A New Trilogy is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Lovelyz. It was released on April 25, 2016, by Woollim Label and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The EP consists of seven tracks, including the lead single "Destiny". The EP is the first part of their second trilogy 'Love'.

A New Trilogy
Digital cover
EP by
ReleasedApril 25, 2016 (2016-04-25)
Recorded2015–2016
Genre
Length21:42
Label
ProducerYoon Sang
Lovelyz chronology
Lovelinus
(2015)
A New Trilogy
(2016)
R U Ready?
(2017)
Singles from A New Trilogy
  1. "Destiny (나의 지구)"
    Released: April 25, 2016
Music video
"Destiny" on YouTube

Background and release

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On April 4, 2016 Woollim Entertainment released the teaser for A New Trilogy.[1] On April 19, the prologue video was released.[2] On April 21, the track listing was revealed to include seven tracks, including the lead single "Destiny".[3] On April 22, the teaser music video was released. On April 23, the mini-album preview video was released.[4] A New Trilogy was officially released alongside the music video for "Destiny" on April 25.[5]

Reception

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The lead single "Destiny" was praised by American producer Brent Fischer for its "world-class grooves and current arrangements". He also expressed his interest in helping the group's entry into the American music industry.[6]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Moonrise" OnePieceOnePiece0:40
2."Destiny" (나의 지구; lit. My World)Jun Kan-diOnePieceOnePiece3:33
3."Fondant" (퐁당)J.YoonJ.YoonJ.Yoon3:29
4."Bookmark" (책갈피)ReRikRuOnePieceOnePiece3:28
5."1cm"Razer, StrikeRazer, StrikeRphabet, Strike3:41
6."Dear You" (마음 (*취급주의); lit. Heart (*Handle With Care))Seo Ji-eumOnePieceOnePiece3:54
7."Baby Doll" (인형)Jun Kan-diKissmakerYang Shi-on3:27

Charts

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Weekly chart

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[7] 5

Year-end chart

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Chart (2016) Position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[8] 83

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
South Korea April 25, 2016 CD, digital download Woollim Label, LOEN Entertainment
Worldwide[9][10][11] Digital download SM C&C, Woollim Label

References

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  1. ^ "Lovelyz teases for their own trilogy! – allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Lovelyz release an enchanting prologue film for their upcoming mini-album – allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Lovelyz are angelic in group teaser image + drop the track list! – allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Listen to Lovelyz's album preview for 'A New Trilogy'! – allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Lovelyz release 'Destiny' MV! – allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  6. ^ "[단독]故마이클잭슨 프로듀서 "러블리즈 美진출 돕겠다" 지원 약속". Star News (in Korean). April 27, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "2016년 18주차 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "2016년 Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "A New Trilogy". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  10. ^ "A New Trilogy". iTunes Store (GB). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  11. ^ "A New Trilogy". iTunes Store (SG). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 27, 2016.