Everyone and their mother already watched BigBang's new releases....
It's about time for me to do the same....
(There are two title songs: 'Loser' and 'Bae Bae'... Omg, guuuurl, press the play button!)
Here we goooo...
3....2....1
...Colors!!!
Ok... 'GD weirdo' from the start... Mannequin dolls...The statue.... Weird rapping. That backpack is bigger than him. Ok, Taeyang's taking over...He is riding a horse...(?)That girl is pretty. Ahahhaha... his hair... NO! Cute singing, tho. And we hear that precious deep voice... The one and only - T.O.P.
Screaming colors, flowers...His scary eyes, and even scarier hairstyle!.... A suggestive remark at 1.10, like really? Was that necessary...? A real baby..ahahahah...omg...It gets weirder and weirder... Aigoooo... Daesung - long (10000000years) time no see.... Beautiful voice - we missed it so much. He has nice set... - I like fairy tale sets - this is like - Little Mermaid and her prince! Ooohooo...lots of touching... And then, white-haired Seungri appears with his haircolormatching girl... Calm singing. Oh, snap... she disappears... They are falling (and landing on another planet...(?)). Rice cakes(also suggestive).... Little kindergartenish dance... Interesting, very interesting costumes - hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) inspired. Boys, that's not nice - lifting up girls' skirts... Manners, boys, manners!
To sum up my impressions - Well... That was WEIRD!
No eng subs - YG, I'm disappointed! But here they are...(naughtyones)
GD is the only one who doesn't have a real woman in that single shot.
Kinda slow jam... Those drums and the guitar - almost like pop band performance...
I'm okay with it, I guess. It may or may not grow on me later....
Onto the other MV... Loser!
Just from the thumbnail..i'm getting 'Blue' and 'Bad Boy' feels, but yeah...3...2...1
.... And, I'm back after 3:46 mins.... Just EPIC! They are epic. Period! From the plots, to the lyrics, to the fashion, and the way mv is filmed... Being amazed by their hotness is natural.. It's okay - no one's judging you...
The lyrics: here(I'm in love with the lyrics...raw)
Depressive, but I like it. I like this mv so much... Lots of acting... good acting, actually.
Little details like: Truth+dare on GD's neck, or that little hanging rope tattoo; 'Sin Will Find You' words on a cross; Baseball bat with 'MAD' word on it... All five of them are lost, hopeless and pretty aggressive in this video... T.O.P is the worst - he is like a serial killer, psychopath - looks scary as f... Poor Daesung, I mean like - Yuhu, police!? There are bullies everywhere! And Taeyang - suicide...just NO!
On the brighter side - No one looks like a loser at the end, last scene- I see five, incredibly good looking artists walkin on the street :).
Once again - THE CLOTHES.... Like, yes...every piece of it is just perfect!
I've found my new song addiction - 'Loser' by Big Bang.
The song (audio) was released few days ago... I liked it! The lyrics are nice... The MV- on the other hand... No matter how hard they try to look older/more mature... They are still cute little boys, and this video confirms that. Like,idk, it's a song with a heavy feel/story, but when you see them running around, smiling.... kids! Handsome, talented kids, tho!
The general message(behind the mv, cuz the song is obviously hella love song), if I'm not wrong, is that - When the times are rough, the power of true friendship is the cure... or at least, it can help you feel less shity... So, trow away those crazy thoughts, painkillers, unhealthy food and whatnot... And go outside... Spend time with your friends.. Cuz friends have that healing power... Friends help each other.
MV's all about that... Even tho, there are few scenes that I didn't really understood - maknae Jongkook's scene with that black car; V's face after he knock down girl's violent bf... Anyway, the last scene is very peaceful and kinda full of hope (like... new day-new chance).. The only thing that confuses me is - why they have used black&white for that scene...? There may or may not be hidden meaning behind it...
Nice fading filter usage in the video - makes it kinda gloomy, but at the same time warm. Single close up shots are, like always, gold. I like Hope's close ups the most... also Rap Mon's...V's too.... And then - tears! I swear, when I see those perfect faces/skin complexions in those close ups... Like, personally, I feel offended by how perfect they are. :P
And ofc - CLOTHES! V's outfit is my favorite ( Nice acting V, btw!). Actually, they're all well dressed... Casual.
As for the music - it's aweeesome. Also - just listen to those 7 different voices/emotions that they throwing at us... N.i.c.e!
