Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me

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Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me
File:SHINee Why So Serious ?.jpg
Studio album by Shinee
Released April 26, 2013
(See Release history)
Recorded 2012-2013 at S.M. Studios, Seoul.
Genre Dance,[1] World music,[2] Pop
Length 33:36
Language Korean
Label SM Entertainment (record)
KMP Holdings (distribution)
Producer Lee Soo Man (executive)
Shinee chronology
Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You
(2013)Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You2013		 Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me
(2013)		 Boys Meet U
(2013)Boys Meet U2013
Singles from Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me
  1. "Why So Serious?"
    Released: April 26, 2013

Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me is the second part from the third full-length album of South Korean group Shinee, released on April 29, 2013, in South Korea. It is the second part of two albums under the umbrella title "Dream Girl", the first being Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You. Member Jonghyun said that the fourth album has a darker and dreamier feel to it compared to the previous album.[3] The album was produced by the record label of S.M. Entertainment and distributed by KMP Holdings.[4]

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Why So Serious – The Misconceptions of Me will show our world views. It will have deep and rough sound.

Jonghyun, at Melon Premiere Shinee Music Spoiler

On February 14, Shinee held the event "Melon Premiere Shinee Music Spoiler" where they revealed three songs off the second album through a medley, which had a darker vibe. They also sang two of them, "Can't Leave" and "It's You". They announced that not only were they releasing a third album, but that it would be split into two versions. The first part would be released physically on the 20th February, titled Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You, and the second part called Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of Me would release in April. Jonghyun said “Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of Me will show our world views. It will have deep and rough sound.[5][6]

"Spoiler" will be a song connecting the two chapters. Member Onew stated on the making of the two albums, "It’s our first full album that we’re releasing in a while, so we worked really hard. Minho and Key worked on the rapping, Jonghyun worked on the lyrics, and Taemin worked on the choreography." Taemin described the album as one where each member's individuality shines through their voices, “We know each other best so a lot of our opinions went into this album." Jonghyun in conjunction said, "Taemin’s delivery of the lyrics is good. Minho's falsetto is really nice these days. Key is good at English. We know each other's strengths so we split the parts up according to who can shine on what. We had fun working on the album."[7][8] Fellow SM Entertainment artist Shim Changmin wrote the song "떠나지 못해" for the group, making this his first time writing outside a TVXQ release.[9]

Director Lee Sungsoo from SM Entertainment's production department said that this album is about "the misconception of me (Shinee)," "the dreams I slowly wanted for myself" and "the misconception of ideals." It evokes the gap between Shinee's reality and dreams and has an overall deep and dark sound, completely opposite of the preceding album." [10] At the event Director Lee also said that there are hidden keywords that connect the songs in the two albums and, "We included a fun point where you can search for keywords and put them together to create several interpretations." [11] Jonghyun also said at the event that "Spoiler" will be a song connecting the two albums," and in a video interview with Billboard, Shinee said the song titles to Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of Me were revealed in Dream Girl's opening track, "Spoiler."[12]

On April 17, 2013, SME announced that the specific date for the album's release would be April 29 and revealed a teaser picture. They also unfortunately revealed that member Jonghyun would not be promoting in the beginning of the album promotion due to his car accident, stating "Jonghyun was discharged from the hospital last weekend, and until he is fully healed, he’ll be focusing on treatments." [13]

Release

At the event "Melon Premiere Shinee Music Spoiler", Shinee revealed that the second part to Dream Girl would be released in April. On April 17, 2013, SME revealed that Shinee would be releasing the album, now titled Why So Serious? – The Misconceptions of Me, on April 29, 2013.[14] On April 18, 2013, it was announced that the album will be released online on April 26, while the physical album will still be released on the previously mentioned date of April 29.[15]

