Is 01:59PM a good place to start with 2PM?

Yes, 01:59PM is recommended as a starting point for new 2PM listeners. A vibrant blend of electronic beats and emotive balladry that captures the essence of early K-pop's infectious energy. Released on November 10, 2009, 01:59PM was 2PM's first studio album, following their successful EP, The First Album: 2PM. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their place in the K-pop scene after gaining initial fame with hits like 'Again & Again'. This album marked a key moment in their evolution into a leading boy band.

01:59PM works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance energy, addictive hooks for sing-alongs and vibrant sound for social gatherings.

How many songs are on 01:59PM?

01:59PM has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

01:59PM

2PM · 2009

45 min · 13 tracks · K-pop

A vibrant blend of electronic beats and emotive balladry that captures the essence of early K-pop's infectious energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Heart Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Heartbeat — This track serves as the album's lead single, combining dynamic choreography with an infectious hook that exemplifies 2PM's energetic style and thematic depth about love and longing.
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Again&again — As one of their earlier hits, this song showcases emotional vocal delivery and catchy melodies that effectively highlight the group's blend of pop and R&B influences.
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Gimme the light — This track stands out for its engaging beat and playful lyrics, showcasing the group's fun side while maintaining their signature smooth harmonies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic tracks with ballads, showcasing solid writing and production typical of early K-pop.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with electronic beats, while the second half shifts to more emotive ballads.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, often featuring call-and-response sections between members.
The album includes multiple remixes of its singles, which alters the arrangement and instrumentation compared to their original versions.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance energy
addictive hooks for sing-alongs
vibrant sound for social gatherings
emotive vocals for heartfelt moments

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer slow, contemplative pieces

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified 2PM's popularity and established their reputation in K-pop.
Career context: Released on November 10, 2009, 01:59PM was 2PM's first studio album, following their successful EP, The First Album: 2PM. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their place in the K-pop scene after gaining initial fame with hits like 'Again & Again'. This album marked a key moment in their evolution into a leading boy band.
Stylistic neighbors: Got7· BTS· SHINee