Songs that have been released recently:
Another funny and colorful mv from Lim Kim.
Interesting duo (because of Seunghyup from NFlying, aka J.Don)
And definitely the randomest collab ever... (but I like Adoonga's voice/part... whoever he is...)
Enjoy life, Loolooboos!
We rise by lifting others!
xoxoxoxo
(see you soon - BigBang's making a comeback.... finally)
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As I said yesterday - UNIQ's baaaack!
. . .
Ok... Ok... I'm ready...
3...2...1
go!
WHAT IS MY LIFE!!!
*I*L*O*V*E I*T*
Take a deep breath...
MV - Underground club sets - love it. That pyramid steel construction (dance parts) - love it. Lights-masks(Sungjoo's set), speakers(Seungyoun), neony mannequin dolls(Wenhan), tvs(Yixuan), red alarm light room(Yibo) + bunch of random props - like it. I like everything! Camera movements tho - makes you a little bit dizzy... Not complaining, just stating! Me satisfied with the mv.
Music - .... sexy groovy saxophone sound - that ish is the key point of 'EOEO'. I like how they've managed to keep us interested/not bored until the very end. Pros would probably say something like - Nice gradation, excellent dynamic or whatever...But you know what I mean... I've enjoyed listening to every little detail of it. Listen carefully and you'll noticed how their vocals/lines/the way they interpret the lyrics, actually, gives this song higher level of dynamic, beside the music.
Lyrics - Partying hard, basically... til the cops come knocking. E.O.E.O is like a police car siren onomatopoeia... Am I right?
Fashion - I have no idea how many times they've changed their clothes... but I like every single piece every single member is wearing. And talkin about 'single'.... Single shots are gold! Accessories and hair styling - on fleek. And yes, I do like what I see at 2:50... perhaps their best looking accessory - the abs, ladies and gents, the glorious abs!
Dance - Can't wait for the live perf... That would be something, for sure... You can see some crazy cool parts of the choreography, but no... that's just a teaser - ain't no doubt it would be the greatest stage perf of all music broadcast station perfs. EOEO chorus parts - kkekekekeke - waves, waves, more waves!
Members - Baby Seungyoun is the cutest rebel ever - I like how he starts and finishes the song with 'Wow, wow....." line - I like that part so much. Baby Yibo is working on his rap skills - that we can see.. even tho he is in charge of being dance machine of the group. And then we have the prince Wenhan with that sweet, sweet, the sweetest voice - he also got more lines...that's cool. Sungjoo babe is all swag with those glances and face/body expressions. And then... the biggest surprise for me - Yixuan's voice blew me away... Like...wow, wow, wow... stop.. and rewind - Hello there, Yixuan...How you doin? (*Joey Tribbiani's face) ... Needless to say - they're so so so good looking. They're perfect. Oh, kpop why you're doing this to me....?
I'm sorry for not being active these days, Loolooboos! . . . (blame kpop industry!:P) JK!
I've noticed that you guys are coming back on the blog for some fresh reviews/posts...
So I've decided to break the silence by sharing few ( and by few I mean two) cool songs ... because of reasons...
But beware - The storm is coming! (comebacks: BTS, UNIQ, BigBang(maybe)... Promising teasers!)
A n y w a y
First song that caught my attention this week is this colorful and slightly weird art work.
This girl is an amazing vocalist. She has unique voice color, calm but mysterious aura, and lastly, very distinctive... kinda uncommon music style -that not many could pull off. Jazz meets pop feels.
MV is dope... Like from the set, props, costumes, to the lighting, editing...even her acting/expression matches well with the concept of the song.
Pastels, neon, black.... nicely arranged.
Lim Kim - a cat that says 'Awoo' :)
The other song has a little bit diff vibe from the previous one, but surprisingly it has a similar MV concept.
San E and Yerin (15&) released a duet... a collab song... I love both of them.. He is a funny guy - a 'rap genius', and she is one of my fav kpop female vocals (this song doesn't do the justice to her talent tho).
Anyway, it's a nice, springy song, with the light-springy lyrics/theme.
Colors and balloons...you know I love those... Cute little video... Insta inspired.
Interestingly, the title is cat sound inspired - 'MeYou'... Lim Kim's mv is also cat themed... Cats day today!
Pleasant surprise this morning - Infinite H dropped MV for 'As long as you're not crazy' (random title!) - it's a song from their latest album.
