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''Keep Your Head Down'' is [[Dong Bang Shin Ki|TVXQ!]]'s fifth Korean studio album and first one as a two-member group. The album was released in two editions, a special edition; including a 100 page photo book, a photo card and a poster, and a regular edition released one week later; including the bonus track "[[Journey (Dong Bang Shin Ki)|JOURNEY]]" (which was used as theme song for [[Max]]'s starring drama ''[[Wikipedia:Paradise Ranch|Paradise Ranch]]'').  
 
''Keep Your Head Down'' is [[Dong Bang Shin Ki|TVXQ!]]'s fifth Korean studio album and first one as a two-member group. The album was released in two editions, a special edition; including a 100 page photo book, a photo card and a poster, and a regular edition released one week later; including the bonus track "[[Journey (Dong Bang Shin Ki)|JOURNEY]]" (which was used as theme song for [[Max]]'s starring drama ''[[Wikipedia:Paradise Ranch|Paradise Ranch]]'').  
  
The song "Wae (Keep Your Head Down)" was used as lead track and two weeks after the release of the album, a Japanese version of the song, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)|Why? (Keep Your Head Down)]]", was released in Japan as their 31st Japanese single. According to the [http://www.mediatraffic.de/albums.htm United World Charts] the album has sold 177,000 copies within 3 weeks after release.
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The song "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)|Wae (Keep Your Head Down)]]" was used as lead track and two weeks after the release of the album, a Japanese version of the song, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)|Why? (Keep Your Head Down)]]", was released in Japan as their 31st Japanese single. According to the [http://www.mediatraffic.de/albums.htm United World Charts] the album has sold 177,000 copies within 3 weeks after release.
  
 
Two months later, it was re-released as a repackage album, including three versions of the new song "[[Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go)]]" which also served as lead track of repackage album, 54 postcards and a poster. A Japanese edition of the repackage album was also released on May 5 in two CD+DVD versions, a regular edition and a "Deluxe" edition including a 62-page photobook. The release was originally scheduled for March 30, but it was postponed due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami]]. The Japanese edition featured the Japanese version of the title track, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)]]" instead of the regular Korean version, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)|Wae (Keep Your Head Down)]]".  
 
Two months later, it was re-released as a repackage album, including three versions of the new song "[[Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go)]]" which also served as lead track of repackage album, 54 postcards and a poster. A Japanese edition of the repackage album was also released on May 5 in two CD+DVD versions, a regular edition and a "Deluxe" edition including a 62-page photobook. The release was originally scheduled for March 30, but it was postponed due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami]]. The Japanese edition featured the Japanese version of the title track, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)]]" instead of the regular Korean version, "[[Why (Keep Your Head Down)|Wae (Keep Your Head Down)]]".  

Revision as of 11:31, 29 May 2021

Korea/Japan Limited Cover
Korea/Japan Regular Cover
Artist
TVXQ!
Album
Keep Your Head Down
Released
2011.01.05 (Limited Edition)
2011.01.12 (Regular Edition)
Tracklist
  1. Wae (Keep Your Head Down) (왜; Why)
  2. Mitgi Sirheun Iyagi (How Can I) (믿기 싫은 이야기; A Story I Don't Want to Believe)
  3. MAXIMUM
  4. CRAZY (feat. Jay from TRAX)
  5. Honey Funny Bunny (U-Know solo)
  6. RUMOR
  7. Gobaek (Confession) (고백) (Max solo)
  8. Our Game
  9. SHE
  10. ATHENA
  11. JOURNEY (feat. Seohyun of SNSD) (Regular Edition Bonus Track)



