Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
[MV] Jun.K - Love Letter
The Japanese single has been out for a while. Here's the Korean release finally.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Thursday, December 24, 2015
[MV] PRODUCE101 - Pick Me
Mnet's new trainee survival show... kind of a 'making the band' thing.
I think it's supposed to air in January so the hype is kicking off.
This song is pretty terrible, but MY GAWD THEY'VE BUILT AN ARMY.
Edit: And then you watch the whole season and fall in love and the song becomes your jam because you're emotionally invested. OTL
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
[MV] G2 (feat. see post...) - Family
Featuring B-Free, Okasian, Reddy, Huckleberry P, Paloalto, Sway D, and DJ Djanga.
Monday, December 21, 2015
[MV] Hyolyn - Turnaround (The Little Prince OST)
Official channel link
I don't usually post OSTs, but when I do... they're adorable and offer a special sound.
Hyolyn's voice suits this wonderfully.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
[MV] TURBO (feat. Jaesuk) - Again
Whoooooa. Jong Kook back with TURBO!!!
It's been like 15 years! 14? LOL!
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
[MV] Jelly Christmas 2015 - Love in the Air
Jellyfish Entertainment's Holiday collab with Seo In Guk, VIXX, Park Jungah, and Park Yoonha.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
[MV] Lovelyz - For You
Official channel link
Nice video.
Almost note-for-note with BoA's Milky Way in parts.
Similar to how GFriend's Glass Bead shares a common sound with SNSD's Into The New World.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
[MV] PSY - NAPAL BAJI
I adore all the suits/shirts/pants.
Also jamming.
Going to watch the views on this one, too.
I'm guessing Daddy will have the crazier amount.
But I personally think Napal Baji is the superior track/MV.
24 HOURS LATER EDIT:
1,780,367 !!!
[MV] PSY (feat. CL) - DADDY
The ballroom dancing has me wheezing.
328 views when I first posted... what will it be by the end of the day?
Multiple millions?
24 HOURS LATER EDIT:
5,336,912 !!!
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
[MV] Jay Park - In This B*tch X MY
Whole lot of English. Little bit of Korean... so it counts!
Jay is a machine with the videos this year. Geez.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
[MV] 9MUSES - Sleepless Night
Gentle warning for pill overdose (?) and being sick.
Something in the mix is annoying me. Might just be the percussion... or general levels.
Don't know what to make of the MV. Seemed like it was going for a 'Pretty Hurts' message. Like look how sad and sickening it is to want to be pretty, but super-glamorized, which would seemingly undermine that message.
And the end? No idea.
Something in the mix is annoying me. Might just be the percussion... or general levels.
Don't know what to make of the MV. Seemed like it was going for a 'Pretty Hurts' message. Like look how sad and sickening it is to want to be pretty, but super-glamorized, which would seemingly undermine that message.
And the end? No idea.
[MV] SURAN (feat. Beenzino) - Calling in Love
Was really looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint! Great sound.
[MV] The Barberettes - Lonesome Christmas
The holiday season kicking off already! Lol.
The Barberettes had one member change, but they're back with some Christmas doo-wop.
English version here
[MV] Yolhoon - NDND
Having a hard time finding info about this. Seems to have some association with Clazziquai.
Such a well-directed video I had to post it. Gorgeously shot.
The title means something like 'ragged' or 'tattered'.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
[MV] CL - Hello Bitches
No comment other than to say Parris and her crew dance well.
Like crazy extremely well. Good lord.
Currently unlisted, so might need to re-post later.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
[MV] EXID - Hot Pink
M'kay... mixed feelings.
Tangent: When I was a little kid I read a sci-fi book where alien faucets poured out pink goo. I had forgotten it until this moment. Lol.
[MV] Purfles - Bad Girl
Song's alright. Too repetitive for me. MV is a bit of a low-budget choppy mess.
Still rootin' for these girls!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Sunday, November 15, 2015
[MV] Snuper - Shall We Dance
DEBUT
Not bad! Unfortunate timing with all the other huge releases today.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
[MV] myB - DDODDO
Good to see they got a higher quality video. Better compression or something.
I still jam to My Oh My on the regular.
[MV] Seo In Young - Scream
Two versions available. Not sure I'd qualify either of them as NSFW. Pretty tame.
15+:
19+:
Main melody reminds me of f(x)'s Airplane chorus a lot.
