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Composition

"Don't Wanna Cry" is a major departure from the group's previous singles, which consisted mainly of lighthearted, upbeat love songs. The lyrics describe post-breakup feelings of heartbreak and loneliness. Additionally, it incorporated elements of EDM and electropop and was less influenced by hip hop than their previous work.

Music video

The music video for "Don't Wanna Cry" was released on May 22, 2017. Depicting the group melancholically expressing their regrets at the end of a relationship, the music video was filmed in various locations across Los Angeles, USA.

Reception and plagiarism controversy

"Don't Wanna Cry" was praised by critics as a transition to a more mature sound for the group. It won Best Dance Performance for a male group at the

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and reached number one on the Korea Hot music chart. Due to plagiarism concerns and criticism about the song's similarity to "

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, Seventeen's record label, maintains the song was "independently created" and the move was to protect the artists from potential legal issues.

Accolades

At the

, "Don't Wanna Cry" was nominated for

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and Best Dance Performance – Male Group, winning the latter award.

Charts

Certifications

References

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