KPOP Songs with Powerful Social Messages [Part 5]

[@micronesian1211]

*_I keep forgetting Baepsae has a deep meaning every time I see their choreography_*

[@amayaerin]

Lol same 😂

[@staygold4023]

Same 😂

[@slaycgirlsitsgoingdown9800]

Same😂

[@joannamart6262]

Babe by Hyuna I feel like Babe is about how the industry both infantilizes and sexualizes idols, esp female idols. The age goes down, and each age number corresponds to something important in her life. When the age reaches 15 (the age she debuted as), she walks off the set of the music video entirely. She's stuck in a box and has to act sexy, and when the box opens she's on a tricycle with pigtails, but with black lipstick and large hoop earings; aka being both mature and innocent. That's how the public always percieves her. Then she's in a school girl outfit, which is basically a crop top and a short skirt. Doesn't get more on the nose than that. The music video and the lyrics in their entirety are filled with symbolism for me.

[@Lucychan29]

Wow, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. I'll be sure to include this song in the next part!

[@chynee56]

Two more that have pretty similar meanings are: Babe by Hyuna- summed up it's about how the kpop industry forces female idols to act younger and younger, to keep some sort of gross power dynamic and 23 by IU- about IU's confusion as a maturing young woman and also a public figure. A lot of the song is her questioning whether she wants to keep her "pure, innocent" image or if that's just what the industry expects of her, or if she truly wants to become more mature and sensual or if that's just what society is forcing her to be Otherwise Pallet by IU is kind of a resolution to 23. It's basically IU saying that she's a little older, more mature, and she feels more secure and comfortable in who she is. To me, I find this song incredibly reassuring and comforting.

[@Lucychan29]

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed explanations. I'll be sure to include both songs in the next part! ✨

[@yamilopez2333]

I actually think Hyuna's babe is dedicated to E'dawn. Since she's said before how he and Hui make her feel younger.

[@abivogelsang9330]

Tbh, there's nothing more that I want to do than to go up to Chan and thank him for everything he has done for Stray Kids and Stay's like myself. My Pace really helped me in life to stop comparing myself to other people around me that are better than me. Thank you for everything Stray Kids!!!

[@Maya-jg4zx]

I feel like most BTS songs have deep meanings and their songs are always healing for people like me. And, encourage people to do their best.

[@miv6036]

there are many stray kids songs similar to these concepts, pls try to look into them if u have time:) thx

[@hannah-elea]

Did you mean; The entire B.A.P, BTS and Stray Kids discography?

[@jungkookieobba3136]

i agree soo much all bts and skz songs are too meaningful to be left out :)

[@nat-zh7ce]

loona too*

[@nat-zh7ce]

add wjsn :)

[@lucysjams]

Yeah back then with BTS...but after Dynamite everything changed

[@hannah-elea]

@@lucysjams i wouldn’t say that. i think the BE album has great lyricism. the english trio is just…idk i guess good vibes and fun? but dis-ease, for example, has some genius wordplay and a great message

[@maky_tbz4999]

Young Forever BTS is an amazing and really meaningful song. It deserves to be in here. It’s probably one of the most meaningful songs BTS have written and sung/rapped. Please look further into these songs and artists. It can really help and thank you for this. Love ya.

[@m-4426]

stray kids entire discography- 💔

[@juntuck]

Mino wrote ‘Have a good day’for ladies code’s eunb

[@aerithofmyore]

😢😢

[@eupi2798]

You give me so much more music to listen to haha XD Also another song is Lie by Jimin that talks about a fight with insecurities to the point they swallow you up :) I hope I see a part 6 as well in the future, keep up the good work! Edit: Tbh the whole Stray Kids, BTS and BAP discography but yeah everyone said it already :')

[@Lucychan29]

Thank you so much!

[@eupi2798]

No problem x3

[@bablymishra5115]

Hellevator - STRAY KIDS

[@ASH-tw4jc]

Sorry about my grammar here in adavance but: I just stumbled upon your channel and I really like this series, I know you already used some of Stray Kids', and a lot of B.A.P's, songs but you should definetely keep including them. For Stray Kids my suggestions would be Grow Up, which is basically about reassuring one that they're doing well just as they are and that it's okay to take your time (similar to My Pace) and Voices, which is about people around oneself and voices inside their head telling them what to do and manipulating them. Insomnia, as the title already suggests, is about Insomnia and Question is about finding oneself, etc... Their whole discography is great You should also consider 3RACHA, it would take too long to talk about it all but one of my personal favourites is Broken Compass (and 42 is also relevant for this video series, it talks about finding a meaning in life and it criticizes the way money controls the world) For B.A.P definetely Ribbon in the Sky, another tribute to the Sewol Ferry Tragedy Also Sleep in the Car by MAMAMOO which is about beauty standarts in the Kpop industry And you could include Holland. Not only is there great representation in the MVs, but while I'm Not Afraid talks about being your true self, I'm So Afraid talks about being afraid to be yourself because you're scared of being discriminated against + If You Do by GOT7, it talks about manipulative relationships

[@Lucychan29]

Thank you so much for the detailed suggestions, I will make sure to include the songs you recommended to me and I hope you keep looking forward to future parts to these series.

[@deadchannel6886]

when i heard epiphany i straight up threw my phone and screeched

[@lululd1658]

Our page - SHINee 🙏

[@lisahoughton3262]

B.A.P Entire Discography 💚

[@blairszjones9070]

lisa houghton B.A.P's main vocalist/rapper is anti black though so

[@lisahoughton3262]

Senator Blair Main Vocalist is Daehyun and Main Rapper is Yongguk, Neither are Racist or Anti Black What in the world were you trying to do with this lie. 🤔

[@blairszjones9070]

Yongguk literally said he feels like a black person and has highly recommended books written by white supremacists

[@lisahoughton3262]

Senator Blair Wtf you on about what your saying is incorrect and not nice please shut up, He never said that like no evidence would show that your most likely misunderstanding him.