15+:
19+:
Main melody reminds me of f(x)'s Airplane chorus a lot.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
[MV] Sung Si Kyung, Kim Kwang Seok - Then I Wonder
Not the most exciting or 'Kpop' thing in the world, but the melody is so lovely I wanted to post it.
Monday, November 9, 2015
[MV] VIXX - Chained Up
Personally feel the contrast between the verses and chorus is pushed too far.
Appreciate the consistently smooth shots throughout.
Nice to have them back to something more 'dark' in concept.
[MV] MAP6 - Storm
DEBUT
Official channel link
Strong debut for these guys. That classical melody really makes it.
Reminds me of when BAP debuted. Similar feel.
Friday, November 6, 2015
[MV] EXP EDITION - LUV/WRONG
*wince*
Apparently this is a thesis project to make a Kpop group with only Americans.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
[MV] Brown Eyed Girls - Warm Hole
Might wanna get that checked out. LMAO.
Lyrically so naughty... visually so 'wholesome'. Snickering forever.
[MV] Jay Park (feat. Okasian) - You Know
Mild NSFW... pole-dancing... butcher-shop... and a little HyunA? Lol.
[MV] RaNia - DEMONSTRATE
Comeback after a long time. RaNia has a new member who is American and not Asian (the rapper), which is interesting. She's not in the MV due to Visa issues though.
EDIT: Their channel has now reuploaded this three times. Lol. STAHHPPP.
[MV] Lucia - Upon your existence
Nice to see Lucia out with something after working with Junsu on Yesterday.
[MV] Samuel Seo - New Dress Girl
Actually an older single, but looks like he took an opportunity to make an MV at the same time as Make Up Love.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
[MV] JOO - Cry & Blow
Official channel link
Kind of amazing to see JOO again. She debuted not long after I had delved into Kpop and was the next big thing and then disappeared. Then IU filled that void. Good to see her back.
[MV] VAV - Under The Moonlight
DEBUT
Production seems really lacking here. Weird dissonant/off-pitch feel throughout.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
[MV] f(x) - 4 Walls
Odd video. Some kind of chain reaction butterfly effect kind of thing going on.
But mysteric is back! Lol.
Musically a similar feel to SHINee's View.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
[ADMIN] On Youtube Red and blocked videos
It's a normal thing to deal with replacing links. I do it all the time. Channels re-upload videos hours/days later for editing reasons. Or some deal took place months/years later where an artist's MVs must be taken down on one channel and put up elsewhere. I try to stay on top of this as much as possible.
However, with the incoming YouTube Red deals it seems that a handful of major Kpop and Jpop company channels became blocked in many more regions than normal... including for me in the US. Now the blocking is probably a different issue to the actual Red subscription program. But somewhere in the opt-in phase it looks like blocking was a byproduct since it's all happening at the same time.
It's not a huge deal, of course. It's just videos. Many places in the world hit blocks in substantial areas of YouTube and the web. Being from the US... it's not so common an experience for me. It could potentially make it difficult to keep up with new releases and have the most accessible links on KPOPPY.com.
But the important point is that we don't know if this will all right itself or it will expand. Woollim was a big one blocked for me. So no Infinite or NELL or Lovelyz, but all of that material was just un-blocked today.
So, the main point is that I won't be changing out links right away, either here or on the main site. I'm going to wait it out for a week or two to see what comes back or if blocking expands to anything else. For anything that remains blocked, I'll try to find alternative links if possible.
♥
Friday, October 23, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
[MV] IU - Twenty-three
Ahaahhahahah. Oh, IU. ♥
Love the Alice in Wonderland motif of the MV and album. A perfect response to all the crazed fans and media getting on her case over ridiculous things.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
[MV] XIA (feat. Giriboy) - OeO (Special Clip)
Gentle warning for flashing lights.
YAASSSSSSS.
Glad that 1theK gave him another opportunity for a Special Clip. Allows him the chance to have a 'second single' of sorts despite the ongoing blacklisting.
Suits! Fun choreo! Very much designed for a concert tour setting.
Junsu has always had a thing against lots of camera movement for the performance parts of MVs because it distracts from the choreography. Agreed! But he probably allowed it for being a special release that is ONLY performance.
Lookin' good.
1theK added an a clip without the wild editing, which is awesome, BUT TOO SHORT:
YAASSSSSSS.
Glad that 1theK gave him another opportunity for a Special Clip. Allows him the chance to have a 'second single' of sorts despite the ongoing blacklisting.
