Timing is Kim Hyun-joong's fourth Korean mini-album, which was released on July 11, 2014, under KeyEast.
The album was preceded by the pre-release single, "His Habit", released on July 4, 2014. The track "Beauty Beauty" was released one week after, together with the album on July 11.
Background and development After he released his fourth Japanese single album Hot Sun on June 18,"Kim Hyun Joong’s New Japanese Single ‘Hot Sun’ Ranks No. 1 on Oricon Chart". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Kim went off to his 2014 Kim Hyun Joong World Tour: Dream and Fantasy tour"Kim Hyun Joong to Meet with International Fans through World Tour in Seven Countries". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12. starting on June 28 in Seoul."Kim Hyun Joong to Hit Mexico and Peru for His World Tour". Soompi. Retrieved 2014-08-12. While he was touring, KeyEast Entertainment revealed on July 2 that Kim will be having a new album in Korea in days."[추가]네 번째 미니앨범 ‘TIMING’ 발매 및 예약판매 안내 드립니다.". Hyun-joong.com. Retrieved 2014-08-12. The album is said to be a reflection of Kim Hyun-joong's past as well as the direction he will be walking on towards his future."Kim Hyun Joong Will Be Releasing a Mini Album Called “Timing”". Soompi. Retrieved 2014-08-12. In addition, a teaser image of Kim standing before an old alleyway, representing an old-and-new image of his life.Kim Hyun Joong announces domestic comeback with teaser image". Allkpop. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Besides the image teaser, the upcoming four tracks were also announced. In particular, various overseas artists were said to have participated in producing the tracks of the album including Pharrell Williams' guitarist Brent Paschke and Far East Movement's keyboardist Mister Rocks."Kim Hyun Joong to Release New Album ′Timing′ in Korea on July 11". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
On July 4, Kim posted the CD jacket image for Timing, just before his pre-release of "His Habit" song at noon of the same day."Kim Hyun Joong Releases CD Jacket Image for ′Timing′". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Four days after, on July 8, a video of himself promoting his upcoming album was uploaded onto his official YouTube account."KIM HYUN JOONG 김현중 TIMING - 영상 메세지". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Right after his message was a video teaser for his single "Beauty Beauty". Once again, Kim released more photo teasers on July 11 before officially releasing the album at noon."[Video] Kim Hyun Joong Chases His Beauty in New ′Beauty Beauty′ MV". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
Release and promotion Two days after his agency's announcement, Kim has pre-released "His Habit" single on July 4 prior to his album release."Kim Hyun Joong to pre-release 'HIS HABIT' featuring Kim Ye Rim (Lim Kim) and Kanto". Allkpop. Retrieved 2014-08-12. The song features Lim Kim and Kanto and penned by Mister Rocks."Kim Hyun Joong pre-releases 'HIS HABIT' feat. Kim Ye Rim and Kanto". Allkpop. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Just as planned, Kim released his album one week later,"Kim Hyun-joong releases 4th EP “Timing”". Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-08-12. around the time that he was touring worldwide. The music video for "Beauty Beauty" was uploaded on his official YouTube channel in the same day,"KIM HYUN JOONG 김현중 TIMING - 'Beauty Beauty' M/V (Full ver.)". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-08-12. which includes a behind-the-scenes footage at the end.
After its release, Kim continued his world tour. For instance, he attended his Japanese concert in Yokohama Arena on July 29 and 30 titled 2014 Kim Hyun Joong World Tour: Fantasy in Japan gathering over 20,000 fans."Kim Hyun Joong Makes 20,000 Fans Cheer for Yokohama Concert". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12. He also promoted his just completed Korean series Inspiring Generation, a premium event prior to his concert in Osaka on August 5, garnering 13,000 fans."Kim Hyun Joong Heats Up Osaka with World Tour Concert and Drama Promotional Event". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
Tracks Kim Hyun-joong's tracks have different genres. "His Habit" is an urban hip hop song featuring Kim Hyun-joong and Lim Kim's harmony and Kanto's rapping, producing a "more sentimental album"."Kim Hyun Joong Works with Lim Kim, Kanto and More for ‘His Habit’". Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-12. The track, penned by Far East Movement's keyboard player Mister Rocks, was the first to be released before his album release. His title track "Beauty Beauty", on the other hand, is an up-tempo dance track with band sounds. At the same time, the music video shows a "colorful, warm and party-worthy setting".
Other tracks include "Nothing On You", an acoustic ballad, and "What I Want to Say", a modern British ballad track.
Track listing
Music videos "Beauty Beauty"
Release history Country Date Distributing label Format South Korea July 11, 2014 KeyEast CD"Kim Hyun Joong Mini Album Vol. 4 - Timing". YesAsia. Retrieved 2014-08-12. Worldwide digital download"Timing - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-08-12.TaiwanJuly 15, 2014Warner Music TaiwanLimited edition CD"Kim Hyun Joong Mini Album Vol. 4 - Timing (CD + DVD + Folded Calendar Poster) (Taiwan Limited Edition)". YesAsia. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
Charts Chart Country PeakpositionGaon Weekly Album ChartSouth Korea3South Korea's Gaon chart's weekly album sales from July 6, 2014 - July 12, 2014 (in Korean) Originally from Gaonchart.co.kr (2014). Archived on July 31, 2014. Retrieved on August 8, 2014.Gaon Monthly Album Chart8Gaon Yearly Album Chart61
References
External links Kim Hyun Joong discography