Again is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group T-ara, It was released on October 10, 2013 by Core Contents Media. It marked their first release with the original line-up following member Lee Areum’s departure from the group. It is also the first official release without Ryu Hwayoung's vocals being featured.
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| Released | October 10, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
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| Producer | Kwon Shi-bong | |||
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 Again 1977 re-release cover | ||||
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"AGAIN 1977" is a repackaged version of "AGAIN." It features a retro concept with a blend of pop and rock influences. The title track, "Do You Know Me?" showcases the group's versatile musical style and is known for its catchy melody and upbeat vibe.
Background and release
editAgain
editThe album was released digitally on October 10, including the title track "Number 9" (넘버나인) and "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까; Neukkim Anikka) and their music videos.[1] "Number 9" is an electro-pop dance song with sad lyrics and melody. It was choreographed by Yama & Hotchicks, who also choreographed "Bo Peep Bo Peep".[2] "Because I Know" is a mid-tempo song with an acoustic feel.[3]
Again 1977
editA repackaged edition of the EP, Again 1977, was released on December 4, 2013. It contains two new songs, "Again 1977" and "Do You Know Me", a remake of Sand Pebbles' 1977 hit, "What Should I Do".[4][5]
White Winter
editThe EP was re-released as special album on December 14, 2013 titled White Winter with additions two Christmas songs, "Hide and Seek" and "Middle of Winter Hide and Seek".
In 2016, Chinese girl group "Miss Mass" released a remake version of the song in Chinese.
Commercial performance
editShortly after its release, "Number Nine" reached number one on multiple real-time charts.[6]
Again reached number 2 on the South Korean Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[7] and number 45 on Japan's Oricon Weekly Albums Chart as a Korean import.[8] The single "Number 9" reached number 5 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart[9] and number 4 on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100.[10] "Because I Know" charted at numbers 41[11] and 21[12] on the Gaon and Billboard charts, respectively.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Number 9" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까) | Baek Hyun-sung, Baek Deok-sang | Baek Hyun-sung, Baek Deok-sang | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Hurt" (아파) | Kim Hee-sun | Baek Deok-sang | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마) | Duble Sidekick | Duble Sidekick | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:46 |
Again 1977
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1977 Do You Know Me" (1977 기억 안나) | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | 2:37 |
| 2. | "Do You Know Me" (나 어떡해) | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Number 9" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까) | Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang | Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Hurt" (아파) | Kim Hee Sun | Baek Deok-sang | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마) | Duble Sidekick | Duble Sidekick | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:46 |
White Winter
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Hide and Seek" (숨바꼭질) | Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung | Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung | 3.47 |
| 2. | "Hide and Seek (Winter Version)" (한겨울의 숨바꼭질) | Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung | Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Do You Know Me" (나 어떡해) | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | 3:43 |
| 4. | "1977 Do You Know Me" (1977 기억 안나) | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | Shinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear | 2:37 |
| 5. | "Number 9" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까) | Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang | Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Hurt" (아파) | Kim Hee Sun | Baek Deok Sang | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마) | Duble Sidekick | Duble Sidekick | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인) | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung | 3:46 |
Charts
editAgain
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korea Weekly (Gaon) [7] | 2 |
| South Korea Monthly (Gaon)[13] | 6 |
| South Korea Yearly (Gaon)[14] | 64 |
| Taiwan (5-Music) | 2 |
| Japan Weekly (Oricon)[8] | 45 |
Singles chart history
edit| Song | Peak | ||
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| KR Gaon |
KR Hot 100[15] |
US World[16] | |
| "Number 9" | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| "Do You Know Me" | 19 | 15 | — |
Other charted tracks
edit| Song | Peak |
|---|---|
| KR Gaon | |
| "Hide and Seek" | 37 |
| "Because I Know" | 41 |
| "Hurt" | 124 |
| "Don't Get Married" | 150 |
| "1977 Do You Know Me?" | 176 |
Sales
edit| Region | Sales |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon) | 41,133 |
| Japan (Oricon) | 5,800 |
Accolades
editAwards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Disc Awards | 2014 | Album Bonsang | Nominated | [17] |
| Popularity Award | Nominated |
Rankings
edit| Year | Publisher | List | Recipient | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SBS PopAsia | 9 of the best T-ara singles | Number Nine | 7 | [18] |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | October 10, 2013 | Download digital music | Core Contents Media
KT Music |
| December 4, 2013 | Digital download (Again 1977) | ||
| December 14, 2013 | Digital download (White Winter) | ||
| South Korea | October 16, 2013 | CD | |
| December 4, 2013 | CD, digital download (Again 1977) | ||
| December 14, 2013 | Digital download (White Winter) |
References
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- ^ Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (October 18, 2013). "IU Lands 12 New Songs, Third No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "T-ara crowned with pebbles". Korea JoongAng Daily. November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Kim Dong-Joo. "T-ara make a comment about releasing their own version of 'What Should I Do'". StarN News. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "T-ara occupies first on three different music charts just hours after release of album 'AGAIN'". Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ a b "2013년 43주차 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "週間 CDアルバムランキング 2013年11月04日付". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "2013년 43주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of November 2, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "2013년 42주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of October 26, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "2013년 10월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "2013년 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ Positions on the Korea K-Pop Hot 100 by Billboard:
- "Because I Know". Billboard. October 26, 2013. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.
- "Number Nine". Billboard. November 2, 2013. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.
- "Do You Know Me?". Billboard. December 21, 2013. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.
- "Hide & Seek". Billboard. January 4, 2014. Archived from the original on March 1, 2015.
- ^ Positions on the World Digital Songs by Billboard:
- "Number Nine": "World Digital Songs: October 26, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ "The 28th GOLDEN DISK AWARDS". December 31, 2013. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "9 of the best T-ara singles". SBS PopAsia. June 13, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2022.