Kim Min-ha is renowned for her portrayal of Sun-ja in “Pachinko” , captivating audiences both at home and abroad.
The new song “Come Back to Me”and its MV, released by BTS’s RM at 1 p.m. KST on May 10th, gained worldwide attention. The song, which is a pre-release from his upcoming solo album “Right Place, Wrong Person,”was made even more noteworthy by the involvement of director Lee Sung-jin, who has recently won Emmy and Golden Globe awards. The production team behind the MV for “Come Back to Me”is truly exceptional.
At the recent Golden Globes, Director Lee Sung-jin’s Netflix original series “Beef”received three major awards, propelling him into the spotlight. He continued to impress by taking home eight more major awards, including Best Drama and Best Director, at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
The music video for “Come Back to Me”portrays RM as he encounters different versions of himself by entering through a series of doors. It begins with RM looking exhausted on a sofa at a party that runs into the late hours, and then follows him as he moves through multiple doors.
RM of BTS has released the music video for ‘Come back to me’.pic.twitter.com/Su6vTZLu0a
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As RM walks through each door, he encounters various scenarios. He assumes the role of a husband and father, a devoted partner comforting his distressed loved one, and a doting parent admiring his child.
RM conveyed his thoughts through this song, explaining, “I aimed to explore the conflicting feelings of individuals who are torn between facing challenges and settling for comfort.”The music video effectively captures this sentiment by showcasing RM in various scenarios and moods, embodying different versions of himself. The tranquil pace of the indie pop genre is seamlessly reflected in the gentle flow of the MV.
In director Lee Sung-jin’s 5-minute and 42-second MV, he uses symbolism to depict RM’s experiences with various versions of himself. RM’s journey through interconnected yet distinct spaces illustrates a series of scenarios, resembling a compilation of short stories.
Additionally, the involvement of familiar actors enhances the overall quality of the drama.
Kim Min-ha, who first rose to fame through her collaboration with RM in this music video, is not the only one garnering attention. Other actors, such as Lee Sang-hee and Kang Kil-woo, who are actively involved in the film and drama industry, and even Joseph Lee, who starred in director Lee Sung-jin’s “Beef,”have also caught the public’s eye.
Among the group, Kim Min-ha also portrays a character in a comparable situation to RM’s. As they meet in adjoining rooms, the two come to realize their “similar yet distinct”identities while confronting one another.
A team of experienced film professionals collaborated on this MV. Ryu Seong-hee, known for her work as art director on films such as “Decision to Leave” and “Assassination,” was responsible for the overall art direction of the MV. Kim Woo-hyung, renowned cinematographer of “Late Autumn” and “1987,” also contributed to the project.
Director Lee Sung-jin and the production team effectively convey RM’s emotions as he moves through various doors and encounters different versions of himself. Their goal of incorporating dramatic elements into the symbolic and compact genre of music videos is clearly evident.
Within approximately an hour of its release, RM’s music video achieved over 1 million views on YouTube.
At the same time, RM is scheduled to drop his second solo album, titled “Right Place, Wrong Person,”which will feature 11 songs, on May 24th.
The source can be found on Daum’s website at v.daum.net/v/pS4iF1MUTC.
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