From "Call Me Daddy" to EXO's "Call Me Baby"? SM stans - or Pink Bloods - truly have it more fun when opening their K-pop albums where the original demo titles are revealed. Some are just fine, but many of the original titles of SM Entertainment songs will truly leave you questioning their...uniqueness.
Here Are the 8 SM Entertainment Songs With Questionable Titles:
1. EXO's 'Call Me Baby' vs. 'Call Me Daddy'
Calling the EXO members your "baby" is already overwhelming, but what more if these men asked you to call them your "daddy"?
SM Entertainment was no chill when they bought the demo song of Dantae Jonhson, originally named " Call Me Daddy" for EXO.
Released in 2015, you can say it's a nice thing that EXO toned it down to "Call Me Baby" for the minors — and for your heart.
2. Taemin's 'Want' vs. 'Sex Flow'
To some, SHINee Taemin is still a young, quintessential boy-next-door guy who debuted at such a young age. But others have to terms that he's has grown, being in the K-pop scene since 2008. In fact, he's shown his mature side multiple times with his fiery stage and sexy performances.
Did you know that his sexy track "Want" was orginally called "Sex Flow"?
3. SHINee 'Juliette' vs. 'Deal With It'
For those who don't know, SHINee's "Juliette" is actually a remake of Corbin Blue's "Deal With it."
Phonetics and rhymes are indeed important when translating an English song to its Korean version, but the transition from "Deal With It" to "Juliette" just doesn't make sense.
4. Suho's 'Self-Portrait' vs. 'Plagiarism'
When Suho's solo song, "Self-Portrait," was released, the idol revealed that it underwent numerous changes from title to lyrics.
Initially, its title should be "Plagiarism," but since it sounds strong, Suho ended up changing it.
6. EXO's 'With You' vs. 'F**k You'
Well, EXO's "With You" contains lyrics of confession of a romantic and love. There is also vividness of intimacy with the main character's lover.
There are actually some deeper analyses of its lyrics – but the demo song title "Fxxk you" says it all.
7. NCT 127's 'Good Thing' vs. 'Good Shxt'
On NCT 127 photo booklet, their track, "Good Thing," was supposed to be "Good Shxt"!
But to align it with the regulations of music broadcasting shows, it is a wise move to change its title.
8. NCT 127's 'Welcome to my Playground' vs. 'Welcome to my Funeral'
Aside from "Good Shxt," NCT also released a song called, "Welcome to my Playground." But did you know that its original title was "Welcome to My Funeral"?
In terms of uniqueness to original song, NCT truly stands out, not o mention NCT 127's "Punch" with an original song title, "Whatchamacall Us."
9. TVXQ's 'Mirotic' vs. 'Erotic'
While it's not entirely surprising, TVXQ's arguably representative song, "Mirotic," was originally titled "Erotic."
"Mirotic," which was a gigantic hit in 2008, remains iconic to date and junior idols still cover it - and it's a challenge since the original singers are known to be powerful vocalists who can maintain stable vocals while dancing to a rigorous choreo.
Do you know other SM Entertainment songs with questionable original titles? Tell us in the comments!
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Written by Eunice Dawson
