I'm so sorry that I have neglected this blog for a year! I know, I know. My blogs aren't popular at all, so why am I even trying? It's something that I've been wanting to try ever since my fellow AFF-ers tried blogging, so I thought, "Why not give it a shot?"
And here I am, giving it a shot. ^-^ So, I was hoping to do a review for EXO's "Overdose," but I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of reviews on that already. Instead, I will do a review on Infinite's "Last Romeo," which was released yesterday on YouTube. Here is the video, if you want to check it out! ^-^
SONG
Let me be the first to say it: I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I cannot express how much I love this song and its use of brass, strings, electric guitar, and piano gave it a very orchestral vibe. I know that others have probably commented on this vibe, but I will give my own opinions about it. Yes, we have already seen other groups use these instruments such as in B2ST's "Fiction", Super Junior M's "Swing", and DBSK's "Something". Other groups like BAP and Topp Dogg have used Korean instruments in their music such as the gayageum (string) and janggu (percussion). In fact, the orchestra vibe isn't new to the KPop scene. But, what I loved about Infinite was that they stayed true to their style. You can take one listen to this song and say that it is Infinite's song. It does not remind me of another song and that in itself is amazing in the KPop industry, where copyright issues flutter from one group to the next. (Excuse me for sounding rash, but I'm being realistic here...)
I love that each member had a distinct part, even Sungjong and Sungyeol, because that made their presences in the group all the more important. Just like "Before the Dawn," I took an immediate liking to the song. Without looking at the lyrics, it's the type of song that would make me go out to play on a rainy day. The neukkim, or the feel, of the song is very... bright. I don't even think that's the right word. I'm an English major and I can't even find the right word to describe this neukkim. Let's say that this song moves me to dance. Anyone who knows me personally can testify about my lack of dancing skills. I have two left feet, to say the least, haha. Anyway, those are my thoughts on the song. What do you think?
VIDEO
As per usual, Infinite's dancing is flawless. I can't comment on that because, well, I'm a horrible dancer. XD But, really, I've always love Infinite's dances because are always clean-cut. They are powerful and well-orchestrated and this dance isn't any different. Though, I do have a comment on this. It's not as great as "Before the Dawn" or "Paradise". Please don't hate me for this because this is solely my opinion. It is still a very good, very clean, dance, but nothing stood out to me. Perhaps the live performances of this song may be better and, as we know, Infinite is amazing live. (I've seen them in concert once and was blown away. They have a really grand presence onstage, especially Woohyun. ^-^)
Since Woohyun is my bias, I had mixed feelings of seeing him interact with an actress, even if they didn't even get to hold hands. Oh, well, it's not like I can do anything about it. I'm just a fangirl who loves him from afar, haha. But, seriously, I really liked this video's concept. Think about it. Millions of Romeos have passed in this world and to be the last one is quite extraordinary. What does being a "Romeo" entail? First, you must be handsome. Then, you must be rich. Finally, you must have an undying love for a Juliet you can never be with. I thought that the video portrayed that wanting feeling very well. The desire to be with your loved one is so strong that you blow up a library by yelling at the ceiling. Yes, that "library-exploding" scene is quite familiar, but who am I to judge? Woohyun looked pretty Romeo-esque doing it. Haha, all jokes aside, I appreciated this music video mainly because it portrayed Infinite for who they are: our last Romeos. (Now that I think about it, that's kinda romantic. Shakespeare would be pleased. XD)
MEMBERS
Kim Sunggyu. I don't know why, but even though I prefer Woohyun's voice and everything over Sunggyu, there's just something about this Hamster that I really love. He may be a very flawed leader and is frequently faced with mutiny from his members, but that's what makes him so... endearing. Attractive isn't the right word because there are other things that are attractive about him, yet those are the very reasons why he isn't my bias. But, the reason why I find Sunggyu so endearing is because he's sincere. In everything he does, he's sincere. ("60 Seconds" is a great example of this.) I could feel it in this video. No matter what he does, he sings with genuine passion and a fierce determination that makes him stand out from the rest.
Jang Dongwoo. This dude never fails to amuse me. No, he isn't my bias and no, I don't find him the least bit attractive in terms of looks. But, he raps and dances like a boss. He has this stare that kinda hits you in a spot where he leaves you no choice, but to watch whatever he's doing. It's amazing! If you haven't gotten that vibe from him yet, perhaps this video will make you experience it. What I like about him is his 180-degree switch from cute to charismatic when he is onstage. I've watched several (maybe more than several, haha) Infinite reality and variety shows and I really like his derpy, always-smiling self. But, this video reminded me about why I like his music video and onstage self more. He has such a powerful stage presence that... it's really hard for me to explain this because I've been only to one live performance, but I think that he leaves an impact on everyone, no matter who is watching him. He definitely left an impression on me in this video.
Ah, Nam Woohyun. What don't I love about this guy? Handsome, great at singing, great at dancing, great at acting, and has an infinite amount of aegyo. He's well known for his awesome performances onstage and heart-throwing, eye-smiling fanservices offstage. I always admire his ability to capture the hearts of many with a simple smile or wave. Am I in love? Goodness, I have to stop fangirling over this guy. >.< All this mushy stuff aside, I really appreciated his acting skills in here. I thought that he, L, and Sungyeol match the "Romeo" concept the best. He didn't have to hold the girl in order for us to know that he was in love with her. He didn't have to kiss her for us to know that he needed her to be whole again. Well, perhaps the exploding library gave us away to his true feelings about being apart from her, but you know what I mean. I really want to see whether or not he pursues an acting career because I'm sure that he would do well if he did.
I wish Hoya had more presence in this video. :( I didn't notice him as much as I usually would in other Infinite music videos.
As aforementioned, I'm glad that Sungyeol had more of a presence in this video. I know that he's usually considered, "the tall one" or "the funny one," but I can now dub him as "the charismatic one." I love his expressions in the video; they were so filled with passion and angst and hurt, I just wanted to hug him. But, he would probably be like, "What the heck? Who are you?" He was very manly in this video. I don't know why, but he has climbed a bit higher in my bias list. :) That one line he sings was nice. I think it balanced the whole song and without it, the song wouldn't be as amazing. I think this video shows him as a singer and dancer, not only "the tall one." He finally has a presence in the group. :)
L is quite handsome. Yes, I admit it. His singing has improved, too. I have nothing against him... though, I have nothing to say about him, either. >.<
Sungjong is, for once in my eyes, a man. I'm sorry to say, but I've always viewed him as a boy, even though he is the same age as me. He had a very manly aura in this video and his drilling stare is forever embedded in my cerebrum. Haha, anyway, as the maknae, I never thought much of him, but he's really talented. He holds a strong role in the group even when he doesn't sing much. Although he is often out-shined by Hoya and Dongwoo in dancing, he dances pretty well and I respect him for that.
Okay, I'm so sorry for a lackluster review... I'm not an expert in anything KPop. I'm merely a fangirl expressing my views... Don't hate me too much because this is all my opinion and not the opinion of the masses. I am a Inspirit myself, so I do love these guys! I would appreciate it if you leave a comment on the bottom because everyone loves comments. Anyway, thank you for reading!
Always,
nasomi2011
