From SF9 to BTS: How the 'car wash' trend adds freshness to K-Pop visuals and music videos
Let's have a look at some K-pop idols and groups who have used this concept.
Updated : August 08, 2024 10:47 PM ISTLet's have a look at some K-pop idols and groups who have used this concept.
Car wash trend in K-pop
K-pop artists are renowned for their creative and eye-catching ideas for videos and pictures. These ideas frequently centre on unique topics that improve the group's narrative and image. Popular ideas include themes of science fiction and the future, colourful and lively design, or eerie and enigmatic atmospheres. These ideas are painstakingly created to complement the band's songs, lyrics, and overall appearance.
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When it comes to the "car wash" concept, it usually includes sequences when members interact with the car wash setting; to add to the atmosphere, water, foam, and bright lights are frequently used. Using this location can represent a change, a new beginning, or a carefree, lighthearted atmosphere. So let's have a look at some K-pop idols and groups who have used this concept:
SF9:
Members: Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani
SF9 14TH MINI ALBUM [FANTASY]
— SF9official (@SF9official) August 8, 2024
CONCEPT PHOTO - SUN ver.
▶ TITLE - Don’t Worry, Be Happy
▶ ALBUM RELEASE 2024.08.19 6PM (KST)#SF9 #에스에프나인 #14TH_MINI_ALBUM #FANTASY #Dont_Worry_Be_Happy pic.twitter.com/uvqRbvLVUS
SF9 released their most recent concept images for their next mini album, "FANTASY," on August 8. The boy group is seen having fun as a team at a car wash in the teaser photos. Their 14th mini album, "FANTASY," will be out on August 19 KST. "Do not Worry, Be Happy" is the title track.
BTS:
Members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Concept Photo version 3 pic.twitter.com/DRWoBdjWFe
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 29, 2021
On June 29, 2021, BigHit Entertainment released the third set of concept photos for "Butter," showcasing the members in eye-catching mechanic-themed outfits that had ARMY buzzing with excitement. The single CD for "Butter" was officially released on July 9.
Girl's Day:
Members: Sojin, Minah, Yura, and Hyeri
As part of their mini-album "Girl’s Day Everyday #4," the girl group's video for the song 'Darling' was released on July 4. It shows them having fun while doing a car wash on the BMW Mini Cooper S. Their colourful enthusiasm and lighthearted interactions with the car are on full display in the summertime hit song.
(G)I-DLE:
Members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua
[비하인드] (여자)아이들 미니 7집 [I SWAY] 재킷 촬영 현장 비하인드
— (G)I-DLE·(여자)아이들 (@G_I_DLE) July 12, 2024
더 많은 사진은 아래의 링크에서 만나보세요!
📎 https://t.co/H3icfErasC#여자아이들 #GIDLE#I_SWAY#클락션 #Klaxon pic.twitter.com/ZmCxCCxrUg
The girls had released a fresh set of teaser photos for their mini-album "I SWAY," showcasing a classic summer vibe. The images featured them posing at a car wash, flaunting their bold outfits. (G)I-DLE's 7th mini-album, "I SWAY," was officially released on July 8.
2NE1:
Former members: Bom, CL, Dara, and Minzy
In the music video "Gotta Be You", while not fully, during Bom's solo CL goes to a car wash with her race car and stands in the water. The song from the album "Crush" was released on February 27, 2014.