Chemistry (Trouble Maker EP)
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Released | October 28, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
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Producer | Shinsadong Tiger | |||
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Singles from Chemistry | ||||
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Chemistry is the second and final
Promotion and release
On October 4, 2013,
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" (Korean: 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
Music video
The music video for "Now", released on October 24,
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, 2013, Trouble Maker released an uncut version of the music video, which was twice as long as the original.[18]
Track listing
Shinsadong Tiger, Rado | 3:40 | |||
3. | "Player" (놀고 싶은 Girl; Nolgo Sipeun Girl) (Hyunseung featuring Hyuna) | Hyuna, Jeon Seung-woo | Jeon Seung-woo | 3:47 |
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4. | "Attention (Illy)" (이리 와; Iri Wa) | Peter, Young Sky, Jinoo | Peter, Young Sky, Jinoo | 3:27 |
5. | "I Like" (Hyuna featuring Flowsik) | Jae Chong, Gyeol, Flowsik | Jae Chong | 3:32 |
Charts
On November 7, 2013, "Now" debuted at number 1 on the
Albums chart
Sales
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Singles chart
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | October 28, 2013 | Digital download | Cube Entertainment |
October 31, 2013 | CD | ||
November 12, 2013 | Limited edition CD |
Personnel
- Hyuna – vocals, rap
- Hyunseung – vocals
- Shinsadong Tiger – producing, songwriting, arranger, music
- Rado – producing, songwriting, arranger, music
- LE– songwriting
References
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- ^ "Listen to the full 'Chemistry' album from Trouble Maker!". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. 2013-10-27. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ "Trouble Maker Will Release a 19+ Version of Their New Album!". Soompi. October 24, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ 트러블메이커, 19禁버전 3천장 한정발매..현아 노출수위↑ – 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Star.mt.co.kr. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- "[Star News] Trouble Maker 'No Tomorrow' composed by S.Tiger + 3,000 limited 19+ edition to be released". Love IN DA CUBE. October 24, 2013.
- ^ "트러블메이커, 신사동호랭이와 호흡.."섹시콘셉트NO" – 스타뉴스" (in Korean). Star.mt.co.kr. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
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- ^ Benjamin, Jeff. "Trouble Maker Becomes K-Pop's Bonnie & Clyde in Lana Del Rey-Esque 'Now' Video". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ^ "Trouble Maker releases uncut music video for 'Now'!". Allkpop. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
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- ^ Chemistry 앨범 정보 [Chemistry album information] (in Korean). Melon. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
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