Chemistry (EP)

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Chemistry
ChemistryEP.jpg
EP by Trouble Maker
Released October 28, 2013 (2013-10-28)
Recorded 2013
Genre K-pop
Label Cube Entertainment
Universal Music Korea
Producer Shinsadong Tiger
Trouble Maker chronology
Trouble Maker
(2011)Trouble Maker2011		 Chemistry
(2013)
Singles from Chemistry
  1. "Now"
    Released: October 28, 2013

Chemistry is the second mini album from South Korean duo Trouble Maker, which consists of 4Minute's HyunA and Beast's Hyunseung. It was released digitally on October 28, 2013 with the lead single "Now" (Hangul: 내일은 없어; RR: Naeireun Eopseo; lit. "No Tomorrow").

Promotion and release

On October 4, 2013, Cube Entertainment revealed that Trouble Maker would be making their comeback. A representative said, "We have established their comeback as Trouble Maker to be made on the October 24 episode of Mnet's 'M! Countdown'. As it has been a while since they were active as a unit, the both of them are fully engaged in practice and very nervous.[1]

On October 23, a teaser video and photo was released which showcased a sexy concept; the release date was clarified to be October 28, and the lead single would be called "Now" (Hangul: 내일은 없어).[2] On October 26, the official site was launched, showing 12 different teaser photos.[3][4] The album was released on digital download on October 28, and on physical album on October 31.[5] A special limited edition (3,000 copies), rated 19+, was released on November 12. Cube said this version shows a "level of allure and sexuality exceeding that of Trouble Maker as everyone knows it now".[6][7][8]

Trouble Maker began promoting "Now" on October 30 on MBC Music's Show Champion[9] The song received numerous first place awards in various music show broadcasts, a double crown in Mnet's M! Countdown (November 7, 14)[10] and in KBS Music Bank (November 8,15),[11] in MBC Music Core (November 9),[12] in SBS Inkigayo (November 10)[13] and a triple crown in MBC Music Show Champion (November 6, 13, 20).[14]

Music video

The music video for "Now", released on October 24,[15] was directed by Lee Gi-baek who also directed Beast's "Caffeine", "Shadow (Geurimja)" and "I'm Sorry".[citation needed] The choreography was done by Keone Madrid and Mariel Madrid, who have worked with Urban Dance Camp in Germany.[16][better source needed]

The music video has a "Bonnie and Clyde" theme. Jeff Benjamin of Billboard K-Town wrote that the video "feels like a concentrated effort to get Western attention". He also said, "'Now' shows the two K-pop idols engaging in very un-idol-like behavior: smoking cigarettes, drinking beer, there's even an implied threesome with Hyunseung. Still, it's the type of shock tactics that American pop fans have become indifferent to."[17]

On November 3, Trouble Maker has released an uncut version of their music video, which was twice as long as the original.[18]

Track listing

Digital download[19][20]
No. Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "Volume Up" (볼륨을 높이고; Volume Nopigo) Goodnite, Sleepwell Goodnite, Sleepwell 3:07
2. "Now" (내일은 없어; Naeireun Eopseo) Shinsadong Tiger, Rado, EXID's LE Shinsadong Tiger, Rado 3:40
3. "Player" (놀고 싶은 Girl; Nolgo Sipeun Girl) (Hyunseung feat. Hyuna)) Hyuna, Jeon Seung-woo Jeon Seung-woo 3:47
4. "Attention (Illy)" (이리 와; Iri Wa) Peter, Young Sky, Jinoo Peter, Young Sky, Jinoo 3:27
5. "I Like" (Hyuna feat. Flowsik) Jae Chong, Gyeol, Flowsik Jae Chong 3:32

Charts

On November 7, 2013, "Now" debuted at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[21] The song reached the top of the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 for the date of November 16, 2013.[22]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea October 28, 2013 Digital download Cube Entertainment
October 31, 2013 CD
November 12, 2013 Limited edition CD

Credits and personnel

References

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External links

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  10. ↑ Trouble Maker win #1 + Performances from Nov. 7th 'M! Countdown'!
  11. ↑ Trouble Maker win #1 + Performances from Nov. 8th 'Music Bank'!
  12. ↑ Trouble Maker win #1 + Performances from Nov. 9th 'Show! Music Core'!
  13. ↑ Trouble Maker wins #1 + Performances from the Nov. 10th episode of SBS' 'Inkigayo'
  14. ↑ Trouble Maker win their first trophy on 'Show Champion' with 'Now'!
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