6 hours of K-pop
Since my finals start from next week, I decided the best way to spend my weekend was this.
HOUR 1
I start my journey into the realm of K-pop with the only band that I've heard of, BTS. And the first song I hear is (you guessed it) "Blood, sweat, and tears".
Okay, so the music is upbeat and I definitely do not mind the fashionable boys dancing. However, they are making me feel bad about my own wardrobe. The next song I hear is called "Fire", by the same band. There's this one scene in the music video where all the group members are dancing around a fiery stove and it sure gets me hyped up about cooking; so, I go and get myself some instant noodles.
HOUR 2
I'm already tired of BTS. On my recommendations list on YouTube I see this band called Girl's Generation. The name seems familiar to me (probably heard my friends talk about it), so I check it out. Again, I start feeling bad about the clothes I own.
After listening to a few more songs, I have decided to start dressing up as a K-pop artist from now on.
HOUR 3
A song named "TT" by a band called Twice catches my attention immediately. The obvious reason being that the letter "T" is my favourite letter. But unfortunately it just turns out to be the same repetitive music that I've been listening to for the past few hours.
I can't really judge the lyrics, but the music (to me at least) seems the same in every song. Visually, the songs are okay since I don't mind the bright colours or the perfectly synchronised dance moves but I don't think my ears will ever forgive me for putting them through this.
HOUR 4
I don't want to do this anymore. This was a mistake.
HOUR 5
As I look past all the flashy clothes and stare deep into the eyes of these artists, I see a void. A profound, hollow void; lurking behind their smiles. I SEE YOU NOW.
HOUR 6
Are they happy doing this? Were they forced into this profession? Are they actually enjoying themselves as portrayed in all the music videos? Are they even friends with each other? Or is it all fake and powered by those big money making corporations? I need answers!
Tasnim Odrika is having an existential crisis at the moment and doesn't really know who she is anymore. Send her compliments at odrika_02@yahoo.com.