Number Nine (T-ara song)
2013 single by T-ara
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"Number Nine" is a song by South Korean girl group T-ara, from their eighth extended play Again. The song was written and composed by Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Gyu-sung. "Number Nine" was released as the lead single from the album on 10 October 2013.[1] The song was released in Japanese with "You Gave Me Guidance" which was selected as the theme song to the film Jinx!!! starring member Hyomin.[2] The single was released on 20 November 2013, through EMI Records Japan. "Number Nine" was selected as the song of the year by KoreanWave Indonesia.[3]
20 November 2013 (JP)
| "Number Nine" | ||||
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Japanese single Regular edition | ||||
| Single by T-ara | ||||
| from the album Again, Gossip Girls | ||||
| Released | 10 October 2013 (KR) 20 November 2013 (JP) | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | J-pop, dance | |||
| Label | MBK Entertainment EMI Records Japan | |||
| Songwriter | Shinsadong Tiger | |||
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| X'mas edition cover | ||||
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Background and release
On 15 September, Core Contents Media revealed that T-ara will make their comeback on 10 October 2013. The song was said to have a "stronger sound", but still remain catchy. On 26 September 2013, T-ara released a 30 second teaser video, filmed in a desert. On 1 October, T-ara released another teaser for "Number Nine" on their official website. In their black-and-white teaser, they used an "upgraded mature beauty".[1]
The music video along with the album was released on 10 October 2013, and the drama version was released on 16 October 2013.[4] "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".The song features a gentle guitar melody, coupled with an "unexpected intense sound". It was co-composed by Sinsadong Tiger and Choi Gyu Sung. "T-ara Party Non-Stop Remix" by DJ Takao Fukushima is composed of ten songs spanning 45 minutes: "Bo Peep Bo Peep", "Yayaya", "Lovey-Dovey", "Roly-Poly", "Waeroni", "Bye Bye", "Like The First Time", "Target", "Bunny Style!" and "Deja-Vu".[5]
The single was released in four different types: two CD+DVD limited editions that come in a special paper jacket, a regular edition, and a X-mas edition that comes with a remix album and a DVD, packaged in a box with six "T-ara Santa Ver." rubber key holders. All editions of the single come with a trading card with a serial code, chosen randomly out of seven types.[6]
Promotions
The first time the song was revealed was on 6 October 2013 when performed at Hallyu Dream Concert. T-ara had their first televised performance of "Number Nine" on Mnet's M! Countdown on 10 October. This was followed by additional performances on music programs including Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo
Reception
Commercial performance
After its release, "Number Nine" reached number five on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart[7] and number 4 on Billboard's K-pop Hot 100.[8] In China, the song topped YinYueTai's both Korean and official charts. The second version video also peaked within top five on the chart.[9] In Japan, the single topped the Weekly USEN chart.[10] "Number Nine" is T-ara's most viewed music video on YouTube, spanning over 100 million views on the official music video uploaded by Core Contents Media.[11]
Critical reception
SBS PopAsia named the song number 7 in their list of 9 best T-ara singles.[12] In 2024, NME ranked the song at No. 6 on its Best T-ARA songs to date praising the "perfect fusion of both the EDM sound that defined the era and the softer dance-pop that punctuated their earlier music".[13] "Number Nine" was selected as the song of the year by Korean Wave Indonesia.[3]
In popular culture
"Number Nine" has appeared in the sixth episode of KBS's 2013 drama Secret Love, where Jo Min-joo (played by Song Min-kyung) works out in the gym playing the song. In 2014, the song was played and performed by Han Tae-hee (played by Jung Da-bin) in KBS1's daily drama Melody of Love. The song was added to Pump It Up 2's playlist in 2016 and has since been one of the most played songs on the game.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Number Nine (Japanese ver.)" | |
| 2. | "Memories: You Gave Me Guidance" (記憶～君がくれた道標(みちしるべ)～) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3. | "A-ha" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Memories: You Gave Me Guidance Music Video (Director version)" (熊澤尚人監督) | |
| 2. | "Bunny Style! Live Performance (T-ara 2nd Album Premium advance)" (プレミアム先行LIVE) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kumazawa Naoto Director version Music Video (Making-of video ver.)" (メイキング映像版) | |
| 2. | "Lies (Japanese ver.) Live (T-ara 2nd Album Premium showcase Live 2013.7.13)" (コジンマル～嘘～) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Number Nine (Japanese ver.)" | |
| 2. | "Number Nine (Japanese ver.)" (Club ver.) | |
| 3. | "Kioku: Kimi ga Kureta Michishirube" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "T-ara Party Non Stop Remix (DJ Takao Fukushima Remix)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Number Nine (Japanese ver.) Music Video" (メイキング映像版, Making-of video version) | |
| 2. | "T-ara 2nd Album Premium showcase Live Special Movie" |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Singles (Oricon) | 13 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100) | 62 |
| South Korea (Gaon)[7] | 5 |
| South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[8] | 4 |
| US World Digital Songs (Billboard) | 7 |