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-	Released in Korea as ''' 친절한 MR Lady '''; this is the first full album released by solo artist [[Ophelia]] right after her debut Korean single [[Heartstrings]] but not acknowledged as her debut full work. It's an after movie music dedication album on the two movies - '''Sympathy for Lady Vengeance''' and '''The King and the Clown'''.
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	== Background Information ==		== Background Information ==
	'''Type:''' Normal Limited Edition TYPE C<br>		'''Type:''' Normal Limited Edition TYPE C<br>
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	== Album Information ==		== Album Information ==
-	<br>	+	Recording for this album was off to a rough start. After the completion work of [[Ophelia]]'s first Korean mini album [[Map My Mind]], her company almost immediately began recruiting other producers to work on her first full studio Korean album. A confirmed list was finalised in April. Recording was scheduled to start early May but according to public news Ophelia was reported to have boycotted her representative decisions and refused to start recording. The involved composers responded negatively to this and warned they would not work if she "refuses to co-operate".
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		+	In the end the company did not release any official statement to regard this news and announced producer '''B.D.B''' and '''Hong Joo''' who were previously included as the main background responsibles were now off the list, however with no provided reason. A week later the dispute was resolved and recording will resume mid-May in China, at Ophelia's personal stduio located at Beijing. Fans suggested that the earlier argument was caused by the mismanagement by the company, forcing the artist to work with producer that had noticeably similar styles - in order to make her musical direction more "pop". There were later no more official statements released and Ophelia did not personally comment on the topic.<br>
	== Critical Reception ==		== Critical Reception ==
-	Most of the reviews on this album were generally positive at a high 78% average, however most did not like the idea of mixing two different style of movie together to do a musical review conclusion. Especiall when one leans more on violence, while the other concenrates on mostly romance elements. Professionals praised [[Ophelia]] for her well balance between mixing original music off the movie's soundtrack with new elements and her well neat lyrics.
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-	Award winning soundtrack composer '''Kim Jin Sung''' also lend a hand on this album, hence raising the then expectation for this album.
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-	'''Choi Ill Joon''' of '''Cyworld Monthly Music''' gave this work a stunning nine out of ten and claims the music allows anyone to feel the change of atmosphere immediately. He says, ''"[[Ophelia]] is one great rising talent. In areas of singing, composing, lyrics of course - but she also has a hidden talent - to create great music and knows if they make the audience feel a certain way. We see her debut single [[Heartstrings]] [...] Beautifully written and allows the people to view exactly like it. People would definitely want a lot from her first album but with no set date for it, you can experience it more early in this - being [[Sympathy for Mr Lady]].''
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-	''Alone by judging only its' music and lyrics it will most likely deserve a full point but as a new artist there will certainly be missing holes no matter what a musical genius you're born to be. This album describes the beautiful sad story behind a clown who is a man and a violent murder who has no fear who's a single mum raising her own daughter. Since [[Ophelia]] makes suspending music that makes its' audience feeling that very exact certain way she aims for, in this case it leaves us feeling depressed for life yet optimnist but angressive enough to kill [...] In the end a very strange mix. That's possibly what she aims for, in that case successful but certainly very deep for a sixteen year old. Something you would expect from rapper lyricst '''Tablo''' being her mentor.''
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-	''She has gained me successfully as a fan. After hearing her #1 single, I immediately thought she was worth more than an idol but she was yet to set what her musical style is. There's no reason for her company to promote her as an idol figure but maybe her music wouldn't have received enough attention it has right now - which would be a great shame. It's surpising that her targerted idol audience of teenagers are more than accepting of her music and is a great sign from the usual below average repetive songs from idol groups today. Her talent and depth in music exceeds as most senior artists out there today. Moreover track #3 '''Blood Brush Strokes''', #4 '''A Kind Hearted Clown''' and #7 '''Red Eyeshadow''' has been on repeat in my house ever since its release. After hearing this, I am can assure I will keep an eye out for all her future releases.''
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-	==Chart Performence==
-	{| class="wikitable sortable"
-	|-
-	| Name
-	| Position
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-	| Melon Music Daily Chart
-	| #1
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-	| Cyworld User Music
-	| #1
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-	| iTunes Korea Album
-	| #1
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-	| Monk3y Music Chart
-	| #3
-	|}
	== Particpating Artists ==		== Particpating Artists ==
	* [[Ophelia]]<br>		* [[Ophelia]]<br>
		+	* [[Mr. Kid]]<br>
		+	* Mad Clown
	'''Involved Producers'''		'''Involved Producers'''
	* [[Ophelia]]		* [[Ophelia]]
-	* Billion Dollar Baby
	* Noday		* Noday
-	* Yoon Sung Ho
	* Rabbit Hood		* Rabbit Hood
		+	* [[Skin Piece]]
	''' Personnel '''		''' Personnel '''
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	== Tracklisting ==		== Tracklisting ==
-	1.   Sympathy For Lady Vengeance - Original Ver. (02:26)<br>	+	1. Rain Tears - [[Ophelia]] || The Flow <br>
-	2.   Swirl Round Smile [SRS] (01:44)<br>	+	2. King-dom - [[Ophelia]] || [[Ophelia]]<br>
-	3.   Blood Brush Strokes (02:46)<br>	+	3. Last Meal - [[Ophelia]] ft. Mad Clown || [[Skin Piece]]<br>
-	4.   A Kind Hearted Clown(04:44)<br>	+	4. 삐에로 (Pierrot) - [[Ophelia]] ft. [[Mr. Kid]] || Kim Hyun Soon<br>
-	5.   A Violent Single Mum (00:56)<br><br>	+	5. 'Tis Story - [[Ophelia]] || Steven Smith & [[Ophelia]] <br><br>
-	6.   Beautiful Relationships (02:40)<br>	+
-	7.   Red Eyeshadow (01:30)<br>	+	6. The Forgotten Person - [[Ophelia]] || Noday <br>
-	8.   The Clown's Features (01:31)<br>	+	7. 수감자 (Prisoner) - [[Ophelia]] || Rabbithood<br>
-	9.   Deadly Yet Beautiful (02:12)<br> <br>	+	8. 낯익은 세상 (Hometown) - [[Ophelia]] || [[Ophelia]] <br>
		+	9. The Day of Your Exceution  - [[Ophelia]] || [[Ophelia]]<br>
		+	10. 차칸남자 (MR. Nice) <small>(Nice Guy Theme Song)</small> - [[Ophelia]] || [[Ophelia]]<br>
-	10.  Goodbye Tears (01:04)<br>	+	=== Special Deluxe Edition ===
-	11. Beautiful Clown - Original Ver. (00:34)<br>	+	11. King-dom (Accoustic Guitar Ver.) <br>
-	12. I Love Your Violent Past (01:49)<br>	+	12. Rain Tears (Unplugged Ver.)  <br>
-	13. Stupid End (01:19)<br><br>	+

