Wake Up is the debut Japanese studio album by South Korean boy band BTS, which was released on December 24, 2014. The album features 13 tracks, including the Japanese versions of "No More Dream", "Boy in Luv", and "Danger", as well as two original Japanese songs: "The Stars" and "Wake Up". The album peaked at number two on Oricon Charts.
Wake Up
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Released: December 24, 2014 Genre: J-pop pop Dance-pop Hip Hop R&B Length: 49:44 Language: Japanese Label: Pony Canyon Producer: Pdogg "Hitman" Bang (co-producer)
Editions • Limited Edition Type A (PCCA-4137): The limited edition features, along with the standard track list of the album, a video clip of BTS' first official fan meeting in Japan at the Tokyo Dome City Hall, and a campaign lottery ticket. • Limited Edition Type B (PCCA-4138): The limited edition features, along with the standard track list of the album, a DVD with their Japanese music videos, and a campaign lottery ticket. • Regular Edition (PCCA-4139): The regular edition includes the CD only and a random photo card.
Release and Promotion Three songs from the album were released as singles:
The first and debut single, a Japanese version of the song "No More Dream", was released on June 4, 2014. It peaked at number eight in Oricon's weekly chart, selling more than 34,000 copies. Type A, Type B, and a regular edition of the single was released and also included a Japanese version of "Attack on Bangtan" ("進撃の防弾"), while the regular edition included an additional Japanese version of "Like" ("いいね!").
The second single, a Japanese version of the song "Boy In Luv", was released on July 16, 2014. It peaked at number four in Oricon's weekly chart. It has sold for more than 44,000 copies. Type A, Type B, and a regular edition of the single was released and also included a Japanese version of "N.O" , while the regular edition included an additional Japanese version of "Just One Day".
The third and final single, a Japanese version of the song "Danger", was released on November 19, 2014. It peaked at number five in Oricon's weekly chart, selling 49,124 copies in its first week. Type A, Type B, and a regular edition of the single was released and also included a Japanese SONPUB remix version of "Attack on Bangtan" ("進撃の防弾"), while the regular edition included an additional Japanese version of "Miss Right".
For the promotion of their debut studio album, BTS went on their first Japanese tour called: "防弾少年団1st JAPAN TOUR 2015 「WAKE UP: OPEN YOUR EYES」". They toured Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka from February 10 to February 19, 2015, attracting more than 25,000 spectators.
Charts Wake Up debuted at number two on Oricon Daily Album charts and third on Oricon Weekly Charts. At least 28,000 copies were sold. Chart Japan Oricon Daily Album Chart : 2 Japan Oricon Weekly Album Chart : 3
