Chemistry | ||||||||
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EP by Trouble Maker | ||||||||
Released | October 28, 2013 | |||||||
Recorded | 2013 | |||||||
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Cube Entertainment Universal Music Korea |
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Producer | Shinsadong Tiger | |||||||
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Chemistry is the second extended play 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" (Hangul: 내일은 없어; RR: Naeireun Eopseo; lit. "No Tomorrow").
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.
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" (Hangul: 내일은 없어). On October 26, the official site was launched, showing 12 different teaser photos. The album was released on digital download on October 28, and on physical album on October 31. 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".
Trouble Maker began promoting "Now" on October 30 on MBC Music's Show Champion The song received numerous first place awards in various music show broadcasts, a double crown in Mnet's M! Countdown (November 7, 14) and in KBS Music Bank (November 8,15), in MBC Music Core (November 9), in SBS Inkigayo (November 10) and a triple crown in MBC Music Show Champion (November 6, 13, 20).