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| released = October 10, 2013
| released = October 10, 2013
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| label = {{hlist|[[MBK Entertainment|Core Contents]]|[[KT Corporation|KT Music]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[MBK Entertainment|Core Contents]]|[[KT Corporation|KT Music]]}}
| producer = Kwon Shi-bong
| producer = Kwon Shi-bong
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| single1 = [[Number Nine/Kioku: Kimi ga Kureta Michishirube|Number 9]]
| single1 = [[Number Nine/Kioku: Kimi ga Kureta Michishirube|Number 9]]
| single1date = October 10, 2013
| single1date = October 10, 2013
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{{External music video|type=ep|{{YouTube|Qk52ypnGs68|Number 9}}}}
{{Extra album cover
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{{Singles
{{Singles
| name = Again 1977
| name = Again 1977
| type = EP
| type = EP
| single1 = Do You Know Me?
| single1 = [[Do You Know Me? (T-ara song)|Do You Know Me?]]
| single1date = December 4, 2013
| single1date = December 4, 2013
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{{External music video|type=ep|{{YouTube|u6oprfVLxAQ|Do You Know Me?}}}}
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'''''Again''''' is the fifth [[extended play]] by South Korean girl group [[T-ara]], It was released on October 10, 2013 by [[MBK Entertainment|Core Contents Media]]. It marked their first release with the original line-up following member Lee Areum’s departure from the group.
'''''Again''''' is the fifth [[extended play]] by South Korean girl group [[T-ara]], It was released on October 10, 2013 by [[MBK Entertainment|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? (T-ara song)|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 ==
== Background and release ==
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The album was released digitally on October 10, including the title track "[[Number Nine/Kioku: Kimi ga Kureta Michishirube|Number 9]]" (넘버나인) and b-side track "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까) and their music videos.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|title=T-ara Releases 'Number 9' and 'Because I Know' MVs|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/47823/t-ara-releases-mvs|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=October 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211095916/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/47823/t-ara-releases-mvs|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> "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]]".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Ji-soo|title=T-ara is recharged with new attitude|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/386_144904.html|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=The Korea Times|date=October 24, 2013|archive-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211102036/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/386_144904.html|url-status=live}}</ref> "Because I Know" is a mid-tempo song with an acoustic feel.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|last2=Oak|first2=Jessica|title=IU Lands 12 New Songs, Third No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5762993/iu-lands-12-new-songs-third-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100|accessdate=February 11, 2015|magazine=Billboard|date=October 18, 2013|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019012412/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5762993/iu-lands-12-new-songs-third-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100|url-status=live}}</ref>


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? (T-ara song)|Do You Know Me]]", a remake of Sand Pebbles' 1977 hit, "What Should I Do".<ref>{{cite news|title=T-ara crowned with pebbles|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2980898|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 23, 2013|archive-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211100813/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2980898|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Dong-Joo|title=T-ara make a comment about releasing their own version of 'What Should I Do'|url=http://starn.hankyung.com/global/en/news/index.html?no=255756|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=StarN News|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211072315/http://starn.hankyung.com/global/en/news/index.html?no=255756|archivedate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=티아라, 순천 팬사인회 성황리에 종료…1000명 한정 운집 |trans-title=T-ara, Suncheon Fan Signing Event Ends Successfully… Limited to 1,000 People |url=https://www.kjtimes.com/mobile/article.html?no=24595 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.kjtimes.com |language=ko}}</ref> Actors [[Son Ho-jun]] and [[Yoon Jong-hoon]] attended the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=파이낸셜뉴스 |date=2014-01-07 |title=티아라, 팬사인회 1000명 한정 입장 ‘운집’..손호준 깜짝 방문 |trans-title=T-ara, Fan signing event limited to 1,000 people 'packed'..Son Ho-jun surprise visit |url=https://www.fnnews.com/news/201401071538476790 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=파이낸셜뉴스 |language=ko-KR}}</ref>
=== Again ===
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The album was released digitally on October 10, including the title track "[[Number Nine/Kioku: Kimi ga Kureta Michishirube|Number 9]]" (넘버나인) and "Because I Know" (느낌 아니까; ''Neukkim Anikka'') and their music videos.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|title=T-ara Releases 'Number 9' and 'Because I Know' MVs|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/47823/t-ara-releases-mvs|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|date=October 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211095916/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/47823/t-ara-releases-mvs|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> "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]]".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Ji-soo|title=T-ara is recharged with new attitude|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/11/386_144904.html|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=The Korea Times|date=October 24, 2013}}</ref> "Because I Know" is a mid-tempo song with an acoustic feel.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|last2=Oak|first2=Jessica|title=IU Lands 12 New Songs, Third No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5762993/iu-lands-12-new-songs-third-no-1-on-k-pop-hot-100|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=Billboard|date=October 18, 2013}}</ref>


