What makes Roman by Teen Top notable?

Roman gained significant attention in South Korea, peaking at number 5 on the Gaon Album Chart. The lead single, No More Perfume on You, showcased Teen Top's signature dance-pop sound and contributed to their rapid rise within the competitive K-pop landscape. Released on January 1, 2011, Roman was Teen Top's debut EP, marking their entry into the burgeoning K-pop scene. At this point, the group was fresh on the market, having formed just a year prior in 2010, and aimed to establish themselves with a distinct sound and style.

Roman works well if you're into catchy melodies for sing-alongs, short bursts of youthful energy and lighthearted themes for fun moments.

How many songs are on Roman?

Roman has 6 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Roman

Teen Top · 2011

22 min · 6 tracks · K-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and polished production, showcasing the youthful energy of K-pop in its early 2010s form.

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Top tracks — play these first

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No More Perfume on You — As the lead single, this track exemplifies Teen Top's signature sound with its infectious hook and energetic choreography that captivated fans and helped define their image.
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Beautiful Girl — This track features a more romantic theme, demonstrating Teen Top's versatility and appealing melodic lines that resonate well with their young audience.
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First Kiss — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, First Kiss encapsulates the youthful exuberance of the group while showcasing their vocal harmonies effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases solid production and catchy melodies but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that contrasts with the preceding energy.
Each song features layered vocal harmonies and prominent electronic instrumentation typical of early 2010s K-pop.
The lead single is repeated as an instrumental track at the end, which emphasizes its importance in the EP's overall structure.

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 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

catchy melodies for sing-alongs
short bursts of youthful energy
lighthearted themes for fun moments
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seekers of deep introspection
prefer lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2011, Roman was Teen Top's debut EP, marking their entry into the burgeoning K-pop scene. At this point, the group was fresh on the market, having formed just a year prior in 2010, and aimed to establish themselves with a distinct sound and style.
Stylistic neighbors: SHINee· EXO· BTS

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 No More Perfume on You 3:30
2 Beautiful Girl 3:52
3 First Kiss 3:36
4 The Back of My Hand Brushes Against 4:10
5 Tell Me Why 3:23
6 No More Perfume on You (Inst) 3:30

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