Bright and sweet!

I like how this MV has some visual similarities and ties to Taemin and Key’s MVs. Those being IDEA, the vacant expressions of the patrons in the similar bar with the mask kidnappers/bad guys and BAD LOVE strange/alien enemies, gooey green mess on the walls and retro whismy.

Of course it’s SHINee so it would have similarities and SM but I love seeing the familiar styles as it connects their worlds! And just to add that Minho’s heartbreak MV had a ‘real world’ similarity to Key’s HATE THAT and slightly Taemin’s ADVICE.

Onew is such a staple. Whenever I hear his voice I just feel good. A cute, fun, silly but artistic MV!

Note: As usual I might add more later! I paused the MV at the enemies dancing hall chainsaw scenes as I HAD to write down the thoughts ASAP! This is just similarities and not what I got story wise but I don’t think it’ll be as deep as I go with other MV’s which is aways nice because its hard work haha! Edits are under the notes.

Okay some story notes.

Each time Onew roles the dice he is a new (haha) person. Not soul wise but status. He tries to navigate the different circles but the only person to not be masked and like him is the girl who keeps being pulled away from him.

I think it’s showing the struggles one does to play the part to enter a world where they are deemed worth enough to be seen but even then because its not you everyone is strange and there is a disconnect. It shows how people can be judged by their appearance and blocked from progressing, including in love. They chase him away constantly and try to frighten him off, even though she herself doesn’t want to be in this hellish hotel (social group) and needs Onew.

But people often decide the fate of others, even though they’ll say its easy just do what you want the pressures of life really don’t make a simple thing easy. The simple thing being walking away from the masked thugs and soulless people to Onew.

It shows more often than note you have to just get lucky in life to get what you want which is extremely unfair but trying is always worthwhile, especially for something important and priceless like love.

It also shows that you don’t need a hero to save you. That just having the support of someone who is there can give you the courage to be your own hero.

She managed to get the strength to fight back because Onew was doing his best for her and that you can make your own luck by being tenacious and brave.

It’s about changing perspectives, (the shoe on the other foot), can improve your chances. We all see that Onew sees her trapped in the hotel. But what if she just needed Onew to be brave himself to take a chance for her, for her to be with him.

Trusting people is hard, even ones we fancy so putting yourself out their like Onew is a huge sign of showing trust and love. After all taking a chance for love is always a risk. We see Onew come into danger multiple times but she showed it was worth it.

Lastly looks can be deceiving. They both saved each other. Even though she looked more in danger it was actually Onew who was in more trouble than she was and rather then act the part she fought for him too. Love is equal. It’s hard to get the balance right but effort is important. Like the effort Onew took to get to her, she repaid that effort by working hard and saving him which rewarded both of them by escaping together.

They both took a chance for each other. They showed that they are serious and that it’s not just a little game of trying to get 'lucky’.

Onew is no Key nor Taemin, but he doesn’t have to be. With Dice, the Shinee leader has finally come out of his shell and found a retro-inspired but still timeless pop sound that suits him to a tee, propelling him to solo stardom in his own right. 

Onew Unlocks His Most Authentic Self in “Dice”

Onew Unlocks His Most Authentic Self in “Dice”

Known as both the vocal powerhouse of Shinee and as one per his own solo career, Onew’s small but stately discography still seemed to be missing something that his fellow Shinee members had already established: an infallible, unmistakable identity that stood out amongst the crowd and differentiated himself from his own members as a single, separate entity. 

K-Pop Debuts and Comebacks for the 3rd Week of April 2022 (April 11-17 2022)

Apr 11

EPEX - Anthem of Teen Spirit

The controversial song and MV (referencing genocide) can be found here.

ONEW - DICE

SHINee’s leader ONEW is back in this fun and laid back solo track.

Apr 12

BE'O - LOVE me

Rapper BE'O is back in this catchy banger.

DKZ - Cupid

Rising boy band DKZ returns in this soft and charming song.

DREAMCATCHER - MAISON

Dreamcatcher makes an impactful and dramatic comeback with this gorgeous MV.

MONSTA X - You Problem

Popular boy band MONSTA X makes an English comeback in this retro jam.

Apr 13

Jessi - ZOOM

Queen Jessi returns with another confident and addictive bop.

KINGDOM - PROMISE

Underrated historical themed boy band KINGDOM is back in this historical K-Drama OST piece.

Apr 14

JUST B - RE=LOAD

Rookie boy band JUST B is back in this catchy dance track.

Apr 15

Onestar X PARK WOOJIN - How About Me

GP999 vocal trainer Onestar collabs with AB6IX’s PARK WOOJIN in this sweet duet.

SEVENTEEN - Darl+ing

Popular boy band SEVENTEEN returns with an English track.

Apr 16

No releases.

Apr 17

WOOKS - DEMON

This alt RnB song and MV can be found here.

What is your favourite release of the week?