‘Is Alkagi becoming a global Meme ?’

No one could have imagined that’ K -pop fashionista ‘Miyawaki would show off’ Alkkagi ‘in her new music video.Since they have swept up various luxury brand models in less than a year since their debut, both inside and outside the industry are praising them as “a break from the norm.”

The comeback of the five-member female rookie group MEOVV is a hot topic.MEOVV, also known as the girl group of famous producer Teddy, made a comeback after five months by releasing a new song, “HANDS UP” on the afternoon of the 28th.

‘ Hands Up ‘, released as a pre-release of their first mini-album in May, quickly became the center of attention with its music video featuring extraordinary visuals.’ Alkkagi ‘, which was once a’ national pastime ‘for all ages through a variety show hosted by comedian Choi Yang-rak, appeared as a key device, successfully capturing the attention of fans both domestically and internationally.

‘ Alkkagi ‘, where you flick your fingers on a Go board to knock away your opponent’s stones, is receiving an explosive response, especially from overseas fans, who say it is a ‘first-time-seeing sight’.

Less than a day after the music video was released, people are showing off their skills with “Alkkagi” on social media, and some are even giving reviews saying, “This is the most shocking thing since the finger snap” from the Marvel legend movie “Avengers,” which seems to be inspired by the “fingers” that are the core of this play.The finger snap is an act in which Thanos, the main villain of “Avengers,” snaps his fingers to unleash incredible power.


Meanwhile, the new music video of Miyawaki, which is a hot topic for “Alkkagi,” is garnering attention from fans around the world by featuring various settings filled with oriental colors.In relation to this, some are calling it “MZ version orientalism,” which is closer to the younger generation’s eye level, by recalling the modern orientalism that Jennie showed in the song “Zen.”

Miao, who made a splash with ‘Hands Up’, will make a comeback on May 12 with their first mini-album.Miao debuted in September of last year with the same name as their group, ‘Miao’.Miao, which is affiliated with The Black Label, is a group planned by producer Teddy, who created many of the popular songs of 2NE1 and BLACKPINK.


Reporter Heo Min- mignon@donga.com

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