SM Entertainment announced Taemin would release an EP titled
Ace
on August 18.
[4]
On August 13, a highlight medley video from the EP was uploaded to YouTube.
[5]
The official music video for the lead single, titled "Danger", came out on August 15 and was directed by Kim Sung-wook, who said that through the video he aimed to explore "the themes of masculinity".
[6]
Composition
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The song "Danger" was composed by
Thomas Troelsen
, who also wrote the theme song for the World Cup in Brazil. On radio show
Blue Night Radio
, a listener asked Taemin, "I liked the shooting sound in your music program performances. Why isn't it included in the digital version [of the song]?" Taemin said, "It was added right before performing on a music program as effect sounds for performance. It's not included because it may damage the musical completion of the song." Another listener asked, "'Danger' has a
Michael Jackson
feel. Did you have it in mind while working on the song?". To this, Taemin replied, "The song was composed abroad and bought. It wasn't like our goal or role model but just happened so in the process. The company thought it would suit me well, and it's not a style I dislike."
[7]
The song's choreography was created by
Ian Eastwood
.
Shinee
member
Jonghyun
also added that he heard from the managers that after seeing Taemin dance, "I heard he found it amazing for you to copy him so well."
[7]
Eastwood says of the song is "...like Michael Jackson" and pays homage to Jackson's unique dance moves and that Taemin seems to understand what Jackson's performance means.
Reception
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Ace
reached number one on the weekly
[8]
and monthly
[9]
Gaon Album Chart
, and number two on
Billboard
'
s World Albums Chart.
[10]
"Danger" reached number five on the weekly
Gaon Digital Chart
.
[11]
At South Korea's annual music awards,
Ace
won the Album Bonsang at the
29th Golden Disc Awards
, and received further nominations at the
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
and
Seoul Music Awards
.
[12]
[13]
Korean music publication
Weiv
described the track "Danger" as "[...] a song that showcases the bright sense of Thomas Troelsen good at using multiple tracks, stands out. Most of all, it is a rare song among recent SM songs which doesn't tire you after many replays."
[14]
In a review for the publication, Park Jun-woo said that the EP showed that Taemin had become an adult, contrasting with his image as the youngest Shinee member. He observed that it was unusual for a member of an SM group to release a solo album.
[15]
IZE
said "the young mysterious thief character with light moves but serious business came to life with Taemin's performance."
[16]
IZM
reviewer Jeong Yu-na noted the influence of Michael Jackson and felt that the EP displayed Taemin's growth as a vocalist. She particularly highlighted "Danger", which she thought created a synergistic effect when combined with the choreography, and "Pretty Boy", which she described as a "hidden weapon". She explained that collaborating with
Kai
allowed them both to overcome their weaknesses.
[17]
Track listing
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Ace
track listing
Title
| Lyrics
| Music
| Arrangement
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1.
| "Ace"
| Max Changmin
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2.
| "Danger" (
Korean
:
怪盜
;
RR
:
Goedo
)
| | | - Thomas Troelsen
- Mikkel Remee Sigvardt
- Command Freaks (Iconic Sounds)
| 3:11
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3.
| "Experience"
| Hong Ji-yoo
| - Winston Sela
- Marcus Brosch
| - Jake K (ARTiffect Music)
- Tesung Kim (Iconic Sounds)
| 3:13
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4.
| "Pretty Boy" (featuring
Kai
of
Exo
[note 1]
)
| | - Daniel Caesar (Caesar & Loui)
- Ludwig Lindell (Caesar & Loui)
- Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel)
| - Caesar & Loui (The Kennel)
| 3:43
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5.
| "Wicked" (
Korean
:
拒絶할게
;
RR
:
Geojeolhalge
)
| Kenzie
| | - Kenzie
- Red Rocket
- Devine Channel
| 3:25
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6.
| "Play Me" (
Korean
:
소나타
;
RR
:
Sonata
)
| Min Yeon-jae
| | | 3:01
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Total length:
| 20:31
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Charts
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Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Year-end charts
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Sales and certifications
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Awards and nominations
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Release history
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References
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- ^
"Genre according to iTunes"
.
iTunes
. Retrieved
July 25,
2014
.
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"Genre according to Taemin's official site"
. Archived from
the original
on August 15, 2017
. Retrieved
July 25,
2014
.
- ^
a
b
"STARHOME > Notice"
.
Taemin Official Website
. SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. Archived from
the original
on August 10, 2020
. Retrieved
August 18,
2014
.
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"샤이니 태민, 6年 만에 솔로 活動…男子 된 막내 魅力 爆發"
[Shinee Taemin begins solo career after six years... the explosive charm of the youngest member who has become a man].
