10 K-POP Idols Who Can Warm Your Heart with Just One Glance: Suho EXO - IU
From Suho EXO, Jaemin NCT, Suga BTS, Irene Red Velvet to IU, who else is a K-POP idol whose smile can warm your heart?
Kapanlagi.com - With the increasing enthusiasm and interest of many people towards all things K-Pop, it is not only about famous idols or fashion, but also their culture that becomes a topic of discussion abroad.
Not to mention some idols like BTS and BLACKPINK who introduce Korean cultural elements through various works such as in their music videos combined with traditional elements. This becomes a unique attraction because of the mix of modern music and traditional elements that are presented differently from others.
What kind of cultural elements are present in the MVs of these idol groups? Let's find out together!
Just made a comeback with their latest song titled HOW YOU LIKE THAT, BLACKPINK made fans distracted with one of the outfits they wore. Combining traditional and modern elements in their attire, they wore hanbok or traditional Korean clothing combined with this modern style, making it look cool when worn by BLACKPINK.
Always having unique MV concepts, this time BTS released a music video titled IDOL that combines various elements of Korean culture. By incorporating traditional musical instruments such as kkwaenggwari (small gong), gakgung (bow), and janggu (traditional drum), the song has a stronger Korean vibe.
The presence of a typical Korean yellow pavilion called paljak-jiboong also dominates. In addition, BTS members wearing durumagi or long jackets commonly used by adult men during the Joseon era. Wow, it's really daebak!
Incorporating Korean culture into their song, the instrument in the song FOLLOW has a distinctive feature, which is the sound of a trumpet originating from the taepyeongso, a traditional Korean wind instrument similar to a trumpet. In the music video, the members also wear clothing inspired by hanbok that highlights Korean culture even more.
In the music video for LIT, there are many elements of Korean culture displayed. From the members wearing modern-style hanbok to the song's intro opening with the distinct sound of a gayageum, this song easily sticks in your mind. It's very detailed, and even in this music video, there are palaces, folk dancers, and Korean drums that can broaden your knowledge while watching and listening to this song.
The word PIRI comes from the name of a traditional Korean musical instrument, which is made of bamboo and has holes in the front and back, somewhat resembling a flute. With its distinctive rock music and PIRI instrument, this song is very unique and makes fans want to listen to it continuously.
This song is a genre of Trot Hiphop and was inspired by a song called SOYANGYANG MAIDEN from 1969. This unique song uses old spelling that mentions the word FIANCE or Anaknae, which means "woman" and specifically refers to another man's wife in Korean. In the music video, Mino waits for the woman to arrive, dressed in traditional Korean clothing and a royal atmosphere.
The song with an oriental characteristic in the song SHANGRI-LA is opened with the traditional Korean instrument called Gayageum, which has 12 strings, played together with electronic music at the beginning of the song. Combined with beautiful choreography using traditional hand fans, it presents an elegant impression in every movement. Making this music video a must-watch for you all!
Among various music video concepts of idol groups that incorporate traditional Korean elements, they are all really cool, but which MV is your favorite?
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