Everyone, pile into the big yellow bus because Big Bang is taking you west. Unfortunately, the music video is more pleasant than the poppy-noise title track, “Red Sunset”. Although it’s nice to see a happier and better dressed Big Bang for a change, I’m sure that VIP’s are wishing that they also came back with better music.
10,000 random Korean citizens participated in this music video and even traveled to Suhae ocean, a beach affected by the oil spill, for their .004 seconds of fame. Apparently, this was Big Bang’s way of drawing awareness to the oil spill since they couldn’t lend a helping hand when it was needed the most.
According to YG, this song was also meant to be hopeful and encouraging to those who are distressed and discouraged by current economic hardships. Ironic, because it surely doesn’t make me hopeful for the rest of Big Bang’s album.
Go West:
January 5th, 2009
44 Comments at "MV Musings: Big Bang’s Red Sunset"
1ST
BB HATER GO AWAY
pshhh this song is good what are you talking about?! they are always coming up with good music, not your typical boyband stuff~ GO BIG BANG~!
i like the rap parts.
the song is pretty forgettable. the mv was cute though.
also, i admit songs with words like “i want nobody nobody but you” “i really wanna touch myself” and “hey! don’t bring me down” can be a wee bit catchier, but heck, i’d rather listen to this.
too bad another REMAKE crap. Nothing new!~ Guess that they learn something from Shinee..
Actually it probably needs a lot of help right now. I’m pretty sure a lot of the economy near the Suhae ocean is dependent on tourism. With the recent oil spill not a lot of people want to go there so their music video is promoting the beach thus promoting the local economy.
Just though I’d let you know.
i think this song is so much better compared to haru haru. i wasnt really a fan of their emo angsty stuff xD anywho, im looking forward to their perf & album
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@ it
how is this original…it’s a remake (just stating a fact)
this mv surprised me, because after releasing their no.1 mv w/ a
slightly sexy image..they go back to the cute image in korea…from the preview i thought it would be more serious…and they’re trying to appeal to older audience??
still don’t like their fashion and the song is okay.
its not as good as their old songs, but its still pretty good…
is it just me or does BB have the same concept for all their singles now? I mean, I know for Koreans it works because they understand the lyrics and etc. But for people who are just listening to it JUST to listen to it… it gets a bit… overused?
I mean, I like the way the guys are singing, it sounds like a great song. But that electronic organ is bothering me… it just doesn’t fit.
organ + electronica + bass = weird
and god wtf did GD lend his raccoon to YoungBae or something?
-sLaVe
Soooo
much better to see them
happier and cute
I like them better this way than
the grunge look they were
going for before
Did someone say BB don’t do the remake? VIPs always look down to the remake (or just that of the other artists), don’t they? LOL Personally I like the remake of the meaningful songs. I mean if it’s good, let’s hear it again, once awhile.
i just heard the original…it’s better than bb’s ver..but than again it’s a kpop classic…is it just me or does bb remind u of suju w/ the whole cute act?
OHEMGEE!!!
I totally love this song! More of the video though.
Totally died when I heard TOP say ‘you know I love you girl’ in his deep smexy voice! XD
“Apparently, this was Big Bang’s way of drawing awareness to the oil spill since they couldn’t lend a helping hand when it was needed the most.”
I’m pretty sure a lot of the economy near the Suhae ocean is dependent on tourism. With the recent oil spill not a lot of people want to go there so their music video is promoting the beach thus promoting the local economy. they actually ARE drawing awareness. >> not exactly to the oil spill but helping economy/tourism there.
i like it just cause it looks really fun
i’m still jammin’ to ‘number 1′.
but on a side note…OBAMA WON BY A LANDSLIDE!
Not gonna lie, I kinda like it, the electronica is actually a good genre for them to use, because their sappy stuff is just getting old.
I love Daesung(: He’s my favorite<3
Yawn no matter what they do, the writer will b1tch about it. She’s prolly an SM fangirl. The song is upbeat, a nice change from the emo ness. Yet the ppl who complained about the emo sound is complaining on how upbeat the song is..hmmm if some other group released this (prolly from SM) u’ll be hearing screams of praises.
Yay, back to dorky BB! which i chose over sexy bb anyday~
And you know what, this may be a remake, but to me, its the first time I ever heard the song so..yeah as long as it works it works.
I am sad to say I am a former Big bang fan. Its just not the same anymore…I’m all for change but I miss their hip-hop/R&B style, speaking of change…
YAY OBAMA!
Who the hell care about Obama?
