MV BREAKDOWN:// Baek Ji Young - Still In Love

Heartthrob Yeo Jin Goo (Hwayi- Monster Boy) stars as the leading man in Baek Ji Young's latest single, Still In Love.

The video had a few things that visually reminded me of Flower by B2st member Yong Jun Hyung.

Regardless, the soulful vocals of Baek Ji Young is a perfect portrayal of emotion and love in the ballad. So good that I may have cried (a little) watching the MV. The song and story go well hand and hand. Perfect blend of love, sorrow and pain, beautifully represented in the lyrics as well imagery.

Though it is a big change from my usual fangirling about cute boys, this post is about substance. One: Yeo Jin Goo is an amazing actor. (FYI he's jail bait at the age of 16 with a deep voice that would make you melt.) Two: Baek Ji Young has a lovely voice and definitely does not look 38. This video is oozing with talent and feels.

MV BREAKDOWN:// Boggie: Parfüm by Boggie

Internet has been buzzing, especially in the art and design world with this video. Boggie's Parfüm is a very appealing video to me and its part music lover and part graphic designer that loves it.

The MV shows video adjustments being made in order to make everything look 'perfect' as the finished product. And though many are claiming it's "real time adjustments", it's just a concept people. As a designer, I will say I have never seen this ever, because it doesn't exist. Video editing like that doesn't take 3 minutes. (Sings Bubble bubble pop pop.) Good imaginations guys.

The song screasm in a melodic voice with edge. I like it. Though I can't seem to find a translation that I am happy enough to believe is true. I don't know Hungarian and I am sure the majority of our readers don't either, sooo feel free to search it up yourselves and see if you come up with anything. I am going to stick with it being about an image driven society, the struggle to maintain yourself in it and stuff in that type of realm of thinking. Sounds good right?

I really like the video and the song, whatever it translates to. Hopefully more people will notice that some perception of beauty in the media is enhanced with editing programs. There's so many girls (and boys) that strive to look like what they see on tv and videos and don't know that these standards are not reachable because they are made up and don't really exist. Love yourself. No one is perfect.

Batzy will be back to her regularly scheduled boy crazy gibberish tomorrow. I feel like this post is a PSA. Stay in school, don't do drugs, wear your seat belts, don't drink and drive, sharing is caring. ;)

Watch the video.

MV Breakdown:// LM.C: My Favorite Monster

Minna-san! Gomen ne! Have you ever started a project and had it get out of hand until you realize that you've taken over 100 screenies of a 3 minute and 17 second music video, then had to squeeze it all down, but still end up with 47 images that you then subject everyone else to?

On the plus side, the English translation is provided, so it's more like a music video recap.

LM.C's new mini album will be released on February 12, 2014 and will include eight songs:

1.  Neo Fantasia
2.  DOUBLE DRAGON (Nov 28, 2012)
3.  Chameleon Dance
4.  Kinjirareta Uchuu
5.  My Favorite Monster (Dec 11, 2013)
6.  Mono-logue
7.  DREAMscape
8.  DIVE TO FANTASY

My Favorite Monster starts off with a 50's horror flick feel as the title flashes on the screen. While their brand of electro-rock/pop is usually quite energetic with a hectic feel, their new single is somewhat smoother and leans more towards a dance sound.

Our boys are introduced with Maya uncharacteristically sporting all white. The lyrics make mention of angels and devils, so whether it was planned with that intention in mind or not, it's fitting.

MV BREAKDOWN:// K-Much (Snakehead): Don't Know (Good To Go)

The male version of Crayon Pop rears its head in this one. K-Much, a 5 member group born between 90-93. (I swore the maknae was the oldest member. I might be losing my grasp on kpop reality.)

Now I am keeping this music video breakdown pretty short as I am also making a few comments on the songs I heard their mini.
Video: The first minute or so had me in 'wtf' mode. It was cute as they walked snapping pics and being high school boys and all. They took out the helmets, and I was like "oh no, please no"...They do a little 'Bar Bar Bar' to evoke the baby of Nessy and Godzilla out of the river. *shugs* I lost all hope, when one of the Crayon Pop members showed up to blast them with her craptastic lightning effects. And then it happened...The images of cute boys in SWAT outfits and some dirt on their faces. I was satisfied with that. Not a band round of boys.

Members:

I heard a preview of the mini album, Beyond the Ocean and here is a short first impression on the songs.

I'm Sorry: Reminiscent of 2PM's Again and Again, or Teen Top's Clap. I think it was the way the melody flowed. I liked it though, but that's a given since I like the songs it's similar to.
What Should I do: Repetitive and catchy.
Dont Know (Good To Go): 'Crayon Pop' Boys...z It's almost exactly the same.


And if you haven't seen the Crayon Pop video that drove me crazier than Psy's Gangnam Style. Where the hell have you been? Under a rock?! Well I will post that for you too, you under-rock dweller.

MV BREAKDOWN:// Gary: Zotto Mola

After about a week and 4 teasers for MVs, Gary' first song for his first solo album is released on LeeSang Company's Youtube page about an hour ago. This might be the fastest and most up-to-date upon MV Breakdown I have ever done.

When I heard the initial melody, I swore the bass was gonna drop and I was wrong. This video is pretty much one shot, head on and black and white. Gary is still for the most part, but his words are poetic movement. It flows very nicely and is powerful yet easy to listen to.It works well with the lyrics. A man who is in love with a woman. She will never understand how much he really cares. (You can read the translation here.)

Time passes and the lonely Gary continues to rap about this love. Water begins to fill the container.

The water (if you haven't figured out all ready, is representative of his emotions) make it hard for him to speak.

And he finally drowns in them.

Even without knowing what the song meant, you could get the jist of what was happening. Good music breaks language barriers. There was a balance between the song and the video and they go well together. Nicely done.



Oh course this video doesn't go without a few Monday Couple comments. Netizens are crying out for JiHyo to go save Gary. I ship it.

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A few minutes later, a second video was released. This one is for Shower Later. The video is full of girls and sexual innuendos. I wont post images. Watch at your own discretion. It's funny to me how the non-Asian girls are doing more of the sexual stuff than the Asian ones. Is that because our culture allows sexuality more openly in our music videos and medias in general? I don't like the video but I'd listen to the song.

MV BREAKDOWN:// Vamp: Suck It

No, not the awesome Japanese group Vamps, or the UK band The Vamps. Just Vamp: Thai Pop Group debuted in early 2013 with 7 handsome members.

Here they are in no particular order. (Or is it?!)

TOON VAMP

TIME VAMP

PAN VAMP

PANGPOND VAMP

YEPUN VAMP

WIN VAMP

BANK VAMP

This video was shot in a beautiful location, with great angles. The boys have a 'vampy' feel about them without bearing any fangs. The leading lady is pretty sexy, and appears to be a labelmate from the girl group Shuu, who can be seen in Vamp's other MV (the ballad- How I came to love(him)).
The song is catchy though the "Suck it, Suck it" part was laughable. Overall I like it. The dance however, though synchronized and clean, seemed stiff and lacked feeling and interest. Sorry, you can't be cute and perfect all the time.

MV BREAKDOWN:// T.O.P: DOOM DADA

My first impression of DOOM DADA was that it seemed a bit one note and it didn't light my fire the way I had hoped it would. But after listening to it a few more times, I have to say that it did get under my skin. It doesn't have a particularly original sound, but T.O.P's voice is intoxicating and the song has a hypnotic rhythm that stays with you.