O!RUL8,2?

2013 EP by BTS
O!RUL8,2?
EP by
BTS
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2013
Recorded2013
Genre
  • Hip hop
  • R&B
Length30:36
LanguageKorean
Label
  • Big Hit
  • Loen
  • Pony Canyon[1]
Producer
  • Pdogg
  • "Hitman" Bang
  • Slow Rabbit
  • Supreme Boi
BTS chronology
2 Cool 4 Skool
(2013) 		O!RUL8,2?
(2013) 		Skool Luv Affair
(2014)
Singles from O!RUL8,2?
  1. "N.O"
    Released: September 11, 2013

O!RUL8,2? (Oh! Are you late, too?)[2] is the first extended play by South Korean boy band BTS. It was released on September 11, 2013[3] as the second album after 2 Cool 4 Skool. The album consists of ten tracks, with "N.O" (also known as "No Offense") as the lead single. The group later promoted "Attack On Bangtan (진격의 방탄)", another track from the album.

Background and release

On August 27, 2013 Big Hit Entertainment launched a countdown clock[4] on BTS official website and uploaded a comeback trailer[5] on YouTube in preparation for O!RUL8,2? and comeback promotions. It featured a monologue by Rap Monster as different 3D images related to BTS floated in space before shattering into the ground[6] and starts off with a voice-over narration that talks about how one should pursue his or her dream.[7] Three days later, they revealed the O!RUL8,2? track list[8] and concept photo[9] of the album on their official Twitter account and Facebook page. They also released the design and details of the physical album, along with its photobook, photocard and poster.[10] Big Hit Entertainment then released a special trailer for the album's concept.[11] They later released the first teaser, revealing that "N.O" would be the lead single.[12] On September 8, 2013, BTS dropped an audio preview[13] prior to the actual release of the album.

Music video

The music video for the lead track, "N.O" (an acronym for "no offense"),[14] was released on September 10, one day before the release of the album. The music video featured the members dressed in uniforms, and rebelling against their teacher in what appears to be a dystopian classroom.[15] Their dance was choreographed by Son Sungdeuk and the music video was directed by Zanybros.[16]

Composition

Musically, BTS did not fundamentally change their sound as compared with 2 Cool 4 Skool, utilizing fiery rapping along with trap beats, brass, and soulful melodies. Lyrically, the EP expanded on the theme of dreams and happiness, revealing their frustration under the harsh Korean education system and their determination to confront the struggle of proving themselves.[17]

Promotions

BTS made their comeback with "N.O" on September 12, 2013, on Mnet's M Countdown music program.[18] The group went on to promote on KBS's Music Bank, MBC's Music Core, SBS's Inkigayo and Arirang TV's Simply K-Pop. In November 2013, BTS proceeded with follow-up promotion of the album with "Attack on Bangtan" on various South Korea music programs.[19] Much later in 2015, BTS held a special concert[20] in support of the album. 2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins was held for two days at Olympic Hall starting from March 28, 2015, with BTS performing songs from 2 Cool 4 Skool and O!RUL8,2?.

Commercial performance

O!RUL8,2? debuted at number four on the Gaon Weekly Chart in the second week of September 2013.[21] The album also debuted at number 11 on the September Gaon Monthly Chart.[22] It was ranked the 55th best-selling album of South Korea on the Gaon Album Chart in 2013.[23] As of 2019, it has sold over 200,000 copies.[24]

Track listing

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[25]

No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Intro : O! RUL8,2"
  • Pdogg
1:11
2."N.O"
Pdogg3:30
3."We On"
Pdogg3:51
4."Skit: R U Happy Now?" Pdogg2:28
5."If I Ruled the World"
  • Pdogg
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
Pdogg4:07
6."Coffee"
  • Pdogg
  • Slow Rabbit
4:20
7."BTS Cypher Pt.1"
  • Supreme Boi
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
Supreme Boi2:11
8."진격의 방탄" (Jingyeogui Bangtan / Attack On Bangtan)
  • Pdogg
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
  • Supreme Boi
Pdogg4:07
9."팔도강산" (Paldogangsan / Satoori Rap)
  • Pdogg
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
Pdogg3:25
10."Outro: Luv in Skool"
  • Slow Rabbit
  • Pdogg
  • Slow Rabbit
  • Pdogg
1:26
Total length:30:36

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for O!RUL8,2?
Chart (2013–2023) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[21] 4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 66
US World Albums (Billboard)[27] 6

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for O!RUL8,2?
Chart (2013) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[22] 11

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for O!RUL8,2?
Chart (2013) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[23] 55
Chart (2014) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[28] 92
Chart (2015) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[29] 87
Chart (2016) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[30] 86
Chart (2017) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[31] 99
Chart (2018) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[32] 82
Chart (2019) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[33] 81
Chart (2021) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[34] 85

Sales and certifications

Chart Sales
South Korea (Gaon) 319,951 [24]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea September 11, 2013 CD, Digital download Big Hit Entertainment
LOEN Entertainment
Various Digital download

See also

References

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