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 Ryeowook 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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 Digital version cover | ||||
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| Released | October 8, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Studio | S.M. Studios (Seoul, South Korea) | |||
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| Length | 19:06 | |||
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| Producer | Tak Young-jun | |||
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| Singles from One More Time | ||||
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| "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 track and release date.[8] This was the group's first release since Ryeowook's return from his military service. 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] The EP also contains a cover of Luis Miguel's Spanish cover version of Dusty Springfield's "I Only Want to Be with You", "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar".
In July 2018, Heechul announced on a Weibo live video, that he would not participate in the album's activities 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 |
| Gionata 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: | 17:00 | ||||
Charts
Year-end charts
| Chart (2018) | Position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon)[16] | 32 |
Rankings
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Nominee/work | Placement | Ref. |
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| The Things | 2020 | 10 Best K-Pop Collaborations With North American Artists | "Otra Vez" – Super Junior ft. Reik | 8th | [17] |
Personnel
Credits for One More Time is adapted from its linear notes.[18]
- Label SJ – executive producer
- Tak Young-jun – producer
- Lee Min-gyu – recorder
- Lee Ji-hong – recorder
- Kim Hyun-gon – recorder
- Jang Woo-young – recorder
- Min Sung-soo – recorder
- Jeong Ki-hong – recorder
- Ji Yong-joo – recorder
- Hong Sung-jun – recorder
- Kim Kwang-min – recorder
- Lee Chang-seon – recorder
- by Nam Gung-jin – mixer
- Koo Jong-pil (BEAT BURGER) – mixer
- Kim Chul-soon – mixer
- Lee Min-gyu – mixer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- BIRD – design
- Han Jong-cheol – photographer
- Park Ji-young – stylist
- Yang Hee-jin – stylist
- Kim Hye-yeon – hair stylist
- Han Hyo-eun – make-up artist
"One More Time" (ft. Reik and Super Junior version)
- Butterfly – vocal director
- Joo Chan-yang – background vocals
- Andreas Stone Johansson – background vocals
- Denniz Jamm – background vocals
- Costa Leon – background vocals
"Animals"
- Jeon Seong-woo – vocal director, background vocals
- Anton Dahlrot – background vocal
"Ahora Te Puedes Marchar"
- Butterfly – vocal director
- Hwang Seong-je – background vocals, brass arrangement and conductor
- Seo Mi-rae – background vocals
- Jung Dong-yoon – drum
- Baek Kyung-jin – bass
- Hong Jun-ho – guitar
- Lee Ing-wan – brass
- Choi Jin-hyun– brass
- Choi Jae-moon– brass
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | October 8, 2018[19] | CD, digital download | SM Entertainment |
| Various | Digital download | SM Entertainment |