Chemistry (EP)

Chemistry
EP by Trouble Maker
Released October 28, 2013 (digital)
October 31, 2013 (physical)[1]
Recorded 2013
Genre Pop, dance
Label Cube Entertainment
Universal Music Korea
Producer Shinsadong Tiger
Trouble Maker chronology

Trouble Maker
(2011)		 Chemistry
(2013)
Singles from Chemistry
  1. "Now (Korean: 내일은 없어 (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" (Korean: 내일은 없어 (Now)).

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.[2]

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 (Now)).[3] On October 26, the official site was launched and shows 12 different teaser photos.[4][5] The album was released on digital download on October 28, and on physical album on October 31.[1]

Cube announced a limited edition (3,000 copies) of the mini-album that is rated 19+: “At the end of much deliberation, we’ve decided to release a 19+ version of the album. It will show a level of allure and sexuality exceeding that of Trouble Maker as everyone knows it now.” It includes "intense images" and is estimated to come out in mid-November.[6][7][8] The Special Edition was released on November 12, 2013.

Track listing

No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "볼륨을 높이고 (Turn Up the Volume)"  Goodnite, SleepwellGoodnite, Sleepwell 3:07
2. "내일은 없어 (Now)"  Shinsadong Tiger, Rado, EXID's LEShinsadong Tiger, Rado 3:40
3. "놀고 싶은 Girl (Player)" (Hyun Seung Jang, Hyuna)Hyuna, Jeon Seung WooJeon Seung Woo 3:47
4. "이리 와 (Attention)"  Peter, Young Sky, JinooPeter, Young Sky, Jinoo 3:27
5. "I Like" (Hyuna, Flowsik)Jae Chong, Gyeol, FlowsikJae Chong 3:32

Charts

Albums chart

Chart Peak
position
Gaon weekly chart[9] 2
Gaon monthly chart 4

Sales

Chart Sales[10]
Gaon physical sales

30,934

Singles chart

Song Peak position
Gaon Chart K-Pop Hot 100
"Now" 1 1
"Turn Up the Volume" 13 29
"A Girl Who Wants to Play" 38 —
"Attention" 20 30
"I Like It" 30 —

Release history

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Listen to the full 'Chemistry' album from Trouble Maker!". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  2. ↑ "Hyuna and Hyunseung's return and comeback date as Trouble Maker confirmed!". Allkpop.com. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  3. ↑ "Trouble Maker signals a sexy return with video + image teaser". Allkpop.com. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  4. ↑ "[Continuously Updated] Trouble Maker releases more teasers for comeback with mini album 'Chemistry'". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  5. ↑ "[Continuously Updated] Trouble Maker provides '7 hours of torture' with their 2nd set of teasers for 'Chemistry'". Allkpop. 6Theory Media. 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  6. ↑ "Trouble Maker Will Release a 19+ Version of Their New Album!". Soompi. October 24, 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  7. ↑ 트러블메이커, 19禁버전 3천장 한정발매..현아 노출수위↑ - 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-11-04. Lay summary – Loveindacube.wordpress.com (2013-10-24).
  8. ↑ "트러블메이커, 신사동호랭이와 호흡.."섹시콘셉트NO" - 스타뉴스" (in Korean). Star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-11-04. Lay summary – Loveindacube.wordpress.com (2013-10-24).
  9. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart - 2013년 11월 2주차" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  10. ↑ "Gaon physical sales". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 31 October 2013.

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