Of course, you all already know how much I love Bangtan Boys, so naturally I have a breakdown of their latest music video, "Just One Day."
Now, this video is very different from the usual side of the boys we're used to seeing: a very tough, manly, and hard-hitting image. The music video highlights a sweeter and softer side to them that definitely gives fans even more of a reason to fall for them! ( > v < )
Let's start off with the whole ambience of the video.
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The setting is very, very simple, just a white background, chairs (for each member), and shadows. Watching the video for the first time, I was definitely caught off guard because the background was so plain that all I could focus on was the boys themselves, which is an ingenious way to highlight them. You have no choice, but to pay attention to them because there's nothing else to really look at. The shadows, one of a clock and the other of bars (which I interpreted as a window), represent a sense of passing time, just like when the sun is setting -- hence the lyrics "if only I had just one day," a very limited timeframe. The only change in scenery is the spotlight sequence where Jimin, V, J-hope, and Jungkook are dancing, which, again, is a great way to highlight their dancing skills.
The white background also creates a feeling of sincerity and purity for the video. They're singing about having a chance to get to know this girl and how much they would cherish spending time with her, so this atmosphere of sincerity and pure intentions makes the song that much more meaningful. (This theme of "sincerity and purity" is also accentuated through their outfits.)
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The song, itself, stays quite true to their style, a Hip-Hop/Rap sound, but leaning more toward an R&B feel. What I've really enjoyed about this album, that reflects a lot of old school Hip-Hop, is the simple beat of the songs that allow the lyrics to shine.
Their outfits emulate the school/teenage love theme of the album with their uniform-like cardigans, collared button-ups, and ties. The second set of outfits also mirrors their usual edgier, street wear looks, but with more of a hipster influenced style for a more cleaned-up, put together image.
Lastly, and my favorite part of Kpop videos, the choreography.
I really enjoyed the choreography for this song/video because it leans more toward lyrical Hip-Hop versus the typical, blunt movements of a traditional Hip-Hop dance style. The choreography reflects a lot of what the song is about from simple things such as holding their hand to the ripples and isolations/ticking to imitate time. I also appreciated Jimin, V, J-Hope, and Jungkook's solo dance sections because their advanced techniques are both aesthetically pleasing and shows off how talented they are.
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Overall, I really enjoyed this video for its simplicity. It truly allows us to focus on each member and their talents, plus we're given another reminder of how good looking they are. ;) The essential aura of the video, "sincerity, innocence, and purity," makes you love the song even more because it makes you feel like they really mean what they're saying. Come on, who wouldn't want BTS to serenade them? ( > 3 < )
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As always, thank you for reading! Let me know in the comments what you think about Bangtan Boys' latest music video, or just what you love about them, in general. :P
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Until next time. :)
