Myst3ry Explained

Myst3ry
Type:single album
Artist:Ladies' Code
Cover:Ladies' Code Myst3ry Cover Art.jpg
Released:February 24, 2016
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Strang3r
Next Year:2016

Myst3ry ("mystery") is the first single album recorded by South Korean girl group Ladies' Code. The album debuted at number fourteen on Gaon Album Chart. The lead single, "Galaxy", peaked at number thirteen on Gaon Download Chart with 52,040 downloads in four days and number thirty-six on Gaon Single Chart.

Background

On September 3, 2014, the group was involved in a car accident that ultimately claimed the lives of members EunB and RiSe.[1] In the following months, the remaining members went on hiatus to focus on their physical and mental recovery, eventually resuming practice schedules while continuing to receive counseling and follow-up medical treatment.[2] [3]

On January 23, 2016, Ladies' Code announced their upcoming comeback as a trio. They released the EP Myst3ry and title track "Galaxy" on February 24.[4] [5]

Music video

Released February 24, 2016, the music video for "Galaxy" was directed by Jo Bum-jin and VM Project and choreographed by Kim Hwa-young.[6]

Release and promotion

Myst3ry was released in South Korea on February 24, 2016, as their first major release since the fatal car accident. Due to the sensitive nature of the group's return, Polaris Entertainment reported that variety show appearances would be limited to avoid misunderstanding. The group would instead focus on the musical aspects of the release.[7]

Myst3Re: and remixes

A remix version of the single titled "Myst3Re:" was released March 30, 2016. "Chaconne (Arieta Mix)" was used as the lead track for this new version.

Charts

Myst3ry

Weekly charts

"Galaxy"

Chart (2016)Peak
position
South Korean Downloads (Gaon)13
South Korean Singles (Gaon)[9] 36

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LADIES′ CODE RiSe Passes Away at the Age of 23 . MWave (MNet) . September 7, 2014 . September 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140907075155/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75499/ladiescode-rises-passes . September 7, 2014 . dead .
  2. Web site: Ladies' Code move back in together & begin training. SBS PopAsia. SBS. 16 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Yoon. Seong-yeol. [단독][단독] 교통사고 후 8개월..재기 꿈꾸는 레이디스 코드]. Star News. 26 April 2015 . 16 February 2016.
  4. Web site: MYST3RY : Naver Music. Naver Music. Naver Corp.. 23 February 2016.
  5. News: Ladies' Code in comeback after deadly crash. 24 January 2016. 24 January 2016. The Korea Times.
  6. Web site: 레이디스 코드, 새 앨범 '미스터리' 공개…빈자리 충원 없이 컴백. Ilgan Sports. DramaHouse & J Content Hub Co., Ltd.. 23 February 2016.
  7. Web site: Yoon. Seung-yeol. 레이디스 코드, 예능 출연 자제 "컴백 활동, 재기 초점". Star News. 20 February 2016 . 23 February 2016.
  8. Web site: Gaon Album Chart February 21-27, 2016 (see #14). Gaon Music Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association . 3 March 2016 . Korean.
  9. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart February 21-27, 2016 . Gaon Music Chart . Korea Music Content Industry Association . 3 March 2016 . Korean.