Korean Repackage Edition Cover
Artist
TVXQ!
Album
Keep Your Head Down (Repackage)
Released
2011.03.18
Tracklist
  1. Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go (Monologue))
  2. Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go)
  3. Why (Keep Your Head Down)
  4. Mitgi Sirheun Iyagi (How Can I) (믿기 싫은 이야기; A Story I Don't Want to Believe)
  5. MAXIMUM
  6. CRAZY (feat. Jay from TRAX)
  7. Honey Funny Bunny (U-Know solo)
  8. RUMOR
  9. Gobaek (Confession) (고백) (Max solo)
  10. Our Game
  11. SHE
  12. ATHENA
  13. JOURNEY (feat. Seohyun of SNSD)
  14. Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go (Monologue)) (Instrumental)



Artist
TVXQ!
Album
Keep Your Head Down
Released
2011.05.04 (Japan)
Catalog Number
AVCK-79025/B (CD+DVD Deluxe Limited Edition)
AVCK-79026/B (CD+DVD Regular Edition)
Price
¥5,500 (CD+DVD Deluxe Limited Edition)
¥3,990 (CD+DVD Limited Edition)
CD Tracklist
  1. Why (Keep Your Head Down)
  2. Mitgi Sirheun Iyagi (How Can I) (믿기 싫은 이야기; A Story I Don't Want to Believe)
  3. MAXIMUM
  4. CRAZY (feat. Typhoon from TRAX)
  5. Honey Funny Bunny (U-Know solo)
  6. RUMOR
  7. Gobaek (Confession) (고백) (Max solo)
  8. Our Game
  9. SHE
  10. ATHENA
  11. JOURNEY (feat. Seohyun of Girls' Generation)
  12. Before U Go (Monologue)
  13. Before U Go
  14. Before U Go (Monologue) (Instrumental)
Deluxe Limited Edition DVD Tracklist
  1. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Music Video Korea Version
  2. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Music Video Drama Version
  3. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Album Jacket Photoshoot Making
Regular Edition DVD Tracklist
  1. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Music Video Korea Version
  2. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Music Video Dance A Version
  3. Why (Keep Your Head Down) Music Video Dance B Version


Information

Keep Your Head Down is TVXQ!'s fifth Korean studio album and first one as a two-member group. The album was released in two editions, a special edition; including a 100 page photo book, a photo card and a poster, and a regular edition released one week later; including the bonus track "JOURNEY" (which was used as theme song for Max's starring drama Paradise Ranch).

The song "Wae (Keep Your Head Down)" was used as lead track and two weeks after the release of the album, a Japanese version of the song, "Why? (Keep Your Head Down)", was released in Japan as their 31st Japanese single. According to the United World Charts the album has sold 177,000 copies within 3 weeks after release.

Two months later, it was re-released as a repackage album, including three versions of the new song "Igeotmaneun Algoga Dokbaeg (Before U Go)" which also served as lead track of repackage album, 54 postcards and a poster. A Japanese edition of the repackage album was also released on May 5 in two CD+DVD versions, a regular edition and a "Deluxe" edition including a 62-page photobook. The release was originally scheduled for March 30, but it was postponed due to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese edition featured the Japanese version of the title track, "Why (Keep Your Head Down)" instead of the regular Korean version, "Wae (Keep Your Head Down)".

The covers used for the limited and regular editions of the Korean initial release were also used in Japan respectively.

Charts

TVXQ! promoting the album.

Gaon Albums Chart

The album debuted at #1 on the real-time daily charts of Hanteo, selling nearly 30,000 copies. Then, it went to #1 on weekly Gaon Albums Chart for twice a row and also managed to reach #1 by the end of the month of its release with sales around 230,000 copies. Ultimately, it sold around 263,412 copies and became #3 best-selling album of 2011 in Korea.

The repackage edition also managed to reach #1 on weekly and monthly Gaon Albums Chart. By the end of the year, it sold around 60,205 copies and became #20 best-selling album of 2011 in Korea.

  • Total Reported Sales (Combined): 323,617*

Oricon Chart Positions

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week Rank Sales
x x x x x x x 4 38,189
x x x x x x x 13 4,616
  • Total Reported Sales: 42,805

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