If Dongwoo's in it - I'm pleased! Nice MV - black and white, contrast, two handsome guys, a (cheater) girl... what else can we ask for? While Dongwoo (#CutestDinoOnEarth) and Hoya are rapping, Sanchez (of Fantom) is there to help them with the chorus-singing part. The music is just following their voices - it's there, but the rapping and the singing are providing the flow/dynamic... (that sample at 0:28 - Jeff Bernat - 'Doesn't Matter' - feels!!!)
Lyrics:
The arms you’re in, it’s not me but another guy You’re laughing and kissing Then you ran into me, the two of you shut up But you say it’s all a misunderstanding You’re pretending to be nice as you give your excuse Because of that, my patience is breaking down You have no way to make my anger go away Like a sea captain who is lost at sea The lies you told me deeply sink in me Now I can’t think of anything but breaking up When I see you, I can’t say anything but just sigh My eyes get unfocused and my head shuts down Because of the betrayal, I’m going crazy I can’t even hold onto my reason Did you deceive me and play me with your excuses? Did you think you could do whatever you wanted? Lies I’m taking all my unhappiness and stubbornness in my hardened heart Your lies are the keyword to make my insides explode
You must be crazy, you must be sick How could you do this? How could you ruin this? You must be crazy, you must be sick So you’re dirtier than garbage
Your phone rang all night like a baby I stayed silent and you quickly hid it I smelled something fishy I could taste your lies I can’t believe it, I don’t want to believe it I can’t even smile when I see you You directed this episode of Love and War Now you’re not even part of my life Your traces are in a coffin Don’t misunderstand, you’re not a bad girl, you’re a dirty girl Give those habits to a dog in a doghouse Sorry, I’m still young so it’s hard for me to understand you Just like when you wear see-through clothes I see right through you The pitch of your voice goes up while you’re making excuses But like vowels without consonants, I just hear sounds
You must be crazy, you must be sick How could you do this? How could you ruin this? You must be crazy, you must be sick So you’re dirtier than garbage
You must be crazy, you must be sick You must be crazy, you can’t do this to me I have to be crazy to endure through this Even after you did this crazy thing If you can still see me, then you’re really crazy Even after I was the victim of this crazy thing If I can’t see you, I’ll go crazy
You must be crazy, you must be sick How could you do this? How could you ruin this? You must be crazy, you must be sick So you’re dirtier than garbage
And then, we have these boys - the sub unit of Block B! BASTARZ! I like sub unit's name. :) The lyrics, tho! The MV, tho! DF! Too bizarre for me... Random! The lyrics are almost incoherent ramblings.. I can feel a bit of Zico's influence( a bit= too much). I don't get it... I don't get the song. On the other side, I'm happy for BBomb, UKwon, and P.O - finally, the spotlight's on them. For the past promotions they were pushed aside a little bit, in Zico's favor, I guess... but now they have their own screen time - time to shine! The music is awesome, their clothes/fashion, the dance... everything is cool, but the lyrics(and the music video)... Unfortunately, I think that's a big miss If you wan't to be taken seriously as an artist... And this song is practically the sub unit's debut song! For the MV - they were going for shock effect/tactic, I get that... but I personally don't like it. Props for the random fashion (BlockB style) and the choreography! I hate comparing the groups (cuz no one owns a particular style/genre/whatevs).. but my first impression was: UKwon-GD; BBomb-Seungri; P.O-T.O.P. And NO, I'M NOT SAYING THEY WERE COPYING BIG BANG, chill!
Lyrics:
As you know we own it
So you should just quit
You can never imitate me, you’re just talentless practice bugs
Even my color is different, I gotta keep it one hunnit
That girl’s face is glowing, fallin
All you look like pretty boy gigilos, you look so outdated
While you all are still searching, I’ve got an abundant year
I’m not low, I’m so raw like a macho
This stage is my turf, so just keep watching
They really don’t know what’s cool
Look at their terrible body movements
Playing on stage without manners is the answer
Break it up ready go
From today on, it’s zero for conduct, zero for conduct
Everybody say yeah
There’s not a single normal day
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
From today on, it’s zero for conduct
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
Put your hands up, hip hip hurray, be young and play
If you know, say ho, a yo , a yo
Did some bad stuff when you were young?