Suits! Fun choreo! Very much designed for a concert tour setting.
Junsu has always had a thing against lots of camera movement for the performance parts of MVs because it distracts from the choreography. Agreed! But he probably allowed it for being a special release that is ONLY performance.
Lookin' good.
1theK added an a clip without the wild editing, which is awesome, BUT TOO SHORT:
[MV] CODE KUNST (feat. OHHYUK, Dok2) - PARACHUTE
Very excited about HIGHGRND. I think we can expect some great stuff.
So far so good!
Monday, October 19, 2015
[MV] DIA - My Friend's Boyfriend
Another one of those unintentionally really creepy narratives. Lol.
[MV] TWICE - Like OOH-AHH
DEBUT
Kpop will save us from the zombie apocalypse!
Regardless of my personal taste, the ladies have had the stronger debuts this year.
Dance version:
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
[MV] Kyuhyun - A Million Little Pieces
aka. every K-drama trope that's completely creepy in reality.
Spoiler-alert: Persistently stalking a total stranger, invading personal boundaries, wrist-grabbing, and then a sudden tragic medical emergency to give all that disturbing creepiness meaning.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
[MV] Akdong Musician - Like Ga, Na, Da
A special release to celebrate Hangul Day in South Korea (Oct. 9).
AKMU is love!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
[MV] OH MY GIRL - CLOSER
Having a mellow comeback after debut can be risky, but I think this is really strong. Love the fairytale motif in the video. Beautifully shot.
Reminded me a touch of IU's debut, which is probably my fave Kpop MV ever. Really into the otherworldly fantasy looking stuff.
Performance version:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
[MV] Taeyeon (feat. Verbal Jint) - I
Good to see she got to be so expressive for her solo debut. Strong sound.
Still odd to me that it took the leader (and best vocalist) of SNSD almost a decade to have her own solo album.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
[MV] BTS - PROLOGUE : The Most Beautiful Moment in Life
Not exactly an MV. More like a short film. Really cinematic.
A start to some kind of series.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
[MV] Ailee - Mind Your Own Business
Official channel link
It's one of my least favorite cliches... the scorned woman taking revenge on her ex by destroying his stuff. Tired af. Lol.
But Ailee looks and sounds stunning as usual!
Monday, September 28, 2015
[MEDIA] Try Guys Try K-pop Dance Moves (Finale)
Might as well link the whole series:
- Watch K-pop for The First Time
- K-pop Idol Makeup
- Korean Cooking
- Korean Drama Scenes
- K-pop Dance Moves
Thursday, September 24, 2015
[MV] Stephanie - Black Out
Have some ballet hyper-flexion why dontchya!
The production on the track seems a bit lacking to me.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
[MEDIA] BuzzFeedVideo - Try Guys Watch K-pop for the First Time (Part 1)
BuzzFeed with a well-made intro to Kpop/reaction kind of video.
A bit astounded, but I'll take it!
Featured videos:
- Girls' Generation - Party
- EXO - Call Me Baby
- 4Minute - Crazy
- GOT7 - Just right
- SISTAR - Shake it
- Big Bang - Bang Bang Bang
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
[MV] ZZAPA (feat. Microdot) - New Days
I was slightly afraid where it was going, but the payoff was so worth it!
Monday, September 21, 2015
[MV] Epik High (feat. Jong Wan) - Amor Fati
Not a single, but the video is 'fan-made' and it's posted to Epik High's official channel.
Same production studio that did the hilarious GTA-style promotion for Junsu's Toscana Hotel.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
[MV] Gary (feat. MIWOO) - Get Some Air
With Miwoo's great voice this took me back to old 'Black Sun' era Leessang, which is awesome.
Friday, September 18, 2015
[MV] AMBER - Beautiful
Love Amber's voice so much. Refreshing.
She's releasing this as a gift to fans (it's also her birthday!).
If you missed it, check out her personal Youtube channel: What the Pineapple!
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
[MV] iamnot - CUT
Just came across these guys. Totally interesting sound.
The EP is called 'whoami'. Available on itunes.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
[MV] Super Junior - Magic
All the budget went to Red Velvet. Lol.
Song's not too bad. I'd rather just watch them goofing around with each other instead of the contrived 'large group of men following a pretty woman around in attempt to impress her' trope. I can name 10 Kpop MVs like this off the top of my head. AND WHY IS HEECHUL RAPPING.
