Back to the Basic is the first Korean-language extended play by South Korean recording artist Rain. It was his first release since his Korean-language studio album Rainism (2008).

Commercially, the EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number 25 on the Oricon Albums Chart. It sold more than 56,000 copies in South Korea and 8,000 copies in Japan as of 2013.

Background As a farewell to his fans before going for 21 months of compulsory military service,"Top K-pop star Rain to join Army" Yonhap News. September 23, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011 Rain toured throughout Asia including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Rain's official twitter. March 24, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2015 This was the first tour where Rain traveled throughout Korea with stops in Busan, Guangzhou, Jeju, Daegu, Daejeon and Seoul."RAIN - the BEST SHOW - 2011 concert schedule." Rain's official website. July 5, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2015"Rain promises ‘The Best Show’ before enlistment" Yahoo! Celebrity Philippines. July 11, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2015

Reception The EP sold over 53,584 copies in South Korea and was the 26th best-selling album of 2010. In Japan, the EP sold over 8,000 copies. (subscription only) The Japanese version was released with a different cover, a Japanese version of "Love Song" and a DVD with a making of as well as the "Love Song" music video.

Accolades + Music program awards for "Love Song" Program Date Ref.M Countdown April 8, 2010 April 15, 2010 Music BankApril 16, 2010April 23, 2010April 30, 2010InkigayoApril 18, 2010

Promotion and live performances As a farewell to his fans before going into the military, Rain held his fourth concert tour in Asia, titled The Best Show Tour, beginning in March 2011. The tour spanned 16 shows in numerous countries in Asia including South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia. The tour concluded with a free concert in Gangnam in October 2011, prior to his military enlistment.

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2010) Peakposition Japanese Albums (Oricon)25 South Korean Albums (Gaon)1

Monthly charts Chart (2010) Peakposition South Korean Albums (Gaon)1

Year-end charts Chart (2010)Position South Korean Albums (Gaon) 26

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