Yeah, a little bit of that swag, it’s time for some action
Hey brother, look carefully at the real swag
Turn it all over, the sand-dune, messed up agency tries to scold us
You can try to copy me but you’re just all underneath me, understood stupid dummy
The bell has already rang, the game is over, halli galli
They really don’t know what’s cool
Look at their terrible body movements
Playing on stage without manners is the answer
Break it up ready go
From today on, it’s zero for conduct, zero for conduct
Everybody say yeah
There’s not a single normal day
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
From today on, it’s zero for conduct
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
Come on in, welcome
Only those who won’t whine about love
This moment, surrender
Throw your hands up, don’t be acting like a loser
Don’t be acting like a fatass
Now stop being slow
Let’s speed race
Break all the rules
Zero for conduct, zero for conduct
There’s not a single normal day
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
From today on, it’s zero for conduct
I go here and there, I’m not nice, illali illaliya
And then - Girl's Generation are back with the 'Catch me if you can' song! EDM thing! Nice thing. Not my fav kpop girl group, but props for the years and years of awesomeness! The dance - 10 out of 10. The MV - naah... box! The costumes - ok. The lyrics...naah too.
Lyrics:
(Did it) Rather than clumsy words (Did it) It’s your actions (Did it) That I believe
(Did it) Rather than knowledge (Did it) It’s consciousness (Did it) That moves me
You’re staring at me as if it’s love at first sight But I can’t accept you easily My heart changes every minute, every second, without rest You’ll be so anxious
Don’t stop, go past the limit, go faster I’ve got a feeling I can’t even catch my own heart, it’s a new me I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart
Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can
Came to this place some day Drew out this dream some day You passed by some day
But I’m not at the same place now I don’t have the same dream The same you isn’t here either
I’m not the girl who talked in front of you anymore Want an even more different me? I’m like new every minute, every second, watch over me Women keep changing
Don’t stop, go past the limit, look at the changed me I’ve got a feeling Suddenly, even this moment will become the new past I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart
Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can
Look at me, shining on you more hotly than the sun Passing like a dream, my soul, dancing in the real life
Can’t stop I’ve got a feeling I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart (My Heart) I’m going to find my heart, my heart, my heart (I’m going to find my heart)
Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can
EXID made a comeback too with 'Ah Yeah'! This song reminds me of 'Up&Down' tbh... Some parts of the music and dance choreo are almost the same, but let's not judge - that was their first and their biggest hit.. So, yeah, why not keep using what's good - they want us to like new song - so they have threw a little bit of a familiar tune from Up&Down in it - and voila, we subconsciously already like it. The lyrics - suggestive... The same concept as 'Up&Down' completely. I do like their outfits! The vocals are not negligible.
Jimin is one of the vocals in JYP's duo(group) 15&. Both, Jimin and Yerin are incredibly talented singers, despite their young age. They are just born to sing and perform... So, that was the first thing that I have noticed after I've watched the mv - her voice is even more polished and more powerful now. And they've(producers) chosen the interesting genre for her first solo song... Sad, emotional, sorrowful melody... and lyrics too - I guess, they wanted to show how much she's improved... to show/justified why was she the one who was given the opportunity to release a solo song. So, yeah... I love her voice, and the whole story line and the mood of the song. Onto the MV. Pretty gloomy, foggy and kinda heavy feel - the kind of a emotion that her character is going through. At the end she is finally letting it go (the ribbon flying in the wind)... Hopeless love is hopeless. You're probably wondering: Who is that cute boy (who is living in blissful ignorance of jimin being in love with him) from the video? That's UNIQ's Seungyeon!!! Long time no see... Aigoooo, that smile!!! I give one more point for the producers! And his hairstyle (my favorite lately).... Kyah...He is so so so cute. Have no idea who the other girl is... Balloons, I looooove balloons!! At the very end - Feelings turned off... I'm (again) all about that clothes used in the video. I want em all (even Seungyeon's)... EXCEPT those white heals - looking too damn chunky with that floral dress.... The music - again, I'm getting the heavy feels... piano mixed with that not sure what it is - drums... definitely some kind of a percussion instruments samples... idk... anyway... it makes me feel kinda down...kinda 'i'm just gonna stare blankly at that wall and think about how short life is....". It's sounds almost like those army marching drums.... when they are going to war... I hate wars... That's why I almost dislike that part... But altogether - I really like the song. Good start, Jimin. Woot, Woot! And how beautiful is her first solo performance! She Slayed It! Props for the stage effects! The dress!
