// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Guilty Love say to the judge? I'm love-struck with guilt.
| "Guilty Love" | ||||
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Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by 2PM | ||||
| from the album 2PM of 2PM | ||||
| B-side | "365" | |||
| Released | January 28, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | Epic Records Japan | |||
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| 2PM singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Guilty Love" on YouTube | ||||
"Guilty Love" is the ninth Japanese single by South Korean boy band 2PM, released on January 28, 2015 in four editions by Epic Records Japan. The single was the group's second to top the Oricon Singles Chart and the group's third to top the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Background and release
[edit]"Guilty Love" and B-side track "365" were first performed on January 3–4, 2015 at 2PM's second fan meeting in Japan, titled New Year’s Party 2015 "Old Boy vs Young Boy", to a total of 40,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena.[1] The single was released on January 28, 2015 in four editions: a regular CD-only edition, two CD + DVD editions, and a LP size jacket limited edition which includes remixes of "Guilty Love" and "365".[2]
Composition
[edit]"Guilty Love" is a dance-pop song with heavy funk elements featuring horn instrumentation.[3][4] The lyrics of the song are from the perspective of a "sinful man" trying to seduce a woman he is attracted to.[5] The B-side track is "365", a composition by 2PM member Junho and a bright pop song with lyrics about the joy of spending each day of the year with a loved one.[3][4]
Music video
[edit]Prior to the release of the single, a short version of the music video for "365" was released on YouTube on December 15, 2014,[6] with the full version being uploaded on January 5, 2015.[7] The music video was filmed in Phuket, Thailand, depicting the group having fun by the water.[5]
The music video for "Guilty Love" features the members wearing various suits, dancing a jazz dance-inspired choreography that primarily focuses on footwork. The music video is set inside of a jukebox.[5] Writer Kaori Simon for Real Sound noted the choreography as "understated yet subtly sensual" due to the group's mature and masculine image.[8]
Promotion
[edit]In promotion of the single, 2PM held special shows titled 2PM New Year Live 2015 at Universal Studios Japan on January 10–11, 2015, performing various songs including "Guilty Love" and "365" to a total audience of 12,000 people, their second time performing at the theme park since 2013.[9] The group also appeared on various Japanese television shows to perform "Guilty Love", including the January 26, 2015 and February 1, 2015 episodes of NHK's music program Music Japan.[10][11]
The group held two "Hi Touch" fan events for the release of the single, one on January 31, 2015 at Intex Osaka, and the second on February 8, 2015 at Makuhari Messe.[12] A pop-up event in collaboration with Sony's Walkman brand took place at the Sony Building in Tokyo from January 27, 2015 to February 24, 2015, in which attendees could listen to "Guilty Love" in high-resolution audio.[13] Additionally, limited edition 2PM-themed models of the Walkman A Series and Walkman S Series were released, pre-installed with high-resolution audio tracks of "Guilty Love and "365", wallpaper designs, the dance version of the "Guilty Love" music video, the making movie of "Guilty Love", and video messages from 2PM members.[14]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Guilty Love" debuted at number-one on the Oricon Singles Chart, their second single to accomplish this feat since "Winter Games", and charted for a total of four weeks.[15][16] The single also became their third single to top the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart after "Winter Games" and "Midaretemina", charting for a total of 3 weeks.[17] The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan in the same month as its release for selling over 100,000 copies.[18]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guilty Love" |
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| 3:46 |
| 2. | "365" |
| Junho | Junho | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Guilty Love" (instrumental) |
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| 3:46 | |
| 4. | "365" (instrumental) | Junho | Junho | 3:45 | |
| Total length: | 13:82 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guilty Love" |
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| 3:46 |
| 2. | "365" |
| Junho | Junho | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Guilty Love" (Collapsedone remix) |
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| Min Lee (Collapsedone) | 3:46 |
| 4. | "365" (Starlight version) |
| Junho |
| 3:45 |
| Total length: | 13:82 | ||||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guilty Love" (music video) | |
| 2. | "365" (music video) |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Guilty Love" (making movie) | |
