"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.

"O"-正.反.合.
Version A Cover (CD+Photos)
Studio album by TVXQ
Released	September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)
Recorded	2006
Genre	K-Pop, Dance, R&B, Ballad, A capella
Length	43:50
Language	Korean, English
Label	SM Entertainment
Producer	Lee Soo Man
TVXQ chronology
Heart, Mind and Soul (2006) "O"-正.反.合. (2006) Five in the Black (2007)
Version C (CD + DVD + Poster)
Singles from "O"-Jung. Ban.Hap.
""O"-正・反・合 ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.) (Promoted song)" "세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) (Promoted song)" "풍선 (Balloons) (Promoted song)"

"O"-正.反.合. is TVXQ's third Korean studio album, released on September 29, 2006. In a year when Korean music sales had slumped, it was the highest selling album in South Korea in 2006 which won the group several prominent awards in South Korea.^[1][2] It continues to chart and manages to stay in the top 50 each month. The album's name "O"-Jung.Ban.Hap is also the name of the lead single, which translates to "O"-Thesis.Antithesis.Synthesis or "O"-Justice.Opposition.Solution in English (some English articles also refer to it as "O" Union), in regard to global conflicts and a strong need for peace and resistance. The album has a balance of fast tempo songs and ballads.

Versions and repackaging

The album was released in 4 different versions and packaging. Versions A and B, C and D. Versions A and B promote the title song "O"-正.反.合., while Versions C and D promote the fantasy theme of the song Balloons and contain new songs and a DVD in each. The initial versions of the album with the original tracklisting was released in CD and cassette formats.

For the Version D, the label company did a unique box packaging, with special deck of cards with members' pictures wearing costumes included with the CD and DVD specials.

In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the album was released under the name "O"-Zheng.Fan.He, while in Japan the name of the album is "O"-Sei.Han.Go. The japanese release does not contain the repackaged versions that are available in the korean release.

Music videos

"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap

The lead single is a fast-tempo fusion of rock, hip hop, and electronic trance. The music video took several days to complete as it's footage was shot in several different countries. U-Know Yunho's footage was shot in Japan, Micky Yoochun's and Max Changmin's in Prague, Hero Jaejoong's in Thailand, and Xiah Junsu's in South Korea. The music video showcases intense and unique dance choreography with stylized outfits.

Balloons

In drastic contrast to the lead single, Balloons (Pungseon in korean) is a bubbly song that features TVXQ members in animal costumes, made to directly appeal to the younger generation, as well as older generations familiar with the original Balloons by Five Fingers (an old Korean band). The lyrics talk about innocent childhood dreams and memories and how people tend to forget the importance of those dreams as they grow older.

In the lyrics, "yellow balloons" was changed to "red balloons" to coordinate with the colour that represents TVXQ's fanbase Cassiopeia.

Performances

In three short months after the album's release, TVXQ were invited to perform on many stages of music shows, award shows, and concerts. TVXQ performed their third album's songs a few times in 2007 as well, since a fourth Korean album had not been released.

Track listing

Version A

CD

1. "O"-正・反・合 ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] (Young Jin Yu 유영진) - 4:15
2. 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 [Sesang-e dan Hanappun-in Ma-eum] (You're My Miracle) (Kim Younghu 김영후) - 3:59
3. Hey! Girl (Luther Squeak Jackson, Yu Hanjin 유한진) - 4:18
4. Get Me Some (LA VERDI, THOMAS CHARLES, PANDHER, DANIEL, Lyrics by Tae-Hoon 태훈) - 3:30
5. I'll be there (Seongje Huang 황성제, Jenny Yu 유제니) - 3:29
6. Remember (Kenzie, Lyrics by Kim Jeongbae 김정배) - 4:16
7. 이제 막 시작된 이야기 [Ije Mag Sijagdoen Iyagi] (The story has just begun) (Bakchanghak 박창학, Yunsang 윤상) - 4:13
8. ON&ON (GREAT DANE aka. Carsten, Lyrics by Kim Younghu 김영후) - 4:26
9. Phantom 환영(幻影) [Hwan-yeong (Hwan-yeong)] (Kenzie, Lyrics by Kim Jeongbae 김정배) - 3:24
10. You only love (Yiyunjae 이윤재) - 3:11
11. 풍선 [Pungseon] (Balloons) (Yiduheon 이두헌, Sungho Kim 김성호) - 3:50

