Crystyle (EP)
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| EP by CLC | ||||
| Released | January 17, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Language | Korean | |||
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| Singles from Crystyle | ||||
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Crystyle is the fifth mini-album recorded by South Korean girl group CLC. It was released on January 17, 2017, by Cube Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M. "Hobgoblin" was released as the title track. To promote the EP, the group performed on several South Korean music programs, including Music Bank and Inkigayo. A music video for the title track, was also released on January 17.
The EP was a commercial success peaking at number 10 on Gaon Album Chart and at number 6 on US World Albums. The album has sold 5,769 physical copies as of February 2017.
Background and release
On December 27, 2016, CLC confirmed that they would be releasing a new album in January, with a different concept from the group's existing image. It was also stated that their new album aimed to show a more charismatic, hip-hop and chic image.[1][2] On January 4, 2017, CLC released an album art for their fifth extended play titled Crystyle which would be released on January 17, 2017.[3][4] On January 10, CLC released a "Goblin"-concept photo.[5][6]
Single
The album's title track "Hobgoblin" is an EDM trap song written by Hyuna, Seo Jaewoo, Big Sancho and Son Youngjin, people who had previously worked 4Minute song Crazy.[7] The song and its music video are set to be released simultaneously with the album.
Commercial performance
Crystyle entered at number 10 on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated January 15–21, 2017.[8] In its second week, the EP fell to number 40.[9] In its third week, the EP climbed to number 28, dropping the chart the following week.[10]
The EP sold 3,975 physical copies, placing at number 30 on the Gaon Album Chart for the month of January 2017.[11]
In the US, the mini-album entered and peaked at number 6 on Billboard's World Albums on the week ending February 4, 2017.[12] In its second week, the EP fell to number 10.[13]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Liar" |
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| 3:17 |
| 2. | "Hobgoblin" (도깨비; Dokkaebi) |
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| 3:30 |
| 3. | "Mistake" |
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| 3:08 |
| 4. | "Meow Meow" (미유미유) |
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| 3:18 |
| 5. | "I Mean That" (말이야; Malliya) |
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| 3:14 |
| 6. | "Depression" (눈물병; Nunmulbyeong) |
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| 3:27 |
| Total length: | 19:54 | ||||
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon Album Chart) | 10 |
| United States (World Albums Chart) | 6 |
Monthly charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon Album Chart) | 30 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | January 17, 2017 | Digital download | |
| South Korea |
References
- ↑ Park, Young-woong (27 December 2016). "[단독] 확 바뀐 CLC, 1월 컴백...큐브 재도약 이끈다". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ Lee, Eun-ho (28 December 2016). "CLC, 1월 컴백 "앙큼→시크, 확 달라진다"". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- ↑ Moon, Wan-sik (4 January 2017). "씨엘씨, 'CRYSTYLE'로 17일 컴백..걸그룹 대전 합류". Star News. Naver. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/clc-teases-for-their-revamped-return-to-k-pop
- ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000692198
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/clc-intrigue-with-a-mysterious-concept-photo-for-comeback-with-goblin
- ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000692198
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ↑ "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
- ↑ "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-01.