Is 1 a good place to start with B1A4?

Yes, 1 is recommended as a starting point for new B1A4 listeners. Electro-pop melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an infectious blend of youthful energy and emotional depth. Released on October 24, 2012, '1' marked B1A4's transition into the Japanese market, following their successful debut in South Korea with 'Let's Fly' in 2011. This album features Japanese versions of their earlier hits and showcases the group's growth as they aimed to expand their international appeal.

1 works well if you're into steady mid-tempo enjoyment, youthful exuberance and warmth and heartfelt melodies for reflection.

How many songs are on 1?

1 has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Released 14 years ago this October

1

B1A4 · 2012

35 min · 10 tracks · K-pop

Electro-pop melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an infectious blend of youthful energy and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beautiful Lie Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and relatable themes of deception in love, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Only one (Japanese ver.) — As a fan-favorite from their earlier work, this version showcases the group's vocal harmonies and lyrical depth, resonating well with both Korean and Japanese audiences.
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Wake me up — With its upbeat tempo and motivational lyrics, this track exemplifies youthful optimism and energy, making it a standout moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo enjoyment
youthful exuberance and warmth
heartfelt melodies for reflection
easy listening during commutes

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek complex musical experimentation

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — First full-length album in Japan, establishing B1A4's presence in a new market.
Themes: Japanese market transition· deception in love
Career context: Released on October 24, 2012, '1' marked B1A4's transition into the Japanese market, following their successful debut in South Korea with 'Let's Fly' in 2011. This album features Japanese versions of their earlier hits and showcases the group's growth as they aimed to expand their international appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: BtoB· Astro· Seventeen