One Day (Kid Phenomenon song)
"ONE DAY" is the third single by the seven-member Japanese dance and vocal group Kid Phenomenon from Exile Tribe, affiliated with LDH JAPAN. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Sony Music Records.
The three tracks included on the single were later included on the group's album PHENOMENON, which was released on January 22, 2025.
Background and release
The release of the single was announced on March 14, 2024. It was revealed that it would also include the tracks, "Ace in the Hole" and "Show U Light".
At the same time, the artwork and two release formats were unveiled: a limited first press edition (CD+DVD) and a regular edition (CD).
Composition and themes
The lyrics for the title track “ONE DAY” were written by Kanata Okajima, while the composition was handled by Erik Lidbom and RUSH EYE.
The title “ONE DAY” conveys the meaning of “someday in the future”. The song is described as reflecting on overcoming setbacks and expressing the future the members envision.
Member Tsubasa Endo commented that the song is “a track that supports listeners when they face difficulties or when they try to challenge something on their own. It encourages people to take a short rest and move forward at their own pace.”
Promotion
The title track “ONE DAY” was used as the 2024 television commercial song for Nihon Kogakuin College.
In addition, the release commemorative free event Purple CirKID Vol.3 was announced.
Commercial performance
"One Day" debuted at number three on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart dated May 6, 2024. It debuted at number three on the Top Singles Sales chart of Billboard Japan released on May 1, 2024, recording 54,904 CD sales.