Only One (BoA album)

Only One is the seventh Korean language studio album (fifteenth overall) by South Korean singer BoA, released in South Korea on July 22, 2012, by SM Entertainment. BoA composed the title track of the album, a first in her twelve-year career.[1] It was the 46th best-selling album of 2012 in South Korea, selling over 34,000 copies.

Only One
Studio album by
BoA
ReleasedJuly 22, 2012 (2012-07-22)
Recorded2012
StudioSM Studios, Seoul
Genre
Length30:56
LanguageKorean
LabelSM
BoA chronology
Hurricane Venus
(2010)		 Only One
(2012)		 Who's Back?
(2014)
Singles from Only One
  1. "One Dream"
    Released: March 18, 2012
  2. "Only One"
    Released: July 22, 2012
  3. "The Shadow"
    Released: August 17, 2012

Background and release

On July 16, 2012, SM Entertainment announced that BoA will be coming back with her seventh Korean album titled Only One, two years after the release of her sixth album Hurricane Venus. For the choreography of her title track, "Only One", she enlisted the help of Nappytabs who also contributed on the choreography on her upcoming dance flick Make Your Move 3D. SM Entertainment also announced that BoA will be promoting the album via her own comeback show BoA 4354. The number represents the days BoA has been in the entertainment industry.[2]

The album has two editions: regular and limited.[3][4] Along with the album, fans can order different bundles that come with a photobook and/or poster. However, the album only became available in the Philippines after almost a year of release on July 5, 2013.

Chart performance and sales

The title track "Only One" was released digitally on July 22, 2012. It entered the K-pop Billboard Hot 100 at number 12 and peaked at number 2 on its fourth week. It remained in the top 3 for four weeks.[5] It stayed in the top of the Gaon charts for weeks, and has sold about 2 million singles as of October.[6]

The physical album was released on July 25, 2012, and sold over 28,000 copies on its first six days of release.[7] Since August 2012, the album has sold more than 34,000 copies in total. The album also got more than 934,059 digital downloads according to Gaon Chart. The album is her best selling Korean album so far with the combination of digital and physical sales.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Only One"BoABoA3:37
2."The Shadow"BoAKenzie3:20
3."네모난 바퀴 (Hope)"Hongzhi Yu, Kim Tae Sung, T-SK, Miriam Nervo and Olivia NervoNervo4:35
4."Not Over U"Hongzhi Yu, Kim Tae Sung, T-SK, Miriam Nervo and Olivia NervoNervo3:43
5."The Top"Miss Pitt, Karen Ann Poole, Stuart CrichtonStuart Crichton2:37
6."Mayday! Mayday! (너에게 닿기를 간절히 외치다)"her0ism, Alex Geringas, Tommy Lee JamesAlex Geringas, Tommy Lee James3:39
7."One Dream" (feat. Henry of Super Junior-M and Key of SHINee)Palo Alto, Toby Gad, Marty James, Lyrica AndersonToby Gad2:28
8."Only One" (Instrumental)  3:37
9."The Shadow" (Instrumental)  3:20
Total length:30:56

Charts

References
  1. "BoA to Comeback on July 22 With Self-Penned Track, 'Only One'". Enews World. July 16, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  2. "BoA Announces 7th Korean Album "Only One" + Comeback TV Special". Jpopasia. July 16, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  3. "BBoA Vol. 7 - Only One (Normal Edition)". Yesasia. July 16, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  4. "BoA Vol. 7 - Only One (CD+Photobook) (Limited Edition) + Limited Edition Poster in Tube". YesAsia. July 16, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  5. "Korea K-pop Hot 100 Music Chart". Billboard. August 28, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  6. "Gaon Releases chart ranking of August". Allkpop. October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  7. "Circle Album Chart – July 2012". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  8. "BoAのリリース一覧" [List of BoA's Releases]. Oricon. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  9. "Circle Album Chart – Week 31 of 2012". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 29 – August 4, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  10. "G-Music Combo Chart – Week 12 of 2013". G-Music. March 22, 2013. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  11. "Billboard US World Albums Chart". Billboard. August 11, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  12. "Circle Album Chart – 2012". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 8, 2022.
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