Promotional singles

"Why So Serious?" is a funk rock dance track that was chosen as the title track and lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Kenzie and composed by Kim Cheong Bae, Andrew Choi and Kenzie.[16] It is a genre that combines the powerful and catchy melody of pop with electronica sounds. It talks wittily about a zombie that has lived in darkness for a very long time who falls in love with a human girl.[17] The accompanying music video was filmed in April 2013, featuring the choreography by Devin Jamieson.[18] (Jonghyun didn't participate in the music video due to his injury.)[19] Both the dance and the story present in the music video are reminiscent of the lyrics to the song. As "Why So Serious?" begins describing a zombie's awakening, Shinee lies down on the floor and reaches toward the sky.[20]

"Shine (Medusa I)" is powerful dance track that "combines high quality lyrics that express the love of fans as a ‘shine’ together with tough drum sounds to add enjoyment to listeners".[21] It was chosen as the second promotional single from the album and was performed on various broadcast music shows. Teddy Riley, Andrew Choi and Kim Tae-seong composed the songs whereas Misfit and member Minho penned the lyrics.[22]

"Can't Leave" is a ballad song accompanied by bittersweet tunes of piano.[23] The song was produced by a Canadian songwriter, Matthew Tishler, in his debut collaboration with Shinee, and Im Kwang Ok. Shim Changmin of TVXQ penned the lyrics while Shinee's resident rapper Minho yet again contributed to the rap portion. Its first performance was on their 'Music Spoiler' Dream Girl premier that on February 14, 2013 at Olympus Hall.[24] The song was also the only track to be performed during the Dream Girl Showcase held on February 20, 2013.[25]

Chart performance

"Why So Serious" peaked at number 15 on the Gaon Singles Chart[citation needed] and number 21 on China's Baidu Singles Chart.[26]

Tracklist

Credits adapted from the official homepage.[27][28]

No. Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "Nightmare"   Kim Bo Min Hitchhiker 3:37
2. "Why So Serious?"   Kenzie Kenzie, Kim Cheong Bae, Andrew Choi 3:40
3. "Shine" (Medusa I) Misfit, Minho Teddy Riley, Red Rocket, Kim Tae Seong, Andrew Choi 3:49
4. "오르골 (Music Box)" (Orgel) Jonghyun, Minho Iain James Farquharson, Christoper Lee-Joe, Mikko Paavola, Philipe-Marc Anquetil 3:26
5. "Dangerous" (Medusa II) Jo Yun Kyeong, Jonghyun Teddy Riley, Red Rocket, Kim Tae Seong, Andrew Choi 3:32
6. "Like a Fire"   Min Yeong Jae Thomas Troelsen, Herbert St. Clair, Crichlow 3:42
7. "Excuse Me Miss"   Kim Bo Min, Minho Amanshia Nunoo, Dwayne Fyne, Ryan Jhun 3:42
8. "Evil"   Kenzie, Fridolin Nordsoe Schjoldan, Frederik Tao Nordsoe Schjoldan Kenzie, Fridolin Nordsoe Schjoldan, Frederik Tao Nordsoe Schjoldan 3:27
9. "떠나지 못해 (Can't Leave)" (Sleepless Night) Shim Changmin, Minho Im Kwang Ok, Matthew Tishler 4:41
Total length:
 33:36

Bold indicates new tracks*

Release history

Region Date Distributing label Format
South Korea[29] April 26, 2013 KMP Holdings Digital download
April 29, 2013 CD
Philippines May 25, 2013 Universal Records CD
Taiwan[30] May 22, 2013 Avex Taiwan CD

Charts

Album chart

Country Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Weekly album chart[citation needed] 1
Gaon Monthly album chart[31] 1
Japan Oricon Albums Chart[citation needed] 8
Taiwan G-Music Asia Chart[citation needed] 1
G-Music Combo Chart[citation needed] 6
United States Billboard World Albums[32] 1
Billboard Heatseekers[33] 5

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales[34] 131,438+[35]
Oricon 23,604+[citation needed]

References

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