Do Not Touch
"Do Not Touch" is a song recorded by MiSaMo. It was released as the lead single of their debut extended play Masterpiece. The song was pre-released for streaming and digital download on July 14, 2023.
| "Do Not Touch" | |
|---|---|
| Single by MiSaMo | |
| from the EP Masterpiece | |
| Language | Japanese | 
| Released | July 26, 2023 | 
| Studio | JYPE Studios (Seoul) | 
| Genre | R&B[1] | 
| Length | 3:05 | 
| Label | Warner Japan | 
| Composer(s) | 
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| Lyricist(s) | |
| Producer(s) | MRey (153/Joombas) | 
| Music video | |
| "Do Not Touch " on YouTube | |
Background
    
On February 9, JYP Entertainment announced that the trio would debut as MiSaMo with an extended play of seven tracks, including "Bouquet", on July 26.[2] On June 14, they revealed the tracklist and "Do Not Touch" was confirmed as the lead single. The song was pre-released digitally on July 14 with an accompanying music video.[3][4]
Composition
    
"Do Not Touch" is an R&B song[1] that highlights the charm, color and maturity of the three members. Lyrically, it discusses the importance of consent in relationships, and contains the message that everyone is a noble being worthy of respect.[5][6] Its lyrical concept is a play on the phrase "Do not touch" used as a warning against touching artwork in art galleries.[7] The song is composed in the key of E♭ minor with a tempo of 150 beats per minute.[8]
Promotion
    
To promote the song , MiSaMo performed on TV Asahi's Music Station, on July 21.[9][10] On August 19, the group performed "Do Not Touch" on Venue101 Presents MiSaMo Masterpiece Show, a special live broadcast of NHK's music program Venue101.[11]
Credits and personnel
    
- MiSaMo – vocals, background vocals
 - Elley – background vocals
 - Mayu Wakisaka – vocal director, lyricist
 - MRey – producer, programming, bass, drum, guitar, keyboard, synthesizer
 - Gu Hye Jin – recording engineer
 - Lee Sang Yeop – recording engineer
 - Tony Maserati – mixing engineer
 - David K. Younghyun – mixing engineer
 - Kwon Nam Woo – mastering engineer
 
Charts
    
| Chart (2023) | Peak position  | 
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[12] | 58 | 
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[13] | 45 | 
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 17 | 
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[15] | 13 | 
Release history
    
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 14, 2023 | [16] | 
References
    
- Hwang, Hye-jin (July 17, 2023). "트와이스 첫 유닛 미사모, 일본서 대박났네…음원차트 1위 점령" [Twice's first unit, Misamo, became a hit in Japan... occupied #1 on the music charts]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2023.
 - Chin, Carmen (February 9, 2023). "TWICE's Sana, Momo and Mina drop trailer for Japanese sub-unit debut as MISAMO". NME. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
 - "TWICE日本人ユニットMISAMOが名画に 「Do not touch」MVに反響「最高傑作すぎる」「日本の宝」". Oricon News (in Japanese). July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
 - Ziwei, Puah (July 14, 2023). "TWICE's MISAMO drop edgy music video for 'Do Not Touch'". NME. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - Song, Soo-min (July 14, 2023). ""Do not touch, 눈부시다"…미사모, 日 데뷔곡 선공개" ["Do not touch, dazzling"... Misamo, Japanese debut song pre-release]. Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2023.
 - Haddad, Hanan (July 14, 2023). "TWICE's Sub-Unit, MiSaMo are Works of Art in Their Latest MV, "Do Not Touch"". L'Officiel Singapore. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
 - Kim, Ji-woo (July 14, 2023). "트와이스 미사모 'Do not touch' 아우라" [Twice Misamo 'Do not touch' aura]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2023.
 - "MiSaMo Do Not Touch". Tunebat. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - "TWICEユニットMISAMO&NiziU、JYP日本人メンバー同士の交流明かす MOMOとRIOは初電話で1時間". Oricon News (in Japanese). July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
 - "MISAMOの『Venue101』特番、出身地ロケやインタビューなど放送 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - "MISAMOが「Venue101」スピンオフ登場、生パフォーマンスやメンバー思い出の地を巡るロケOA". Natalie (in Japanese). July 29, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
 - "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 26, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 22, 2023.
 - "MISAMOの合算シングル売上TOP2作品". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - devops (January 2, 2013). "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
 - "MISAMO、高貴な存在について歌う「Do not touch」アーティスティックなMV公開 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved August 20, 2023.