Don't Call Me (Shinee song) explained

Don't Call Me
Cover:Shinee - iScreaM Vol. 7 Don't Call Me Remixes.png
Caption:iScreaM Vol. 7: Don't Call Me Remixes cover
Type:single
Artist:Shinee
Album:Don't Call Me
Released:February 22, 2021
Studio:
  • SM Blue Cup Studio
  • SM Big Shot Studio
Genre:
Language:Korean
Label:
Composer:
Lyricist:
Chronology:Shinee
Prev Title:Countless
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Atlantis
Next Year:2021

"Don't Call Me" is a song by South Korean boy band Shinee. It was released on February 22, 2021, through SM Entertainment and served as the lead single for the album of the same name. "Don't Call Me" was composed by Kenzie, Dem Jointz and Rodnae "Chikk" Bell, and arranged by Dem Jointz, Yoo Young-jin, Kenzie, Ryan S. Jhun and Robbin, with the lyrics was written by Kenzie. It was the group's first single since members Onew, Key and Minho returned from the military.

Background

Following the release of Shinee's sixth studio album, The Story of Light, in 2018, the group took a three-year hiatus as members Onew, Key and Minho enlisted in the military to complete their mandatory service. Upon their return, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would release a new album, titled Don't Call Me, fronted by the single of the same name.[1] The song was originally intended for their labelmate BoA and favoured by company founder Lee Soo-man, who provided the group with guidance throughout the production process.[2] Shinee considered a number of songs as lead single, but selected "Don't Call Me" because they felt it was different from what they had done before and left a strong impact.[2] [3] They also wanted a more performance-driven song.[4]

Composition

"Don't Call Me" is a hip hop-inspired dance song which warns an ex-lover against calling following a betrayal.[3] The lyrics, penned by Kenzie, express deep contempt towards their obsessive behaviour. The song incorporates 808 bass sounds, dark synths and heavy beats.[5] In the latter part of the song, there is a piano section.[6]

Release and promotion

Teaser images and videos were released beginning February 9, 2021.[7] The group also set up a hotline where fans could listen to messages recorded by the members and leave their own messages in turn; however, the server crashed due to the overwhelming number of calls.[2] Shinee previewed the song on the variety show Knowing Bros ahead of its release.[8] "Don't Call Me" was released on February 22, 2021, alongside its music video and album.[1] Shinee performed the song for the first time on M Countdown on February 25.[9] Two remixes of "Don't Call Me" by Fox Stevenson and ESAI were released on March 27 through ScreaM Records.[10] A Japanese version of the song was later included on Shinee's first Japanese extended play, Superstar.[11]

Reception

Publication! scope="col" class="unsortable"
ListRank
PaperThe 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 202112[12]
PhilStar Life21 K-pop title tracks that defined 202118
Rolling Stone KoreaThe 10 Best K-Pop Songs of 20219
The NationalThe best K-pop songs of 2021[13]
Teen VogueThe 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021[14]
Young Post15 Best K-pop Songs of 20214[15]

Accolades

Ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryResult
Gaon Chart Music Awards2022Song of the Year – February[16]
Golden Disc Awards2022Digital Bonsang[17]
Mnet Asian Music Awards2021Song of the Year[18]
Best Dance Performance – Male Group
Date ! class="unsortable"
Show ChampionMarch 3, 2021[19]
March 10, 2021[20]
M CountdownMarch 4, 2021[21]
March 11, 2021[22]
Show! Music CoreMarch 6, 2021[23]
InkigayoMarch 7, 2021[24]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Don't Call Me.[25]

Recording

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[26] 98
South Korea (Gaon)[27] 3
South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)[28] 7
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[29] 8

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
VariousFebruary 22, 2021Korean[30]
March 27, 2021Remixes
June 28, 2021JapaneseEMI[31]

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: [Today's K-pop] Shinee returns stronger than ever]. The Korea Herald. Hwang. You-mee. February 22, 2021. January 9, 2022. March 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210331035822/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210222001046. live.
  4. Web site: Shinee Return To Form With 'Don't Call Me' Comeback Album: 'These Are Our Natural Selves'. Forbes. Benjamin. Jeff. February 23, 2021. January 9, 2022. February 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210223113505/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2021/02/23/shinee-return-to-form-with-dont-call-me-comeback-album-these-are-our-natural-selves/. live.
  5. The 10 Best K-pop Songs of 2021. Rolling Stone Korea. Mulenga. Natasha. December 30, 2021. January 9, 2022. ko. December 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211231132507/https://rollingstone.co.kr/modules/catalogue/cg_view.html?cc=1010&no=1159. live.
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  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002929078. ko:'컴백' 샤이니, 정규 7집 'Don't Call Me' 티저 타임 테이블 공개. 'Comeback': The teaser timetable for Shinee's seventh studio album 'Don't Call Me' has been released. Osen. Naver. Ji. Min-kyung. February 6, 2021. January 9, 2022. ko. January 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109221642/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002929078. live.
  8. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001266620. ko:샤이니, 3년 만에 완전체 출격…신곡 '돈 콜 미' 최초 공개 (아는 형님) [종합]. Shinee's first group comeback in three years... New song 'Don't Call Me' is revealed for the first time (Knowing Bros). Xports News. Naver. Lee. I-jin. February 20, 2021. January 9, 2021. ko. January 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109221636/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001266620. live.
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  10. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0010415234. ko:샤이니 '돈트 콜 미', EDM 리믹스로 재탄생. Shinee's 'Don't Call Me' reborn as EDM remix. Newsis. Naver. Lee. Jae-hoon. March 27, 2021. January 9, 2022. ko. January 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109221625/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0010415234. live.
  11. Web site: SHINeeが会見場に乗り込む!? 新作『SUPERSTAR』ジャケ写&収録内容公開. Shinee enters the press conference hall!? New 'Superstar' jacket photo and contents released. Oricon. June 24, 2021. June 26, 2021. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626131438/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2198040/full/. June 26, 2021. live.
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  15. Tamang . Angelika . Mook . Janice . Lu . Clara Ki . December 20, 2021 . 15 best K-pop songs of 2021: BTS' Butter, Lisa's Lalisa, IU's Celebrity, Itzy's Loco and more . Young Post . January 5, 2022 . January 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101075746/https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3160440/15-best-k-pop-songs-2021-bts-butter-lisas-lalisa . live .
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