Is Kep1er’s Last OT9 Music Video a Flop? Kep1ians Speak Out on ‘Cheap’ Look

Kep1er, a popular K-pop group, unveiled the music video for “Shooting Star”on June 3. This track serves as the title track for their debut full-length album, Kep1going On.

The video showcases a mix of dance sequences and special effects that highlight their theme of space. Despite the song’s overall positive reception, the music video has sparked controversy among fans and online users.

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Upon the debut of “Shooting Star,”fans flooded social media with their adoration for the song. Words like “amazing”and “fantastic”were frequently used, with numerous proclaiming it as “undoubtedly their top title track.”

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Despite the song’s potential impact, some fans expressed regret that it was not released earlier in the group’s career when they had nine members.

Despite this, the music video has received a more critical reception. Fans expressed their disappointment with the perceived low-budget production.

Upon viewing the video, a netizen expressed, “I hope it didn’t seem inexpensive,”echoing the thoughts of many other viewers. There were also speculations about the potential impact of budget limitations on the video’s overall quality.

One of the main criticisms was the absence of a “wow factor”in individual scenes, specifically regarding Yeongeun’s backstory. Furthermore, certain viewers expressed the opinion that the video resembled a performance video rather than a typical music video, as there was a significant focus on dance sequences.

The main desire among supporters was for a more superior level of production. As one fan concisely expressed, “The members should receive better treatment.”

The sentiment was especially meaningful as this will be the final OT9 music video, as Yeseo and Mashiro will no longer be promoting with Kep1er after this comeback.

Despite member Mashiro’s revelation that the company was still making edits to the final video until its release, fans noticed issues that may have been a result of this last-minute rush.

Despite receiving mixed reactions, Kep1er’s song “Shooting Star”remains popular and continues to receive positive feedback, highlighting the enduring appeal of the group and their strong connection with their fans.