Monday, September 14, 2015
[MV] iKON - MY TYPE
DEBUT
Technically a pre-release I believe. These guys have been hyped up a bunch.
Maybe a little too same-same with WINNER on this one. Nice though.
[MV] DIA - Somehow
DEBUT
Sounds so much like a 1st gen girl group.
Note: I'll have to differentiate between DIA, the soloist, and DIA, this group. So I'll designate them with (solo) and (group) in the tags respectively.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
[MV] Junho - So Good
Still working in Japan.
Korean version of the single off his new Japanese mini-album.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
[MV] ZEST-Z - Give Me A Chance
Some confusion about the state of this group. Due to some scandal-related stuff ZEST finished. ZEST-Z is being called a subunit, but I think they're essentially replacing the old group... ?
[MV] SEVENTEEN - Mansae
Official channel link
Ignoring the narrative parts entirely... the group choreography is everything.
Dance version plzzzzzzzzzzz.
1 week later edit: DANCE VERSION DELIVERED!!!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
[MV] Red Velvet - Dumb Dumb
Well, that's rather meta.
One of those 'more video than song' kind of releases. Interesting vocals.
SM is definitely carrying through the RED/VELVET contrast. The album just released is The Red. Mostly upbeat, happy, bright songs like Happiness and Ice Cream Cake. A future release of The Velvet will certainly be more of the R&B slow jams a la Be Natural and Automatic.
[MV] Chancellor, Bumkey - Son E Ga
Duble Sidekick's Chancellor is doing a solo album.
Very Michael Jackson on the hook into the chorus. Cool track.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
[MV] DAY6 - Congratulations
DEBUT
Nice debut. Makes me happy to see a new band that's actually a band. There are so few.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
[MV] MIWOO - Broken Doll
Official channel link
Fabulous vocals. Interesting melody and lyrics. Creepy white dude. Lol.
Great debut for MIWOO!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
[MV] Purfles - A Bad Thing
Admittedly disappointed, but I might be the only one.
Their debut was like the greatest jam ever with a fantastic video for nugus.
This video checks off all the typical 'pained sexy' cliches of recent years with Stellar's butt-thrust choreo. The song is good, but forgettable.
Their vocals sound great though!
[MV] Jooyoung - Wet
Official channel link
More super smooooooth vocals from Jooyoung.
Superbee is supposed to feature, but this is the short version, so might have to wait for the full.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
[MV] 2EYES - Pippi
Honestly have no idea how to respond to this.
Then it got to the verrrrrrry end and that summed it up nicely.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
[MEDIA] John Oliver - Tensions in Korea
The video will probably be taken down, but I'll link for now.
John Oliver mentions Kpop and TVXQ
Someone needs to get word to Jaejoong's military base that he was mentioned on American TV. Hysterical. I'm having Colbert/Rain flashbacks.
2VXQ Cassiopeia rage commence! LOL!
Clever writer tapping into the One Direction reference.
If only they knew how much darker that rabbit hole gets when it comes to DBSK. ;_;
Credit to Joongie for the gifset on tumblr
John Oliver mentions Kpop and TVXQ
Someone needs to get word to Jaejoong's military base that he was mentioned on American TV. Hysterical. I'm having Colbert/Rain flashbacks.
2VXQ Cassiopeia rage commence! LOL!
Clever writer tapping into the One Direction reference.
If only they knew how much darker that rabbit hole gets when it comes to DBSK. ;_;
Credit to Joongie for the gifset on tumblr
[MV] AZIATIX - Top Of The World
Looks like Aziatix are going on indefinite hiatus. Dang it! Really like these guys.
[MV] myB - My OH MY
DEBUT
Such a hybrid of other recent debuts. I kinda dig how aerobic the choreo is.
Dance version:
Sunday, August 23, 2015
[MV] APRIL - Dream Candy
DEBUT
Another frilly girl group debut to add to the pile!
The dirndl dresses are cute.
Choreography version:
Friday, August 21, 2015
[MV] HyunA (feat. Ilhoon) - Roll Deep
Flashing lights warning.
Very Hyuna.
So, stylistically this is completely not my thing. Just wanted to note something about the MV direction. This is a very sexualized concept, obviously... but there is not a single zoomed-in focus shot of any female anatomy in the entire thing. No solely gratuitous boobs or butt cleavage. The closest you get is the silhouette through-the-legs shot of a dancer where HyunA is the focus in the background. And that's practically nothing.
There IS however a single zoomed-in focus shot of a dude's abs.
