First Impression: INFINITE H's "Special Girl" MV

MV:


First reaction right here. Three seconds into the MV. Excuse me. Your DJ seems to be a cardboard chick man. I laughed. I even had to pause the video to point it out to Yuanie.




There it is again! A close up. It’s a cardboard robot chick. Robot Chicken?! Or a house with two moons.


Who be you? I expected the girl to be more beautiful. More…special. Woman, you are a disappointment.


Those are some impressive teeth. It looks incredibly fake. The sparkle of the teeth saved it. But. Why does it need to sparkle like that. Why.


Ha. Imagine if that was real life. A man saves a damsel in distress. She runs to hug him and he’s backs away all yo girl. No. You too ugly for that. Yes yes. You love her so you’re shy, but that’s what it looks like.


The director! That is just too good. Brilliant.


I usually don’t see that. Where a background is added like that. I honestly can’t say I like it. Something new isn’t always great.


He terrifies me. His smile is so scary. When I look at him, I don’t see a person. I see an angler fish. It’s not that he reminds me of one. He looks completely like one. He is one.


That is unnecessary. You do not need to smirk at the camera as you take the flowers. Just take them. No one’s going to stop you. Definitely not me. You frighten me. Leave. Take them and leave.


Angler Fish. You don’t need to K.O. anybody. Just cut in line. What’s the point of apologizing after a tentative push. I must say, I love how all the others are in suits and he’s in hip hop clothes. The suit and tie men also have bundles of presents along with a bouquet of flowers and he just has flowers. Confident that you’ll win over the girl with your dashing good looks and some flowers?


I don’t think it worked.


Is he imagining that she’s next to him while he’s caressing her? I suppose it’s sweet that he’s fantasizing being with her, but no need to act it out. That just looks. Well. You know. Forever Alone. He’s a step away from buying a girlfriend doll.


If I had to pick a favorite part from the MV, this would be it. I like how it quickly changes seasons to match with the lyrics of the song. A quick applause for impressing me for the two seconds.


She is so happy to be holding that leaf. What is written on that leaf? Anything? Nothing? Then why is it so special? I’ve never looked like that before while holding a leaf.

I don’t know if I should tell her that she needs friends. She’s been spending the seasons alone. Right outside her house. Okay. She’s spending it alone with two invisible stalkers. How lovely.


Something is suffocating him. I personally hate scarves. I especially hate that scarf. I can’t even call it a scarf. It would be cute as a doll. Maybe.



That is a hideous outfit. I say outfit because I’m not entirely sure what that is. I can’t tell if that’s the front or the back. Aw look, he has miniature cars and airplanes.


The heat rays. Is it merely showing how hot it is or is it trying to tell us that we’re hallucinating?


What. What is going on. I don’t even. No. Is Hoya pretending he’s holding a baby? Is he pretending he’s listening to what he’s holding? Is Dongwoo placing a pumpkin on top of that couch? Is he about to catch a fly? I don’t know.

Overall: Nothing spectacular about the MV. I’ve seen worse. Nothing I’ll remember and something I’ll never watch again. The song was bearable. In the middle of the MV, I thought that it was decent enough for me to comfortably watch the MV but then it was too long. I looked to see how much longer I had to watch. The song should have ended about ten seconds before I checked. It’s not a song or MV that should go on for so long because it was mediocre at best.



-Cassis-

First Impression: SPEED "Sad Promise" MV (Dance ver.)

I decided to watch the dance version after seeing the drama version of the mv. Cass loved the storyline one and you can read her review here.

I didn’t know anything about SPEED before their debut. I actually thought they were rookies, but turns out they are a subgroup of Co-ed. Never payed attention to them so to me, they were brand new.

The mv:



It started off with a VERY close up of Kang Min Kyung (member of Davichi), and I didn’t liked it at all. She is very pretty but she looks ghostly to me right now.



Ahh I see the boys! Woah I didn’t know there was so many of them. Ugh. More names. I like how it’s tilted, but I don’t like the background at all. That kid scares me (left corner in the back), I keep staring at him. And Kang Min Kyung’s face needs to stop flashing at me.



I like how there’s clips of the drama version in here, aww they are so cute. Me gusta.


I got freaked out, it’s not enough that her face is flashed every 10 seconds. We gotta add her to the background too. Gawd this mv can be creepy.


This just got creepier and scarier. Flashes of her face is not enough. Moar. Two pictures of her in the background isn’t enough either! Gotta have more, more, and MORE! I can’t even focus on the boys.


Lol this guy, he is like the star of the video besides Kang Min Kyung. I mean he is the only one rapping throughout, he is given the most face time too. Now he gets to pose and stand in the middle. The rest are like backup dancers, I don’t even remember their faces.