| 2. | "365" (making movie) |
Charts
[edit]Oricon
[edit]| Oricon Chart | Peak | Debut sales | Sales total |
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| Daily Singles Chart[23] | 1 | 57,026 | 109,377 |
| Weekly Singles Chart[15][16] | 1 | 98,229 | |
Other charts
[edit]| Chart | Peak position |
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| Billboard Japan Hot Albums[17] | 1 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Japan | January 28, 2015 | Digital download, CD, CD + DVD | Epic Records Japan |
| Korea | February 25, 2015 | Digital download | JYP Entertainment |
References
[edit]- ↑ "2PM 2015年幕開けは4万人動員のファンミーティング! 新曲初披露&アリーナツアーを発表!" [2PM kicks off 2015 with a fan meeting that drew 40,000 people! They premiered a new song and announced an arena tour!]. Astage-アステージ- (in Japanese). January 5, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2PM、2015年第1弾シングル『Guilty Love』 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE" [2PM's first single of 2015, 'Guilty Love']. Tower Records (in Japanese). December 1, 2014. Archived from the original on November 8, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "2PM、2015年第1弾シングルは大人の色気たっぷりファンク" [2PM's first single of 2015 is a funky track full of mature sexiness.]. 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). December 1, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 "2PM、2015年第1弾の日本シングル発売決定!大人の色気を漂わせた「Guilty Love」で帰ってくる" [2PM to release their first Japanese single of 2015! They're coming back with "Guilty Love," a song exuding mature sexiness.]. Kstyle (in Japanese). December 1, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 星野, 彩乃 (January 30, 2015). "2PM、女性のデンジャラスな魅力とは?!" [2PM: What is the dangerous charm of women?!]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "ニューシングルの「Guilty Love」C/W「365」MUSIC VIDEO Short ver. 公開!" [The short version of the music video for "365," the B-side to the new single "Guilty Love," has been released!]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan (in Japanese). December 14, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2PM 9thシングル「Guilty Love」C/Wの「365」ミュージックビデオ フルver公開!" [2PM's 9th single "Guilty Love" B-side track "365" music video full version released!]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan (in Japanese). January 5, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ 西門香, 央里 (February 17, 2020). "2PM「My House」が"チャート逆走"で再注目 改めて考えるグループの強み" [2PM's "My House" Re-emerges on Charts with a "Chart Reversal": Reconsidering the Group's Strengths]. Real Sound|リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "12,000人が集結!2PM 2年連続USJスペシャルライブ公式レポートと写真公開!「365」MV" [12,000 people gathered! 2PM's second consecutive USJ special live performance: Official report and photos released! "365" MV]. navicon.jp (in Japanese). January 13, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "「MJ」公録に安藤裕子、スチャ、家入、三代目、2PM、TRUSTRICK" [Yuko Ando, Schadaraparr, Ieiri, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, 2PM, TRUSTRICK to appear at the public recording of "MJ"]. 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). January 6, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "三代目JSB、TRUSTRICK、安藤裕子ら7組が「MJ」登場" [Seven groups, including Sandaime J Soul Brothers, TRUSTRICK, and Yuko Ando, will appear on "MJ"]. 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). January 26, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2PM 「Guilty Love」リリース記念ハイタッチ会" [2PM "Guilty Love" Release Commemoration High-Five Event]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan (in Japanese). December 8, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2PM とウォークマン®によるコラボレーションモデルが販売開始! ソニービル銀座では 2PM ジャック企画も! 新曲「Guilty Love」リリース記念 スペシャルプログラム 開催" [2PM and Walkman® collaboration model now on sale! 2PM takeover event at Sony Building Ginza! Special program held to commemorate the release of new song "Guilty Love"]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan (in Japanese). January 27, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "ウォークマンAシリーズ/Sシリーズ 「2PMモデル」、ソニーストアで限定販売開始。" [Walkman A-series/S-series "2PM models" now available for limited sale at Sony Store.]. Kunkoku (in Japanese). January 27, 2015. Archived from the original on June 7, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- 1 2 "2PM、1年3ヶ月ぶりシングル首位" [2PM tops singles chart for the first time in 1 year and 3 months]. Oricon (in Japanese). February 3, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Guilty Love". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "2PM | Artist". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "ゴールドディスク認定検索" [Gold Disc Certification Search]. Recording Industry Association of Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Guilty Love – EP by 2PM". Apple Music (in Japanese). Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Guilty Love(完全生産限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Guilty Love(初回生産限定盤A)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Guilty Love(初回生産限定盤B)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "オリコンデイリー CDシングルランキング 2015年01月27日付". Oricon Style.