JYJ’s Junsu, ‘XIA’ releases full MV to “Incredible” feat. Quincy
I saw Quincy and was like “Who’s that??. Still don’t know who he is, but I gotta say I like him! Incredible features a cast of dancers and extras that are all of multiple racial backgrounds, none of which being Korean (At least not that I’ve seen). For a Kpop track that’s very odd, but I actually really like it. XIA is producing Korean Pop music but with a heavy Western twist. I mean Quincy looks Hispanic and his rapping part is entirely in English. And let me say again that this is a KOREAN Pop song. I think that’s really admirable, although a bit daring.
As an American I can appreciate the cross cultures. All non Korean fans of Kpop are a representation of the blending of cultures so it’s hard to dislike Incredible for that reason (and why would you?), but I wonder how native Korean fans will feel about this release. I mean Junsu is the only Asian in the MV, and if this didn’t have Korean lyrics you’d think it was something released here in the States. I don’t know how Korea will like that seeing as Incredible kind of takes the K out of Kpop, and to be honest I can understand why such a large homogeneous society like Korea would become upset at the lack of Korean representation in the video from a song that’s being promoted in their country. Junsu IS a member of JYJ though, so I’m sure they’ll still show him mad love.
To prevent this from becoming a super long wall of text I’ll end by saying I really like Incredible. I like the song, the MV, the featured non Korean artist and the overall American concept. I think it’s one of the strongest representations of Korean x Western culture in Kpop music I’ve seen ever, and I hope people (mostly native Korean fans) are ready for it. Props to Junsu for continuing to try to enter that American market!
(Source: CJESJYJ)