I'll Smile, Even If It Hurts Explained

I'll Smile, Even if it Hurts
Cover:I'll_Smile_Even_if_It_Hurts.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Ladies' Code
Released: (South Korea)
Recorded:2015
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"I'll Smile, Even if it Hurts" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Ladies' Code. It is the group's first release following the deaths of members EunB and RiSe in September 2014.

History

On September 1, 2014, Ladies' Code announced that they were preparing for a comeback. Two days later, however, the group was involved in a traffic collision that killed members EunB and RiSe.[1] Almost a year later, Ladies' Code held a memorial concert in RiSe's home town of Tokyo, where they performed "I'll Smile,Even if it Hurts," for the first time.[2] On the anniversary of RiSe's death, the song was released as a digital single.[3]

Reception

During the week of its release, the song charted #18 on the Gaon Music Chart.[4]

Track listing

Notes and References

  1. News: 레이디스코드 권리세, 7일 오전 끝내 세상 떠났다. Naver. January 30, 2018. September 7, 2014. ko.
  2. News: 레이디스코드 측 "8월22일 일본서 故리세 은비 추모공연, 수익금 전액기부". January 30, 2018. June 23, 2015. ko. Newsen.
  3. News: Ladies' Code to release tribute songs. January 30, 2018. August 30, 2015. Kpop Herald. Sung-mi. Ahn.
  4. Web site: 2015년 38주차 Digital Chart. January 30, 2018. Gaon Music Chart. ko.