Heartbreaker (G-Dragon album)
{{Infobox album
| name = Heartbreaker
| type = Album
| artist = G-Dragon
| cover = G-Dragon - Heartbreaker.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = August 18, 2009
| recorded = 2009
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = {{flatlist|
| length = 35:52
| language = Korean
| label = YG
| producer = {{hlist|G-Dragon|Choice37|Teddy Park|Kush|Jimmy Thornfeldt}}
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Shine a Light
| next_year = 2010
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Heartbreaker
| type = Studio album
| single1 = Heartbreaker
| single1date = August 11, 2009
| single2 = Breathe
| single2date = September 21, 2009
| single3 = Butterfly
| single3date = October 23, 2009
| single4 = A Boy
| single4date = November 9, 2009
}}
{{Extra album cover
| header = Alternative cover
| type = album
| cover = G-Dragon Heartbreaker Reissue.jpg
| border =
| alt =
| caption = 2011 reissue album artwork
}}
}}
Heartbreaker is the debut album of South Korean rapper G-Dragon, member of Big Bang.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=50847|title=G-Dragon Shines on First Album|last=Han Sang|first=Hee|date=October 28, 2009|newspaper=The Korea Times|access-date=November 5, 2009|archive-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916212743/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=50847|url-status=live}} The chart-topping single "Heartbreaker", became one of the best selling singles in South Korea of all time, having sold over 4 million copies since its release.{{cite web|title=BIGBANG Sales Thread|url=https://onehallyu.com/topic/3909-%E2%99%95-bigbang-sales-thread-170617-update-1408mln-digital-727mln-physical-807mln-tour-tickets-427bln-youtube-views-%E2%99%95/|website=Onehallyu|access-date=2017-09-03|archive-date=2017-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729134042/https://onehallyu.com/topic/3909-%E2%99%95-bigbang-sales-thread-170617-update-1408mln-digital-727mln-physical-807mln-tour-tickets-427bln-youtube-views-%E2%99%95/|url-status=live}}
Release and singles
Although initially scheduled to be released in April, the release date was pushed back to August to coincide with his 21st birthday.[http://www.yesasia.com/us/1020963681-0-0-0-en/info.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322063750/http://www.yesasia.com/us/1020963681-0-0-0-en/info.html|date=2012-03-22}} (English) Kim, Lynn. G-Dragon Vol. 1 - Heartbreaker Yes Asia. Retrieved January 2, 2010.[http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_detail.htm?No=10145 G-Dragon of Big Bang to Release Solo Album] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216132544/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_detail.htm?No=10145 |date=2016-02-16 }} KBS World. Retrieved January 2, 2010. G-Dragon collaborated with several YG labelmates, including Teddy Park of 1TYM, bandmate Taeyang, and CL and Dara of 2NE1. The lead single "Heartbreaker" landed at number-one on multiple charts, including the Mnet and Melon Music chart, while "Breathe" was ranked in the Top 20. "A Boy" described the personal struggles he went through as he started in the entertainment industry at the age of 6, eventually becoming a trainee at YG Entertainment when he was 12.Han, Sang-hee. [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/10/178_53467.html G-Dragon to Hold 1st Solo Concert] The Korea Times. Retrieved January 2, 2010. "The Leaders", which featured Teddy and CL, referenced Girls' Generation's song "Gee", Kim Kyu Jong (of SS501)'s "Wuss Up", and 2NE1's "I Don't Care".
Controversy
G-Dragon was accused of plagiarism by Sony Music, as his tracks "Heartbreaker" and "Butterfly" were thought to be similar to Flo Rida's "Right Round" and Oasis's "She's Electric", respectively.[https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/09/178_52518.html YG Hits Sony Over Plagiarism Allegations] . The Korea Times. September 25, 2009. Retrieved September 29, 2009.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2009/10/137_54413.html|title=Is Plagiarism a New Genre?|last=Lee Sung|first=Moo|date=October 28, 2009|newspaper=The Korea Times|access-date=November 7, 2009|archive-date=November 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101065433/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2009/10/137_54413.html|url-status=live}} EMI, who also owned the rights to "Right Round" stated they saw no similarities between the two songs.{{in lang|ko}} [http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=200908212249183&mode=sub_view 지드래곤, '표절이라 단정하기엔 섣부른 판단!'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124182420/http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0 |date=2019-11-24 }}. 