Sports Dong-A
(in Korean). August 11, 2014.
Archived
from the original on June 27, 2020
. Retrieved
August 11,
2014
– via Nate.
- ^
"TAEMIN 태민_The 1st Mini Album 'ACE'_Highlight Medley"
.
YouTube
. Retrieved
August 13,
2014
.
- ^
Kwak, Yeon-soo (December 13, 2018).
"Director behind iconic K-pop music videos"
.
The Korea Times
. Retrieved
May 11,
2022
.
- ^
a
b
"[radio] Taemin at Jonghyun's Blue Night"
.
jujutaem
. August 22, 2014
. Retrieved
January 30,
2015
.
- ^
a
b
"2014年 35週次 Album Chart"
.
Gaon Music Chart
(in Korean).
Archived
from the original on February 17, 2015
. Retrieved
August 28,
2014
.
- ^
a
b
"Gaon Album Chart Monthly (8/2014)"
.
Gaon Music Chart
(in Korean).
Archived
from the original on October 6, 2014
. Retrieved
September 30,
2014
.
- ^
a
b
"World Albums (September 6, 2014)"
.
Billboard
.
Archived
from the original on December 16, 2018
. Retrieved
August 28,
2014
.
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"Gaon Weekly singles charts"
. August 18, 2014. Archived from
the original
on September 14, 2014
. Retrieved
September 12,
2014
.
- ^
a
b
Kim, Hyun-sik (January 16, 2015).
'大勢' 엑소, 골든디스크 音盤 部門 對象 靈光
['Popular' Exo win the Grand Prize in the album category at the Golden Disc Awards].
No Cut News
(in Korean).
Archived
from the original on September 21, 2021
. Retrieved
September 21,
2021
– via
Naver
.
- ^
a
b
"Seoul Music Awards Vote"
.
Sports Seoul
(in Korean). Archived from
the original
on January 12, 2015
. Retrieved
March 8,
2022
.
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"[weekly weiv] 08.08 ~ 08.22"
.
Weiv
(in Korean). August 28, 2014.
Archived
from the original on January 30, 2020
. Retrieved
August 28,
2014
.
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Park, Jun-woo (September 11, 2014).
"태민 ? The 1st Mini Album 'Ace' (2014)"
.
Weiv
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
August 14,
2022
.
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Kang, Myung-seok (August 27, 2014).
"태민, 아이돌의 靑春 證明"
[Taemin, An Idol's Way of Proving Youth].
IZE
(in Korean).
Archived
from the original on March 2, 2017
. Retrieved
August 27,
2014
.
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Jeong, Yu-na (September 2014).
"Ace"
.
IZM
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
August 14,
2022
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"週間 CDアルバムランキング 2014年09月01日付"
[Weekly CD Album Ranking ? September 1, 2014].
Oricon
(in Japanese). Archived from
the original
on August 17, 2016
. Retrieved
October 27,
2021
.
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"G-Music Combo Chart"
.
G-Music
(in Chinese). Archived from
the original
on October 6, 2014
. Retrieved
October 27,
2021
.
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"Heatseekers Albums (September 6, 2014)"
.
Billboard
.
Archived
from the original on December 15, 2018
. Retrieved
August 28,
2014
.
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"2014年 總決算 Album Chart"
.
Gaon Music Chart
(in Korean).
Archived
from the original on February 10, 2015
. Retrieved
February 17,
2015
.
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Cumulative sales for
Ace
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"2014 Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards nominees"
. December 16, 2014
. Retrieved
December 20,
2014
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Kim, Ji-in (August 29, 2014).
태민, '뮤직뱅크'서 솔로曲 '怪盜'로 첫 1位
[Taemin wins first place on 'Music Bank' with his solo song 'Danger'].
Maeil Business Newspaper
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
March 19,
2022
– via
Naver
.
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Kim, Mi-hwa (August 30, 2014).
태민, '뮤뱅' 이어 '陰中'도 1位..民戶와 膈한 抱擁
[Following 'Music Bank', Taemin also ranked first on 'Music Core'... A big hug with Minho].
Star News
(in Korean)
. Retrieved
March 19,
2022
– via
Naver
.
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"iTunes ? Music ? The 1st Mini Album 'ACE' ? EP by TAEMIN"
.
iTunes Store
. August 18, 2014
. Retrieved
December 6,
2014
.
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"ACE by Taemin"
(in Chinese).
Avex Taiwan
. September 26, 2014
. Retrieved
December 6,
2014
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