'MAMAMOO'girls are mega talented singers. They do their own style of music (retro jazzy feel) and they are hella good at it...
That's for the intro.
Now onto the song....
Love it...
Just to clarify one thing - 'Mamamoo' is a 4 member group... The lady in the white suit is a solo singer - ESNA (I'm not really familiar with her work)... So, this is a colab song.. Anyway... pros could probably distinguish which vocal is the best among the girls, but for me they are equally amazing.
Like the powerful vocals, the song arrangement, instrumentation and tempo changing is remarkable. Groovy.
'Talking' parts are interesting touch - bc the song has those high tones, like....it's loud, and speedy... but the whispering and the low tone talk balances out those highs...
The lyrics are hilarious (link:Mamamoo - Ahh Oop). Teasing the boys...'Just look, don't touch!'
But the MV is my fav part ....clothes and hair styling, to be specific....
As we all know - the 60s and the 70s are back, and their head to toe retro style is def an homage the that era.
Colorful and vintagy 'Magazine pages' shots are so cool and chic, and the 'Salon de Mamamoo' shots are interesting... very detailed...To empathize vintage feels - they've used the not wide screen. Also kinda retro fonts are used...
Great job... Lovely concept.
HwaSa/WhaSa channeling her 'inner-Barbie'... Moschino vibes
WheeIn is adorable red hair hipster...
Solar is the cutest (and the oldest)... Fairy-like girl...
MoonByul - looks the fiercest in red... Rapper aura
*Miss A - Goddesses are back after a long long long time! I love everything about this music video and the song. Colorfulness on point! Interesting shots... Girly girls vibes... The lyrics are interesting too... Great instrumentation. The beat is changing unexpectedly, and it's almost like a creative chaos in terms of music... but... yeah... it's (probably) supposed to be like that... The chorus is so addicting, my ears love it :)) So cheery! Pink costumes are nicely done and effective, but I like the blue ones better :) Cute set. And the dance - simple (in a good way). Fei's clothes/shoes in that non costume part of a video... (I love all the clothes from that brand). 'Stylenanda', I love you! That little thingy on Suzy's thighs... EXID Hani effect?! :) At the end -Girls having fun- time... A little party never killed nobody... *The time is NOW! Long awaited MV is out... EXO's 'Call me baby'... Bring it on boys!!! K version!
Cars...are cute.....Cool intro.... Kai's white attire, tho....Hmmm....Uhm... I'm not really a fan of 'all white' on boys... I like his hairstyle! Car adapted dance routine....o...k... (I'm not gettin the feels...). And then we have sofa adapted dance moves.... One shot video -- again... Ok...the black style is way more better.... And the dance... Waves.... Me like waves... The same old 'Growl' set... and then the white background.................. Black and white( r e a l l y?)..............The end. Wow................Wow.................. My expectations (after the teaser craziness) were too high, way too high........... Oops.... I'm not impressed with the MV (at all)... as much as I'm impressed with the choreography and the gorgeousness of the boys... Like.... My advice is: Ignore everything except the boys...their dance skills, and their clothes. Concentrate more on how the song is nicely arranged; how their hairstyles are on point in every shot; how some of the pieces they're wearing are so damn cool..... Also, notice: Kai's passionate moves and face expressions; Beakhyun's fine hair parting :))... half messy, half slicked hair; Sehun's sexy aura...No, really, some bias lists would be ruined for sure; Xiumin's ponytail at the last white background shots..... thecutestthing; Clothes....Clothes.... Nice clothes everywhere.... Tao's orange shoes tho! And ofc.....our vocals: Suho, D.O., Chen, Beak... are killin it... So...yeah.... I really didn't expect smtn like this... But you know... we gotta find a silver lining... Idk.... Kai and Baekhyun had my full attention... The two saved the day....
Chinese ver......
...few changes.... M members in the focus...
All in all - Dance ver. kinda MV. Cool dance, ofc... Nice song. They are all over the charts, but my excitement level is kinda low....
*Iron officially (finally) debuted!
Unique.... He is not 100% hip hop, or rock, or reggae.... He is more like a mixture of everything.... 'One of a kind' voice, and distinctive/memorable interpretation style...
Just look at the clothes... not really 'rapper from the hood' vibes... His lazy motion and angry rapping are his trademarks... As for the MV - artsy feels (sets, shots, props)
