Which K-pop music video released in the first half of 2022 captured your attention the most? Here are the 10 coolest MVs selected by K-pop fans around the world!
SHINee Onew's 'DICE' Reigns as 'Coolest' K-pop Music Video in First Half of 2022
On May 5, Mubeat's Weekly Choice powered by Korean media outlet Daily Sports and global platform Mubeat revealed the results of its survey, "What is the coolest MV?"
The survey was held from April 28 to May 4, and among K-pop music videos released in the first half of 2022, ONEW's "Dice" was hailed as the best music video chosen by K-pop fans all over the world!
The "DICE" MV completed with overwhelming points of 154,332 votes, half of the total 333,878 votes.
In particular, "DICE" is the title track of SHINee Onew's second mini-album with the same name, released on April 11.
Aside from the Onew's unique vocal tone that resonates perfectly with the genre retro-city pop track, the MV is also fun to watch.
Although the sound gives off the 70s era, the music video features trendy summer vibes, where Onew subtly toured viewers in a luxury hotel, showing the swimming pool, kitchen, corridors, rooms and banquet halls.
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Above all, the storyline where he tried to save a beautiful woman kidnapped by "terrorists" will intrigue you – and the plot twist will surely shock you.
Last but not least, you will also anticipate the diverse fashion styling of the "Blue" singer throughout the MV, featuring his incredible visuals.
As of writing, "DICE" MV has already recorded 9.2 million views within three weeks of its release.
Dreamcatcher's 'MAISON,' Red Velvet's Feel My Rhythm', More Enter 10 Coolest MV
Following the second-gen idol's MV, the music video of "MAISON," released by the seven-member girl group Dreamcatcher on April 12, ranked second with 131,142 votes.
The high-quality MV showed the members in their goddess-like visuals amid the apocalypse. The story will make you feel like watching a Sci-Fi movie, where the main characters warn humans to act now before the destruction of the Earth.
Meanwhile, Shortly after its release, "MAISON" topped iTunes' top songs and top album charts.
Third is Red Velvet's "Feel My Rhythm" MV. The song sampled Bach's "Air on the G-String," and also showcased art in the music video.
In particular, the scenes from the music video were inspired by famous art movements from impressionism and surrealism.
Some of the masterpieces that Red Velvet relived include, The Swing by Jean Honoré Fragonard (1767), Lady Looking Behind the Wall by Paul Dominique Phillipoteaux, Woman With a Parasol by Claude Monet (1875) and more.
Here Are the Top 10 Best MVs 2022 So Far:
1. SHINee Onew - 'DICE'
2. Dreamcatcher - 'MAISON'
3. Red Velvet - 'Feel My Rhythm'
4. WEi - 'Too Bad'
5. SNSD Taeyeon - 'INVU'
6. VERIVERY - 'Undercover'
7. CRAVITY - 'Adrenaline'
8. Kwon Eunbi - 'Glitch'
9. KINGDOM - 'Ascension'
10. GHOST9 - 'X-Ray'
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Written by Eunice Dawson
