2009, Year of Us

September 2022 2009, Year of Us EP Shinee Shinee2009yearofus.jpg 2009 10 19 August–October 2009 SM Booming System (Seoul) SM Concert Hall (Seoul) SM Yellow Tail (Seoul) K-pop 22:18 Korean English SM Romeo 2009 Lucifer 2010 2009, Year of Us EP Ring Ding Dong October 14, 2009 2009, Year of Us is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean boy group Shinee. It consists of six tracks and it incorporates alternative rock and hip-hop music genres. The digital version of the album was released on October 19, 2009, with a physical release on October 22. The title track, "Ring Ding Dong", was released on October 14, 2009, through various music sites. Songs The EP contains six songs, including the title track "Ring Ding Dong", which is an afro-electro song that combines the beat of African congo drums with the sound of an electro synthesizer. It is the work of Yoo Young-jin.https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/12/2009101200242.html ko:샤이니, 타이틀곡 '링딩동'은 무슨 의미? August 3, 2020 SHINee, What is the meaning of "ring Ding Dong"? The Chosun Ilbo ko November 13, 2020 September 26, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220926171320/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/12/2009101200242.html live The lyrics of the song describe the situation of unconsciously falling in love with someone. The phrase "ring ding dong", which is repeated numerous times throughout the song, is a cartoon-like expression for a bell ringing in someone's head at the very moment of falling in love. In an interview with Big Communications representative Jung Young-jin, it was revealed that because of its catchy hooks and repetitive nature, "Ring Ding Dong" was named the number one banned song before college entrance exams in South Korea.http://news.nate.com/view/20151109n20544?mid=n1006 SBS 전망대] 수능생 금지곡 1위 샤이니의 링딩동…이유는?' SHINee's 'Ring Ding Dong' voted #1 banned song for college entrance exam test takers SBS via Nate ko September 22, 2017 July 28, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210728192809/https://news.nate.com/view/20151109n20544?mid=n1006 live In addition, the album contains songs of various genres such as "JoJo", a eurodance song composed by Kenzie, and the swingbeat song "Shinee Girl".http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/16/2009101600530.html ko:샤이니, '링딩동' 본격 컴백 SHINee's comeback with "Ring Dong dong" Chosen ko September 22, 2017 September 26, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170926235837/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/16/2009101600530.html live The EP also features Onew's first solo song, "The Name I Loved", a ballad song based on alternative rock featuring veteran singer Kim Yeon-woo.http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/11/2009101100142.html SHINee 온유, 부드러움 벗고 나쁜 남자 변신! SHINee member Onew, softness takes off, bad man transformation! Chosen ko September 22, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052504/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/11/2009101100142.html September 27, 2017 dead Luna of f(x) also makes an appearance on the hip-hop song "Get Down" with Key and Minho.http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/13/2009101300645.html SHINee 멤버 Key, 180도 파격 변신! SHINee member Key, 180 degree transformation! Chosen ko September 22, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170923003520/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/13/2009101300645.html September 23, 2017 deadhttp://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200910160848391002 ko:샤이니, 오늘(16일) '링딩동' 뮤직뱅크 첫방송-뮤비공개 '관심집중' Shinee, first 'Ring Ding Dong' Music Bank first broadcast Newsen ko September 22, 2017 October 16, 2009 Lee Hyeon 샤이니, 오늘(16일) '링딩동' 뮤직뱅크 첫방송-뮤비공개 '관심집중' September 27, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052601/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200910160848391002 live Release and reception 2009, Year of Us was Shinee's first release after a five month long absence from the K-pop scene. It was their third EP, with their last being Romeo in May 2009, and was supposed to show a new style for the group as well as the vocal talent of the members.http://news.nate.com/view/20091008n04024 ko:샤이니, 19일 새앨범 컴백 "2009년 우리의 해" Shinee to release new EP, 2009 Year of Us on October 9, 2009 Daily Economy Star Today Nate ko September 23, 2017 Lee Hyun-woo September 26, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220926171323/https://news.nate.com/view/20091008n04024 live The digital version of the EP was released on October 19, 2009,ko 샤이니, 19일 세번째 앨범 발표 ("SHINee, Third Mini-album Released on 19th") https://web.archive.org/web/20111124170438/http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/entertainment/2009/10/08/1101000000AKR20091008050600005.HTML November 24, 2011 . Yonhap News. October 8, 2009. Retrieved October 7, 2009.ko 샤이니 19일 깜짝 컴백 '파격 변신 선언 기대증폭' (SHINee Returning Surprisingly on 19th, Exceptional Qualities to be Showcased). Joins.com/Newsen. October 31, 2009. Retrieved October 7, 2009. with a physical release on October 22.http://news.nate.com/view/20091019n14379 ko:샤이니, 음원문제 빨간불! 