Purpose

Purpose is the second studio album by South Korean singer Taeyeon. It was released through SM Entertainment on October 28, 2019. It features 12 tracks, including the Gaon number-one single "Four Seasons" and its B-side "Blue" alongside ten new tracks, including the title track "Spark". On January 15, 2020, a repackage edition of Purpose was released including three new songs, including title track "Dear Me". Musically, it is a pop record that contains influences of ballad, R&B, blues and jazz. The album was originally set to be released on October 22, 2019, but was postponed until October 28 due to the passing of Sulli. Purpose was met with generally positive reviews from music critics and debuted at number two in South Korea, selling over 154,258 copies. The album received nominations for Disc Bonsang and Disc Daesang at the 34th Golden Disc Awards, while its single "Four Seasons" won Digital Bonsang, and was also nominated for Digital Daesang. Purpose appeared on numerous year-end best music lists of 2019. Background The album features songs in a "variety of styles". The title is said to represent "Taeyeon's goals as both a person and singer and show how music has become the greatest purpose and direction in [her] life". Promotion On October 14, 2019, Taeyeon released teaser photos for the album featuring a "red-lit aesthetic" of her face and shoulders, which was called "sultry" by Gulf News. SM originally set the release date of the album on October 22, 2019, but the promotional schedule was temporarily halted due to the death of Sulli. The first teaser of the music video for the title track 'Spark' was released on the official SM Entertainment YouTube channel on October 23, while the second teaser of the music video was released on October 25, 2019. The music video of 'Spark' was released on October 28, 2019, which was released simultaneously with the release of the album.