Overall: Hate the dance version mv. Kang Min Kyung’s face kept flashing and appearing everywhere. I couldn’t really see the dance because there was just so much stuff going on. I wish I got to see the member’s face for more than two seconds. I can’t remember anyone besides the rapper and a blonde dude with something on his head. Disappointed with this version, but I do like the song.


-Yuanie-

First Impression: SPEED's "That's My Fault" MV (Drama Ver.)

Before the MV: If it wasn’t for Yuanie (she reviewed the Dance Version), I would never have watched this MV. I heard the name SPEED before but knew nothing about them. Before I watched it, I told Yuanie I was most definitely not going to waste 13 minutes watching the video. I was just going to skim to find the scene where the guy got shot. I ended up watching the MV four times.

The MV:

I was so confused within the first 30 seconds. I didn’t know which one of these guys was the main. I didn’t know who the camera wanted me to focus on. When the second woman entered, I thought the two girls hated each other. I should just stop guessing. I’m horrible. Moving on. My happiness level decreased knowing the guys were already dead before the start of the MV.


Be a man! You’re going to cower like that after throwing punches because he raised his fist?! No. I laughed at you. These punches looked really fake. Typical. When the other gang leader came out, I did pay attention more. Half because I thought this was the scene Yuanie mentioned and half because hello there.


I was excited that he ran after her. But excuse me, that is not how you make a woman feel safe. Walking behind her like that with eyes that say she’ll be perfect for my dinner tonight. I don’t think so.


This pulled out a tiny aw from me. She got hurt, he wraps her wound. Aw. Their feelings are blossoming. Aw.


Of course she would the younger sister of the leader of the rival gang. I’d be surprised if she had no connection to him. The other guy could care less. He just met a beautiful woman that’s he wants to woo. His whoo-hoo as he was leaving was adorable. Again, aw. They don’t know what’s going to happen! No! Sad.


Aw. He went in to save a girl. Now that’s a man! The more I say aw the more pieces my heart’s going to shatter in to at the end.


How cute! He’s stacking matches while waiting for his date. He got surprised when he saw her. Aw! They’re too adorable. Happy ending. Want. They’re so shy. He’s the leader of a gang and he’s shy. Pets.


Aw! He got captured while saving the girl. No! I don’t want you to be there. Stop. No. Run away. Sad face.

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Jung Sisters vs. Fanning Sisters

The issue: The pictures on the right of the Jessica and Krystal (Jung Sisters) for jewelry brand STONEHENGE closely resembles the pictures on the left of Dakota and Elle (Fanning Sisters). Read more about it here.

I do think they’re both beautiful pictures, but it’s a little disappointing that they’re almost exact copies. I can’t help but think there was no originality and creativity involved with the Jung sisters’. This is more than a model having the same pose as another model. Could be a coincidence though.

Jung Sisters vs. Fanning Sisters: In my opinion, Dakota and Elle was exceptional. They’re on a different level. In the top picture, I love how Dakota is looking at Elle. Her stare is completely different compared to Jessica’s. Everything looks so calculated for Jessica. Let me place my hand like so and hover over your lips like so. Dakota and Elle makes me wonder where they’re going or why she’s putting that lipstick on her. I don’t wonder any of that from the Jung Sisters. Krystal looks dead. Jessica could be putting lipstick on a mannequin and I wouldn’t know the difference.

In the bottom picture, it seemed like Elle actually whispered something to Dakota. When I saw Jessica and Krystal’s picture, I honestly thought that must be uncomfortable if they weren’t sisters. A face that close while waiting for a picture. No. Everything is again calculated. Calculated in a way that makes them think they look prettier. It’s painfully obviously it’s a photo shoot. Jessica’s looking directly into the camera. That is so awkward. The Fanning Sisters look as if they were caught in the moment. It’s beautiful.

-Cassis-

First Impression: Super Junior-M's "BREAK DOWN"

First things first. I loved Super Junior-M when Hangeng was still with them. After he left, it wasn’t the same for me. I’m not that loyal to them. Moving on.

The MV set is so bright and white with the lights. Siwon caught my attention immediately. Sir, you seem to have a fancy dead animal on your head.

His bangs are horrible too. What is that. Speaking of him. He wasn’t in the dancing parts. I wonder where he was.


I like Eunhyuk, but that hair. No. The color. Crayon-colored hair? In my entire career of coloring, I have never come across a crayon of that color.


Is that Ryeowook in the back? Why just him? He scared me. Just randomly standing there. Was it essential that he stand back there like a creep?


There’s Ryeowook again. He’s sitting this time. Must have been tired of standing for Eunhyuk’s part.


Oh man. I thought Zhoumi was Leeteuk for a second. It took me a moment to remember it’s Zhoumi. I always thought he looked more like Eunhyuk. Now he looks like Leeteuk.

