Xignature
Studio album by
XIA
ReleasedMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
Genre
Length48:57
LanguageKorean
Label
XIA chronology
Yesterday
(2015)		 Xignature
(2016)		 Pit a Pat
(2020)
Singles from Xignature
  1. "Rock The World"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
  2. "Sweet Melody"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)

Xignature is the fourth studio album by South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on May 30, 2016.[2][3]The album contains of thirteen tracks including double lead single "Rock The World" and "Sweet Melody". The album also features several artists The Quiett, Automatic, Crucial Star, and Paloalto.[4]

Background and release

On May 9, C-Jes announced that XIA would set to be release his fourth full-length Xignature (blend of his stage name "Xia" and the word "Signature") and started pre-orders in the same day. The album features various genres, such as, Hip Hop, EDM, R&B, Urban, etc.[5] On May 11, the album's tracklist was revealed.[6]On May 17, "Rock The World" was revealed as the album's lead single.[7] On May 18, the promotional single "..Is You" was released.[8][9]On May 24, the music teaser of "Rock The World" was released.[10] On May 26, the album's audio preview was revealed.[11]On May 28, the music video was released prior the album's release through Naver TV Cast.[12]The album officially released on May 30.[13]

Commercial performance

The promotional single "..Is You" debuted at No. 19 on the Gaon digital chart, selling 72,183 copies in its first week.[14][15]

Xignature debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated May 29–June 4, 2016.[16][17]

Promotion

XIA promoted the album with a live outdoor showcase held at the east gate of the COEX Mall in Seoul on May 30 and attendance by 3,000 fans.[18][19] He also had his own segment on Melon Radio.[20][21]

To commemorate the release of the album, XIA would began his fifth Asia tour kick-off in Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on May 11, 2016.[22]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Rock The World" (featuring The Quiett & Automatic)XiaThe Vanderveers3:58
2."Sweet Melody" (featuring Ben)XiaFrakial3:24
3."This Love Shouldn't Go Away" (이 사랑을 떠나가면 안돼요)GaemiGaemi4:04
4."Pretty" (예뻐)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Kim Yoo Chan3:57
5."Fun Drive" ((FUN 드라이브) featuring Crucial Star)Xia, Kwon Bin GiXia, Kwon Bin Gi3:35
6."Break My Heart"Park Eun WooAirwave Assassins3:21
7."Still" (여전히)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Yoo Yeong Joon3:57
8."Magic Carpet"XiaTonino Speciale, Michael Angelo, Michael Harwood3:21
9."Don't Forget" (잊지는 마)Kim Se Jin, YodaKim Se Jin, Park Chan3:45
10."XITIZEN" (featuring Paloalto)Xia, Park IlXia, Park Il3:27
11."You're Irreplaceable" (다른 누구도 대신 못할 너)Jung KeyJung Key4:24
12."Tonight"President, Parking LotSuran, Made By, Kaiser3:57
13."..Is You"Seonwoo Jungah, RealmeeeSeonwoo Jungah3:41

Release history

Country Date Label(s) Format
South Korea May 30, 2016 C-JeS, LOEN Digital download, CD
Worldwide Digital download
Japan June 9, 2016[23] CD

References

  1. ↑ "XIA (준수) - 4집 [XIGNATURE]". Synnara. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  2. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000476898
  3. ↑ "JYJ′s Kim Junsu Showcases ′Xignature′". 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  4. ↑ ""팬들 배신하기싫어" 김준수의 '비싼' 앨범 고집에 박수를" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  5. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000146324
  6. ↑ https://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=404342
  7. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000462766
  8. ↑ https://m.breaknews.com/443312
  9. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000474660
  10. ↑ https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=97388
  11. ↑ https://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=407874
  12. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/article/076/0002937877?sid=103
  13. ↑ https://m.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20160529001015117
  14. ↑ "..Is You". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  15. ↑ "Gaon Singles Chart - Week 21 - 2016". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  16. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000616856
  17. ↑ https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201606091356396710&r=1
  18. ↑ "JYJ's Xia Junsu glows in outdoor 'XIGNATURE' showcase". Yonhap. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  19. ↑ https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=98205
  20. ↑ "서른된 김준수, 1위 욕심 없어 더 빛나는 뮤지션" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  21. ↑ https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000151976
  22. ↑ https://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=410338
  23. ↑ "4集 - Xignature (韓国盤)" (in Japanese). Amazon. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
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