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Fans may be reminded of PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” when they watch actor and balladeer Lim Chang Jung‘s “Open the Door” music video. However, all of that melts away after watching ten seconds of “Open the Door” (working english title).
For starters, unlike PSY’s “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman,” Lim Chang Jung portrays the character of a veteran singer or a man of high moral character, who corrects or admonishes individuals who appear to have forgotten the manners, ettiquette and values upheld by the older generation, whereas PSY has previously assumed characters that are quite the opposite yet endearing all the same.
For example, Lim Chang Jung covers a cycling female in a long winter coat when the old men are caught ogling at her figure at the gym – and he does it with a slick side-part that appears to represent his alter-ego of sorts. In another scene, he reprimands a couple for covering their food with MSG and serving it to guests in their restaurant. You won’t be able to stop grinning at all the silly situations he encounters and how he comes to the rescue of the victim, whether they ask for his help or not!
If you don’t catch it at first, the opening scene is where Lim Chang Jung greets his NH Media label mates, the boys of U-KISS, only to be ignored and made the butt of jokes because he is a veteran singer. That is to say, he is uncool, unpolished and outdated. However, all of that changes when a white glow suddenly surrounds Lim Chang Jung and his hairstyle changes to a neat side-part. He then proceeds to put the junior artists in their place by tossing water over their food and breaking someone’s handheld gaming console. It appears to work, for when he reverts back to himself, he is welcomed into the group and affectionately offered snacks and back massages.
The song carries an addictive beat and is composed in a style reminiscent of the old Trot songs that used to be popular back in the day, but is brilliantly mixed with electronic beats that will having you rocking in your chair. The viral video has produced a strong positive reaction from netizens who are praising Lim Chang Jung’s sense of humor and comical performance.
As for the title of the song, “Open the Door” – Lim Chang Jung encourages the average shut-in or homebody to “open the door” to escape the boring, mundane and insufferable in exchange for the sunshine, nightlife and all other possibilities waiting for them right outside their door.
Other featured guests besides U-KISS in this hilarious music video include: Kim Su Ro, Lee Jong Hyuk, Bobby Kim, Kim Jae Dong, Bang Eun Hee, DJ.DOC’s Kim Chang Ryul, Lee Ha Neul, Jung Jae Yong, Yoo Se Yoon, Super Junior’s Heechul, Solbi and many more!
“Open the door” will be available for download from various music sites starting October 30!
Source: Soompi & NHMedia2013
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Date: 2013-10-31 09:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-31 09:59 pm (UTC)this video is so freaking epic and the dance!
This made me crack up so much and it's so freaking awesome! THERE'S SO MANY THINGS I WANNA SAY ABOUT THIS MV BUT IDK WHERE TO START CAUSE THIS IS THE BEST MV OF 2013
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Date: 2013-10-31 10:06 pm (UTC)Please become viral
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-31 11:58 pm (UTC)(I just listened to it and it will probably be stuck in my head now)
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Date: 2013-11-05 10:17 pm (UTC)but yes, i really like that one too lol good song to drive to.
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:48 pm (UTC)But funny that... Kim Chang Ryul (the guy featured in this song and the video), Wonder Boyz is his boy group.
So yea....
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:20 pm (UTC)from popgasa (http://popgasa.com/2013/10/30/lim-chang-jung-feat-kim-chang-ryul-open-the-door-new-vers-%EB%AC%B8%EC%9D%84-%EC%97%AC%EC%8B%9C%EC%98%A4/)
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-31 11:02 pm (UTC)ppl rly need to see the live version too
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:12 pm (UTC)the filming must been really fun
Date: 2013-10-31 11:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-31 11:14 pm (UTC)The dance, his face, all the cameos.. LOVE IT!
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:30 pm (UTC)JUNSU APPA !!!! HEECHUL OPPA!!!!
pretty funny, im dont think it wont go viral outside of korea though. but the video is so cute! :3
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:35 pm (UTC)awesome
fantastic
babyI was just recovering from fangirling over Daniel Choi and BAM, HEECHUL!
Loved it
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:45 pm (UTC)OMFG HEECHUL AT THE END?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
this rocked - i laughed a TON
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:50 pm (UTC)lmao this mv was funny
that stare is great
i hope this goes viral
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Date: 2013-10-31 11:59 pm (UTC)This was glorious!
Idk why but i've always thought Lim Chang jung was a ballad singer.
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Date: 2013-11-01 08:10 am (UTC)But is that Kwangsoo or someone who just looks like him? In one of the dance scenes wearing black?
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Date: 2013-11-02 03:48 am (UTC)(Well, the vocal style is trot-esque so that counts, I guess.)
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