This is about Korean Music, not about American Politic.
love this site but i disagree on “I’m sure that VIP’s are wishing that they also came back with better music.”
the new album is good. and i think that what’s great with BB is they always re-create themselves. i agree that this isn’t the same style they debuted with, i love that style but this genre suits them well too.
i’m sad on how people think they’re unoriginal because it’s a remake.. and during their beginning, people say they’re gangster/hiphop wannabes.. and now they’re more on the techno side, they say they should just stick to hiphop. i don’t get it. they have a lot of complaints with BB but the boys still manage to break records, top the charts and sell a lot of albums.
hope they win something big at MKMF and Golden Disk awards. these boys greatly deserve recognition! they’ve constantly released great songs this year. they deserve an award more than any other groups.
THIS SONG RULES! cant wait for the rest of the album!!!
BIGBANG HATERS LEAVE!
BIGBANG always have amazing music. No one can stop them. cant wait for MUSIC CORE performance!!
ShineeShiniest
November 5th, 2008 (#)
Who the hell care about Obama?
This is about Korean Music, not about American Politic.
–well considering your ass is pretty much affected by whatever happens to the US economy in the coming months, you might be a tiny bit concerned.
anyway, Big Bang’s new album..i gave it a listen and my favourite is Foolish Love.
One of the reasons I love Big Bang is because their music always has the ability to make me laugh, cry, smile or go ugh -_- haha What ever emotions they’re expressing in their songs always gets through to me. Although they may not always release the most original, amazing, jaw-dropping music. I still enjoy listening to them.
The song just puts a smile on my face and the MV is cute.
i’m a BB fan again after watching the MV.
OMG totally loved it!
watched it about 10 times already today haha
@ aiyo
i get shineeshiniest sentiments. i think he/she does not mean to bash obama, just saying that this is a korean entertainment site and comments about politics are a bit out of place.
btw, my fave is foolish love too. <3
take a listen to the whole album guys.
I agree with ShineeShiniest & gelatin. This is an article about Big Bang’s music so let’s discuss their songs instead of mentioning American politics which is obsolete in this thread. Please go to a political blogsite to express yourself. Anyways, I can’t wait for Big Bang to perform this song live on Music Core.
I actually prefer the happier BB!
The chorus is forgettable, but maybe that’s because the audio is crappy. I think a better quality, a CD rip or sth, of the song would make people like it better. Because it doesn’t make an impact like this. Though I think the rap parts are good. :]
The best things about the video are the smiles people are wearing and the candidness, and Daesung. Daesung is such a charming guy! Haha he’s so funny. And TOP is still hot and cute at the same time. GD is still a bit annoying… stop inserting the English phrases please. ;_; The other two were a bit… scarce. I didn’t notice them.
I like the MV more than the song itself. I don’t think this is an AWESOME, EARTH-SHATTERING song, but I do think it’s not bad at all.
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I definitely prefer this “old” image, the cutesy colorful one <3
And I’m a huge huge huge SM fangirl, who says you can’t love BB and SM? jeez
Gotta love these hotties!
gelatin
“during their beginning, people say they’re gangster/hiphop wannabes.. and now they’re more on the techno side, they say they should just stick to hiphop”
AGREE,,PEOPLE JUST WONT MAKE UP THEIR MIND!!! I DONT GET IT EITHER,,AND SERIOUSLY, DON’T LISTEN 2 BIG BANG IF YOUR SO SICK OF THEM NOT GIVING YOUR EXPECTATIONS!!! IF YOU COULD DO BETTER AND YOUR SO GREAT THEN DO IT OR PROVE IT,,
i love how you guys hate big bang but have like the best screne caps of them…anyway, BUY THE ALBUM. ITS WAY WORTH IT
suuuper cute!
i wanna jump on the big bang bus….sounds a little kinky!
i just noticed while watching thier mv, BB members eyes are all smiling (hope you get what i mean! hehe), unlike other boybands out there
WTH IS WRONG WITH THIS SITE????
FOR A SITE THAT’S SUPPOSED TO BE INFORMATIONAL, YOU ALL ARE SO BAISED!
This is so sloppy! Just give the facts, not your opinion because the last time I checked, this is called “Seoulbeats NEWS” meaning it’s meant for NEWS and not opinions! And this isn’t even supposed to be an opinion article.
WHY DON’T YOU GUYS SHAPE UP YOUR WRITING SKILLS.
And I think Big Bang did pretty well on this album and WORKED HARD considering they realeased and 3rd Mini Album, and 2nd Japanese Album, and another Korean album ALL IN ONE YEAR. Why don’t you try that?
you should brush up your english first, little kid.
‘BAISED’???
wth is that?
‘BIASED’ is the nearest word that i know
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