Английская Википедия:Ace (EP)

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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. "Danger" was released as the lead single.

Background and release

On August 11, 2014, SM Entertainment announced Taemin would release an EP titled Ace on August 18. On August 13, a highlight medley video from the EP was uploaded to YouTube. 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".

Composition

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."

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." 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

Ace reached number one on the weekly and monthly Gaon Album Chart, and number two on BillboardШаблон:'s World Albums Chart. "Danger" reached number five on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart. 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.

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." 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. IZE said "the young mysterious thief character with light moves but serious business came to life with Taemin's performance." 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.

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for Ace

Chart (2014)	Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)	13
South Korean Albums (Gaon)	1
Taiwanese Albums (G-Music)	14
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)	20
US World Albums (Billboard)	2

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for Ace

Chart (2014)	Peak position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Ace

Chart (2014)	Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)	23

Sales and certifications

Sales for Ace

Chart	Amount
Gaon physical sales	97,438
Oricon physical sales	5,105

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for Ace

Ceremony	Year	Category	Result	Шаблон:Abbr
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards	2015	Album of the Year	Шаблон:Nom
Golden Disc Awards	2015	Album Bonsang (Main Prize)	Шаблон:Won
		Album Daesang (Grand Prize)	Шаблон:Nom
Seoul Music Awards	2015	Bonsang (Main Prize)	Шаблон:Nom

Music program awards

Song	Program	Date	Шаблон:Abbr
"Danger"	Music Bank	August 29, 2014
	Show! Music Core	August 30, 2014

Release history

Release history and formats for Ace

Region	Date	Format	Label	Шаблон:Abbr
South Korea	August 18, 2014	Шаблон:Hlist	Шаблон:Hlist
Various		Шаблон:Hlist	SM Entertainment
Taiwan	September 26, 2014	CD	Avex Taiwan