Extra

• Photo booklet

Version B CD "O"-正・反・合 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) Hey! Girl Get Me Some I'll be there Remember 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun) ON&ON Phantom 환영(幻影) You only love 풍선 (Balloons) DVD Theater Drama "VACATION" Highlight Theater Drama "VACATION" M/V '그리고... [Geuligo...] (Holding Back the Tears...)' Jacket Sketch in Prague* Interview About TVXQ! Member's "O"- 正.反.合 ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] M/V Making Film "O"- 正.反.合 M/V (2:00 Ver.) 東方神起's [Tohoshinki's] Exclusive Story : Something New!* * Contains Chinese subtitle in Hong Kong and Taiwan Release. Extra Inclusive of desktop wallpapers and images (accessed on website with password) Poster* Set of six postcards** * Only in the Korea Release ** Only in the Hong Kong and Taiwan Release

Japan Release Version CD "O"-正・反・合 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) Hey! Girl Get Me Some I'll be there 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 [Ne Gyeot-e Sumswil su Issdamyeon] (White Lie...) (Xiah Junsu 시아준수) Remember 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun) ON&ON Phantom 환영(幻影) You only love 풍선 (Balloons) You're my miracle - Japanese Ver. Extra Bilingual

Version C Also known as 'Repackaged Version: Theater Drama' CD "O"-正・反・合 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) Hey! Girl Get Me Some (New version) I'll be there 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...) Remember 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun) ON&ON Phantom 환영(幻影) You only love 풍선 (Balloons) (New version) DVD talk(1) 극장드라마 [Geugjangdeulama] (Drama Theater) 'Vacation' Introduction 극장드라마 'Vacation' (Full Ver.) talk(2) 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special Behind 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special Extra Fold-in poster in slot (with lyrics)

Version D Also known as 'Repackaged Version: Music Video' CD "O"-正・反・合 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle) Hey!Girl Get me some (New version) I'll be there 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie...) Remember 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun) ON&ON Phantom 환영(幻影) You only love 풍선 (Balloons) (New version) DVD talk(1) The 3rd Album “O”-正.反.合. ["O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.] Showcase Introduction The 3rd Album “O”-正.反.合. Showcase (No Cut ver.) talk(2) 'Hug' Memory MusicVideo 'Hug' talk(3) 'The Way U Are' Memory MusicVideo 'The Way U Are' talk(4) '믿어요 [Mid-eoyo] (I Believe)' Memory MusicVideo '믿어요 (I Believe)' talk(5) 'TRI-ANGLE' Memory MusicVideo 'TRI-ANGLE' talk(6) 'Rising Sun' Memory MusicVideo 'Rising Sun' talk(7) “O”-正.反.合. Memory MusicVideo “O”-正.反.合. talk(8) '풍선 [Pungseon] (Balloons)' Memory MusicVideo '풍선(Balloons)' '풍선(Balloons)' M/V Making Film 동방신기's [Dong Bang Shin Ki's] Exclusive Story 2: Our Secret Code++ Extra Deck of 30 cards with photos (featuring members in fantasy costumes) Double-sided poster with Credits and List of song titles and list of DVD content on one side and on the other side Hangul lyrics of all songs on album

Release history

Country	Date
South Korea	September 29, 2006
Taiwan	October 12, 2006
Japan	October 23, 2006
Japan	October 26, 2006

Charts and sales

Korea albums & singles chart^[3]

Chart	Position	Sales
September Monthly Chart (2006)	1	120,505
November Monthly Chart (2006)	1	144,535
December Monthly Chart (2006)	6	20,046
January Monthly Chart (2007)	10	10,144
February Monthly Chart (2007)	13	5,507
March Monthly Chart (2007)	11	3,642
April Monthly Chart (2007)	19	2,325
May Monthly Chart (2007)	15	2,864
June Monthly Chart (2007)	28	1,429
July Monthly Chart (2007)	28	1,429
August Monthly Chart (2007)	18	2,730
September Monthly Chart (2007)	36	1,018
October Monthly Chart (2007)	39	1,955
November Monthly Chart (2007)	35	1,457
December Monthly Chart (2007)	46	1,055
January Monthly Chart (2008)	24	1,685
February Monthly Chart (2008)	28	1,502

Korea Top 100 yearly chart

Year	Position	Sales	Total Sales
2006	1	100.000 [4]	404,719 *not including international sales
2007	22	1000 [5]

References

1. ^ 11월 가요음반 판매량집계 Archived 1 November 2007 at WebCite
2. ^ "Kpop Industry Undergoing Slump". Korea Times: pp. 2. 2008-01-28. http://www.hancinema.net/korean-movie-news_12171.php. Retrieved 2008-02-01. 
3. ^ Music Industry Association of Korea
4. ^ 11월 가요음반 판매량집계 Archived 8 January 2009 at WebCite
5. ^ 1월 가요음반 판매량집계

External links

• TVXQ's official site (Korean)

Awards and achievements
Preceded by The 3rd Masterpiece by SG Wannabe	Golden Disk Awards for Disk Daesang (Album of the Year) 2006	Succeeded by The Sentimental Chord by SG Wannabe