# The First Step: Chapter Three

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***The First Step: Chapter Three*** is the third [single album](/source/Single_(music)#In_South_Korea) by South Korean boy band [Treasure](/source/Treasure_(band)). It was released as the follow-up to *[The First Step: Chapter Two](/source/The_First_Step:_Chapter_Two)* on November 6, 2020, through [YG Entertainment](/source/YG_Entertainment) and distributed through [YG Plus](/source/YG_Plus). The single album was released for pre-order on 27 October.[1] The single album was produced by Aftrshok, Czaer and [Future Bounce](/source/Future_Bounce). *The First Step: Chapter Three* is primarily a [rap](/source/Rapping)/[hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) record with [lo-fi](/source/Lo-fi_music) and [trap](/source/Trap_music) elements.

## Background

On October 26, 2020, it was confirmed that [Treasure](/source/Treasure_(band)) would release their third single album on November 6, three months since their debut and 49 days since the release of their second single album, *[The First Step: Chapter Two](/source/The_First_Step:_Chapter_Two)*.[2] On October 27, the concept video for the album was uploaded. A 35-second clip, the 12 members were presented and gave a hint on the album concept.[3] Pre-orders for the album began on October 27.[1] On October 28, the title poster for the album was revealed.[4] On October 29, the track list for the album was revealed. The album will contain a total of four tracks, including two new songs and their instrumental versions. Members Yoshi, [Choi Hyun-suk](/source/Choi_Hyun-suk) and Haruto were credited as writers, while Asahi was credited as not only the writer but also as a composer for the first time.[5] Starting from November 2, the group revealed 18 seconds of the dance clip of the lead single "Mmm" five times every midnight, revealing half the song, which is approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds, prior to the release of the album.[6] Individual member posters were uploaded from November 2 to November 3.[7][8] On November 5, a concept video and poster of "Mmm" were uploaded.[9]

On November 19, a "coming soon" poster with artwork drawn by Asahi was uploaded, teasing the live performance video of "Orange".[10]

## Composition

According to [YG Entertainment](/source/YG_Entertainment), "[Mmm](/source/Mmm_(Treasure_song))" is "a song in typical [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) genre with a [BPM](/source/Beats_Per_Minute) of 80", which is "slower than the previous releases, but it will be a song sending off a stronger impression”.[4] Same as [Treasure](/source/Treasure_(band))'s two previous single albums, *[The First Step: Chapter One](/source/The_First_Step:_Chapter_One)* and *[The First Step: Chapter Two](/source/The_First_Step:_Chapter_Two)*, the song's main theme is "the emotions of a boy who fell in love".[11] In the countdown live held by the group on November 6, 2020, the song is described as "a hybrid [trap](/source/Trap_music) song with a strong groove". The group voiced their desire to "present hip hop in a young mood" through the song. In particular, member [Choi Hyun-suk](/source/Choi_Hyun-suk) stated that he "express[ed] [his] thoughts and emotions of [his] 20s" through the lyrics of the song.[12]

"Orange" is a "[ballad](/source/Korean_ballad) genre song which emphasizes emotions of [newtro](/source/Newtro_culture) and [lo-fi](/source/Lo-fi_music)". The lyrics of the song "shows how [lovers] hold on to time because they do not want to part [until each other turns to orange under the sunset]". The song "presents warmness like the sun that rises every day".[10] Member Asahi, composer and writer of the song, "made it in the accommodation because the topline of the song flashed across [his] mind".[13]

## Promotion

On November 6, 2020, [Treasure](/source/Treasure_(band)) held an 80-minute "countdown live" through [V Live](/source/V_Live). The group explained their music and visuals through the broadcast.[14] The [music video](/source/Music_video) for "Mmm" was released on the same day and surpassed 10 million views in approximately 72 hours since its release on YouTube.[15] The group performed the song on various [music programs of South Korea](/source/Music_programs_of_South_Korea) such as [Show! Music Core](/source/Show!_Music_Core) and [Inkigayo](/source/Inkigayo).[16]

## Commercial performance

*The First Step: Chapter Three* surpassed 210,000 physical pre-orders, making Treasure a "Half a Million Seller".[17] The single album rank 1st in the [Gaon Album Chart](/source/Gaon_Album_Chart) on the 46th issued week of 2020.[18] It debuted at number four on the monthly album chart, selling around 218,855 copies in November.[19] Without any local promotional activities, the lead single "Mmm" topped Rakuten Music's Real-time Comprehensive Rankings, the third time since their debut.[20] The song moved around from no. 1 to no. 4 for four days on the chart. Furthermore, the song charted-in on 93 regional charts including [Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music).[15] On November 14, the album topped Hanteo's Daily Album Sales chart.[16]

## Charts

### Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for The First Step: Chapter Three Chart (2020) Peak position South Korean Albums (Gaon)[18] 1

### Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for The First Step: Chapter Three Chart (2020) Peak position South Korean Albums (Gaon)[19] 5

### Year-end charts

Chart (2020) Position South Korean Albums (Gaon)[21] 42

## Release history

Release history for The First Step: Chapter Three Country Date Format(s) Label Ref. Various November 6, 2020 Digital download · streaming YG · YG Plus [22] South Korea November 13, 2020 CD [23] China [24] Japan November 21, 2020 [25]

## References

1. ["Pre-Orders for YG TREASURE's Third Single Album Begins Today… 'Expectations' on Becoming Global Million Sellers"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161750?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. Retrieved 2021-05-17.