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Current revision as of 04:29, 24 May 2012

Contents 1 Background Information 2 Album Information 3 Critical Reception 4 Particpating Artists 5 Tracklisting 5.1 Special Deluxe Edition

Background Information

Type: Normal Limited Edition TYPE C
Sale Date: TBA 2012
Price: US $30.00
Producing: Clumsy Media, Pastel PMCD, Loen Entertainment

Album Information

Recording for this album was off to a rough start. After the completion work of Ophelia's first Korean mini album Map My Mind, her company almost immediately began recruiting other producers to work on her first full studio Korean album. A confirmed list was finalised in April. Recording was scheduled to start early May but according to public news Ophelia was reported to have boycotted her representative decisions and refused to start recording. The involved composers responded negatively to this and warned they would not work if she "refuses to co-operate".

In the end the company did not release any official statement to regard this news and announced producer B.D.B and Hong Joo who were previously included as the main background responsibles were now off the list, however with no provided reason. A week later the dispute was resolved and recording will resume mid-May in China, at Ophelia's personal stduio located at Beijing. Fans suggested that the earlier argument was caused by the mismanagement by the company, forcing the artist to work with producer that had noticeably similar styles - in order to make her musical direction more "pop". There were later no more official statements released and Ophelia did not personally comment on the topic.

Critical Reception

Particpating Artists

• Ophelia
  
• Mr. Kid
  
• Mad Clown

Involved Producers

• Ophelia
• Noday
• Rabbit Hood
• Skin Piece

Personnel

• Suemy Gonzalez – violin
• Clinton Sparks – keyboards, producer

Tracklisting

1. Rain Tears - Ophelia || The Flow
2. King-dom - Ophelia || Ophelia
3. Last Meal - Ophelia ft. Mad Clown || Skin Piece
4. 삐에로 (Pierrot) - Ophelia ft. Mr. Kid || Kim Hyun Soon
5. 'Tis Story - Ophelia || Steven Smith & Ophelia

6. The Forgotten Person - Ophelia || Noday
7. 수감자 (Prisoner) - Ophelia || Rabbithood
8. 낯익은 세상 (Hometown) - Ophelia || Ophelia
9. The Day of Your Exceution - Ophelia || Ophelia
10. 차칸남자 (MR. Nice) (Nice Guy Theme Song) - Ophelia || Ophelia

Special Deluxe Edition

11. King-dom (Accoustic Guitar Ver.)
12. Rain Tears (Unplugged Ver.)