Prepare to dive deeper than the dazzling visuals of BTS V and IU‘s “Love Wins All” music video. Beyond the stunning cinematography and captivating storyline lies a treasure trove of hidden symbols and metaphors whispering about love, resistance, and hope in a dystopian world.
BTS V and IUÂ recently worked together on Love Wins All, their first official music video. This five-minute dystopian sci-fi short film, full of hidden depths, is a cinematic masterpiece that goes beyond just a music video. Few people are aware that Um Tae Hwa, the director of Concrete Utopia, has offered answers explaining the meaning and concept of the video, amidst the abundance of fan theories that have been making the rounds online in an effort to decode the song. Although the two K-pop stars play lovers in the video, it’s not your average love tale. The MV was made available from midnight KST on January 24.
BTS’ V and IU Love Wins All MV explained
The story of IU and BTS V, a couple who are injured and trying to flee from an unknown cube item in the woods, is told in the video. When they get there, they find a cold, deserted structure surrounded by heaps of tattered clothes. In a restaurant, V discovers a dusty camcorder while searching for evidence of other patrons. Following their peek into the camera, their reality shifts, and the music video appears to be alternating between the present and the past.
What is the cube-like object found in IU’s Love Wins All and BTS’s V?
Nemo is the name given by director Um Tae Hwa to the cube-shaped item. Some believe it to be a virus-infected zombie, while others worry it’s an extraterrestrial force. On the other hand, “the square can be understood as representing various forms of oppression and discrimination prevalent in our daily lives as well as discrimination against the main characters.”
Let’s now discuss the enigmatic camcorder, which completely changes the music video’s vibe. The scene seen on the camcorder’s screen depicts a world that was good before it was damaged, however the producers claim that the movie is set in the present. “The love filter is the lens on the camcorder. It can also be viewed as a crucial tool for seeing the beauty of the world outside of the characters’ exteriors and interiors.
Characters look and feel
Symbolic elements give IU and V’s battles more nuance. A faint chain around IU’s mouth suggests that communication is restricted, and V’s searing gaze hint at impending barriers. But they are bonded together like glue in their broken environment.
Why the tuxedo and bridal gown?
But why they choose to wear the bridal dress is a question that everyone has. “To symbolise the fruit of love, IU and V don tuxedos and wedding dresses that they found among the ruins in the movie’s closing scenes.” These traditional symbols, which represent freedom and happiness, are represented by the two as they engage in activities like singing and snapping pictures that would be challenging for them to carry out in their daily lives.
The resolution clarified
Regretfully, their bodies are destroyed by the harsh cube, leaving only their garments. They appear to be flying on the most recent video, indicating their freedom. The tuxedos and falling skirts make us ponder what really matters in life.
Also Read: 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RAM MANDIR INAUGURATION
