The album consists of a number of rearrangements and remakes of Japanese songs as well as multiple original pieces and was released on February 27, 2013.

Following the success of Big Bang's fifth mini-album, Alive, and their world tour, the members decided to pursue solo activities.

During this time, the leader of BigBang, G-Dragon released his first mini-album and plans were made for another solo album by vocalist, Taeyang.

[1] The remaining members, T.O.P and Seungri, undertook ventures away from music such as acting and hosting and guesting on Japanese variety TV shows.

The concert tour began on March 23 at Kobe's World Memorial Hall and ended on June 18 at Kanagawa's Yokohama Arena.