Universe (Let's Play Ball)

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"Universe (Let's Play Ball)"
Universe Let's Play Ball NCT.png
Single by NCT U
from the album Universe
ReleasedDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Recorded2021
Studio
  • SM Yellow Tail Studio
  • SM SSAM Studio
Genre
Length3:51
Label
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dem Jointz
  • Kenzie
NCT U singles chronology
"Work It"
(2020)		"Universe (Let's Play Ball)"
(2021)		"Baggy Jeans"
(2023)
NCT singles chronology
"Favorite (Vampire)"
(2021)		"Universe (Let's Play Ball)"
(2021)		"Beautiful"
(2021)
Chart (2021)Peak
position
Global Excl. US (Billboard) [12] 146
Japan (Japan Hot 100) [13] 61
South Korea (Gaon) [14] 86
South Korea (K-Pop Hot 100) [15] 96
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard) [16] 14

Release history

Release dates and formats for Universe (Let's Play Ball)
RegionDateFormatLabel(s)
VariousDecember 10, 2021 SM Entertainment
South Korea CD

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