Clé 2 : Yellow Wood

## "Clé" Series

### Producers

Matthew Tishler, Crash Cove, TAK, 1Take, TIME, GRVVITY, Lee Woo Min "collapsedone", 3RACHA, Doplamingo, VERSACHOI

**Clé 2 : Yellow Wood** is the first special album by South Korean boy group Stray Kids. It was released on June 19, 2019 with "Side Effects" serving as the title track.

The physical release comes in two Standard versions (Clé 2, Yellow Wood) and one Limited version.

## Background

*Clé 2 : Yellow Wood* was announced on June 4, 2019 with the album's trailer.

The group held its sixth and seventh mini fanmeeting after the pre-recording of "Side Effects" on Show! Music Core on June 29, and Inkigayo on June 30, 2019.

The album was promoted on music shows with the title track "Side Effects" from June 20 to July 7.

## Composition

> In their previous album, Stray Kids showed their innocence and wildness at the same time with music that dealt with visceral emotions. This time, they finally step into the labyrinth and unfold a "raw story" that blossoms with endless possibilities.
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> Stray Kids chose to go their own way with a burning determination and passion. Life is a series of choices, and everyone experiences the worries and ambiguities that come with them, but "adults" are often afraid to show their weaknesses. Stray Kids, who have just stepped out of the boundaries of adulthood, are armed with the honesty to express their emotional processes, and the recklessness to face hardships and adversity without shying away from them. Their choices and challenges, and the "side effects" of chaos that come with them, may seem harsh, but they are more pure than anything else, and they resonate with listeners.
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> Facing the world of adults for the first time with *Clé 1 : MIROH*, Stray Kids are confident and united in their ambition to run their own way and never stop, even at the crossroads of the new world, MIROH. "Yellow Wood" is a space in the labyrinth that they enter boldly, choosing the "Road Not Taken" instead of the stable and safe path. They have nothing to fear because they believe in themselves, no matter how rough and tough Yellow Wood is. Stray Kids put all their energy into walking their own path, but they soon encounter unavoidable troubles and confusion.
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> The unexpected thorns on their feet in the rough dirt where no one else walks become a side effect. The recklessly courageous challenge they took on with determination causes them to think and worry, and they look back at their initial choice, wondering if it hurt more because it was so easy. In the end, they bluntly describe their choice as "a side effect that comes up whether I want it to or not". This is followed by a night of wondering if the have gone too far and if they will be judged for wanting to run away. The elusive goal becomes a constant question to themselves, and the boys struggle with the "side effects", leaving a lasting impression.
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> The group Stray Kids has been receiving a lot of attention in Korea, as well as from Billboard and local media overseas. U.S. Billboard called them "a group that's blazing their own trail". In keeping with the title, their special album, released on June 19, was produced by their in-house production team, 3RACHA, who participated in all of the songs, creating their own emotional and musical footprints. Stray Kids, who have shown a free and original musical world through mixtapes on every album since their debut, have collected four mixtapes that were previously only available on CD into this special album, creating a richer and more dynamic album. With this special album, Stray Kids confronts their own choices and the inevitable "side effects" that come with them with an intense drama that will resonate with anyone who is at a crossroads or already struggling with their choices.
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## Tracklist

1. 밟힌 적 없는 길 Road Not Taken
2. 부작용 Side Effects Title track
3. 별생각 TMT
4. Mixtape#1
5. Mixtape#2
6. Mixtape#3
7. Mixtape#4

## Achievements

### Sales

 1st Month
 Total

### Charts

 Polish Albums (ZPAV)
 South Korean Albums (Gaon)