I. Introduction
Crystyle is CLC's seventh mini album, containing six tracks. It was released on January 17, 2017, by Cube Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M as Hobgoblin as the lead single. Crystyle is considered to be a turning point for CLC.
II. Background & Release
On December 27, 2016, CLC confirmed that they would be releasing a new album in January, with a different concept from the group's existing image. On January 4, 2017, CLC released the album art for the EP titled Crystyle which would be released on January 17, 2017. On January 10, CLC released a Goblin concept photo.
III. Tracklist
| Title | Writer | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liar | Big Sancho, Yorkie | Devine Channel Holiday | 3:17 |
| Hobgoblin | Hyuna, Seo Jaewoo, Big Sancho, Son Youngjin, Sorn | Seo Jaewoo, Big Sancho, Son Yeongjin | 3:30 |
| Mistake | Big Sancho, Ferdy, Yeeun | Big Sancho, Ferdy, Devine Channel | 3:08 |
| Meow Meow | Son Youngjin, Jo Sungho | Son Youngjin, Jo Sungho, Geoff Earley, Devine Channel | 3:18 |
| I Mean That | Son Youngjin, Kang Dongha, Yeeun | Son Youngjin, Kang Dongha | 3:14 |
| Depression | Son Youngjin, Jo Sungho | Son Youngjin, Jo Sungho | 3:27 |
IV. Spotify Playlist
V. Videos
VI. Concept Pictures
VII. Reception
Crystyle entered at number 10 on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated January 15–21, 2017. In its second week, the EP dropped to number 40. In its third week, the EP climbed to number 28, dropping the chart the following week. In the US, the mini-album entered and peaked at number 6 on Billboard's World Albums on the week ending February 4, 2017. In its second week, the EP dropped to number 10. The EP sold 3,975 physical copies, placing at number 30 on the Gaon Album Chart for the month of January 2017.
