First Chapter

**First Chapter** is the first single album by The New Black. It was released on June 19, 2014 with 꽃불/Fireworks serving as the title track.

## Background

After the success of their collab single, Something, Lemon Entertainment encouraged the members to include a b-song track in their debut album. Woojoo and Junghyun decided to make a song based on the group's common favourite motif, *i.e.* love. In the middle of making a song, the group went on a trip by the sea where Woojoo received a bout of inspiration. 꽃불/Fireworks is a summer-themed song using the infamous and mind-boggling sauce 'Untitled (1)'.

> "It was a memory of being somewhere in the sea with my mom and dad when I was 5-years old. Strangely, I can't remember their faces, but the fireworks I saw at that time remains vivid in my memory. It was a single ray of fiery light shot into the bright, sunny sky." - Sun Woojoo
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The song was so good that it ended up being the title track of their debut album. The company had to overhaul their existing plans and songs. It was the start of Woojoo's foray into songwriting.

> While everyone was contemplating about the song, the A&R Team Leader sighed. "He came up with a title track when I asked for a b-side." At those words, everyone laughed because they felt the same way.
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## Release

Teasers for the group debut was released on x.

The music video was released on x. It featured a cameo by co-label and senior Day-Z from girl group Scarlet. It was directed by Jung Seong-moon.

First showcase and fansign event

The release for the album was mired by media reporters because of Lemon and DNC's rivalry. They were up against Street Boys whom they later on became friends with.

## Tracks

1. **꽃불/Fireworks**
2. Unnamed track
3. Unnamed track
4. 꽃불/Fireworks (acoustic ver.)

## 꽃불/Fireworks

꽃불/Fireworks serves as the title track of their debut album. It is a summer track that focuses on vocals rather than the dance or performance-oriented tracks that were released in 2014.

### Stage Composition

"In a friendly atmosphere of laughing and talking together (warmth), we meet strangers and have fun (happiness), and friendship (love) sprouts between people we met while traveling. The stage was conceived while imagining the atmosphere reminiscent of Jules Verne's 'The Lost 15 Boys'.

### Music Video

The content was simple. Five young men make an emergency landing on Earth by a mysterious girl. At first, they are embarrassed by the unfamiliar environment and unfamiliar characters, but soon, they are fascinated by the beautiful scenery and weather, and their wariness towards each other fades. Boys laughing and playing together. It was a refreshing song, but I felt a warm corner somewhere. Listening to it, the song seems to beckon. Come and play with them.

### Lyrics

[Verse 1] Jiho

여긴 지금 어디인 걸까 Where am I now

낯선 바다 낯선 공기 strange sea, strange air

어디 있는 걸까 넌 where are you

난 외딴 곳에 눈을 떴어 I opened my eyes in a lonely place

[Verse 2]

(Missing verse)

[Bridge] Leehyuk

불씨는 이미 있었던 거야 The fire was already there

너는 그저 빛나게 두면 돼 you just have to let it shine

Show your true colors

저길 봐 우리의 불꽃이야 (Firework) (Look over there, it's our flame (Firework)

밤하늘을 수놓는 우리의 모습을 Our image embroidering the night sky

[Outro]

Like a Firework

보여 주는 거야 I'll show you

Like a Firework

너와 나의 색깔을 the color of you and me

## 꽃불/Fireworks (acoustic ver.)

"Unlike the previous version, which gives off a refreshing feeling, this song is arranged into a sing-along version that is likely to be sung at a concert. Certainly, track 4 was more suitable for acapella." This version was sung during their showcase audio accident.

## References

1. ↑ Episodes 38-39
2. ↑ Episode 39
3. ↑ Episode 40
4. ↑ Episode 39
5. ↑ Episode 51
6. ↑ Episode 51