Myst3ry

"Myst3ry"
Single by Ladies' Code
from the album Strang3r
Released	February 24, 2016
Recorded	2016
Genre	K-pop dance ballad
Length	10:40
Label	Polaris Entertainment BlockBerryCreative Bugs Universal Music
Producer(s)	NOPARI G-High Chu Dae Gwan
Ladies' Code singles chronology
"Kiss Kiss" (2014) "Myst3ry" (2016) "Myst3Re:"

Myst3ry, stylized as MYSTƐRY, is single album recorded by South Korean girl group Ladies' Code. It is the first release from the group following the deaths of members EunB and RiSe.^[1] The single was released on February 24, 2016.^[2] The album debuted at number fourteen on Gaon Album Chart. The title song and 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.^[3] 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.^[4][5]

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.^[1][6]

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.^[2]

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]

Track listing

Standard edition[1]
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"My Flower"	Lee Joo Hyung (MonoTree)	NOPARI	3:07
2.	"Galaxy"	G-High, GDLO (MonoTree)	G-High	3:32
3.	"Chaconne"	Bak Ji Young	Chu Dae Gwan (MonoTree)	4:01
Total length:				10:40

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.

Myst3Re:[8]
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"My Flower (Blossom Mix)"	Lee Joo Hyung (MonoTree)	NOPARI	3:10
2.	"Galaxy (The 3dge Mix)"	G-High, GDLO (MonoTree)	G-High	3:33
3.	"Chaconne (Arieta Mix)"	Bak Ji Young	Chu Dae Gwan (MonoTree)	3:46
Total length:				10:30

Charts

Myst3ry

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[9]	14

"Galaxy"

Chart (2016)	Peak position
South Korean Downloads (Gaon)	13
South Korean Singles (Gaon)[10]	36

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Catalog
South Korea	February 24, 2016	CD digital download	Polaris BlockBerryCreative Bugs Universal Music	DK-0887

References

1. "MYST3RY : Naver Music". Naver Music. Naver Corp. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
2. "레이디스 코드, 새 앨범 '미스터리' 공개…빈자리 충원 없이 컴백". Ilgan Sports. DramaHouse & J Content Hub Co.,Ltd. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
3. "LADIES′ CODE RiSe Passes Away at the Age of 23". MWave (MNet). September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
4. "Ladies' Code move back in together & begin training". SBS PopAsia. SBS. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
5. Yoon, Seong-yeol. "[단독][단독] 교통사고 후 8개월..재기 꿈꾸는 레이디스 코드". Star News. Star News. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
6. "Ladies' Code in comeback after deadly crash". koreatimes.co.kr. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
7. Yoon, Seung-yeol. "레이디스 코드, 예능 출연 자제 "컴백 활동, 재기 초점"". Star News. Star News. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
8. "MYST3Re: : Naver Music". Naver Music. Naver Corp. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
9. "Gaon Album Chart February 21-27, 2016 (see #14)". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
10. "Gaon Digital Chart February 21-27, 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 3 March 2016.