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Jay Park Officially and Unofficially Singing “Abandoned”

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Written by On April 28, 2011

During the server meltdown that was SB earlier this week, we also missed the premiere of Jay Park‘s first foray back to singing on the KPOP scene with his MV for “Abandoned”:

I think the video is extremely well-executed (looks like Jay really does have some serious Sidus $$ coming his way and poured into him), but for some reason I just feel that there is somewhat of a disconnect between the song and the video. The MV is too slick for the relatively simple sounding song. (And perhaps for the relatively simple, straightforward style I’m used to seeing from Jay?)

 

In fact, I actually prefer Jay’s unofficial english “MV” that he just uploaded today to his Youtube account:

I love that it’s so much more personable–it literally looks like Jay woke up, read fan comments on Youtube wanting to hear it in English and decided, “What the heck-I’ve got a little time to kill this morning.” (Also, I love his hat hair. Or is that bedhead?! Heheheh)

 

And, if you’ve followed my 2PM blogging since their debut, you know that I’ve always liked Jay (and his ex-groupmates) most at their goofiest, most un-censored. So this tugs at my little heartstrings just a little. Plus, I think it’s really cool when celebs listen to the wants of their fans and provide- although we don’t ever expect it, it is all the nicer when we get it. And c’mon- how cool is it that he actually wants to hear fan covers?! D’awwww.

Any thoughts on Jay’s return and “Abandoned”? And if you cover the song, post a link below!

 

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  • peace & love for jay!

    Me like!!

  • Emeldy

    Honestly i was never a Jay fan. As in i was indifferent whether he was out or in 2PM.

    But this Album change everything. I like the song, and even those who don’t like the song can see through that he is enjoying and loving what he is doing. And i truly appreciate his passion for music and dancing which is to be honest very rare in K pop. They all kinda look like a manufacture doll to me who are hardworking no doubt but well ????? When i saw that he uploaded the unofficial english cover for his fans in the most original way as in nothing flashy for a celebrity. You gotta respect the man. I respect you Jay.

  • Daydream

    ok, the mv is awesome, it elevated the song, which i thought was kind of generic. Love, LOVE~ the choreography, and Jay is looking hotter than ever. *drools*

    my only gripe about the mv is the the girl. no, i am not saying this out of jealousy, but her scenes were jarring and unnecessary imo.

    “The MV is too slick for the relatively simple sounding song.”- lol that’s exactly what I thought about DBSG2.0′s “before you go” mv. total wtf.

  • Maddy

    I definitely agree on the disconnected feeling between the MV and the song.

    I just don’t like the song. It feels like a cheap Neyo song. I honestly just don’t think Jay’s voice has much depth to it. It feels one dimensional. Some parts of the song feel flat for me.

    The dancing for the most part is really enjoyable.

    • eboy07

      Most idols are performing a cheap Usher,Chris Brown and Ne Yo music video. Thats kpop for you.

  • http://www.leilovely17.wordpress.com Leishers

    Ive always liked jay, but not in the im attracted to him sense. Like I seriously only just like him because hes cool. I like his down to earth goofiness. I just feel happy for him that hes back where he wants to be. I do hope his new company dont curtail his creativeness. I like him youtube style :)
    I love the vid choreography. Its awesome. Yay

  • tank

    The song is a nice listen. It actually sounds like something 2PM would do but with more R&B beats. I’ve never been wowed by Jay vocals but at least its different and more recognizable than the churn of kpop singers now days

  • Johnny

    I give him props he wrote and had a hand in producing his album. It shows he willing to be taken seriously as an artist and he cares about the type of music he makes. Major props to Jay Park he’s one to definitely look out for.

  • jyyjc

    That’s what I really like about Jay. He’s always lurking around where his fans will comment and listen to their opinions. That’s really cool.

  • bruno

    Over-rated and try hard gangsta wanna-be!

    Great dancer but why do ppl think he is good looking? im like totally WTF???

    • Sarah

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think he’s hot and you don’t so we have different views. Gangsta wanna-be??? You don’t even know him personally to say that you only see whats shown to you in public. He’s definitely not over-rated how many other idols are as multi-talented as him ?

  • mango

    Yeh I’ve called him a gangsta wannabe before (like taeyang), but I’ve seen some really humility this time around. And the song is good. Listenable, like he knows the type of music he likes and wanted those elements. He’s not a prick and might make a fan outta me.

    • clever

      Honestly people may have misconceptions about him but I don’t know any other person who is more involved in his own fandom more than him, he is socially connected in every way possible with youtube, facebook and twitter. I mean he reads everything about him on the news whether its rumors, good and bad news and he reads the comments. And he actually listens and responds to the comments. Big Ups Jay Park

  • had_kendi

    2PM just got pawned with this MV. The song, the choreo, it’s a lot lot better than when he’s in 2PM. And Teayang finally found his match, in a good way. Taeyang can sing better but Jay’s a sick dancer! Im not even a big fan of Jay to begin with but he’s better than a lot of kPop idols out there for now. Good start for Jay’s solo debut.

    • kpopboi

      I guess he just never really.. ‘belonged’ in Kpop. It all happened too fast for him – one moment he’s a bboy kid from seattle, and the next he’s one of Asia’s hottest idols. That’s where all that controversy came in. Now he’s learned from the past, he’s matured a bit.. and he’s back with a whole new game. He’s definitley more than just ‘kpop’.

      Btw I agree. Jay’s a better dancer but Taeyangs a better singer. Simple as that.

  • http://www.facebook.com/roan.deguzman3 Ro-an de Guzman

    actually, this is the debut single from Jay Park that’s a ‘revenge’ towards 2PM, JYPE and their shenanigans. Seriously, even if 2PM comes up another single, it’s uninteresting compared to Jay’s singles.

  • http://www.facebook.com/roan.deguzman3 Ro-an de Guzman

    actually, this is the debut single from Jay Park that’s a ‘revenge’ towards 2PM, JYPE and their shenanigans. Seriously, even if 2PM comes up another single, it’s uninteresting compared to Jay’s singles.