Um, kinda.
Cable channel Mnet premiered its new show on October 25, Band of Brothers, in which Super Junior members Kang-in and Hee-chul, and Trax boys Jay and Jung-mo, decided to come together Beatles-style.
First, they adopted the early-Beatles look with the straight-cut hair and the black suits, with Hee-chul channeling Ringo Starr behind the drums, Kang-in as Paul McCartney, Jay as John Lennon, and Jung-mo as George Harrison. (Anyone else wincing at the travesty?) As part of the project, they sang some Beatles tunes and even shot a music video.
I don’t think it’s a bad idea, but I don’t think they actually “got” what it means to become the Beatles other than dressing in a costume and singing along like a cover band. (See in the clip below. I think it’s part cute, and part cringingly embarrassing.)
Aside from the Beatles aspect, though, it’s usually a lot more fun watching these idol boys in reality projects rather than, say, performing onstage. I suppose that’s why the kpop machine is built around the cult of personality much more than musicality.
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Tags: cable programs, Kim Heechul, reality shows, Super Junior
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I’m cringing with you..
I like Heechul (don’t really know the rest of them) and want to say something to compliment him, but this is just embarrassing. I don’t know what made them go with this concept, but as a huge fan of The Beatles.. I don’t really have anything positive to say.
I completely agree with you about the personality thing though.. Many times I find myself liking artists/actors for who they are rather than their skills. haha;;;
Yes, it’s hard not to cringe. I’m a HUGE fan of The Beatles too, and frankly, I do not like this “imitation” of them at all. But this is only a personal opinion. Haha, I don’t want to offend all the Super Junior fans out there.
it’s quite watchable if seen as a reality show (boyband members put up to challenge of referencing something out of their league…)
the songwriting is so strong, their beauty even comes through any butchering
Anyone who likes the Beatles is okay in my book. The boys, themselves, were often put into the position of playing dress up and clowning through photo-ops etc. They’d probably be the first ones laughing along with the bit. Of all of the great music that Beatles made that has remained such a staple in the soundtrack of my life, I think I like the “mop top” era the best. Seeing them imitated in those suits from the black and white age brought a smile to my eyes.
As for my ears, didn’t those Beatles cuts playing in the background sound great?!!
are they imitating FT Island next???lol
It’s a valiant effort, I guess. Though a bit hard to watch. I totally want to see them do “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. XD
i AM a super junior fan, but choose not to watch this, LOL.
You made several points that I agree with wholeheartedly. First, that they were imitating the Beatles without really understanding who they were and what they meant. I suppose it’s superficially entertaining as is, but I think it would be a lot more fun and interesting if they were trying to create something that reflected the that era and music.
(I guess I should qualify this by saying that I just finished watching the season finale of Mad Men. So I could be taking this waaayy to seriously.)
Second of all, in an era where variety shows are the primary way singers communicate with their fans, K-pop absolutely has become more focused on personality than talent as a result. K-pop is fun, but it’s nice to remind yourself how good music can be. That’s why I was SO GLAD to hear that Clazziquai came out with a new album. What a breath of fresh air!
hmmmm…..
What.. Is it..
I love Heechul and everything, but somebody needs to tell him that you don’t your your right stick in a traditional grip.
I was cringing too.
I really am a Super Junior fan – Heechul and Kangin, especially! But I don’t think I can keep watching this show.
Jungmo & X-mas’s short “Let It Be” was pretty good. But.
During the perfomance at the end I was clutching my face and grimacing. Maybe it won’t be so bad once they move on to other bands. Because while I love SuJu, I WORSHIP The Beatles.
bahaha. I so agree about kpop being a cult of personality. Because I’m not gonna lie. That’s the only reason I like super junior. For their personalities. Not so much for their music. It’s like…yeah, they seem like theyd be cool/fun people to be around. But I’m not going to be like, getting all hardcore excited when they release a cd or anything.
oh god forgive these kids, for they do not know what they’re doing
lol.. i don’t think they know what they doing