What makes The First Step: Chapter Three by Treasure notable?

This album marked a significant moment for Treasure, peaking at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea. It also demonstrated the group's rising popularity, attracting attention from both fans and critics for its catchy production and dynamic choreography, further establishing their presence in the competitive K-pop landscape. Released on November 6, 2020, 'The First Step: Chapter Three' is Treasure's third installment in their debut series. The group was rapidly gaining traction following their earlier releases, which had already established them as a promising new act in the K-pop scene. This album solidified their evolving sound and showcased their growth as performers.

How many songs are on The First Step: Chapter Three?

The First Step: Chapter Three has 4 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

The First Step: Chapter Three

Treasure · 2020

15 min · 4 tracks · K-pop

A vibrant fusion of K-pop energy and hip-hop swagger, layered over infectious dance beats and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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음 (MMM) — This lead track exemplifies Treasure's signature style with its catchy chorus and energetic choreography, setting the tone for the entire album.
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오렌지 (ORANGE) — This track showcases a more playful side of the group, featuring bright melodies that perfectly complement their youthful image and vocal strengths.
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음 (MMM) (inst.) — The instrumental version allows listeners to appreciate the intricate production and arrangement that support the vocals, highlighting the song's underlying energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases catchy hooks and energetic production but lacks depth in its lyrical content.

What we noticed

Each song employs a repetitive hook that emphasizes catchiness, making them memorable and danceable.
The production includes layered synths and bass-heavy drops, creating a vibrant sound typical of contemporary K-pop.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked a significant moment in establishing Treasure's reputation.
Career context: Released on November 6, 2020, 'The First Step: Chapter Three' is Treasure's third installment in their debut series. The group was rapidly gaining traction following their earlier releases, which had already established them as a promising new act in the K-pop scene. This album solidified their evolving sound and showcased their growth as performers.
Stylistic neighbors: Ateez· Stray Kids· Enhypen