"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.

"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 . 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: A, B, C, and D. Versions A and B promote the title song "O"-正.反.合.. Versions C and D are repackaged versions that promote the fantasy theme of the song Balloons and contain new songs and a DVD in each.

For 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 its 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 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

CD

1. "O"-正.反.合. ("O" - Jung.Ban.Hap.)
2. 세상에 단 하나뿐인 마음 (You're my miracle)
3. Hey! Girl
4. Get me some
5. I'll be there
6. 네 곁에 숨쉴 수 있다면 (White Lie - in Version C & D ONLY)
7. Remember
8. 이제 막 시작된 이야기 (The story has just begun)
9. ON&ON
10. Phantom 환영(幻影)
11. You only love
12. 풍선 (Balloons)
13. Included in Japan's release
14. You're my miracle - Japanese Ver.

Extras

Version A

• Photo booklet

Version B

• Poster

Version C

• Fold-in poster in slot (with lyrics)

Version D

• Deck of 30 cards with photos (featuring members in fantasy costumes)

DVD

Version B (Special features)

1. Includes desktop wallpapers and images (accessed on website with password)
2. Special video material ("O"-Jung.Ban.Hap. music video)

Version C (Theatre Drama)

1. Talk(1) 극장드라마 'Vacation' Introduction
2. 극장드라마 'Vacation' (Full Ver.)
3. Talk(2) 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special Behind
4. 극장드라마 'Vacation' NG Special

Version D (Music Videos)

1. Talk(1) The 3rd Album "O"-正.反.合. Showcase Introduction
2. The 3rd Album "O"-正.反.合. Showcase (No Cut Ver.)
3. Talk(2) 'Hug' Memory
4. Music Video 'Hug'
5. Talk(3) 'The Way U Are' Memory
6. Music Video "The Way U Are'
7. Talk(4) '믿어요(I Believe)' Memory
8. Music Video '믿어요(I Believe)'
9. Talk(5) 'TRI-ANGLE' Memory
10. Music Video 'TRI-ANGLE'
11. Talk(6) 'Rising Sun' Memory
12. Music Video 'Rising Sun'
13. Talk(7) "O"-正.反.合. Memory
14. Music Video "O"-正.反.合.
15. Talk(8) '풍선(Balloons)' Memory
16. Music Video '풍선(Balloons)'
17. '풍선(Balloons)' M/V Making Film
18. 동방신기's Exclusive Story 2: Our Secret Code++

Charts and sales

Korea Albums & Singles Chart

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	349,317	387,046 *not including international sales
2007	#22	36,044

References

External links

• http://www.tvxq.com/