1. ["TREASURE Confirms Comeback on November 6… 'Third Album' in 3 Months Since Debut"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161684?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. Retrieved 2021-05-18.

1. ["YG TREASURE, Change in Eye Expression… New Album Concept Video Revealed"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161732?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. October 27, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE's 3rd Comeback in 3 Months, YG-Style Hip-hop… Song Titled 'MMM'"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161791?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. Retrieved 2021-05-18.

1. ["'Comeback' TREASURE Reveals Track List… Member ASAHI Participates as Writer·Composer"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161837?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. Retrieved 2021-05-18.

1. ["TREASURE's 'MMM' Dance Performance… Swag and Presence Presented Through 18 Seconds"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162035?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. Retrieved 2021-05-18.

1. ["CHOI HYUN SUK·JIHOON·YOSHI·JUNKYU of YG TREASURE Presents Fiery Eyes+Dark Charisma.. 'MMM' Individual Posters Revealed"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162049?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 2, 2020.

1. ["Transformed Visuals of YG TREASURE's MASHIHO·YOON JAE HYUK·ASAHI·BANG YE DAM, 'Heart Flutter'"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162110?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 3, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE Reveals 'MMM' Concept Video… Unveiled Visuals of 12 Members, 'Fierce Aura'"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162287?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 6, 2020.

1. ["ASAHI of TREASURE Reveals Artwork for 'ORANGE' Drawn by Himself… Opens Live Video"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162913?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 20, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE to Make Comeback Today(6th) Through 'MMM'… Added Hip-hop Swag"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162293?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 6, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE, "Fast Comeback Under YG's Full-Hearted Support, We'll Present Fresh Shocks""](https://yg-life.com/archives/162317?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 6, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE, "Fast Growth for 100 Days Since Debut, Feel Happiness Rather Than Pressure""](https://yg-life.com/archives/163004?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 26, 2020.

1. ["YG TREASURE, Comeback D-6 'Countdown Live'… Communication With Fans"](https://yg-life.com/archives/161942?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. October 31, 2020.

1. ["YG TREASURE's 'MMM' Placed at the 'Top Ranks' of Major Japanese Music Charts for 4 days… Rapidly Rising MV Views"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162454?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 10, 2020.

1. ["YG TREASURE at No. 1 on Hanteo Chart→Celebrates 100th Day Debut Anniversary… Proves Themselves as the 'Best K-Pop Rookie Group'"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162712?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 14, 2020.

1. Kim, Yeonji (November 16, 2020). ["ko:YG 트레저, 데뷔 3개월 만에 음반 판매 도합 70만장 돌파"](https://news.joins.com/article/23921257) [YG Treasure surpasses 700,000 album sales in 3 months after debut] (in Korean). *Joins*. Retrieved November 16, 2020.

1. ["ko:2020년 46주차 Album Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=46&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week) [Week 46 of 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved November 13, 2020.

1. ["ko:2020년 11월 Album Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=month) [November of 2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved December 1, 2020.

1. ["TREASURE Tops Japanese Music Chart '3 Consecutive Times' Through 'MMM'"](https://yg-life.com/archives/162343?lang=en). *YG LIFE*. November 7, 2020.

1. ["ko:2020년 Album Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&termGbn=year&hitYear=2020&year_time=3) [2020 Album Chart] (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 11, 2021.

1. ["Treasure – The First Step: Chapter Three"](https://open.spotify.com/album/6fjGlzWNub2dRFWPWrOCAr?si=EMrxrJXGQjWRyLmBM97Jeg). YG, YG PLUS. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020. – via Spotify.

1. ["Treasure 3rd Single album \["](http://www.ygselect.com/shop/shopdetail.html?branduid=3316936) (in Korean). YG. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020. – via YG SELECT.

1. ["Treasure 2nd Single album \["](http://cn.ygselect.com/front/product?product_id=2711) (in Chinese). YG. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020. – via YGSelect.

1. Physical versions on Tower Records: * ["The First Step: Chapter Three: 3rd Single (Black Ver.)"](https://tower.jp/item/5121718/The-First-Step%EF%BC%9A-Chapter-Three%EF%BC%9A-3rd-Single-(BLACK-Ver-)) (in Japanese). YG. November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020. – via Tower Records. * ["The First Step: Chapter Three: 3rd Single (White Ver.)"](https://tower.jp/item/5121716/The-First-Step%EF%BC%9A-Chapter-Three%EF%BC%9A-3rd-Single-(WHITE-Ver-)) (in Japanese). YG. November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020. – via Tower Records.

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