"Hobgoblin" (KR: 도깨비;
RR: dokkaebi) is a song recorded by South Korean girl group
CLC. It was released by Cube Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on January 17, 2017, as the title track from their fifth extended play ''
Crystyle'' (2017).
The song is credited as a turning point for the group with a darker and sexier image than they've showed in the past
Composition
The song was written by
Hyuna
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, Seo Jaewoo, Big Sancho and Son Youngjin, and produced by the later three. It was also revealed that member
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contributed to the lyrics, but this remains uncredited.
''
Billboard'' described it as an EDM trap song and a sonic sequel to 4Minute's "Crazy", noting its "frenetic snares" and "dramatized raps".
Release
The song was released in conjunction with the EP on January 17, 2017, through several music portals, including
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and
iTunes.
Commercial performance
The song topped the U.S. iTunes K-pop chart shortly after the release.
The song peaked at number 4 on the US World Digital Singles chart, their first single to achieve it. The song is their best-selling song in the U.S. with 9,000 copies sold.
Music video
The music video was also released on January 17. Singer Hyuna acted as a creative director for the music video and helped orchestrate the choreography for the song.
Charts
References
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2017 songs
2017 singles
CLC (group) songs