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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.
=== Again 1977 ===
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".<ref>{{cite news|title=T-ara crowned with pebbles|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2980898|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 23, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Kim Dong-Joo|title=T-ara make a comment about releasing their own version of 'What Should I Do'|url=http://starn.hankyung.com/global/en/news/index.html?no=255756|accessdate=February 11, 2015|work=StarN News|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211072315/http://starn.hankyung.com/global/en/news/index.html?no=255756|archivedate=February 11, 2015}}</ref>

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


== Commercial performance ==
== Commercial performance ==
Shortly after its release, "Number Nine" reached number one on multiple real-time charts.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/t-ara-occupies-first-just-hours-after-release-of-again#axzz2fY4PBerb T-ara occupies first on three different music charts just hours after release of album 'AGAIN']</ref>
Shortly after its release, "Number Nine" reached number one on multiple real-time charts.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/t-ara-occupies-first-just-hours-after-release-of-again#axzz2fY4PBerb |title=T-ara occupies first on three different music charts just hours after release of album 'AGAIN' |access-date=October 11, 2013 |archive-date=October 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012045254/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/10/t-ara-occupies-first-just-hours-after-release-of-again#axzz2fY4PBerb |url-status=live }}</ref>


''Again'' reached number 2 on the South Korean [[Gaon Music Chart|Gaon]] Weekly Albums Chart<ref name="gaon-ep-wk">{{cite web|title=2013년 43주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|website=Gaon|accessdate=February 10, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210231556/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015|language=Korean}}</ref> and number 45 on Japan's [[Oricon]] Weekly Albums Chart as a Korean import.<ref name="oricon-ep">{{cite web|title=週間 CDアルバムランキング 2013年11月04日付|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/enwiki/w/2013-11-04/p/5/|website=Oricon|accessdate=February 10, 2015|language=Japanese}}</ref> The single "Number 9" reached number 5 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart<ref name="gaon-no9-wk">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title= 2013년 43주차 Digital Chart |publisher=Gaon| accessdate=October 10, 2013| language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210231752/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> and number 4 on Billboard's [[Korea K-Pop Hot 100]].<ref name="bb-no9-wk">{{cite web|title=Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of November 2, 2013|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02|website=Billboard|accessdate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> "Because I Know" charted at numbers 41<ref name="gaon-bciknow-wk">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title= 2013년 42주차 Digital Chart | date=|publisher=Gaon|accessdate=October 10, 2013|language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210232006/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> and 21<ref name="bb-bcino-wk">{{cite web|title=Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of October 26, 2013 |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week |website=Billboard |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210232006/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week |archivedate=February 10, 2015 }}</ref> on the Gaon and Billboard charts, respectively.
''Again'' reached number 2 on the South Korean [[Gaon Music Chart|Gaon]] Weekly Albums Chart<ref name="gaon-ep-wk">{{cite web|title=2013년 43주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|website=Gaon|accessdate=February 10, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210231556/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015|language=Korean}}</ref> and number 45 on Japan's [[Oricon]] Weekly Albums Chart as a Korean import.<ref name="oricon-ep">{{cite web|title=週間 CDアルバムランキング 2013年11月04日付|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/enwiki/w/2013-11-04/p/5/|website=Oricon|accessdate=February 10, 2015|language=Japanese|archive-date=November 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125073856/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/enwiki/w/2013-11-04/p/5/|url-status=live}}</ref> The single "Number 9" reached number 5 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart<ref name="gaon-no9-wk">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title= 2013년 43주차 Digital Chart |publisher=Gaon| accessdate=October 10, 2013| language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210231752/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=43&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> and number 4 on Billboard's [[Korea K-Pop Hot 100]].<ref name="bb-no9-wk">{{cite magazine|title=Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of November 2, 2013|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=February 10, 2015|archive-date=September 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904044448/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02|url-status=live}}</ref> "Because I Know" charted at numbers 41<ref name="gaon-bciknow-wk">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|title= 2013년 42주차 Digital Chart | date=|publisher=Gaon|accessdate=October 10, 2013|language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210232006/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> and 21<ref name="bb-bcino-wk">{{cite magazine|title=Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of October 26, 2013 |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210232006/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=42&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week |archivedate=February 10, 2015 }}</ref> on the Gaon and Billboard charts, respectively.


