Again (T-ara EP)

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Again
File:T-ara Again Cover Album.jpg
EP by
T-ara
ReleasedOctober 10, 2013
Recorded2013
Genre
Label
ProducerKwon Shi-bong
T-ara chronology
Treasure Box
(2013) 		Again
(2013) 		Gossip Girls
(2014)
Singles from Again
  1. "Number 9"
    Released: October 10, 2013
Music video
Number 9 on YouTube
Repackage cover
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Again 1977 re-release cover
Singles from Again 1977
  1. "Do You Know Me?"
    Released: December 4, 2013
Music video
Do You Know Me? on YouTube
Repackage cover
File:T-ara White Winter.webp
White Winter re-release cover
Singles from White Winter
  1. "Hide and Seek"
    Released: December 14, 2013
Music video
Hide and Seek on YouTube

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.

"Again 1977" is the repackaged version of "Again", released on December 4, 2013. It features a retro concept with a blend of pop and rock influences. The title track, "Do You Know Me?", which is a remake of Sand Pebbles' 1977 single "What Should I Do", showcases the group's versatile musical style and is known for its catchy melody and upbeat vibe.

Background and release

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The album was released digitally on October 10, including the title track "Number 9" (넘버나인) and b-side track "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까) 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]

A 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] T-ara held a series of fan signing events in Suncheon and Gwangju, starting January 6. Notably, for the first fan sign, over 5,000 fans gathered around the venue, but for safety concerns, only 1,000 people eventually were allowed to attend.[6] Actors Son Ho-jun and Yoon Jong-hoon attended the event.[7]

The EP was re-released as special album on December 14, 2013 titled White Winter in addition to a Christmas song, "Hide and Seek" and an alternate version of the song featuring the same lyrics but slightly different instrumental.

In 2016, Chinese girl group "Miss Mass" released a remake version of the song in Chinese.

Commercial performance

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Shortly after its release, "Number Nine" reached number one on multiple real-time charts.[8]

Again reached number 2 on the South Korean Gaon Weekly Albums Chart[9] and number 45 on Japan's Oricon Weekly Albums Chart as a Korean import.[10] The single "Number 9" reached number 5 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart[11] and number 4 on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100.[12] "Because I Know" charted at numbers 41[13] and 21[14] on the Gaon and Billboard charts, respectively.

Track listing

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Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Number 9" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:49
2."Because I Know" (느낌 아니까)Baek Hyun-sung, Baek Deok-sangBaek Hyun-sung, Baek Deok-sang3:20
3."Hurt" (아파)Kim Hee-sunBaek Deok-sang3:24
4."Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마)Duble SidekickDuble Sidekick3:42
5."Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:46

Again 1977

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."1977 Do You Know Me" (1977 기억 안나)Shinsadong Tiger, Polar BearShinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear2:37
2."Do You Know Me" (나 어떡해)Shinsadong Tiger, Polar BearShinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear3:43
3."Number 9" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:49
4."Because I Know" (느낌 아니까)Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sangBaek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang3:20
5."Hurt" (아파)Kim Hee SunBaek Deok-sang3:24
6."Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마)Duble SidekickDuble Sidekick3:42
7."Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:46

White Winter

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Hide and Seek" (숨바꼭질)Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jungBaek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung3.47
2."Hide and Seek (Winter Version)" (한겨울의 숨바꼭질)Baek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jungBaek Deok-sang, Baek Hyun-jung3:53
3."Do You Know Me" (나 어떡해)Shinsadong Tiger, Polar BearShinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear3:43
4."1977 Do You Know Me" (1977 기억 안나)Shinsadong Tiger, Polar BearShinsadong Tiger, Polar Bear2:37
5."Number 9" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:49
6."Because I Know" (느낌 아니까)Baek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sangBaek Hyun-jung, Baek Deok-sang3:20
7."Hurt" (아파)Kim Hee SunBaek Deok Sang3:24
8."Don't Get Married" (결혼 하지마)Duble SidekickDuble Sidekick3:42
9."Number 9 (Club Version)" (넘버나인)Shinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sungShinsadong Tiger, Choi Gyu-sung3:46

Charts

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Again

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Chart Peak
position
South Korea Weekly (Gaon) [9] 2
South Korea Monthly (Gaon)[15] 6
South Korea Yearly (Gaon)[16] 64
Taiwan (5-Music) 2
Japan Weekly (Oricon)[10] 45

Singles chart history

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Song Peak
KR
Gaon 		KR
Hot 100[17] 		US
World[18]
"Number 9" 5 4 7
"Do You Know Me" 19 15 —

Other charted tracks

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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

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Again Total pure album sales
Region Sales
South Korea (Gaon) 41,133
Japan (Oricon) 5,800

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 2014 Album Bonsang Nominated [19]
Popularity Award Nominated

Rankings

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Year Publisher List Recipient Placement Ref.
2017 SBS PopAsia 9 of the best T-ara singles Number Nine 7 [20]

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
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)

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