Taeyang's 2nd Album – RISE
Taeyang's second studio album, RISE, was released on June 10, 2014, marking his first full-length solo project in four years since Solar (2010). The album showcases a blend of R&B, EDM, hip hop, and pop, reflecting his musical evolution and maturity. Notably, RISE debuted at number 112 on the Billboard 200, becoming the highest-charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist at the time.
🎶 Tracklist
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Intro (Rise)
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Eyes, Nose, Lips (눈, 코, 입)
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1AM (새벽 한시)
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Stay With Me (feat. G-Dragon)
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Body (아름다워)
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Ringa Linga (링가 링가)
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This Ain't It (이게 아닌데)
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Let Go (버리고)
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Love You to Death
RISE features collaborations with G-Dragon on "Stay With Me" and includes the hit singles "Eyes, Nose, Lips" and "Ringa Linga."
📦 Packaging & Editions
The album was released in two versions:
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Deluxe Edition: Includes a 128-page booklet, CD, two posters, and three photo cards.
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Standard Edition: Includes a 48-page booklet, CD, one poster, and one sticker.1
The packaging design, inspired by the concept of an annular eclipse, won the 2015 Red Dot Award and the 2016 iF Design Award.
📈 Commercial Performance
Upon release, "Eyes, Nose, Lips" topped multiple Korean music charts, including Melon, Mnet, and Olleh Music, within hours. Other tracks like "1AM" and "This Ain't It" also ranked in the top ten, contributing to the album's success.
