Tense is the seventh Korean studio album (thirteenth overall) by South Korean pop duo
TVXQ. It was released on January 6, 2014 by
S.M. Entertainment. The record was promoted as a commemorative album for the duo's tenth debut anniversary, which fell on December 26, 2013.
Tense consists of modern
R&B and
pop songs with components of
neo soul. Its
lead single, "
Something", also has elements of
swing jazz with
big band arrangements. Lyrically, the album references the concepts of love, courage and hope. The
repackage of
Tense,
Spellbound, was released on February 27, 2014.