The Code is the fifth extended play by the South Korean boy group Monsta X.

In October, Monsta X had announced the comeback, through the official SNS channel, alongside the personal photos of intense colors and visuals.

[3] The EP was released in two versions; DE:code and Protocol Terminal.

"Dramarama" received critical praise, alongside the music video, with Taylor Glasby of Dazed describing both of them as "intriguing and alluring", noting the music video's concept of time travel with ambiguous meaning while praising the song's ability to highlight the "individual signatures" of the group members.

[4] Writing for Rolling Stone, Kim Jae-ha added that the song's "throbbing bass line", "funky rhythms", and "searing guitars", intensified its "hypnotic incantation" effect to the listeners.