Girls' Generation member Taeyeon's latest music video for "INVU" draws comparisons to BLACKPINK and aespa. Keep on reading for all the details.
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On February 14, Taeyeon made her much-anticipated comeback with the release of her third album, "INVU," and the lead single of the same name. The album includes 13 songs expressing 13 emotions in love. The melody and the lyrics of "INVU" were praised, and people admired the idol's beauty and the new concept.
Scene in Taeyeon's "INVU" MV Draws Comparisons to BLACKPINK
One of the most loved scenes in the music video is when Taeyeon transforms into Artemis. In Greek Mythology, Artemis is the Greek goddess of hunting and is symbolized by the crescent moon, golden bow and laurel. During her archery scenes, Taeyeon was praised for her charisma that could pierce viewers' hearts.
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However, this scene immediately drew comparisons to BLACKPINK's "KILL THIS LOVE." During Jisoo's solo scene in the music video, the idol wears an elaborate headpiece and holds a bow and arrow. Viewers who watched Taeyeon's music video claimed that they immediately thought of Jisoo when watching.
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People were not mad at this, however. Instead, viewers loved that two beautiful female idols had similar scenes in their music videos. One internet user wrote, "Jisoo has a scene similar to his, and it is just as beautiful."
Taeyeon's "INVU" MV Draws Comparisons to aespa
The abstract and magical concept of "INVU" also drew comparisons to aespa. People think SM Entertainment is expanding the Kwangya universe to their other artists and that Taeyeon is the latest character in the universe. People joked that she looked like she entered Kwangya and wondered just how far SM Entertainment's concept would go.
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Another reason why the "INVU" music video drew comparisons to aespa is due to the accessory over her face. The accessory, which is both a facepiece and a headpiece, has an uncanny similarity to aespa's "Savage" teasers. Because of that, people believe that Taeyeon is now in the same universe as aespa.
Check out the 'INVU' music video here:
What do you think of the situation? Do you think Taeyeon's music video is similar to BLACKPINK's and aespa's? Tell us in the comments below!
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Written by Alexa Lewis