# With Me Again

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***With Me Again*** ([Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): 僕とまた; *Boku to* *Mata*) is the first Japanese extended play by South Korean boy band [2PM](/source/2PM). It was released on September 29, 2021. It is the first Japanese release by 2PM since all of the group's members were discharged from their [mandatory military service](/source/Conscription_in_South_Korea).

## Background and release

In 2017, [2PM](/source/2PM) went on hiatus as the group's members began their [mandatory military services](/source/Mandatory_military_service).[1][2] On March 20, 2021, [Junho](/source/Lee_Jun-ho) became the final member to be discharged.[3]

In July 2021, JYP Entertainment announced that the group will be release a mini-album titled *With Me Again* on September 29, their first Japanese release in five years, following their Japanese single "Promise (I'll Be)".[4] In promotion of their new release, their [Mnet](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel)) comeback special *Must* was re-aired with Japanese subtitles on September 4, 2021.[5]

The title track, "With Me Again", was pre-released digitally on September 9; its music video was released the day prior.[6] "With Me Again" peaked at number 44 on the [Oricon](/source/Oricon) Digital Singles Chart.[7] 2PM performed the song on Japanese television programs such as *[Music Station](/source/Music_Station)* on September 10, their first time on the show in 10 years,[6][8] and *[Sukkiri](/source/Sukkiri)* on September 28, their first time on the show in 8 years[9][10]

## Composition

The title track, "With Me Again", written and composed by member [Jun. K](/source/Jun._K), is characterized by a pulsating whistling tone.[8] He wrote the song at the beginning of the year, between January 1 and 2.[11] The EP also includes a Japanese version of the title track of the group's Korean album [*Must*](/source/Must_(album)), "[Make It](/source/Make_It_(2PM_song))", as well as two more original songs written and composed by Jun. K: "By My Side" and "Urahara."[8]

## Charts

Chart (2021) Peak position Oricon Weekly Albums Chart[12] 2 Oricon Yearly Albums Chart[13] 83

## References

1. ["2PM announces pre-military concert series"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2017/01/05/etc/2PM-announces-premilitary-concert-series/3028284.html). *[Korea JoongAng Daily](/source/Korea_JoongAng_Daily)*. January 5, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183127/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2017/01/05/etc/2PM-announces-premilitary-concert-series/3028284.html) April 8, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

1. ["(LEAD) 2PM's Ok Taecyeon begins military duty"](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20170904006751315). *[Yonhap News Agency](/source/Yonhap_News_Agency)*. 2017-09-04.

1. ["2PM's Junho discharged from military"](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080). *[The Korea Herald](/source/The_Korea_Herald)*. March 20, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210321001753/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080) March 21, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

1. ["2PM set for big return in September with a new mini-album 'With Me Again'"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/2pm-set-for-big-return-in-september-with-a-new-mini-album-with-me-again/articleshow/84596678.cms). *[Times of India](/source/Times_of_India)*. July 21, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

1. ["2PM、カムバック番組が日本語字幕付きで9/4に初放送"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/102228/2) [2PM's comeback program will premiere with Japanese subtitles on September 4th] (in Japanese). *Billboard JAPAN*. July 22, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2026.

1. ["2PM 新曲「僕とまた」配信決定、9/10には10年ぶりに『Mステ』出演"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/103687/2) [2PM's new song "With Me Again" to be released digitally, and they will appear on 'Music Station' on September 10th for the first time in 10 years.] (in Japanese). *Billboard JAPAN*. September 6, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.

1. ["2PMのデジタルシングル売上TOP1作品"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/rank/dis/) [2PM's Top 1 Digital Singles] (in Japanese). *[Oricon](/source/Oricon)*. Retrieved May 12, 2026.

1. ["ja:2PM、10年ぶりに出演した「Mステ」で話題に…完全体で新曲「僕とまた」を華麗にパフォーマンス"](https://www.kbsworld.ne.jp/entertainment/view?blcSn=58779&rowNum=3) [2PM makes headlines with their first appearance on "Music Station" in 10 years... They brilliantly performed their new song "With Me Again" as a complete group.] (in Japanese). *[KBS World](/source/KBS_World)*. September 14, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

1. ["2PM 8年ぶりのリモート生出演"](https://www.ntv.co.jp/sukkiri/articles/1727uo3e2ui69xlkxdol.html) [2PM's first remote live appearance in 8 years] (in Japanese). *日本テレビ*. September 28, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2026.

1. ["2PM、約8年ぶりに「スッキリ」生出演！NiziUに言及も“誇るべき後輩…応援します”"](https://kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2177452) [2PM makes their first live appearance on "Sukkiri" in approximately 8 years! They also mention NiziU, saying, "They are juniors we are proud of... We will support them."] (in Japanese). *Kstyle*. September 28, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2026.

1. ["ja:25年ぶり再始動の2PM、10年ぶり『Mステ』で新曲初披露「これからは毎年呼んで」"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2206480/full/) [2PM, which has been restarted for the first time in 5 years, debuts a new song at "M Ste" for the first time in 10 years "From now on, call me every year"] (in Japanese). *[Oricon](/source/Oricon)*. 10 September 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

1. ["オリコン週間 アルバムランキング – 2021年10月11日付"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2021-10-11/) [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking – October 11, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211006021858/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2021-10-11/) October 6, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

1. ["年間 アルバムランキング"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2021/p/9/) [Oricon Annual Albums Ranking - 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved February 27, 2025.

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