There’s this one part in their dance where they lift their leg and then spin. Something like that.


It makes me laugh. It’s like their leg is stuck but they have to keep dancing anyways.



I love this random dark room. It’s completely opposite of the bright hospital room. That’s not the reason I love this room. It’s where they’re emo and act cool. They mind their own business but sing and pose when the camera comes at them. I would love to see this. A handful of guys in a small dark room walking and sitting as if in great depressing thoughts then coming alive to pose in front of a camera.


That hair. No thank you. Donghae that is not for you.


They’re so polite. Except “evil maknae” Kyuhyun. Who are they bowing to? So respectful. Look at those 90 degree bows.


Enter the dramatic pillow feathers. Or confetti. I’m going to stick with pillow feathers. PILLOW FIGHT! Now I’m going to think the other members are having a pillow fight around the member currently posing.

The song: The start of the song was decent enough to keep my attention. As soon as it hit the chorus. Good bye. I hate the chorus. It’s catchy, yes. All I can remember is BREAK DOWN! Still hate it. Everything besides the chorus was okay. I probably be willing to listen to the song again if the chorus went away. The sound before the chorus reminds me of a fart. Don’t know why. Just does.

Overall: The MV was simple. The camera gave adequate time for each shot. I didn’t have to concentrate so hard in watching the MV. Easier to listen to the song. The song was meh. It would have been better if the chorus changed. So upsetting. Chorus. Just the chorus. Not a strong comeback considering how long the fans waited.



-Cassis-

First Impression: Youai's "I Got A Boy"

“Girls bring the boys out!”
“I got a boy.”
“You too? I got a boy!”

What timing for this rookie singer. To come out with her song just days after SNSD’s I Got A Boy. Not only does the title of her song scream SNSD, the pink color is dripping with SNSD. The spelling of her name, Youai, in Korean reminds me of IU’s name in Korean too. 유아이 (Youai). 아이유 (IU).

On to the song. It’s like J-pop. Anime style. Perfect for karaoke.

Forget the song though. Her voice. Oh my. Something terrible is going on. Nail on chalkboard. Knife on glass bottle. Squealing pig. Worse than all that.

So squeaky. Her voice is weak and unstable. Squeaky. Her high notes. Squeaky. My ears. Squeaky. Never again. Please. Squeaky. No.

-Cassis-

*Invades Cass' post* “Youai’s song has an upbeat vibe with disco elements. The song will showcase her sexiness and is expected to impress with great live performances.” allkpop’s best troll yet.

-Yuanie-

First Impression: SNSD (Girls' Generation)

Quick Bio: A nine-member girl group debuted in 2007 under SM Entertainment.

Day 1: I first heard about them in 2008 through my friend who showed me Kissing You. Unsurprisingly, I couldn’t tell who any of them were. My friend spent the longest time putting names to their faces and none of them stuck in my head. They looked like an army of girls and I thought most of the were the same girl with different hairstyles. I thought Taeyeon and Jessica were the same person.


My friend then showed me Into the New World for more practice in recognizing them. I did make progress. I remembered Seohyun because she looked like a monkey to me.


In the end, my friend gave me the MV of Girls’ Generation to study since they were wearing sweaters with their names on them. I’ll tell you now. It didn’t work. Why? I was completely not interested after my first five minutes being introduced to SNSD.


First impressions on those who stood out: The only impressions worth mentioning are on Yoona, Yuri, Hyoyeon and Sooyoung. I saw Yoona on Manwon Happiness and I thought she would be an incredible singer. She was the one doing the challenge, she was complimented on her looks, the PD commented on her commercial experience and for some reason I just figured she’d be a impressive singer. I heard her sing. Weak and unstable voice. Shocked and disappointed. Now I know. A good singer? Uh, no.


My first impression of Yuri was simple. I saw her in Super Junior’s Attack on the Pin-Up Boys dancing with Heechul. I thought she was way to skinny. Too skinny. No curves. No. I also thought she was Yoona and Seohyun. Those three confused me as hell. Seohyun and Sunny too.


I had the same impression for both Hyoyeon and Sooyoung. Half a line. Why are they in the group. So sad. I know I shouldn’t add this in, but of course I will. I figured they didn’t have any lines and were always in the back because they couldn’t sing and they weren’t as aesthetically pleasing to the eye compared to the others.



Now: My opinions on some of the members have changed throughout the years. Some for the better, some for the worse. Some didn’t change. I can tell them apart now. Their songs are catchy and forces into my brain. None of their songs get stuck in my head because they’re good. SNSD is near impossible to forget and erase not because they’re impressive, but because they’ve made a name for themselves and they’re everywhere in kpop.


-Cassis-