Present is the first Japanese extended play (EP) by the South Korean musical duo Super Junior-D&E, a sub-unit of the boy band Super Junior, consisting of members Donghae and Eunhyuk. Released on April 1, 2015, through Avex Trax, the EP marked a significant release for the duo in the Japanese market.
Background and Release: Following the success of their Japanese debut studio album Ride Me in 2014, Super Junior-D&E continued to build their presence in Japan with Present. The EP was released in multiple editions, including a CD-only version, a CD+DVD version, and a limited edition featuring bonus content. The title "Present" was chosen to signify the duo's intention to give a gift of music to their fans.
Composition and Singles: The EP features eight tracks, predominantly in Japanese. The lead single, "Saturday Night," is an upbeat dance-pop track accompanied by a music video that showcases the duo's energetic performance style. Other notable tracks include "Symphony," "Kiss Kiss Dynamite," and "Licence to Love," among others, which blend elements of dance-pop, R&B, and electronic music.
Commercial Performance: Upon its release, Present achieved commercial success in Japan. It debuted at number two on the Oricon Daily Albums Chart and subsequently peaked at number two on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, demonstrating the duo's strong fan base and popularity in the region. The EP's success contributed to Super Junior-D&E's growing influence in the Japanese music scene.
Promotion and Tour: To promote Present, Super Junior-D&E embarked on their second Japanese concert tour, titled "Super Junior-D&E Japan Tour 2015 -Present-." The tour, which commenced shortly after the EP's release, saw the duo perform in various cities across Japan, further engaging with their Japanese fanbase and showcasing the new material from the album live.