Destination[2] is South Korean boy band SS501's eight Korean mini-album released on May 24, 2010 by DSP Media.[1] This was also their last mini-album before their contract's expiration.[3]

Destination
Rebith album cover - normal edition
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ReleasedMay 24, 2010 (2010-05-24)[1]
GenreK-pop, R&B, Dance
Length22:51
LanguageKorean
LabelDSP Media
ProducerSteven Lee
SS501 chronology
Rebirth
(2009)
Destination
(2010)
Music video
"Love Ya" on YouTube
"Let Me Be The One" on YouTube

After wrapping up their 1st Asia Tour Persona, SS501 made preparations for their new mini-album Destination right away. Once again, they collaborated with American producers Steven Lee and Ken Lewis who worked on their Rebirth album, as well as Grammy-winning mix engineer Kevin KD Davis, producing another world-class pop album with four new songs.[4]

The lead track, "Love Ya" was composed by Steven Lee, a grand and emotional mid-tempo song with heavy beats, accompanied by an orchestra and blended with a piano melody.[1] The album also features the R&B track "Let Me Be The One", the dance song "Crazy 4 U" which was first heard and performed during their tour, and the Eurobeat-style pop track "Forever" written by Heo Young-saeng.[4]

Their first win for the lead track, "Love Ya", was on KBS's Music Bank, on June 11.[5] On June 18, DSP announced that SS501 would end their "Love Ya" promotions due to the expiration of their contract on June 7, 2010, five years after since their debut.[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Let Me Be The One (그게 나라고..)"Lee Seung-jaeSteven Lee, Sean Alexander, Andre MieuxSteven Lee, Sean Alexander, Andre Mieux04:03
2."Love Ya"Lee Seung-jaeSteven LeeSteven Lee03:23
3."Crazy 4 U"Lee Seung-jaeSteven LeeSteven Lee03:41
4."영원토록" (Until Forever)Heo Young-saengFreakchild, Christian Weber, Paul Drew, Greig Watts, Pete BarringerPaul Drew, Greig Watts, Pete Barringer04:56
5."Let Me Be The One (그게 나라고..)" (Acoustic Ver.)Lee Seung-jaeSteven Lee, Sean Alexander, Andre MieuxSteven Lee04:05
6."Love Ya" (Inst.) Steven LeeSteven Lee03:23
Total length:22:51
Japan version Limited Edition - DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Love Ya" (music video) 
2."Let Me Be The One" (music video) 
Taiwan version Limited Edition Version B+SS501 file folder B+5 Photocards
No.TitleLength
1."Love Ya" (music video) 
2."Love Ya" (music video teaser) 

Music videos

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  • "Love Ya"
  • "Let Me Be The One"

Release history

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Country Date Distributing label Format
South Korea May 24, 2010 DSP Media CD[4]
June 2010 CD + Photobook[6]
Japan August 2010 Limited Edition CD+DVD[7]
Taiwan June 2010 Limited Edition Version A[8]
June 2010 Limited Edition Version B[9]

Charts

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Country Chart Peak
position
Ref
South Korea Gaon Weekly Chart 1 [10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "DSP Discography - 2010" Archived 2014-11-09 at the Wayback Machine.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  2. ^ SS501. Destination. 2010. CD.
  3. ^ a b Kang Seung-hun "Kim Hyun-joong says SS501 has not disbanded" 10 Asia. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 2011-10-31
  4. ^ a b c "SS501 - Destination (Normal Edition)".Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  5. ^ Hong, Lucia (14 June 2010). "Boy bands take control of TV music programs". 10 Asia. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  6. ^ "SS501 - Destination (Special Edition) (Limited Edition)".Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  7. ^ "Destination [Japan Special Edition] (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)".Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  8. ^ "SS501 - Destination (Version A) (Taiwan Version)".Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  9. ^ "SS501 - Destination (Version B) (CD+DVD) (Taiwan Version)".Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  10. ^ "This links to current week - select the year/month from drop down menu". Gaon Album Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
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