Doctor! Doctor! (Zerobaseone song)

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"Doctor! Doctor!"
Zerobaseone - Doctor! Doctor!.jpg
Single by Zerobaseone
LanguageKorean
ReleasedJanuary 20, 2025 (2025-01-20)
Recorded2024
Genre Contemporary R&B
Length2:32
Label WakeOne
Composer(s)
  • Aaron Theodore Berton
  • Matthew Robert Crawford
  • Kella Armitage
  • Noémie Legrand
Lyricist(s)
  • Bang Hye-hyun
  • Berton
  • Crawford
Producer(s) Theo & The Climb
Zerobaseone singles chronology
"Now or Never"
(2025)		"Doctor! Doctor!"
(2025)
Music video
"Doctor! Doctor!" on YouTube

"Doctor! Doctor!" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Zerobaseone. It was released by WakeOne as the first single from the band's upcoming fifth Korean-language EP on January 20, 2025. A contemporary R&B ballad, the song's lyrics center around the band pleading for a doctor to heal them of their lovesickness.

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Background and release

The release of "Doctor! Doctor!" was announced by WakeOne on January 9, 2025. [1] In the announcement, the agency confirmed that the song would act as the first single from Zerobaseone's fifth Korean-language EP, and indicating the EP would be released some time in February. [2] The song's release came 9 days before the release of the band's debut Japanese EP, Prezent , and their agency indicated that the group would be promoting both simultaneously. [3]

The following week, promotional concept photos in a bright Valentine's Day theme were released, showing the band's members in a pink color palate and posing with Love Hearts candies. [4] The song's cover art, illustrated by Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito, was revealed the next day. [5] Standing in contrast to the bright concept photos previously released, the artwork follows a darker concept, showing a man laying in bed, clutching his heart while a doctor watches. [6] The artwork is Ito's first collaboration with a K-pop artist. [7]

Composition

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On the song's announcement, the band's agency described "Doctor! Doctor!" as a contemporary R&B ballad with an "addictive, easy-listening melody". [8] The song's lyrics, which revolve around the band begging a doctor to heal them of their lovesickness [9] and liken the feeling of first love to a hot fever, [10] were written by Bang Hye-hyun of songwriting collective Jam Factory, Aaron Theodore Berton, and Matthew Robert Crawford. Berton and Crawford also participated in the song's composition, along with Kella Armitage and Noémie Legrand. Arrangement was completed by Berton and Crawford, credited as a production duo Theo & The Climb. [11]

Music video

The music video for "Doctor! Doctor!" was first previewed in a teaser clip uploaded to the band's YouTube channel on January 19. [9] The music video features an appearance by actor Jung Kyung-ho, [12] in the role of a doctor. [13] In the music video, which was released concurrently with the song on January 20, [13] each member of the band is shown with different love-related ailments that they ask the doctor to fix. [14]

Promotion

On the day of the song's release, the band's agency announced the "'Doctor! Doctor!' 10 Million Streaming Challenge", promising to donate ₩ 100 million ( US$ 87,416) to an unnamed charity in the name of their fans if the song receives 10 million streams on South Korean music service Melon. [15] The donation was said to be part of a campaign to allow K-pop fans to "easily participate in social activities", and "give the gift of a warm winter to those in need". [16]

Release history

Release history for "Doctor! Doctor!"
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousJanuary 20, 2025 WakeOne

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References

  1. ↑ Kim, Gyu-bin (January 8, 2025). "제로베이스원, 선공개곡 '닥터! 닥터!' 깜짝 발매" [Zerobaseone Surprise Release of Pre-released Song 'Doctor! Doctor!']. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Son, Bong-seok (January 9, 2025). "제로베이스원, 20일 선공개곡 깜짝 발표!" [Zerobaseone, surprise announcement of pre-release song on the 20th!]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jeong, Hee-yeon (January 15, 2025). "제로베이스원, 日 'NOW OR NEVER' 음원-MV 공개" [Zerobaseone, Japanese 'NOW OR NEVER' sound source-MV released]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin (January 16, 2025). "제로베이스원, 2월24일 컴백...9색 콘셉트 사진 첫선 [공식]" [Zerobaseone, comeback on February 24th... 9-color concept photos debut]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Moon, Wan-sik (January 17, 2025). "Zerobaseone, K팝 그룹 최초 日 공포 만화 거장 이토 준지와 협업" [Zerobaseone, the first K-pop group to collaborate with Japanese horror manga master Junji Ito]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Retrieved January 17, 2025.
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  7. ↑ Seon, Mi-kyung (January 17, 2025). "제로베이스원, K팝 그룹 최초 日 공포만화 거장 이토 준지와 협업" [Zerobaseone, the first K-pop group to collaborate with Japanese horror manga master Junji Ito]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  8. ↑ Sun-ah, Shim (January 8, 2025). "Zerobaseone to prerelease new song this month". Yonhap News Agency . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Park, Seo-hyun (January 19, 2025). "제로베이스원, 선공개곡 'Doctor! Doctor!' MV 티저..정경호 깜짝 출연" [Zerobaseone, pre-released song 'Doctor! Doctor!' MV teaser.. Jung Kyung-ho surprise appearance]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  10. ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (January 20, 2025). "알앤비 발라드도 된다...팔색조 제로베이스원, 뜨거운 사랑의 열병[들어보고서]" [R&B ballad too... Palsaeokjo Zerobaseone, hot love fever]. Newsen. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Doctor! Doctor! - NAVER VIBE(바이브)". Naver Vibe . Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  12. ↑ Kyung, Ji-min (January 19, 2025). "제로베이스원, 지독한 사랑의 열병..정경호 MV 깜짝 출연" [Zerobaseone, A Fever of Terrible Love.. Jung Kyung-ho's Surprise Appearance in MV]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  13. 1 2 Jeong, Hee-yeon (January 20, 2025). "제로베이스원, 뜻밖의 음색 프린스...감미로운 사랑의 열병 '닥터! 닥터! (종합)[DA:신곡]" [Zerobaseone, Prince with an unexpected tone... Sweet fever of love 'Doctor! Doctor! (Comprehensive)]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  14. ↑ Son, Bong-seok (January 22, 2025). "ZEROBASEONE9(제베원), 선공개곡 'Doctor! Doctor!' 음악적 성장 호평" [Zerobaseone(제베원), Pre-released song 'Doctor! Doctor!' Musical growth praised]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  15. ↑ Kim, Na-yul (January 20, 2025). "제로베이스원, 오늘(20일) 'Doctor! Doctor!' 선공개..스트리밍 챌린지 시작" [Zerobaseone, today (20th) 'Doctor! Doctor!' pre-release.. Streaming challenge begins]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  16. ↑ Kyung, Ji-min (January 20, 2025). "제로베이스원, 오늘(20일) 선공개곡 발매..'1000만 스트리밍 챌린지' 시작" [Zerobaseone, pre-released song released today (20th)...'10 million streaming challenge' begins]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved January 20, 2025.
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