It's like some kind of miracle.
In a Hyuna video of all places. Lol.
Very Hyuna.
So, stylistically this is completely not my thing. Just wanted to note something about the MV direction. This is a very sexualized concept, obviously... but there is not a single zoomed-in focus shot of any female anatomy in the entire thing. No solely gratuitous boobs or butt cleavage. The closest you get is the silhouette through-the-legs shot of a dancer where HyunA is the focus in the background. And that's practically nothing.
There IS however a single zoomed-in focus shot of a dude's abs.
It's like some kind of miracle.
In a Hyuna video of all places. Lol.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
[MV] SNSD - Lion Heart
"GILRS' GENERATION"... whoops! I wonder if they'll edit and re-upload it.
I like the sparkly flapper white/turquoise performance parts.
EDIT: They got it fixed right quick. But NEVER FORGET! :P
[MV] Jakop, Raina, ₩uNo, DAYDAY - Allday Allnight
So many of my least favorite MV things. Lmao.
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
[MV] Diplo, CL - Doctor Pepper
CL is gearing up for an American debut. Even if it all ends up in English, I'd like to support her by posting her solo work here. She's just featuring on this one and there's a whole lot of twerking butt cleavage to get through, but CL looks great, so... CL FIGHTING!
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
[MV] TigerJK, Yoon Mi Rae, Bizzy - 'Eagling'
Cheer song designed for the HanWha Eagles baseball team.
Epic enough to be worthy of posting!
Monday, August 10, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Saturday, August 8, 2015
MAMAMOO - Um Oh Ah Yeh (Acappella version)
Posting this while it's a slow weekend.
I have a dream they'll release an acapella mini-album some day.
I have a dream they'll release an acapella mini-album some day.
Friday, August 7, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
[MV] BIG BANG - Let's Not Fall in Love
Melancholy lyrics and 'normalness' aside... I got teary after watching the MV. Lolwut.
A bit unusual in Kpop MVs to show relationships as just sweet and fun and the simpleness of spending time together. It's so often one-sided or argumentative or vaguely abusive or wrist-grabby or awkwardly forced with unenthusiastic models.
Appreciated how mutual and positively the ladies were shown with the guys. Obviously the intention is to get a little sad at the end, but whatever. It's basically the opposite of Bad Boy in terms of female presence.
Nice to see that.
Also GD is a pretty human being. FFS.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Sunday, August 2, 2015
[MV] Wonder Girls - I Feel You
JYP!
Yesssss. Mega-retro Wonder Girls is baaaack!
The video is so well done. Wow.
The song might be a bit 'weak' or fragile maybe, but I think it serves the overall style they're going for and works nicely.
Also, the teasers were all amazing. Curious to hear the rest of the album.
EDIT: THE ALBUM IS FLAWLESS OMG.
[MV] SHINee - Married To The Music
Whaaaaaat... LOL. I love how delightfully WTF this is.
Also really appreciate what's happening musically. Sounds like a carefully crafted track and the vocals are great from SHINee, as always.
Performance version:
Thursday, July 30, 2015
[MV] Yoon Mi Rae, Boys Noize - #Capture The City
Obviously a commercial thing, but it's Queen T and it's cool so I'm posting it, damn it!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
[MV] Kiggen (feat. Jinsil, Hanhae) - Playback
Kiggen, from the group Phantom, doing some solo stuff. This is a pre-release.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
[MV] Beast - YeY
Whoa... there's a lot happening in that chorus. I think it works still.
Hyunseung is going for some kind of a record on the weird hair choices... and it's spreading! Lol.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Thursday, July 23, 2015
[MV] Kisum (feat. Jooyoung) - You & Me
Kisum's first release after Unpretty Rapstar.
Ah, I love Jooyoung's voice.
[MV] GFRIEND - Me Gustas Tu
Outside! So much outside!
'Glass Bead' was school and this one is summer camp. Fun. It will always bring me joy to see girl groups rocking some kickass choreography in sneakers. Flats ftw!
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
[MV] Sophia Pae - Still Loving You
DEBUT
Pretty. Sticking Clair de Lune at the end seemed a bit odd.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
[MV] HELLO VENUS - I'm Ill
Proceed with caution if you have a sensitivity to flashing lights.
Performance version:
Performance version:
[MV] AWESOME BABY - Why Should I
DEBUT
Almost forgot these guys (Thanks Shane!).
Pretty chill song, but they definitely have skills!
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