Which of these locations would you like to visit someday?
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Sometimes all we need to do is get rid of everything and escape to a beautiful place, especially in everything that is happening around the world. Regrettably, due to COVID-19, travel is not really a desirable option-but this does not mean that we cannot dream and save the adventure until a good day, hopefully soon. Fortunately, we have some K-pop stars who provide us with perfect aesthetic music videos that allow us to travel alone, imagine, and experience thrilling locations, albeit in a virtual environment.
Here are some of the MVs with amazing locations and fun activities you can do alone and add to your bucket list!
Sample all kinds of delicious food like IU in “Every end of the day”
IU not only sang this unforgettable song to us, but she also made us want to pack up and explore the streets of colorful houses on both sides of the video. The picturesque place is Burano, an island very close to Venice, consisting of canals, bridges, colorful houses, and buildings. In one scene, IU tried a variety of authentic Italian cuisine: pasta, seafood and vegetables, and red berry desserts. Who needs a partner when travel may be so delicious?
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Drive to the desert like Taeyeon in “Why”
It has been four years since its release, but Taeyeon's song "Why" is still a popular song, and it is still a related song. Her music videos are more iconic. She relaxes by the swimming pool alone and enjoys the sun without worries in the world. The video also showed her driving into the desert, away from her worries. The video was shot in California, and it resonated well with us and reminded people to cheer up from time to time.
If you are not going to the hot desert, Taeyeon is her aesthetic queen, and she can offer another option: in the video of the film "I", crossing the vast green land of New Zealand. Here, you can enjoy the sunset, breathe in the fresh air, and get lost in nature while healing your mind, body, and spirit. You may also get to know this amazing place through MAMAMOO's video "Starry Night", which was also shot in different locations in the same country/region, which is equally amazing.
Live in a palace like Jennie in “Solo”
Jennie not only sang about being solo, but she also showed us how inviting it is to freely do things alone in her music video: dance like no one’s watching (literally), sleep in, lounge on the pool, and explore your surroundings. The MV was shot entirely in London, with locations that Jennie made even more interesting with her presence and gorgeous designer outfits. It’s the ultimate solo travel moment done in style. She gives the best mood in her lyrics too: “This time I’m only looking at me, myself and I…. I want to go far away, I want to shine brightly.”
Watch a musical performance in an empty theater like Jessi in “Who dat B”
The location for this video is undisclosed, but its luxe surroundings, awe-inspiring baroque-style room, and amazing views from the rooftop of a cathedral make us want to put on a long gown and party like Jessi did all on her own. The fierce song also featured the rapper-singer in a theater where she is both the audience and the performer. With her bedazzled dress and diamond accessories, she looked like a queen who owned the place. She’s powerful and unapologetic about it. After all, as she says in her lyrics, “I ain’t got time for haters.”
Relax in an infinity pool overlooking the mountain and seas like Hwasa in “LMM”
South Korea may be known for its modern, cosmopolitan capital city, but some of its islands are hidden gems when it comes to travel. Hwasa’s video for “LMM” is proof of this as it was filmed in an island resort called the Kosmos off the east coast of South Korea. True to its name, the resort gives its guests the best of both worlds: contemporary architecture and the beauty of nature. Its name is also derived from the view at night where one can see the sky filled with stars. In the video, Hwasa has her moments of solitude in this otherworldly place, and who can blame her if she wants to stay here all by herself?
Be one with nature like YooA in “Bon Voyage”
Befitting of YooA’s overall concept for her solo debut, “Bon Voyage” tells the story of a young woman finding herself in nature and adventure. The filming location of the MV is estimated to be Bijarim-ro, Jeju Island and it features YooA transforming into a forest nymph in unforgettable locations like the sunflower fields, ocean, and green forest. It’s making us want to kick off our heels, go barefoot, and feel nature healing our woes away!
Do all the best travel activities like Suzy in “Holiday”
From walking on a white-sand desert, going for a ride in a boat and a small plane over the sea, swimming and sunbathing in the tropics, Suzy has done it all in this vacation grande that more than fits her song titled “Holiday.” The music video was shot in many scenic locations including Long Beach, California, and the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. She is definitely a travel and fashion inspiration!
