From SF9 to BTS: How the 'car wash' trend adds freshness to K-Pop visuals and music videos

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 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

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

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.

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