한경닷컴. August 21, 2009. Retrieved Oct 2, 2009. In response, Sony Korea denied G-Dragon the ability to promote the track any further without paying reparations. On September 21, 2009, Sisa Magazine, a news program on MBC, stated that officials from Sony reportedly sent YG Entertainment warning letters about plagiarism. Sony's legal representative stated, "It was a hard decision for the music critics." However, they decided that there were similarities and accordingly issued a warning letter to the production company and composers. However, YG Entertainment claimed nothing had been decided or legally determined and that the "letter" which YG received from Sony was not considered legal action; they also stated they have not received a direct response from the American publishers regarding the matter.{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.donga.com/fbin/output?n=200909250212 “표절 경고장 불쾌”…양현석 뿔났다] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120717065529/http://news.donga.com/fbin/output?n=200909250212 |date=2012-07-17 }}. donga.com. September 25, 2009. Retrieved October 2, 2009. On March 6, 2010, YG Entertainment announced that they personally contacted Flo Rida's representatives and that he will appear as a featured artist in a new version of "Heartbreaker", to be released as a bonus track on G-Dragon's concert album Shine a Light. On May 22, G-Dragon appeared as a special guest at Flo Rida's concert in Korea and performed the new version of "Heartbreaker".{{Cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0003251754|title='강력마약' 플로라이다, 지드래곤 떠올릴 여유×|date=May 22, 2010|access-date=December 10, 2024|work=Newsis|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|via=Naver|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210134753/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0003251754|archive-date=December 10, 2024|url-status=live|location=Seoul|language=ko|trans-title='Powerful Drug' Flora, I Can Afford to Think of G-Dragon×}}{{Cite news|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/201005/20100525/a5y77110.htm|title=美 줄리아베벌리, "빅뱅 지드래곤은 한국의 마이클 잭슨" 극찬|date=May 24, 2010|access-date=December 10, 2024|language=ko|trans-title=Julia Beverly praises "BIGBANG's G-DRAGON is Korea's Michael Jackson"|work=The Chosun Ilbo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210135051/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/201005/20100525/a5y77110.htm|archive-date=December 10, 2024|url-status=live}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+Awards |
| Year
! Award-giving body ! Category ! Result ! Ref. |
|---|
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |2009
| Hanteo Award | {{won}} |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards
| {{won}} |
| Melon Music Awards
| Album of the Year | {{won}} | align="center" | {{cite news |author=Han, Sang-Hee |date=2009-11-22 |title=Music Awards Has Fresh Yet Disappointing Start |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/11/201_55925.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926005350/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/11/201_55925.html |archive-date=2012-09-26 |access-date=2009-12-13 |newspaper=The Korea Times}} |
Track listing
{{Track listing
| all_lyrics = G-Dragon; "The Leaders" co-written with Teddy and CL
| extra_column = Arrangement
| title1 = A Boy
| note1 = 소년이여; Sonyeoniyeo
| length1 = 3:29
| music1 = {{hlist|G-Dragon|Choice37}}
| extra1 = Choice37
| title2 = Heartbreaker
| length2 = 3:22
| music2 = {{hlist|G-Dragon|Jimmy Thornfeldt}}
| extra2 = Jimmy Thornfeldt
| title3 = Breathe
| length3 = 3:27
| music3 = {{hlist|G-Dragon|Jimmy Thornfeldt}}
| extra3 = Jimmy Thornfeldt
| title4 = Butterfly
| note4 = featuring Jin Jung
| length4 = 3:42
| music4 = {{hlist|Choice37|G-Dragon}}
| extra4 = Choice37
| title5 = Hello
| note5 = featuring Dara
| length5 = 3:17
| music5 = {{hlist|Kush|G-Dragon}}
| extra5 = Kush
| title6 = Gossip Man
| note6 = featuring Kim Gunmo
| length6 = 3:31
| music6 = {{hlist|Teddy|G-Dragon}}
| extra6 = Teddy
| title7 = Korean Dream
| note7 = featuring Taeyang
| length7 = 3:16
| music7 = {{hlist|G-Dragon|Jimmy Thornfeldt}}
| extra7 = Jimmy Thornfeldt
| title8 = The Leaders
| note8 = featuring Teddy and CL
| length8 = 3:48
| music8 = Teddy
| extra8 = Teddy
| title9 = She's Gone
| note9 = featuring Kush
| length9 = 3:44
| music9 = {{hlist|Kush|G-Dragon}}
| extra9 = Kush
| title10 = 1 Year Station
| note10 = 1년 정거장; Ilnyeon Jeonggeojang
| length10 = 4:04
| music10 = {{hlist|Kush|G-Dragon}}
| extra10 = Kush
| total_length = 35:52
}}
Sales
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! Country |
| scope="row" | South Korea |
|---|
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! Region ! Date ! Format ! Distributing Label ! Ref. |
| scope="row" rowspan="3" | South Korea
| {{Start date|2009|08|18}} |
|---|
| August 21, 2009
|CD |{{Hlist|YG Entertainment|Mnet Media Corp.}} |
| June 20, 2011 {{Small|(Reissue)}}
|CD |{{Hlist|YG Entertainment|KMP Holdings}} |
| scope="row" | Taiwan
| {{Start date|2012|09|28}} | CD+DVD {{small|(limited edition)}} |
References
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External links
- [http://www.ygbigbang.com/gdragon/ Official Website]
{{G-Dragon}}
{{Mnet Asian Music Award for Album of the Year}}
{{Melon Music Award for Album of the Year}}
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Category:YG Entertainment albums