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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|South Korean Monthly Albums (''Gaon)''<ref name="gaon-ep-mo">{{cite web|title=2013년 10월 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=10&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |website=Gaon |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025072310/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=10&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |archivedate=October 25, 2014 |language=Korean |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|South Korea Monthly (''Gaon)''<ref name="gaon-ep-mo">{{cite web|title=2013년 10월 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=10&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |website=Gaon |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025072310/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=month&f_year=2013&f_month=10&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |archivedate=October 25, 2014 |language=Korean |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| align="center" | 6
| align="center" | 6
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|South Korean Yearly Albums (''Gaon)''<ref name="gaon-ep-yr">{{cite web|title=2013년 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=year&f_year=2013&f_month=3&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |website=Gaon |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008132511/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=year&f_year=2013&f_month=3&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |archivedate=October 8, 2014 |language=Korean |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|South Korea Yearly (''Gaon)''<ref name="gaon-ep-yr">{{cite web|title=2013년 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=year&f_year=2013&f_month=3&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |website=Gaon |accessdate=February 10, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008132511/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/album.php?f_type=year&f_year=2013&f_month=3&f_week=&f_chart_kind_cd=T |archivedate=October 8, 2014 |language=Korean |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| align="center" | 64
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|Taiwan (''5-Music'')
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|Japanese Weekly Albums (''Oricon)''<ref name="oricon-ep" />
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|Japan Weekly (''Oricon)''<ref name="oricon-ep" />
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!<small>KR</small>''<br />[[Circle Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]]''
!<small>KR</small>''<br />[[Circle Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]]''
!<small>KR</small>''<br /><small>[[Korea K-Pop Hot 100|Hot&nbsp;100]]</small>''<ref name="billboard">Positions on the [[Korea K-Pop Hot 100]] by ''Billboard'':


* {{cite magazine |date=October 26, 2013 |title=Because I Know |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-10-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317071359/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-10-26 |archive-date=March 17, 2015}}
* {{cite magazine |date=November 2, 2013 |title=Number Nine |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317071522/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-11-02 |archive-date=March 17, 2015}}
* {{cite magazine |date=December 21, 2013 |title=Do You Know Me? |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-12-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317071708/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2013-12-21 |archive-date=March 17, 2015}}
* {{cite magazine |date=January 4, 2014 |title=Hide & Seek |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2014-01-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301060100/http://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2014-01-04 |archive-date=March 1, 2015}}</ref>
!<small>[[World Digital Songs|US <br> World]]</small><ref>Positions on the World Digital Songs by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'':

* "Number Nine": {{cite magazine |title=World Digital Songs: October 26, 2013 |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-10-26/world-digital-songs |url-access=subscription |access-date=May 31, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=August 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817181444/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-10-26/world-digital-songs |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|"Number 9"
|"Number 9"
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|5
| align="center" |4
| align="center" |7
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|"Do You Know Me"
|"Do You Know Me"
| align="center" |19
|19
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|"Hide and Seek"
|37
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|}


=== Other charted songs ===
=== Other charted tracks ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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!<small>KR</small><br />''[[Circle Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]]''
!<small>KR</small><br />''[[Circle Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]]''
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|"Hide and Seek"
| align="center" |37
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|"Because I Know"
|"Because I Know"
| align="center" |41
|41
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|"Hurt"
|"Hurt"
| align="center" |124
|124
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|"Don't Get Married"
|"Don't Get Married"
| align="center" |150
|150
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|"1977 Do You Know Me?"
|"1977 Do You Know Me?"
| align="center" |176
|176
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|Number Nine
|Number Nine
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Again
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
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
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)

References

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  1. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (October 10, 2013). "T-ara Releases 'Number 9' and 'Because I Know' MVs". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Kim Ji-soo (October 24, 2013). "T-ara is recharged with new attitude". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "T-ara crowned with pebbles". Korea JoongAng Daily. November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "티아라, 순천 팬사인회 성황리에 종료…1000명 한정 운집" [T-ara, Suncheon Fan Signing Event Ends Successfully… Limited to 1,000 People]. www.kjtimes.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  7. ^ 파이낸셜뉴스 (January 7, 2014). "티아라, 팬사인회 1000명 한정 입장 '운집'..손호준 깜짝 방문" [T-ara, Fan signing event limited to 1,000 people 'packed'..Son Ho-jun surprise visit]. 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ a b "2013년 43주차 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "2013년 43주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  12. ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of November 2, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "2013년 42주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  14. ^ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Week of October 26, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  15. ^ "2013년 10월 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  16. ^ "2013년 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  17. ^ Positions on the Korea K-Pop Hot 100 by Billboard:
  18. ^ Positions on the World Digital Songs by Billboard:
  19. ^ "The 28th GOLDEN DISK AWARDS". December 31, 2013. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  20. ^ "9 of the best T-ara singles". SBS PopAsia. June 13, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
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