One More Time (EP)
One More Time is the first extended play by South Korean boy band Super Junior, released on October 8, 2018, by SM Entertainment.[1][2] The album is the group’s first full Latin-pop album, and marks the return of Ryeowok after his mandatory military service.[3][4] Ahead of the official release, SM Entertainment released the single "Animals".[5] Only seven members participated in the comeback: Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon and Ryeowook.[6] Heechul declined due to physical health issues, though he still participated in the album's recording. The same day as the release, SuJu held a music video showcase at MGM Theater Macao, on October 8, 2018.[7]
One More Time | ||||
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Released | 8 October 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Studio | SM Studios (Seoul, South Korea) | |||
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Length | 19:06 | |||
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Singles from One More Time | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"One More Time (Otra Vez)" on YouTube | ||||
"Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" on YouTube |
Background and release
On September 17, 2018, Super Junior released the first teaser for the album, alongside its title and release date.[8] This is the group's first release since Ryeowook’s return from his military service. The title track, "One More Time" is a Latin pop genre. The album contains five tracks, and features Reik and Leslie Grace.[9] Heechul and Eunhyuk helped in writing the lyrics for "Lo Siento (Play-N-Skillz Remix ver.)".[10]
In July 2018, Heechul announced on a Weibo live video, that he would not participate in the album's activities in order to continue recovery.[11][12] However, along with the release of his teaser photo, Label SJ announced that Kim Hee-chul would take part in the recording, but not in the albums promotions.[13][14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "One More Time (Otra Vez)" (featuring Reik) |
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| 3:07 |
2. | "One More Time (Otra Vez)" (SJ version) | ZNEE |
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| 3:07 |
3. | "Animals" | Chun Song-yi |
| Caracciolo | 3:31 |
4. | "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" |
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| Hwang Sung-je | 3:10 |
5. | "Lo Siento" (Play-N-Skillz remix) (featuring Leslie Grace) |
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| 4:01 |
Total length: | 19:06 |
Charts
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | October 8, 2018[17] | CD, digital download | SM Entertainment |
Various | Digital download | SM Entertainment |
References
- Herman, Tamar (9 October 2018). "Korean & Mexican Boy Bands Super Junior & Reik Team Up On Cross-Cultural 'One More Time (Otra Vez)': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
The two legacy boy bands, representative of South Korea and Mexico respectively, teamed up on the Latin pop-flavored dance track, released Monday (Oct. 8) on Super Junior’s One More Time EP.
- Yeo, Ye-rim (9 October 2018). "Super Junior releases Latin album". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- Yeo, Ye-rim (10 October 2018). "Super Junior tops iTunes charts". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- Hicap, Jonathan (18 September 2018). "Super Junior comeback in October". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
This is the first album for Ryeowook since he was discharged on July 11 after completing his military service.
- Kelley, Caitlin (30 September 2018). "Super Junior Doubles Down On Latin-Infused K-pop With 'Animals'". Forbes. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- Yonhap (27 September 2018). "Super Junior to showcase new album in Macau next month". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
Seven Super Junior members will showcase the new extended play at the MGM Cotai resort in the Chinese territory on Oct. 8, the agency said.
- Yeon-soo, Kwak (9 October 2018). "Super Junior in Macau". koreatimes. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- Jun, Hyo-jin (September 17, 2018). 슈퍼주니어, 10월 8일 컴백…려욱 포함 스페셜 앨범 발표 [공식]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- Herman, Tamar (October 9, 2018). "Korean & Mexican Boy Bands Super Junior & Reik Team Up On Cross-Cultural 'One More Time (Otra Vez)': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "Lo Siento (Play-N-Skillz Remix ver.) (Feat. Leslie Grace)". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- Hwang, Hye-jin (July 20, 2018). 슈퍼주니어 측 “려욱 전역→하반기 컴백, 희철 건강상 활동불참”(공식). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- Lee, Jung-yeon (August 4, 2018). ‘한류 제왕’ 슈퍼주니어, 9월 컴백. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Jun, Ah Ram (August 21, 2018). [공식입장] 김희철, 슈퍼주니어 새 앨범 참여한다 "음악방송은 제외". Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- Kim, Soo-hyung (October 8, 2018). ""One More Time"김희철, 슈퍼주니어로 컴백한 '우주대스타' [★SHOT!]". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- "Gaon Album Chart – Week 41, 2018". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "2018년 Album Chart". Gaon. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- Billboard Radio China (11 October 2018). "Super Junior Launches Latest Mini Album, 'One More Time'". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
"One More Time" music video showcase at Macau MGM Theatre on Monday (Oct. 8) with 1,300 fans in attendance.