[@Heart_Nattie]

Senator Blair Stop spreading lies. Go somewhere else.

[@freshbreadroll8392]

Girls' Generation Into The New World 10 cm Help BTS 21st Century Girl Holland Neverland, Im Not Afraid, Im So Afraid Epik High Home Is Far Away Mad Clown Love Is A Dog From Hell (music video) Yoonmirae No Gravity EXO Cant Bring Me Down Pentagon Runaway

[@Lucychan29]

stressed, depressed but music obssesed thanks for the suggestions, I’ll make sure to include them in future parts of these series after I do my research to really understand what message the songs try to convey. 🤗

[@Heart_Nattie]

EXO's/ BTS's and Girls Generation's were in previous parts

[@thek-corner7278]

An interesting point to “I Will Show You” is that Ailee also tried to make it in the American music industry before the kpop music industry. The song “I Will Dhow You” could also be interpreted as a “see what you missed out on” kind of song targeted at the American music industry.

[@yvesforbesfloresiii461]

I feel like Marionette by Stellar can also be a metaphorical representation of them being like marionettes controlled by their masters when they were forced by their company to do an extremely sexy and provocative concept

[@rosiethrowitback4069]

If you make another video, I recommend Dean's Instagram, Mamamoo Moonbyul(feat. Seulgi)'s Selfish, and Wow Thing by Seulgi, SinB, Chungha and Soyeon

[@MrsSouthAsiaUniverse]

One Day At A Time by ATEEZ: it is song which tells us that's it's okay to take our time. That you when you feel scared or overwhelmed, you just need to hold on tight, say the word and you'll be fine. That they'll be there for you forever. You just to take it slow. Everything is going to end for sure. So don't let it get you down. It's alright to ask for help. That you've come so far and you aren't alone in this.. Sometimes we just need a helping hand and we'll be fine.. this song comforts me do much. It tells me that it's alright, even if it's the storm outside, even if I'm broken, even when the rain's pouring, it won't last forever. It'll only get better from here.

[@sadpigeon8756]

Another song could be Home by Tablo. It talks about having depression and feeling so down or numb that it becomes normal.

[@ana-dp2ns]

You just earned yourself a new subscriber

[@Lucychan29]

NCT zen thank you! I really appreciate it 💜

[@onjokemita1867]

You made me discover a bunch of good songs through this series, thanks a lot ! Since it just came out, i would add loco and baekhyun’s collab to the list Also, a lot of songs by Jonghyun deserve their place i think, like hashtag, elevator, end of a day, lonely etc

[@Lucychan29]

I've not heard Loco and Baekhyun's collab yet, but i'll make sure to check it out. I'll also make sure to include more of Jonghyun's solo work, because I do know more of his songs are about important issues. Thank you for watching! 😄

[@staygold4023]

I can’t listen to magic shop the same way anymore after knowing the meaning of it

[@simransalonivasant2747]

I love the list! I listened to the other parts as well :) Can I recommend some songs? BAP's One shot and Skydive are very meaning and also Stray Kid's Young Wings :)

[@thek-corner7278]

Stray Kids’ Hellevator and District 9 as well

[@hyuneeune8551]

Some songs of day6 really hits the spots too

[@sopphua]

Stray kids should be the whole video

[@katzura_3507]

Like I'm still stucked on the fact that every BTS song have a powerful meaning. Even fun songs. ( Except War of Hormones obviously)

[@CupKanime]

Omg idk A.C.E- Calling was about that & I listen to it everyday

[@nejiten00]

Hi, I just want to say that I love the idea of these videos! and I don't know if you want to make another video, but if you do you should check out some older kpop songs like H.O.T - git it up, we are the future and I Yah or Shinhwa's The resolver, all your dreams and Sechs Kies - 학원별곡 (sorry I dont know the english title of this song -> someone translated the lyrics in the comments) or Seo taeji and the boys - come back home. These are just some suggestions :) keep up the good work!!

[@ZERO_ULTRA]

The entire DBSK and JYJ discrography basicly.

[@stigma-287]

I totally did not came here to find songs I can cry to

[@dxrkrose858]

*All a.c.e songs are about strong meanings tho*

[@DEEJAYNH10]

Hey im late for this but can you please make a playlist of songs that aren't about love and and talk abt fighting/overcoming (to) your dreams

[@marianellagrandon5019]

B.A.P

[@michaelbier7837]

I see I.N. I click

[@funsizedchan9177]

LMAOO same

[@mlkscloud]

MY AILEE QUEEN I-

[@minatozakijihyo9646]

You forgot 'ONE IN A MILLION' by TWICE... yea

[@ash_ley7628]

N.O -BTS

[@Calyr3x]

Have a good day by winner is jpop (the Songs in Japanese)

[@koreangirlsify]

anyone knows what song is this 0:19

[@CC-mc3zf]

BTS Jin- Epiphany

[@JamesWilliams-vs6od]

Epiphany

[@bahar7116]

3:06 this song is about one of the ex ladies' code members :(

[@JamesWilliams-vs6od]

Nope that's for Minos grand mother

[@QRaine]

This might not do anything about the vid but is it just me or the loading takes forever ;-;

[@cesargomez4505]

💕 💕 💕 Hi! 👑 JESUS CAME into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 👑 AND SAYING, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye, and believe the gospel. [Mark 1:14-15 KJV] 💕 Thanks! 💕 💕

[@rahwani9720]

Actually most of bts song relate to this topics 😂 i mean almost 90% of their song relate to world issues