The K-pop MV: All I Need Is One Take

Do idols feel a sense of dread from the pressure when their directors tell them they need to do it in one take, or else their whole group will have to …

SB Mid-Year Review, 2014: The Best MVs

So far, our midyear review panelists have talked about the best comebacks, waxed poetic about indie releases galore, talked shop about the best dramas,…

Best Of 2013 Recap: MV Concepts That Took The Cake

There are hundreds of music videos released each year in K-pop. They range from cute, to sexy, to plot driven, to random, to artsy, to dance focused, a…

Best of 2013 Poll: Favorite MV/Concept

It's that time of the year again: eggnog, chilly weather, long lines at the mall, and polls! K-pop is perhaps as much of a visual medium as it is mu…

One Direction’s Use of K-pop is Not the Best Ever

There’s a pretty popular boy band called One Direction (1D) that is getting lots of attention for their newest song and MV, maybe you’ve heard of them?…

“Yoo Hoo”, It’s Fun in the Sun with Secret

Even though I love it when girl groups take on a sexy concept, Secret can pull off cute much better. They know how to balance the higher pitched singin…

The Power of the MV

No idol group or soloist should ever dream of releasing a single without an accompanying MV -- what would the fans wait for? What would be uploaded on …

MR.MR’s Debut: Who’s What Girl?

On October 4th the band MR.MR, comprised of members Jin, Chang-jae, Tei, Do-yeon, and Ryu, released their debut MV, "Who’s That Girl." The name MR.MR s…

K-pop MV Sets: Your Favourite Boxes

Some of the most common complaints of K-pop fans would run along the lines of "oh gosh， oppa's hair is absolutely awful in this shot" and "oh look, the…

Feeling Alone? SISTAR’s Alone MV

SISTAR has released their new mini album, 'Alone' and along with it came the customary slick MV. To be frank, I didn't have any expectations or hopes s…