음반발매 3일연기 '22일 첫공개' Shinee to release new album, delayed for three days Newsen Nate May 21, 2010 October 19, 2009 ko April 28, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210428174503/https://news.nate.com/view/20091019n14379 live Before its release the album recorded 60,000 pre-orders.http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/23/2009102300381.html ko:샤이니, 3rd 미니앨범 선주문 6만장, '링딩동' 열풍 예고! Shinee, 3rd mini album pre-order 60,000 copies, 'ring ding dong' premiere notice! The Chosun Ilbo The Star September 25, 2017 October 23, 2009 ko https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052435/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/23/2009102300381.html September 27, 2017 dead The lead single, "Ring Ding Dong", was released digitally on October 14ko 샤이니, '링딩동' 뮤직비디오 공개 (Shinee, 'ring ding dong' music video to be Released on October, 14) https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052315/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/15/2009101500443.html September 27, 2017 . Chosun. October 15, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2017. and charted atop of several Korean music charts and gained popularity all over Asia.http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=200910301102313&mode=sub_view ko:샤이니 '링딩동 열풍', 뮤직비디오 조회수 100만 돌파 SHINee 'Ring Ding Dong craze', the music video surpassed one million views BNT News Korea October 30, 2009 February 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033228/http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=200910301102313&mode=sub_view November 17, 2015 kohttp://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/26/2009102600970.html ko:샤샤이니 'Ring Ding Dong', 온-오프라인 차트 석권! Shinee's 'Ring Ding Dong', wins on charts! The Star Chosun October 26, 2009 February 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20170926170213/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/10/26/2009102600970.html September 26, 2017 ko It was written by Yoo Young-jin. The group had their debut performance of the song on October 16, on KBS' Music Bank. Misha Gabriel, who previously worked on the group's song "Amigo" in 2008,http://news.joins.com/article/3366597 Kim Hyung-woo ko:샤이니 '아미고' 뮤비 공개 '민호 주인공 열연' Shinee to release "Amigo", infos revealed Korea JoongAng Daily January 19, 2009 November 5, 2008 ko https://web.archive.org/web/20160927080439/http://news.joins.com/article/3366597 September 27, 2016 dead also choreographed "Ring Ding Dong".Beyonce, Timberlake choreographers created SHINee dance http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent9&idxno=2009101914290737615 December 5, 2015 October 19, 2009 The Asia Business Daily February 6, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210206221917/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent9&idxno=2009101914290737615 live The music video was shot in early October on a set in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, and was directed by Cho Soo-hyun.http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009101508492497751 ko:샤이니, 16일 '링딩동' 뮤직비디오 공개 SHINee will unveil 'Ring Ding Dong' music video on the 16th The Asia Business Daily October 15, 2009 September 23, 2017 ko live https://web.archive.org/web/20170923194756/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009101508492497751 September 23, 2017 "JoJo" was promoted alongside "Ring Ding Dong" as the second promotional track from the album.ko:'인기가요' 샤이니, '강렬함+부드러움' 아쉬운 고별 무대! Shinee last stage for "Ring Dong Dong" TV Daily https://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=126371612139694002 September 26, 2017 January 17, 2010 Choi Jun-yong September 26, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170926235827/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=126371612139694002 liveko:아듀 샤이니, 100일만에 고별무대…외조부모상 키 아쉬운 불참 Shinee farewell stage for "Ring Dong Dong" after 100 days Newsen http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001231612321002 September 26, 2017 January 23, 2010 Lee Mihye September 26, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170926173334/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001231612321002 live The EP was released in Japan on January 20, 2010, with an alternative cover and a bonus DVD.http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/01/04/2010010400395.html ko:샤이니, 히트곡 '링딩동'으로 본격 일본 활동! Shinee, Japanese activity with the hit song 'Ring Ding Dong'! The Star Chosun ko September 25, 2017 January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052407/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/01/04/2010010400395.html September 27, 2017 deadhttp://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/457118/products/music/850465/1/ ２００９，イヤー オブ アス （DVD付） SHINeeのプロファールならオリコン芸能人事典－ORICON STYLE Oricon Entertainer Encyclopedia for SHINee - 2009, Year of Us ja Oricon November 15, 2010 September 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100926164337/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/457118/products/music/850465/1/ live The release peaked at number 40 on the weekly Oricon chart, charting for three weeks.http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/457118/products/music/850466/1/ ja:しゃいにー アルバム 2009,イヤー オブ アス Shinee album profile on Oricon - 2009, Year of Us Oricon ja November 15, 2010 September 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100926163903/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/457118/products/music/850466/1/ live Track listing 2009, Year of Us track listing Arrangement 22:18 Y.O.U. (Year of Us) Young-hu Kim Alex Cantrall Don Sellers Jr. Cantrall Sellers 3:49 Ring Ding Dong Yoo Young-jin Yoo Yoo 3:52 JoJo Kenzie Kenzie Kenzie 3:38 Get Down Key & Minho) (featuring Luna Minho Key JQ (Makeumine Works) Bigtone ko 빅톤 (음악가) Ryan S. Jhun Script Shepherd Antwann Frost Jhun Solomon Cortes Shepherd Charley Paige Cortes 3:03 Shinee Girl Park Joon-ha ko 박준하 Park Park 3:16 The Name I Loved ^내가 사랑했던 이름 yes) (Onew featuring Kim Yeon-woo Lee Sung-soo Lee Lee 4:36 Charts + Chart performance for 2009, Year of Us Chart (2010) Peakposition Japanese Albums (Oricon) 40 Release history + Release history and formats for 2009, Year of Us Region Date Format Label Ref. Reference(s) Various 2009 10 19 Digital download streaming SM South Korea 2009 10 22 CD Taiwan 2009 11 13 Avex Taiwan zh:第三張迷你專輯 我們的2009 Shinee – 2009, Year of Us (Taiwan) http://www.g-music.com.tw/product.php?pid_for_show=48851 G-Music September 22, 2017 zh September 27, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170927000211/http://www.g-music.com.tw/product.php?pid_for_show=48851 live Japan 2010 01 20 Rhythm Zone References 30em Category:Shinee EPs Category:SM Entertainment EPs Category:Avex Taiwan EPs Category:2009 EPs Category:Korean-language EPs Category:2000s Korean-language albums