Ballad 21 F/W is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy group, 2AM, released on November 1, 2021. It was the first release by 2AM since their album, Let's Talk, in 2014.[1]
Background
On October 7, 2021, member Lee Chang-min announced that 2AM was preparing to make a comeback.[2] Shortly after, it was reported the group had already recorded two title tracks, one written by Bang Si-hyuk and one by Park Jin-young.[3]
On October 12, 2AM released a time table to social media, confirming that they would be releasing a new EP on November 1, 2021, with both music videos which would star 2PM member Junho and actor Kim So-hyun.[4]
Release and promotion
2AM began music show promotions at M Countdown, where they performed the two title tracks "Should've Known" and "No Good In Good-bye". The group performed the two songs in succeeding music shows Music Bank, Show! Music Core.[5]
On November 4, 2021, the group appeared in web show IU's Palette where host IU covered the group's 2008 b-side "What Should I Do" from the repackage album I Was Wrong , while they covered IU's 2011 hit single "Hold My Hand".[6]
On the same day, the group guested on the 74th episode of Jessi's Showterview where they simultaneously promoted Ballad 21 F/W.[7]