Since I'm a fan of both J-pop and K-pop, I thought today I would do a post featuring new videos from both genres. It's been a while since I did that, not since my 2019 round-up, I think! I've called it New(ish) because (like last year's New(ish) J-pop Videos), some are older. Includes double features for a couple of artists! :)
RIRI- Wheel of Fortune
First up is Wheel of Fortune, by Japanese singer RIRI. The title refers to the Wheel of Fortune tarot card and how it represents a turning point, and having the power to create your own destiny. RIRI was inspired to write the song after the recent changes in the world, which have led her to believe that we are in control of our destiny.
Wheel of Fortune is an English language song (there is also a Japanese version) and was released in May.
Watch the video for the Japanese version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXe4gd7vCDw
RIRI- Luv DejaVu
And here is RIRI's latest single Luv Dejavu which came out on 21st July. It's a summer song about staying positive despite still being under lockdown restrictions. Check out the info box on YouTube to read more about the song. :)
This is the English version but there is also a Japanese version.
Listen to the Japanese version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sl1HIgnF2Q
BM- 13IVI
This is 13IVI by American rapper BM (real name Matthew Kim) from the Korean co-ed group KARD. It's from his digital triple single THE FIRST STATEMENT, which came out on July. THE FIRST STATEMENT is BM's first solo release, and also contains the songs Body Movin' and BROKEN ME.
The video was uploaded on 2nd July.
Read more about THE FIRST STATEMENT here: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/07/interview-kards-bm-unveils-the-first-statement-his-inspiration-production-and-message
Watch the video for Broken Me here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb3yp1FToNM
And visit his link to listen to the Body Movin audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhnJpfbHyXs
Plus follow BM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmatthewww/
CAMO- Wifey
Next up is Wifey by South Korean rapper CAMO. Her real name is Park Chae-ryeong (or Chae-ryeong Park in Westen terms) and she is originally from Hong Kong, according to Kprofile. She debuted in March 2020 with the EP Ice and released her latest EP, Fragile this May.
Wifey came out in January.
CAMO- Fragile
And here is the music video for the single Fragile, a chilled R'n'B/rap song. It was released in June.
For more on CAMO visit these links:
Kprofile:https://kprofiles.com/camo-profile-facts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camokr/
MONSTA X- KISS OR DEATH (preview)
Finally, this is KISS OR DEATH, the latest single by Korean boyband MONSTA X. This video is a preview that's only 1.38 minutes long. The full video is only on the Korean app/platform UNIVERSE, which is a shame. :( I believe the app is not available in the UK as yet, or quite a few other countries either.
Reminds me of how the Japanese record company AVEX (whose artists include Koda Kumi and formerly Namie Amuro) often doesn't release full music videos online, to encourage you to buy the CD/DVDs. But in that case, you can usually buy them on YESASIA.
The preview was released on 26th July.
Update 16/12/21: The full version of KISS OR DEATH has just been uploaded on YouTube! Here it is:
Hope you liked the post! I plan to feature more Asian music soon, probably K-pop first. :) What are your current favourite J-pop and K-pop songs?
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