Top 10 Favorite MV/Teasers of 2017

this is originally an annual thread i posted on twitter at the end of every year, basically to sum up my best picks of mvs/teasers that got released during that period. so without further ado, here's my top 10 clips of 2017 (not in chronological order):

1. dont wanna cry (svt)
i think its safe to say that the entire al1 project has been one of vm's best works to date. love the solemn atmosphere from the long shots which creates a fitting complement to the comeback theme itself. it expresses longing, loneliness, desperation, but also hope to keep going. 

2. flight log arrival trailer (got7)

A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE? the combination of lush, dazzling landscape shots and existential crisis creates one whole dreamy yet eerie vibe. where the oscar at tho.

3. yes no maybe (suzy)

a heavily wong kar wai inspired work; evoking 90s hong kong cinema style via intentionally grainy film textures, blur effects and saturated color schemes to portray her emotions. nice one!

4. singing in the rain (jinsoul)

queen of aquatic life, queen of metallic eyebrows, queen of dancing on the water bc walking on water is too old school.

5. the.the.the (yongguk & shihyun)

clever play with shadows and lighting as subtle expression for night ambience, also the usage of boxed set and symmetrical shapes feel so modern and visually pleasing.

6. gashina (sunmi)

this year's theme song slash liberating anthem truly comes in the finest form. from léon: the professional reference to creepyyeha body suit? iconic!

7. dream in a dream (ten)

more like art within an art? the visual execution lives up the title perfectly, the dreamy colors and smoky effects make u feel like drowning in a state of peaceful subconscious. also ten is a king and thats that!

8. move (taemin)

this goes without saying i believe. like whom else got the nerve to pull a margiela-esque mask in a sci fi dystopian landscape? taemin is truly da shit.

9. peek a boo (red velvet)

ive said this once but imma say it again that if i were to direct an mv this is the closest outcome as it may get. we love horror b-movies archetypes and the concept of man sacrifice for sisterhood.

10. ending credit (uhm junghwa)

last but not least the queen herself! the velvet body suit itself is enough to bring this work of art into my list and thats all about it lads!