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]
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]
^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.
^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.
^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.